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Review - One Last Deal
Dan Slevin reviews a Finnish drama about an ageing art dealer looking for a final score to set up his child and grandchild after he's gone. Audio
Review - Godzilla: King of the Monsters
The third instalment in the reboot of the Japanese monster franchise is reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio
At The Movies for 5 June 2019
On At the Movies, Dan Slevin reviews the Elton John biography, ROCKETMAN, the latest GODZILLA film, KING OF THE MONSTERS and a Finnish drama about an ageing art dealer, ONE LAST DEAL. Audio
Italian filmmaker goes to Karamea
On the West Coast of the South Island, about 100 kilometers from anywhere, a group of kiwis are trying to change the world by escaping it. The Living in Peace Project in Karamea runs on renewable… Video, Audio
Cost of working for free: Call Me Intern
Kiwi filmmakers David Hyde and Nathalie Berger speak with Kathryn Ryan about waging war on labour exploitation. Audio
Film Review - Richard Swainson
Richard Swainson is in studio to share his impressions of the movies Gloria Bell and The Chaperone Audio
Nicholas Hoult stars in new Tolkien biopic
British star Nicholas Hoult talks about his new film Tolkien - the surprising life of the creator of the Middle Earth sagas. Also starring Lily Collins (TV's Les Miserables). Video, Audio
Movie review - Gloria Bell
Gloria Bell is an American remake of the Chilean art-house favourite Gloria. Starring Julianne Moore and John Turturro, it's directed by the original film-maker, Sebastian Lelo. Audio
Movie review - Aladdin
Aladdin is the story of the thief who falls in love with a princess, featuring a mostly Asian cast, along with Will Smith as the Genie. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Audio
At the Movies for 29 May 2019
Simon Morris reviews two twice-told tales - Disney's live-action remake of their classic animated feature Aladdin, and a Chilean film-maker's English language version of his own 2013 romantic drama… Audio
Preview: Documentary Edge Film Festival 2019
Dan Slevin previews this year‘s Documentary Edge film festival. Video
Review: Brightburn
Brightburn asks, what if Superman had turned up in that cornfield as a baby but he wasn't destined to be on our side? Dan Slevin reports. Video
I've been thinking for 27 May 2019
What the Panelists Jo McCarroll and Ben Thomas have been thinking about. Audio
Story of the Day for 27 May 2019
Today we talk about prequels - they are a rarity in film though they're becoming more popular nowadays. Audio
Review: Pokémon Detective Pikachu
Ryan Reynolds and some great cinematography make Pokémon Detective Pikachu a much better film than it has any right to be, says Dan Slevin. Video
Capitol Cinema saved from closure
Film lovers can celebrate - the beloved Capitol Cinema has been saved. The iconic theatre in the heart of Auckland closed its doors last month because of economic concerns. Audio
'The Document': meeting a murderer
'The Document' (KCRW) mashes together the worlds of documentary film and audio. In interviews with some of the world's top documentary makers, it uncovers great stories about how they do what they do… Audio
Film Review
Our Hamilton cultural correspondent Richard Swainson is in with what he's been watching and a fresh new movie quiz to keep you guessing! Our film question of the day: Which of these films is not like… Audio
Wise guy. From the Mafia to The Godfather: Gianni Russo
Gianni Russo didn't need acting experience for the role he's best known for - Carlo Rizzi, the husband of Connie Corleone, in the iconic 1972 film The Godfather. That's because he began working in… Audio, Gallery
