Navigation for Sections
Movies
Video: Zoolander 2 review
Zoolander 2 is an indulgent mess that even fans may want to avoid, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Widescreen’s best of the web (10 February)
Our pick of the best* and most interesting screen-related articles and features from around the web recently including ageing costumes for Suicide Squad, are we witnessing the end of the ending and…
Steve Jobs review
Dan Slevin says that Aaron Sorkin and Danny Boyle’s Steve Jobs is a brilliant portrait of a flawed but mostly fictional tech tycoon. Video, Audio
Home Video: Utu Redux review
The home video release of Geoff Murphy’s Utu Redux is a handsome and essential collector’s item for Kiwi film fans, says Dan Slevin. Video, Audio
Online viewing picks of the week (5 February)
The best* online video we’ve been watching over the last seven days including Bresson’s hands, Seinfeld compared with Madame Bovary and the Russian Mad Men. Video
Rancho Notorious 4/5: The Producers
A temporarily Kailey-free episode featuring interviews with two of New Zealand's most successful screen producers: Two-time Oscar nominee Finola Dwyer (Brooklyn) and 2016 Sundance success Carthew Neal… Audio
'Diversity reigns' in acting awards
Orange is the New Black and journalism drama Spotlight were big winners at the Screen Actors Guild awards, which celebrated diversity in film and television.
Movie Review - Dr Richard Swainson
Dr Richard Swainson has been to see The Hateful Eight. Audio
Book Review: But Enough About Me by Burt Reynolds
Karim Dickie spent his summer break reading legendary movie star Burt Reynolds’ autobiography. Audio
Rancho Notorious 4/4: Spotlight on the media
Dan and Kailey are joined by Colin Peacock from Mediawatch to discuss the acclaimed drama Spotlight as well as other recent prestige pictures. Video, Audio
The Hateful Eight ride into New Zealand
Quentin Tarantino paid tribute to Kiwi stuntwoman Zoe Bell at the NZ premiere of his latest movie, The Hateful Eight. Read RNZ's first-take review here. Video
NZ film producer has personal connection to Oscar nominated flick, Brooklyn
New Zealand-born producer Finola Dwyer is in the running for an Oscar after the Irish romantic drama Brooklyn received three Academy Award nominations. Video, Audio, Gallery
Home Video: Jackie & Ryan
First of a new segment at Widescreen – home video reviews. The first instalment features an unpromising romance between Katherine Heigl and Ben Barnes: Jackie & Ryan
Sam Neill Interview
Sam Neill joins Matinee Idle with Dave Dobbyn and Simon Morris. Audio
Widescreen’s best of the web (w/e 15 January)
Our pick of the best* and most interesting screen-related articles and features from around the web recently including appreciations of David Bowie and Alan Rickman, DiCaprio and Hardy’s career… Video
Video: The Revenant review
Alejandro González Iñárritu's unflinching story of survival and revenge on the frontier is one the most brilliant - and challenging - achievements of the cinematic century so far, according to Dan… Video, Audio
Online viewing picks of the summer
The best* online video we’ve been watching over the holiday period including Star Wars getting the Ken Burns treatment, Pixar goes to the movies and actors playing actors acting. Video
'More hunger' for NZ films in 2016
2016 looks set be a great year at the box office for local feature films, with a strong line-up of NZ movies heading to the big screen.
Video: Joy review
Based on a true story, the new Jennifer Lawrence collaboration with David O. Russell reminds Dan Slevin of the great women’s movies of the 30s and 40s. Video, Audio
Rancho Notorious 4/3: A Very Rancho Christmas 2015
The podcast version of the 2nd annual summing up of the year in film, tv and other cool stuff – originally streamed live from the Rancho kitchen on Friday 18 December Audio
