Kate Rodger
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
Film Review: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Kate Rodger reviews the latest Bridget Jones and muses about James Bond and where that might go now it's in the hands of Amazon. Audio
Reviving Hollywood, Oscars and LA Fires impact on industry: Hollywood wrap with Kate Rodger
President Donald Trump is back and so is Hollywood. He's appointed three ambassadors; Mel Gibson, Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone to revive the industry Audio
Film Review: Babygirl and the Emilia Pérez blowback
Ms Movies, Kate Rodger reviews Nicole Kidman's latest film Babygirl. She also looks at the main Oscar contenders an opines about the Emilia Pérez 'bets musical' controversy. Audio
Summer film review with Kate Rodger
Film buff Kate Rodger joins Anna with some top picks for your summer viewing pleasure. Audio
Film Review: Kate Rodger's best flicks for 2024
Ms Hollywood, Kate Rodger, goes through her best movies that came out in 2024. She also previews her picks for the films coming out this holiday season. Audio
Film Review: Moana 2 and There's Still Tomorrow
The Queen of Hollywood is in to review satirical Italian film There's Still Tomorrow and the sequel to Disney's mega hit Moana. Audio
Film Review: Gladiator II
Kate Rodger gives her verdict on the sequel to Ridley Scott's classic Gladiator. Audio
The making of Donald Trump
A few days out from the US presidential election, The Apprentice tells the story of how Trump became Trump. Audio
Film Review: A Mistake
The irrepressible Kate Rodger reviews NZ filmmaker Christine Jeffs' medical drama starring Elizabeth Banks and based on the Carl Shuker novel. Audio
Film Review: Will & Harper
The effervescent Kate Rodger reviews the funny and touching documentary Will & Harper. It stars comedian Will Ferrell and his friend and comedy writer Harper Steele as the duo make a 17-day road trip… Audio
Film Review: We Were Dangerous, Bookworm and It Ends with Us
The magnificent Kate Rodger is in studio to talk about all the latest movies. Audio
