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The documentary Celia is a fine testament to one of New Zealand‘s most direct and powerful social communicators, says Dan Slevin. Video

The Amazon documentary series This Giant Beast That is the Global Economy is entertaining and informative, but not comprehensive, says Dan Slevin. Video

If you want an entertaining TV show that's off-beat to the point of bizarre, Russian Doll is for you, according to Dan Slevin. Video

Dan Slevin spots the best and most interesting feature films added to Kiwi streamers. Video

Dan Slevin is emotionally mauled by a very cute canine in A Dog’s Way Home. Video

Timed perfectly to slip in under cover of the multiple Captain Marvel reviews appearing in outlets big and small, here’s Dan Slevin’s review of the other giant superhero fantasy film featuring a… Video

The new French Film Festival may have a leaner organisation but it has made no sacrifices in its programme, says Dan Slevin. Video

Isabelle Huppert brings her ‘A’ game to a B-movie in Neil Jordan's thriller Greta, reports Dan Slevin. Video

Dan Slevin says that The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a rare modern family movie that's actually about something. Video

There’s plenty for fantasy fans to binge watch in this week’s new streaming TV highlights, says Dan Slevin. Video

Monday nights at the pictures just got a whole lot better with the return of the film societies in Auckland and Wellington, says Dan Slevin. Video

The 91st Academy Awards was staged without a host for the first time in thirty years on Monday. The surprise winner was, controversially, Green Book - a fact-based film about the relationship between… Audio

Hugh Grant is the best thing by miles in the BBC adaptation of John Preston’s best-selling book, says Dan Slevin. Video

Steven Soderbergh’s second iPhone-shot film takes the technology to fresh heights, says Dan Slevin. Video

Dan Slevin recommends preparing for for the Oscars by renting and streaming some previous winners. Video

Spy thrillers Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Smiley's People are television classics and now they are streaming on Prime Video, reports Dan Slevin. Video

This Sunday on Standing Room Only RNZ National 12.30pm-4pm we're playing music from films by New Zealand women as we hear from the NZ Film Commission, after 12.30pm live, from the Berlin International…

Dan Slevin reviews a new drama about a recovering drug addict who returns home for the Christmas holidays to a family that is less than pleased to see him (starring Julia Roberts). Audio

A 12-year-old Lebanese boy sues his deadbeat parents for bringing him into a world where they couldn't care for him, reviewed by Dan Slevin. Video, Audio

Dan Slevin reviews a contemporary drama about an African-American teenager caught between two cultures after a police shooting. Audio

Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and this week he reviews three new films: The Hate U Give, Capernaum and Ben is Back. Audio

This Sunday on your arts, culture and heritage radio show 12-4pm Sunday we're mapping with music and books, and much more besides.