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Review - Rebecca
Rebecca is the latest version of the Daphne Du Maurier classic. Starring Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kirstin Scott-Thomas. Video, Audio
Review - Into the Darkness
Into the Darkness tells of the effect in a Danish family of the Nazi occupation during the War. Directed by Lars Von Trier's long-time editor Anders Refn. Video, Audio
Review - I am woman
I am woman tells the story of Australian singer Helen Reddy and the song that became the anthem for the rising feminist movement. Directed by Australian film maker Unjoo Moon. Audio
At The Movies for 4 November 2020
Simon Morris explains his reservations about rock biopics, and looks at the latest example, a war drama set in Denmark for a change, and the latest outing of a classic Gothic tale. Audio
Someday Stories 2020: Aute
RNZ has again partnered with Someday Stories 2020, a series of short films released online with a sustainability focus by young film-makers. Jesse speaks to Nicole Hunt about her film, Aute, being… Audio
Review: On the Rocks
Sofia Coppola reunites with Bill Murray for some tepid comedy set among the Manhattan elite, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review - Honest thief
Honest thief stars Liam Neeson displaying another set of skills - bank robbery. Featuring Kay Walsh (Emily in Paris) and directed by Mark Williams (Ozark). Audio
Review - Monsoon
Monsoon is the story of a former Vietnamese refugee returning home to scatter his mother’s ashes. Stars Henry Golding (Crazy rich Asians). Audio
Review - Baby Done
Baby Done is another of the recent run of New Zealand comedies - but it's got certain extra advantages. Star is the hugely popular Rose Matafeo, and it's written by the team behind the fondly… Video, Audio
At The Movies for 28 October 2020
Simon Morris wonders if the thing that’s going to get people back to the cinemas isn’t the much-missed, major blockbusters, but simply some good movies. Audio
When A City Rises: A decade on from Christchurch's recovery
Filmmaker Gerard Smyth tells us about his new film, When A City Rises - The People's Story. Audio
Former national archive staff warn against restructure
Former staff at the national film and sound archive are warning that an impending restructure could mean New Zealanders' access to the past will be irreversibly lost.
Nga Taonga Sound and Vision will… Audio
Review: Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Sacha Baron Cohen’s new Borat movie has already made headlines around the world. Dan Slevin checks in on whether it is also actually funny. Video
Are horror fans coping better with the pandemic?
A recent study suggests that people who enjoy consuming frightening fiction may be better adapted to cope with the fear and anxiety surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Ali Ventura's film picks
Critic Ali Ventura reviews Baby Done, the Kiwi comedy which has just released in cinemas countrywide - from the producers of 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' and 'The Breaker Upperers', the film stars Rose… Audio
Quibi, The Third Day, The Haunting of Bly Manor
Film and TV reviewer Sarah McMullan looks at what's on offer on the Quibi platform which is now available here in New Zealand. She'll also talk about The Third Day's unusual 12-hour live stream and… Audio
Jo Brand on being 'gobby' & writing mental illness
From making a name as an 'in your face', stroppy, feminist, stand- up comedian to becoming a regular on the small screen, Jo Brand is a long established master of subverting expectations. Her TV… Video, Audio
The Climb puts male friendships on their bike
Robert Kelly interviews the duo who wrote, directed and starred in American festival season hit The Climb Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin. Video, Audio
Review - The More You Ignore Me
On show at cinemas is British film The More You Ignore Me. It's an adaptation of a book by British comedian, actor and former psychiatric nurse Jo Brand, based on a book of the same name that Brand… Video, Audio
Review - Miss Juneteenth
Robert Kelly reviews a Texan debut film about the expectations we place on each other and ourselves in the run up to a pageant. Miss Juneteenth is on genreal release in New Zealand currently. Video, Audio
