Kate Rodger
Group Chat: Sydney Sweeney, Love later in life and more
The topics dominating your group chats .. today Kate Rodger and Olivia Wilson are here with a veritable buffet of issues from the continuing fallout over American Eagle's Sydney Sweeney ad, some… Audio
NZ Film Festival kicks off in AKL
The New Zealand international film festival has kicked off in Auckland. Opening the festival was Cannes Festival Palme d'Or winner 'It Was Just An Accident'. Critic and entertainment journalist Kate… Audio
Film Review: Blue Moon, The Life of Chuck & more
The New Zealand International Film Festival opened in Auckland last night, and that means busy days and nights for film fans and film critics. Like Kate Rodger! She joins Jesse to talk about her top… Audio
Are we seeing the demise of the Late Show format?
This week our office chat has been dominated by two stories, the demise of late night shows after the axeing of Stephen Colbert's show 'The Late Show' and whether the reaction to that Coldplay kiss… Audio
Universal Language and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story
Kate Rodger recommends Universal Language (in cinemas) and Jaws @ 50 The Definitive Story on Disney+. Audio
The Salt Path Controversy: whose truth should we believe?
The Salt Path is a best-selling book, and now film of the same name, that tells the story of a couple who find their lives in ruin and decide to walk Britain's one thousand kilometre South West Coast… Audio
Can Jurassic World: Rebirth save the franchise from extinction?
Film critic Kate Rodger on the latest Jurassic film and whether it is as stale as the franchise, or a welcome refresh. Kate also shares with Jesse some of the programme for the upcoming International… Audio
Film review: 'F1' and 'Kōkā'
Film critic Kate Rodger gives her hot takes on Brad Pitt's new film F1 and Kōkā. Audio
Winter Telly with Kate Rodger
Winter is here - the nights are longer, the couch is comfier, and it's the perfect time to get stuck into some seriously good viewing. Whether you're looking to stream something new, head to the… Audio
Film Review
Kate Rodger reviews Wes Anderson's black comedy The Phoenician Scheme and the latest in the blockbuster movie franchise, Mission Impossible 8. Audio
The galaxy of the Star Wars universe stretches to infinity
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away. Audio
The galaxy of the Star Wars universe stretches to infinity
The end to spin off stories from 1977's first Star Wars movie looks like being a galaxy far, far away. Audio
Film Review: Thunderbolts and Another Simple Favour
Kate Rodger reviews the latest Marvel extravaganza Thunderbolts and black comedy sequel Another Simple. Audio
Met Gala set to begin in New York
The Met Gala returns to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, drawing a bevy of A-list celebrities for a night of exhibition-viewing, dinner and drinks. Entertainment correspondent Kate Rodger spoke… Audio
Film Review: Minecraft, A Working Man and Val Kilmer
Kate Rodger reviews the latest video game adaption Minecraft, Jason Statham's now film A Working Man and a tribute to the late Val Kilmer. Audio
Tina, the Samoan film that's a hit with palagi
At last New Zealand has another hit film on its hands, 10 years after the last big box office draw Audio
Tinā, the Samoan film that's a hit with palagi
At last New Zealand has another hit film on its hands, 10 years after the last big box office draw. Audio
Dark rom-com Anora takes home five Oscars
Kate Rodger was following the glitz and glamour and spoke to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 March 2025
In today's episode, a criminal defence lawyer says the investigation into the death of a man tasered by police will be complex, a new report into Wellington Water's deep-seated problems shows their… Audio
Red carpet rolled out for 97th Academy Awards
The red carpet has been rolled out and the champagne is on ice as Hollywood prepares to crown the movie royalty at the 97th Academy Awards. Entertainment guru and film critic Kate Rodger spoke to… Audio
