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PODCAST

Eat.Sleep.Movie.Repeat

Brent Harbour and Ross Churchouse

A Podcast about Movies from Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri And Lido Cinema Hamilton. Brent Harbour and Industry Insider Ross Churchouse talk about Classic Movies, New Releases and make Box Office Predictions!

tv & film film reviews

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19:51

How An Indie Horror Beat The Odds And Why New...

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2026/02/17

A YouTuber-backed indie horror just ran circles around studio titles at the New Zealand box office—and that upset sets the tone for a week packed with big swings. We start with the data and dig into why Iron Lung connected: a tight hook, social reach, and a promise horror fans could rally around. From there, we turn to three fresh releases competing for very different moods and audiences, mapping out who each film serves and how they might perform once the first-week buzz fades. First up: Wu...

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17:27

Summer At The Movies: Wins, Waves, And Wildcards

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2026/02/04

What happens when a creator-led indie horror storms 3,000+ theaters while studio tentpoles still rule the charts? We kick off Season 4 by unpacking a summer that brought crowds back, from Zootopia 2’s family juggernaut to Avatar: Fire and Ash proving its staying power without chasing old records. Then we turn to the wild card everyone’s talking about: Iron Lung, a claustrophobic nightmare born from a cult video game and powered into cinemas by a massive online fanbase. It’s not just a release...

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38:57

Two Movie Nerds Take Stock Of A Turbulent Year

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2025/12/20

A year that felt like a cliffhanger deserved a finale with stakes. We open with a candid pulse check on the film industry—streamer chess moves, lawsuits on the horizon, and a box office that held steady only because a few heavy hitters carried the load. From there, we dive into what actually moved audiences. Nuremberg, anchored by a commanding Russell Crowe, started quiet and gathered steam as word spread about its historical accuracy and gripping tension. Then we champion our sleeper of the ...

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23:03

How One Hit Revived Moviegoing And Why Avatar 3 Could...

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2025/12/05

A surprise surge at the box office can change the mood of a season, and Wicked just did exactly that. We unpack why certain titles break through when the economy is rough, how audience behavior shifts toward event value, and what that means as Avatar 3: Fire and Ash barrels toward release with sky-high expectations and even higher costs. The stakes aren’t just bragging rights for opening weekend; they’re a stress test for whether premium spectacle still earns its keep on the big screen. We d...

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25:24

Predator Badlands Surges, Running Man Stumbles, And...

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2025/11/23

What happens when a locally made sci-fi brawler outperforms the noise and a buzzy remake doesn’t land? We dig into Predator Badlands’ franchise-best opening and the Running Man’s stumble, then chart a hopeful path forward with Wicked For Good building real momentum. Along the way, we tackle a hard truth: New Zealand’s box office has slid about 15% over recent weeks, with empty prime-time shows even in major cities. Tight budgets, uneven releases, and a chorus of AI-fed hot takes telling peopl...

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21:22

From Power Cuts To Popcorn: Predator, Running Man,...

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2025/11/09

Lights flicker, schedules wobble, and we still make it to the movies. We open with a surprising miss: a Hindi vampire romance positioned to ride the Diwali wave that instead sputtered at the New Zealand box office. That sets the tone for a candid look at audience behavior right now—how ratings, region, and timing twist outcomes—and why some films soar in big cities while others struggle to find momentum in smaller markets. From there, we highlight Train Dreams, a Netflix-bound drama anchored...

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14:25

Box Office Reality Checks And A Hindi Vampire Romp

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2025/10/22

Sunburns, cricket, and school holidays are stealing attention, but the big screen is about to fight back. We open the door on a quieter week in Cinema Land and dig into what actually pulls people off the couch: clear promises, smart timing, and the thrill of a cool, dark room with M&Ms in hand. Our box office game gets real as we reconcile a surprising data point—Taylor Swift’s latest cinema event underdelivered versus the Eras juggernaut, despite topping the global weekend. We unpack why...

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21:47

Swift Surprise, Spinal Laughs, Avatar Waves

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2025/10/02

A small victory can change the mood of a whole week. We open by settling our Bad Guys 2 bet, then swing straight into the real work of programming after the school holidays: choosing films that spark curiosity, fill seats, and feel worth the trip. That means championing a few special titles, passing on others (for now), and crafting a lineup that plays to our audience’s taste without playing it safe. First up: The Ballad of Wallace Island, a heartfelt British comedy with festival praise and ...

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16:51

School Holiday Movie Madness: What to Watch This Season

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2025/09/21

Economic headwinds continue battering the cinema landscape as we head into the school holiday season. Even star-studded films like "The Roses" featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman are struggling to meet box office expectations, despite strong word-of-mouth driving second-week attendance. What's behind this trend? Is it the R-rating limiting audience size, broader economic factors, or perhaps shifting viewer preferences? Relief may be coming with the wave of family-friendly relea...

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19:33

New Releases Offer Hope Amid Industry Struggles

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2025/09/04

Movie theaters across New Zealand are facing a puzzling paradox. Quality films with strong reviews aren't drawing audiences like they used to, and Liam Neeson's recent comedy "The Naked Gun" perfectly illustrates this challenge. Despite excellent marketing, positive word-of-mouth, and an impressive 88% approval rating, the film struggled to break $336,000 at the New Zealand box office while performing significantly better worldwide. What's happening to our cinema attendance? It's not that mo...

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23:22

What Makes Us Go to the Movies When Times Are Hard?

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2025/08/20

Movie theaters are battling their toughest economic climate since the pandemic. Box office numbers are startlingly low – Stephen King's "The Life of Chuck" brought in just $71,000 on opening weekend, a fraction of what would normally be expected. For every cinema opening globally, five are closing as audiences tighten their belts and reconsider entertainment spending. What makes us choose the big screen experience in 2024? We break down the five critical factors: timing (theaters aren't sell...

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12:59

Horror's Decline and Hollywood's Hope: A Deep Dive...

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2025/08/05

Are movie theaters dying or just evolving? That's the question at the heart of our latest deep dive into cinema's current landscape. While studios continue to release films at a breakneck pace, getting audiences through the doors remains the industry's biggest challenge. Horror films are particularly struggling in New Zealand, with the latest "I Know What You Did Last Summer" installment earning a disappointing $112,000 despite the return of original stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Lov...

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19:39

Movie Magic & Box Office Battles: When Dinosaurs Rule...

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2025/07/20

The dinosaurs have roared back to life at the box office, and Hollywood might finally be catching its breath. This week we're celebrating Jurassic World Rebirth's spectacular performance - a whopping $2.3 million in New Zealand alone and $335 million globally. After months of underwhelming theatrical releases, this prehistoric powerhouse signals what could be a turning point for cinema attendance. Our prediction battle continues with Brendan extending his winning streak to three consecutive ...

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20:52

Farewell Jaffas: The Sweet Apocalypse Hits Movie...

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2025/07/06

Movie theaters find themselves at a fascinating crossroads where critical acclaim doesn't necessarily translate to box office success. Disney Pixar's Elio has become their worst opening film worldwide despite positive reviews, while horror sequel Megan 2.0 and the new Karate Kid reboot similarly struggle to find their audiences. This troubling trend reveals how quickly major cinema chains reduce screenings after just one disappointing week, creating a downward spiral where films become increa...

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17:41

Box Office Blunders: Female-Led Action Films...

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2025/06/21

Why do critically acclaimed female-led action films struggle at the box office? This question takes center stage as we dig into the surprising commercial failure of "Ballerina," the Ana de Armas-starring John Wick spin-off that opened to a mere $363,730 despite strong reviews. The film's underwhelming performance highlights a troubling pattern for female action heroes on the big screen. From "Atomic Blonde" to the Alicia Vikander "Tomb Raider" reboot and recent "Mad Max: Furiosa," we examine...

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17:52

Box Office Battles and French Film Delights

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2025/06/05

The theatrical landscape continues its fascinating evolution as major studio releases compete with festival fare and streaming exclusives. We kick off with our regular box office predictions segment, where Mission Impossible's latest installment has performed admirably with a $1.44 million haul. While not reaching the heights some predicted, it demonstrates the franchise's enduring appeal and the emerging pattern of films finding their audience through word-of-mouth rather than opening weeken...

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17:02

Thunderbolts, Tina, and Tom Cruise's Last Run

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2025/05/19

The latest "Eat Sleep Movie Repeat" conversation takes us on an exciting journey through cinema's present and future as Brent and Ross dive into box office predictions, upcoming releases, and the remarkable success story of New Zealand film. The friendly competition between our hosts continues with Brent edging ahead 5-4 in their box office prediction battle after correctly anticipating Thunderbolts' New Zealand performance. Though falling slightly short of the million-dollar mark with $935,...

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19:58

The Marvel Comeback: Thunderbolts & the Future of...

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2025/05/03

When rain falls, cinema seats fill—regardless of what's showing. This simple truth provided a much-needed boost to theaters during recent school holidays, as film industry insiders Brent Harbour and Ross Churchhouse discuss in their latest conversation. The duo unpacks how weather patterns directly impact box office results, creating unexpected winners and unfortunate timing casualties among current releases. "The Penguin Lessons," featuring Steve Coogan, became one such victim of circumstan...

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14:38

Minecraft Shatters Predictions! Including ours, we...

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2025/04/20

The Minecraft movie has delivered a seismic shock to the cinema industry, crushing all box office predictions with an astounding $2.99 million opening weekend in New Zealand alone. After months of challenging theatrical returns, this blockbuster adaptation of the beloved game has breathed new life into theaters nationwide, with global earnings exceeding $300 million in its first frame. The film is rapidly closing in on Tina's position as the highest-grossing film of the year in New Zealand, w...

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20:38

Box Office Battles and Blockbuster Predictions: The...

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2025/04/06

Snow White's troubled journey to theaters reveals the growing chasm between online discourse and actual audience experiences. After enduring an 18-month hate campaign before release, Disney's remake scored a brutal 1.6 on IMDB while simultaneously earning a respectable 74% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. We discuss what this means for the studio and the film industry at large as Disney conducts "serious soul-searching" to recover from underwhelming box office numbers. Looking ahead to bri...

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