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Nights' resident film reviewer, Dan Slevin, picks up new cinematic release Perfect Days, A Thousand and One, and Christopher Nolan classic The Prestige. Audio

Dan Slevin says that it’s the Shakespeare that works best in this modern update of Much Ado About Nothing. Video

With so many Christmas films to choose from, where should you start?

RNZ film reviewer Dan Slevin spoke to Corin Dann.

You can check out more of Dan's Christmas film picks this weekend on our… Audio

Dan Slevin has a long list of shows to finish but he can’t quite get around to them.

Dan Slevin wonders whether the nostalgia for 35mm (and even 70mm) projection is justified.

Count Me In is a Netflix documentary about rock drummers. Reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio

Dan Slevin looks forward to an autumn, winter and spring of great cinema at his local film society. Video

George Clooney’s new film deserves the biggest and best screen you can find – and as much of your attention as you can spare – reports Dan Slevin. Video

Disney’s Mulan is bypassing the big screen to the disappointment of Kiwi cinema audiences. Dan Slevin assesses what is now a premium online product. Video

If you don’t want to pay for yet another streamer, try a free service from your public library, says Dan Slevin. Video

This year’s film festival features three documentaries about strong-willed, opinionated and fascinating women. Dan Slevin has seen them. Video

It's been running since 2011, but today the TV epic Game of Thrones begins its final season. The series has broken viewer records and won 47 Emmy awards. It tells the story of the bloody struggle to… Audio

Science Fiction and Fantasy dominate the latest streaming TV releases with Netflix, in particular, piling the options especially high, reports Dan Slevin. Video

The big-hearted efforts of the entire cast aren't enough to save Mary Poppins Returns from redundancy, reports Dan Slevin. Video

Dan Slevin saw the premiere of Sacha Baron Cohen’s vicious new television satire. Video

Is the best film of 2018 only available on Netflix? Dan Slevin suspects it might be. Video

To watch Jackie is to watch myths being constructed and deconstructed simultaneously, according to Dan Slevin. Video

The third annual Christmas dinner and informal summary of the year in film featuring special guests Sarah McMullan, John Leigh, Mike Dickison as well as a survey of the year in Australian film with… Audio

Dan Slevin sums up the good, bad and the indifferent of 2016’s year in cinema.

Dan Slevin checked out a midnight screening of the new Star Wars movie and says it relies too much on the original series to totally work as a stand-alone film.

The fine documentary about the song Poi E proves that Dalvanius Prime was more influential (and heroic) than any All Black captain, says Dan Slevin.

As the Wellington leg of the New Zealand International Film Festival announces another year of record attendances, Dan Slevin limps across the finish line with his final festival diary entry for 2016.

As the New Zealand International Film Festival makes its way around the country, Dan Slevin reports on his experience of the Wellington event including three films directed by women: The Innocents, …

As the New Zealand International Film Festival makes its way across the country, Dan Slevin has been watching more of the festival's highlights including Cannes favourite Toni Erdmann and Marlon…

The New Zealand International Film Festival has arrived in Wellington and Dan Slevin reports on what he saw on opening weekend.

Dan Slevin enjoys that rare beast – a Hollywood film made for audiences rather than target markets. Video