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Weinstein to hand himself in to New York police
Harvey Weinstein is expected to turn himself in to Police in New York to face charges of sexual assault and harrassment from dozens of women. The former movie producer who worked with some of… Audio
Review: Number One
French film Number One tackles sexual politics in today's big business boardrooms. Video, Audio
Review: Mr Stein Goes Online
Mr Stein Goes Online is a French farce that puts a modern twist on Cyrano de Bergerac, as a grandfather looks for an internet date using a photo of his granddaughter's boyfriend.
it's an olda date… Video, Audio
Review: Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2 sees Ryan Reynolds return as foul-mouthed superhero Wade Wilson, saving Kiwi Julian Dennison from an assassin of the future. Video, Audio
At the Movies
Simon Morris reviews Deadpool 2, and French films Number One and Mr Stein Goes Online that tackle, respectively, sexism in high places, and old people online-dating.
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Classics 101 - 'William Tell Overture'
Do you ever hear a piece of classical music that you recognise but don’t know the name of? Zoë George explores tunes you know you knew. Video, Audio
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Barack, Michelle Obama join Netflix for new shows
Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are teaming up with Netflix to produce films and TV shows. The announcement was made this morning from Netflix on Twitter. Entertainment… Audio
Leitis film highlights the transgender struggle for Pacific
A film about Tongan Leitis highlights transgender struggles for Pacific and debuts in New Zealand. Audio
Film Review with Dan Slevin
Dan reviews Deadpool 2 and Swagger of Thieves, the new documentary about the NZ band, Head like a Hole. Audio
Deadpool 2, Swagger of Thieves, The Rachel Divide
Sarah McMullan reviews Deadpool 2, Swagger of Thieves, The Rachel Divide, and 13 Reasons Why Season Two Audio
Chief Censor warns parents over '13 Reasons Why'
The Chief Censor is warning parents about a new season of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Season two will be released in New Zealand on Friday night. The programme is aimed at teenagers, and… Audio
Review - Swagger of Thieves
Head Like a Hole's reunion and recording of a comeback album in 2011 is documented in warts and all fashion by Julian Boshier, reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio
Review - Chappaquiddick
Dan Slevin reviews John Curran's speculative re-telling of the 1969 scandal that ended Ted Kennedy's chances of becoming president. Audio
Review - Tully
Charlize Theron plays a struggling suburban mother in the third collaboration between writer Diablo Cody and director Jason Reitman, reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio
At the Movies
At the Movies this week looks at Tully, Chappaquiddick and Swagger of Thieves. Video, Audio
The Letdown: the realities of being a new parent
There's Hollywood's typical version of Motherhood; earnest, nurturing, always positive. And then there's The Letdown. Audio
Richard O'Brien: Rocky Horror Show 45 years on
It’s been 45 years since the Rocky Horror Show opened in London – and creator Richard O’Brien is amazed the “bit of fun in the theatre” keeps selling out. Audio
The Chappaquiddick incident: Ted Kennedy's decisions explored
The new historical drama Chappaquiddick about former US Senator Ted Kennedy and events in July 1969 is dividing opinion in the US. The film's director John Curran wants to open people's eyes and minds… Audio
Dan Slevin's film review
Richard Swainson is away overseas so Dan Slevin is stepping in, and reviews Life of the Party and Crooked House. Audio
Documenting the invasion of swamp rats in Louisiana
The US state of Louisiana is facing a very serious, scary threat. Giant swamp rats that are causing serious damage to the wetlands. Video, Audio