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Bret McKenzie: paying homage to Jim Henson & the Muppets
The Muppets came to Wellington in April. Kathryn Ryan spoke to Bret McKenzie and Jim Henson Retrospectacle organiser Nic Marshall, who organised the three-week long musical tribute to the genius… Audio
Richard Swainson's 2018 film wrap-up
Our regular film critic Richard Swainson picks his top 10 movies of the year. Video, Audio
Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie: leaving much more than a trace
Runaway success Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie's award winning indie film Leave No Trace, about a father and daughter living off the grid in Oregon's forests first found fans here at the 2018 New Zealand… Audio
The best TV new to streaming this week
Australia gets a turn at Netflix’s production billions with the supernatural thriller Tidelands, one of Dan Slevin’s picks of the week. Video
Year in review: At The Movies for 19 December 2018
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks back on a year of gigantic blockbusters, successful musicals and films that tackled 2018's big issues - race, gender and fake news. Video, Audio
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is not for the fainthearted
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is vintage Brand but be aware of which version you are getting, advises Dan Slevin. Video
The best movies new to streaming this week
This week’s streaming highlight is Netflix’s first masterpiece, advises Dan Slevin. Video
Mrs. Maisel is back and as entertaining as ever
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is the perfect palate-cleanser between the heavier offerings of TV’s ‘golden age’, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Bryn Evans: risks and rewards in documentary making
Award-winning Kiwi documentary maker Bryn Evans has been kidnapped twice, caught in serious fire fights, told the story of the Taliban's cricket team, and introduced some hip-hop dancing Auckland… Audio
Unspooled: dissecting the top 100 films ever made
In each episode of 'Unspooled' the film critic Amy Nicholson and the actor, comedian, and all-round movie buff Paul Scheer take a film from the American Film Institute's Top 100 list, and pull it… Audio
Film Review with Geoff Lealand
Geoff reviews Roma and Mortal Engines. Plus his pick for best films of the year. Audio
Hollywood career beckons for veteran Kiwi actor
Julie Collis has been a working actor for many years, but a chance encounter in Los Angeles recently has opened up the possibility of her working in Hollywood. Audio
Story of the day for 13 December 2018
Creative Artists Agency in the US has done some research on movies - and has found that movies starring women earned more than male led films from 2014 to 2017 Audio
'Roma': Cuaron's masterpiece
Review - A wonderful B&W portrayal of '70s Mexican family life directed by one of the best in the world - Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity, Children of Men) - Roma is a hot favourite to do well at the upcoming… Video, Audio
Review - Rose
Rose is an independent American film about a retired cop - Cybill Shepherd - on a road trip through New Mexico in a motorized wheelchair. Co-stars James Brolin and Pam Grier. Audio
‘Mortal Engines’: Too much steampunk, not enough character
Review - A gigantic blockbuster with franchise ambitions, Mortal Engines has enough detailed gadgets to fill a dozen films, but skimped on big-name actors to carry it, Simon Morris writes. Video, Audio
At The Movies for 12 December 2018
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at the surreal Sorry To Bother You and the heroic Creed 2. And he talks to Rupert Everett, star, writer and director of a new film about Oscar Wilde, the acclaimed… Audio
The best movies new to streaming this week
Dan Slevin recommends Daniel Day-Lewis' last film as this week's new-to-streaming highlight. Video
Review: The Little Drummer Girl
John le Carré’s obsession with con artists, philanderers, fabulists and fibbers informs the new adaptation of The Little Drummer Girl, says Dan Slevin. Video
