Eat.Sleep.Movie.Repeat

Brent Harbour and Ross Churchouse
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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!

  1. 6d ago

    From He Man To YouTube Hits At The Movies

    A thunderstorm is hammering down outside, which makes our favorite idea sound even better: go sit in a dark theater and let a movie do the heavy lifting. We kick things off by settling last week’s box office prediction and talking through what Mandalorian and Grogu’s performance really suggests about fandom turnout, week two drop-offs, and why “solid” movies don’t always translate into record-breaking global numbers. From there we jump straight into a big nostalgia swing: Masters of the Universe. We break down the premise (Adam, the Sword of Power, Eternia, and Skeletor), the risk of reviving an older IP, and the casting conversation including Jared Leto as Skeletor. The real question we keep coming back to is one every filmmaker and movie marketer has to answer: who is this for, and is that audience big enough to show up on opening weekend? Then we get into the part that surprised us most, the YouTube-to-cinema pipeline. The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act isn’t just a quirky internet success story. It’s a case study in built-in audiences, direct-to-fan marketing, and how independent creators can now compete with Hollywood releases for attention and ticket sales. We also shout out smaller gems like The Christophers and The Tuner, before zooming out to sequel fatigue and the crowded calendar of franchises, remakes, and long-running series. Subscribe for weekly movie talk, share this with a friend who still loves the big screen, and leave a review with your boldest box office prediction. Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    23 min

  2. May 24

    Star Wars Is Back In Theaters!

    Star Wars is finally back on the big screen for the first time in 10 years, and we’re not easing into it. We talk The Mandalorian And Grogu, why Grogu still feels like peak Star Wars, and how practical creatures and old-school filmmaking tricks can add a kind of grounded magic that CGI alone can’t replicate. Then we put our reputations on the line with opening weekend box office predictions and ask the real question: is this a massive comeback, or are audiences ready to move on? Before we jump to hyperspace, we reconcile our last prediction with the numbers for The Sheep Detectives, a family-friendly crowd-pleaser with a wild premise and a slow-burn box office story. We unpack how movies can build through word of mouth, why critics aren’t the whole story, and what “legs” look like when people genuinely recommend a film to friends and family. We also zoom out to the wider movie world in New Zealand, where international cinema is filling gaps left by a shaky Hollywood pipeline. We highlight Drishyam 3, a Malayalam-language thriller with English subtitles, and talk about how Indian films are growing in theaters. Plus, we share a quick shout-out to young Kiwi filmmakers getting their work on a real screen, and we touch on special-event programming like The Metropolitan Opera’s I Puritanni for anyone who wants a different kind of night at the movies. Wrap it up with a cozy extra: a Field of Dreams recommendation if you’re staying in. If you like smart, grounded movie talk and practical tips on what to watch next, subscribe, share the episode with a fellow film fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find us. Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    23 min

  3. May 12

    We Guess The Box Office And Get Humbled

    A movie can have rough critic scores and still steamroll the box office, and this week’s numbers prove it. We come in buzzing about big upcoming releases (yes, we talk about the Odyssey trailer hype) and then immediately put our own forecasting skills on trial with a fresh round of box office predictions vs reality. From there, we dig into what’s actually working for audiences right now. We recap the surprise strength of Michael and the huge opening for Devil Wears Prada (plus how advanced screenings can juice the totals), and we shout out a local win with Sergeant Honey. Then we pivot to new movies worth your time: Sheep Detectives delivers a clever family-friendly mystery with a genuinely funny hook, Mortal Kombat 2 brings R-rated franchise chaos with Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, and The Drama goes dark with a wedding-week confession that flips a relationship inside out. We also get honest about the movie theater experience and the film industry economics behind the ticket counter: phones in the auditorium, rising fuel and delivery costs, and why some cinemas are drawing a hard line on Afterpay. If you care about movies, New Zealand cinema, and the future of affordable moviegoing, you’ll find plenty to argue with and plenty to agree with. Subscribe, share this with a movie friend, and leave a review with your best box office guess for next week. Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    21 min

  4. Apr 27

    We Predict Which New Release Wins The Weekend

    A romantic comedy opens during school holidays and gets absolutely steamrolled at the box office. That one result kicks off a bigger conversation we all feel as moviegoers but rarely name out loud: release timing can matter as much as the movie itself. I’m joined by cinema insider Ross Churchell as we unpack how school-holiday crowds reshape programming, why adults and retirees “rediscover” the cinema right after the kids go back to school, and what that awkward in-between period means for New Zealand cinemas trying to keep seats filled. Then we jump to what’s next on the big screen, starting with Exit 8, a Japanese psychological thriller based on a hit video game. A man trapped in a sterile subway loop has to spot tiny anomalies and follow strict rules to escape, and the concept sounds minimal until you realize how tense that can get. If you like high-concept thrillers, video game movies, or stories built around repetition and dread, this one is worth a trailer watch. We also dig into the Michael Jackson biopic, talk about the music, the mythology, and what fan reactions can signal when critic scores lag behind. And we put real numbers on the line with our opening-week box office predictions for both Michael and the massive nostalgia play The Devil Wears Prada 2, including why the sequel could be a true runaway hit. If you enjoy movie news, box office predictions, and upcoming movies, hit play, subscribe, and share the show with a film friend, then leave us a review and tell us which opening weekend you think wins? Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    14 min

  5. Apr 14

    The Biggest New Releases And The Surprise Films Worth Finding

    You can tell it’s the school holidays the moment the rain hits: queues get longer, faces get more stressed, and the same question keeps coming up at the counter. Will we get in. We kick things off with the moviegoing advice we wish every family heard before jumping in the car, from when to visit during peak holiday crowds to why booking ahead saves your whole day. From there we zoom out into the New Zealand box office and what it reveals about timing. Why do some kids’ movies start slow and then surge. Why do holiday releases pop immediately. And why can a franchise like Super Mario pull massive numbers even when critics are grumpy. We also share the trailers that feel like genuine events, including the Michael Jackson docudrama and why it could be a true crowd magnet. We then dig into the “nice surprise” corner of the schedule: You Me And Tuscany as a light Italy-set rom-com that people may need to discover, plus why we’re making space for language films like Adu 3 with English subtitles when locals request them. Finally, we preview what’s coming next, including Fuse, Solomio, and The History of Sound, a music-rich drama that deserves a proper cinema run. If you like smart, friendly movie chat and practical cinema tips, subscribe, share this with a film-loving friend, and leave us a review. What are you seeing on the big screen next? Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    20 min

  6. Mar 30

    School Holiday Movie Survival Guide

    School holidays don’t just test your patience, they test your planning. We kick things off by settling our Oscars scorecard and checking how our New Zealand box office predictions stacked up, then we jump straight into the real question parents are asking: what’s actually worth seeing at the cinema over the break? We walk through a lineup built for families and kids, including The Magic Faraway Tree and why nostalgia is driving interest, the Super Mario Galaxy movie as the likely blockbuster, and Pixar’s Hoppers as a younger-leaning animated pick with a clear environmental message. We also touch on extra options still on screens, plus special programming like the Hunt for the Wilderpeople 10th anniversary re-release, an R16 horror-comedy called They Will Kill You, and even a marathon-length opera screening for the diehards. With budgets tight, we spotlight where $10 tickets can make a proper night out feel possible again. Then we zoom out to the moviegoing experience itself. We both rate Project Hail Mary a strong 9/10 and talk about why it’s the kind of sci-fi you should see on the biggest screen you can find, along with the smart marketing that’s helping it cut through. We finish with practical cinema tips that save your day when it’s raining and busy: pre-booking, leaving earlier, handling queues, picking aisle seats with kids, and the simple etiquette rules that make a shared theatre work. If you found this helpful, subscribe, share the episode with a fellow moviegoer, and leave a quick review with your top school holiday pick. Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    28 min

  7. Mar 15

    Two Guys Try To Beat The Oscars Odds

    Oscars season turns smart people into coin flippers, and we are no exception. We sit down with our ballots open and our confidence shrinking by the minute, then make the call anyway: our final predictions for Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Director, and Best Picture. Along the way we argue the cases for the films and performances that feel like front runners, the ones that might sneak up late, and the reasons our “sure thing” picks keep changing as the Academy Awards buzz shifts. We also keep it grounded in what’s actually playing for real moviegoers right now. We celebrate a strong New Zealand box office result for Holy Days, give love to local storytelling, and share what we’re hearing from audiences walking out of My Name Is Party. On the new release side, we hit a quick guide to Cold Storage as a Liam Neeson and Joe Keery horror comedy, plus a limited release pick for art lovers with Turner and Constable. We even make time for a classic movie spotlight with Clint Eastwood’s The Outlaw Josey Wales, because sometimes the best way to reset your movie brain is to watch a great film on a big screen. Then we zoom out to the movie industry question that affects everything: the theatrical window. A major studio is reportedly slowing down how fast movies hit streaming services, and we unpack why that change could help cinemas survive and help audiences remember what a theatrical release is supposed to feel like. That leads straight into our excitement for Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling, a sci fi crowd pleaser getting rave reviews and promising practical filmmaking that sounds made for theaters. If you’re playing along with Oscars predictions, building a watchlist, or just want a smart, funny movie podcast from New Zealand cinema people, hit play and join us. Subscribe, share the show with a film nerd friend, and leave a review, then tell us what’s your Best Picture pick this year? Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    24 min

  8. Mar 4

    We Revisit Elvis’s Stage Magic, Debate Scream’s Slump In NZ, And Place Bold Box Office Picks On A New Kiwi Comedy

    The week’s lineup swings from iconic concert energy to sly, satirical thrills to a heartfelt Kiwi adventure—and we’re here for all of it. We kick off with Elvis Presley In Concert, Baz Luhrmann’s restoration that swaps reenactment for the real thing. Unearthed footage from the Vegas years puts you right on stage with Elvis—sweat, swagger, and sly asides intact—beautifully remastered for modern ears and eyes. It’s a rare chance to see why a voice can become a myth and how a myth can still feel human. Then we tackle a box office riddle: Scream 7 slicing through US charts while showing softer legs in New Zealand. We unpack the franchise’s roots in meta-horror and why the original’s ruthless opening still echoes today. More importantly, we explore why straight horror struggles locally while horror comedies often break through. That leads us to How To Make A Killing, a darkly funny thriller channeling the spirit of Kind Hearts and Coronets. Glenn Powell plays an heir many rungs down from $28 billion, nudged toward an outrageous solution. It’s sharp, stylish, and perfectly timed for audiences who want stakes with a smirk. We keep it close to home with Holy Days, a 1970s-set road trip where a boy teams up with three nuns to save their convent. With Miriam Margolyes, Judy Davis, Jacki Weaver, and standout newcomer Elijah Tamity, the film blends cheeky humor with real warmth, echoing the Kiwi classics that make you laugh first and feel later. Along the way, we place our opening weekend bets, reflect on why people crave communal laughs in heavy times, and flag a near-future must-watch: Project Hail Mary. To cap it off, we tee up next week’s Oscars prediction special—reckless optimism, zero cheating, maximum accountability. Love smart movie talk with real stakes and a few laughs? Follow the show, share it with a friend, and drop your own predictions in a review. Who gets your ticket this week—and are you Team Elvis, Team Scream, or Team Holy? Subscribe and tell us your pick. Book your tickets to the movies at Cathay Cinemas Kerikeri here  -   or at Lido Cinema Hamilton here!

    19 min
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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!

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  • Creator
    Brent Harbour and Ross Churchouse
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Eat.Sleep.Movie.Repeat
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