TV – The Speakeasy

The Anglophile’s cup of tea: streaming service Acorn TV reveals new slate of captivating drama and crime thrillers

October 7, 2019

For those after a Brit-fix, a new wave of compelling crime and drama shows is now available for the first time in New Zealand via streaming service Acorn TV. North America’s most popular streaming service f...

Irks And Quirks With Oliver Smith: Advertising Really Gets My Goat

Oliver Smith

May 7, 2019

Comedy, Entertainment, Geek and Web

Look before I start, let me just say, I understand that advertising is just a part of our lives now. Before smart phones the ads meant it was time to make a cup of tea, or nip to the loo. There was even a time...

Irks And Quirks With Oliver Smith: There’s Just Too Much Content

Oliver Smith

September 6, 2018

Comedy, Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, TV

Is there a more obvious first world problem, than stating that there's too much media to consume? I accept this, but at the same time the fact of the matter is, there is too much media to consume. This isn't...

What’s New On Netflix This August?

Shawn Moodie

July 25, 2017

Comedy, Entertainment, Film, Geek and Web, TV

We're big fans of a Netflix binge here at The Speakeasy, and as winter rolls on it’s the perfect time to find a warm place to watch your favorite shows and movies on the most popular streaming service on the we...

13 Reasons Why – Our problem with suicide

Ashton Brown

May 8, 2017

Entertainment, Spotlight, TV, Watch

13 Reasons Why - Our problem with suicide. Written by Ashton Brown “Sir have you seen 13 Reasons Why?” “No, I haven’t even heard of it. Is it good?” “Yes. Really, really good. You must watch it so we ...

Gorillaz Are Creating A 10-Episode TV Show

Shawn Moodie

April 20, 2017

Electronic, Entertainment, Main, Music, TV

Since the early 2000s, I've taken great joy in following the Gorillaz through a variety of media (albums, comics, music videos, social media stories, projections, and a rather special live show at Auckland's Ve...

Stream These Films on Netflix and Hulu Before They Expire

Shawn Moodie

January 29, 2017

Entertainment, Film, Geek and Web, TV

It's Auckland Anniversary weekend for a third of the country and that means precious free time to sit on your couch or lie in bed and watch ... something. Anything. Whatever you want. But maybe try one of the f...

Seven Surprisingly Great New TV Shows

Shawn Moodie

November 2, 2016

Entertainment, TV

Are we currently experiencing the best Autumn/Fall TV season in years? Considering the reception that has greeted many of 2016’s new fall shows it certainly feels that way, which is a little unusual. Typical...

Watch The Trailer For Netflix’s “A Series Of Unfortunate Events”

Marika Jackson

October 5, 2016

Entertainment, TV

Netflix's upcoming series Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events could be promoted as much as Disney/Pixar's Frozen and it would still live up to the hype. Based on the beloved book series written b...

The Get Down Premieres On Netflix Today

Shawn Moodie

August 12, 2016

Entertainment, TV, Watch

Netflix today debuts the most expensive television show ever made, The Get Down, Baz Luhrmann's drama charting the rise of hip-hop in New York in the late '70s. With colourful backdrops, faithful recreations...

Suits Is Returning For A Seventh Season

Shawn Moodie

August 8, 2016

Entertainment, TV

Actors Gabriel Macht and Patrick J Adams are fixing their ties for another season of hit legal drama Suits. Season 7 of the hit American show will comprise 16 episodes in 2017 that will surpass its impressive 1...

FLOP GEAR or How I watched the New Top Gear and learned to hate Chris Evans

Nigel Mckenzie-Ryan

June 16, 2016

Entertainment, TV

I loved Top Gear. It was the greatest magazine television show in the world. It’s brash, it’s silly and it’s brilliant. I don’t drive and I don’t care for cars, but watching the team putt around in third world ...

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In Review: Horace and Pete

Nigel Mckenzie-Ryan

May 12, 2016

Entertainment, TV

Louis CK is a goddamn madman. The comedian and creator of the Emmy nominated series ‘Louie’ is known for his innovative distribution methods. He released his latest comedy specials exclusively on his website in...

10 Quintessential British Comedies

Oliver Smith

March 28, 2016

Comedy, Entertainment, TV

I feel it's a little cliche to call anything 'quintessentially British', it's one of those buzz words that the media like to use for some reasons, like calling something 'on acid' if it's a little bit wacky. ...

Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter) Is Coming To New Zealand

Shawn Moodie

March 14, 2016

Entertainment, Fashion, Lifestyle, Night Life, TV

Fans of the hit TV show Suits will be pleased to hear that Gabriel Match, the actor who plays Harvey Specter, will soon be arriving on our fair shores. Macht will be in Auckland at the end of March to promot...

Netflix wants to pay you to travel and take Instagram photos

Shawn Moodie

March 3, 2016

Entertainment, Geek and Web, Lifestyle, Travel, TV

Netflix has a cool new job opening—the only catch is you have to apply on Instagram. That’s because the job is to Instagram. So if you're constantly posting photos of delirious desserts and gorgeous citysca...

Daredevil’s New Season 2 Trailer Goes Full-On Elektra

Bill Hames

February 26, 2016

Entertainment, Geek and Web, TV

The second full trailer for Season 2 of Marvel and Netflix’s Daredevil has been just been unleashed, and it’s an undeniable thing of beauty (check it out above). Whereas the first trailer focused on Jon Bern...

2016 Oscars Countdown: Picking The Academy Award Winners

Shawn Moodie

February 26, 2016

Entertainment, Film, Spotlight, TV

Who will win, who will walk away empty-handed, and who could cause an upset at the Academy Awards? The biggest night in Hollywood is almost upon us and picking who will take home Oscars gold on Monday is a tri...

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