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Film Festival director departs after two seasons
The director of Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival has resigned, after just two seasons in the role.
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today film reviewer Dom Corry talks about Titane, Breaking Bread and The Night House. Audio
At The Movies for 17 November
Simon Morris is inspired by the Swinging Sixties, and looks at half a dozen potential Next Big Things in three often nostalgic movies. Audio
Review- Last Night in Soho
Last Night In Soho is director Edgar Wright's tribute to swinging London, starring New Zealander Thomasin McKenzie, with Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen's Gambit), Matt Smith (Dr Who) and the late Dame… Video, Audio
Movie Review - Passing
And from Netflix, Passing, directed by actor Rebecca Hall (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women). Set in 1929, it tells of a Black woman passing for white in racist New York. Staring Tessa Thomson… Audio
Review - Falling for Figaro
Falling for Figaro is the story of a successful bank executive who drops it all for opera. With Danielle Macdonald (Unbelievable), Hugh Skinner (Fleabag) and Joanna Lumley (The New Avengers). Directed… Video, Audio
Review - The Power of the Dog
The Power of the Dog is a western shot in Otago that's already won Dame Jane Campion a Best Director award at the Venice Film Festival. Video, Audio
Review - The Garden of Evil
The Garden of Evil goes behind the scenes of the tragic murder of legendary New Zealand yachtsman Sir Peter Blake in 2001. Was it just a robbery gone wrong, or was it connected to Sir Peter's… Video, Audio
At The Movies for 10 November
Simon Morris warns against trusting the taste of film reviewers - one person's triumph is another's turkey! He also looks at three films that have divided the pundits - from Marvel Comics, from Dame… Audio
Revierw - The Eternals
And from Marvel, The Eternals are ten semi-divine superheroes, responsible for thousands of years of human progress. But is time up? Stars Gemma Chan (Humans), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones), and… Audio
Lord of the bling: Weta Digital sells for $2.3b to US firm
Sir Peter Jackson's Weta Digital film studio has sold its technology division to a US video game company for $NZ2.3 billion.
Luit Bieringa: director turns lens on Theo Schoon
Never shy of dealing with controversy, Luit Bieringa has often tackled complex and flawed New Zealand cultural figures in his films. In his new film, Signed, Theo Schoon, Bieringa turns his attention… Video, 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
Movie review - Antlers
Antlers tells the story of an Oregon teacher concerned about one of her pupils. What's Lucas got hidden at his home? Stars Keri Russell (Waitress) and Jesse Plemons (Power of the Dog). Produced by… Audio
Review - The Green Knight
The Green Knight tells one of the earliest recorded stories of King Arthur and his nephew Gawain 's perilous quest. Features Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) and Alicia Vikander (Ex machina), directed… Video, Audio
Movie review - Ron’s gone wrong
Ron's gone wrong is an animated feature about what happens when Barney finally gets his coveted B*Bot, only to find it's a faulty version called Ron. Stars Zach Kalifianakis (The hangover) and Olivia… Audio
2021 New Zealand International Film Festival
Dan Slevin previews some of the titles in this year’s New Zealand International Film Festival.
At The Movies for 27 October
Simon Morris looks at three films that reflect the current enthusiasm for France. There's a period drama set in mediaeval France, a New Zealand film starring French resident Charlotte Rampling and a… Audio
Review : The Last Duel
The Last Duel is the true story of the last 'trial by combat', where the truth depended on which combatant was victorious. Stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who also wrote the script, and Jodie Comer… Video, Audio
Movie Review : Julia
Julia is the story of Julia Child, the middle-aged chef who became one of the biggest TV stars in the United States. Producer by Ron Howard (Apolla 13). Audio
