TV
Libertine Pictures' Richard Fletcher making high-end drama under Covid
Two weeks ago we talked with New Zealand Film Commission CEO David Strong about the challenges - and some rewards - facing the whole industry. But what's it like at the sharp end? One of our most… Audio, Gallery
The rise and rise of Melanie Lynskey
Beloved New Zealand actress Melanie Lynskey is arguably in the form of her career at the moment. Lynskey, who is currently filming the TV miniseries Candy, joins the show to discuss her star-studded… Video, Audio
Film and TV: The Tinder Swindler, I Want You Back, The Worst Person in the World
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about some Valentines' - and possibly anti-Valentines' Day viewing options, including The Tinder Swindler (Netflix) which is about three women… Audio
Film & TV: Belfast, Eyes of Tammy Faye, Pam and Tommy
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Belfast, written and directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and a new series screening on Disney, Pam and Tommy. Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Today's television reviewer Emma John gives her verdict on Ozark Season 4, The Tourist and Let Them All Talk Audio
Filming in New Zealand: Under The Vines
Joining Anna to chat about his new show Under The Vines is Executive Producer Richard Fletcher Audio
Television Critic - Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about Chasing Ghislaine on 3 on Demand. She's also been watching And Just Like That on Neon and Found on Netflix. Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Today Emma John talks to Jesse about the latest installments of Succession on Neon, The Shrink Next Door on Apple TV and Free Guy on Disney & Apple TV. Audio
NZIFF offerings, The Harder They Fall, Dopesick
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to look at what's on offer at the New Zealand International Film Festival, new Western The Harder They Fall starring Idris Elba (Netflix) and new series… Audio
Perlina Lau's must-see TV
There's plenty of good TV on the streamers this month, says RNZ's Perlina Lau, who gives her take on six shows worthy of your attention in October. Video
What makes an iconic TV theme song?
Musicologist Kirsten Zemke looks at some of the most memorable TV theme songs over the years. What is the role of theme song, what gives them "life" long after the show has aired? Video, Audio
Television Critic: Guy Williams
Guy Williams shares what he's been watching including Scratched: Aotearoa's Lost Sporting Legends. Audio
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
This week Claire talks about The Flight Attendant on Neon and Modern Love on Amazon. Audio
NZ Today starts tonight
Comedian Guy Williams is returning to our screens with the second season of his show 'NZ Today'! He's popping in to the Auckland studio to tell us what he's been up to and whether he has discoverd a… Audio
New Zealand Today, Nobody, Seaspiracy, Them
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to look at the new season of Guy Williams' New Zealand Today, American action thriller Nobody, fishing documentary Seaspiracy and horror/thriller set in… Audio
Television Critic Linda Burgess
Us (TVNZ on Demand) and Pretend it's a City (Netflix). Audio
NZ screen industry's brain gain: 'There's no place like home'
After decades of the so-called "brain drain", as New Zealand's best and brightest headed off to pastures new overseas, this year saw a sudden reversal. They call it a Brain Gain, as the Covid-19… Audio
'We need cinemas to survive' - top NZ movie producer
When the Chinese dreamed up the terrible threat "may you live in interesting times" they were probably thinking about a year like 2020. In a world that's been locked down, divided and cut off, it's… Video, Audio
Patrick Gower: On Lockdown, I Hate Suzie, Rialto honours women filmmakers
TV Review with Tamar Munch looks at Patrick Gower: On Lockdown, a documentary by the Newshub journalist into some of the effects Covid-19 has had on New Zealanders. She'll also review new dark comedy… Audio
Guy Williams talks TV
Our TV critic Guy Williams reviews Never Have I Ever, Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State, and Ted Lasso. Audio