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The best movies new to streaming this week
Dan Slevin picks some highlights from the recent additions to Kiwi streaming services.
Post-war movies: The Aftermath and Cold War
Film and TV reviewer Lara Strongman looks at post-war drama The Aftermath starring Keira Knightly, Jason Clarke and Alexander Skarsgard and Cold War, a historical period drama film set in Poland and… Audio
Movie review - Top End Wedding
Charm is Australian film director Wayne Blair's stock in trade – he made the popular musical The Sapphires. Blair's new romantic comedy Top End Wedding has a bicultural message under the laughs, says… Video, Audio
Movie review - Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
This New Zealand documentary lays it all out in the title. It's a film about the Māori film-maker, activist and indigenous film pioneer Merata Mita made by her son Hepi. Video, Audio
Movie review - John Wick 3: Parabellum
In John Wick 3: Parabellum, Keanu Reeves' dog-loving hitman is up against even more assassination. The film is undeniably entertaining but hopefully future installments will give female characters… Video, Audio
At the Movies for 22 May 2019
Simon Morris discovers that just because there's a range of movies doesn't mean they're exactly diverse. He settles for a blokey action franchise, and two different ways of dealing with biculturalism.
…Review: All Is True
Dan Slevin says that Kenneth Branagh’s portrayal of Shakespeare's autumn years, All Is True, certainly feels true. Video
NZIFF: a close-up on Marten Rabarts
In October, Marten Rabarts takes over from Bill Gosden as Director of the New Zealand International Film Festival. Marten, who was born in the Coromandel and is of Ngati Porou and Ngapuhi descent, has… Audio
New Zealand's billionaire doomsday preppers
A new VICE documentary attempts to track down the overseas billionaires building boltholes in New Zealand. "Hunt for the Bunker People" follows freelance journalist Baz Mcdonald as he investigates why… Audio
Review: Status Pending
Microbudget Wellington indie Status Pending looks at love in the social media age, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Fleabag S2
Between season one and two of Fleabag, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has turned good television into the best television you might see this year, says Dan Slevin. Video
Film Review with Richard Swainson
Richard Swainson reviews Long Shot and The Hustle Audio
Auckland's film industry booming, can it last?
It's boom times for Auckland's film industry with applications to film in the region set to reach an all-time high. Studio space is also booked out for movies and tv shows being created for streaming… Video, Audio
Movie review - Long Shot
Long shot is the odd-couple pairing of Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen as a Presidential candidate and her speech writer who fall in love. Audio
Movie review - The Hustle
The Hustle is a switch on old favourite Dirty Rotten Scoundrels with the Michael Caine and Steve Martin roles handed to Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson. Audio
Movie review - The Chills
The Chills - The Triumph and Tragedy of Martin Phillipps is a big-screen telling of the tale of one of our best band. Directed by Rob Curry and Julia Parnell. Audio
At the Movies for 15 May 2019
Simon Morris finds three films for the audience squeezed between the Spiderman set, and the fans of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. Audio
Introducing John Wick
With the third film about to hit cinemas, Dan Slevin, recommends the John Wick franchise to fans of cool cinema. Video
Question of the Day for 14 May 2019
What's your favourite classic movie - and why? Audio
Review: Long Shot
Charlize Theron’s star power is put to good use in the appealing romantic comedy Long Shot, says Dan Slevin. Video
