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American political conventions have always been hotbeds of intrigue and drama – even when the result is a foregone conclusion – and Hollywood has often used them as a backdrop. Dan Slevin selects some… Video, Audio

With the Democratic Party's convention starting today and much of the world still reeling from the drama and comedy of the Republican event last week, Dan Slevin looks at how these uniquely American… Audio, Gallery

As the latest feature film hits big screens,the Star Trek vision of a peaceful and inclusive society seems further off than ever, says Dan Slevin. Video

With a new Ghostbusters and new Star Trek hitting cinemas (and new Terry Teo on demand), Dan Slevin discusses the phenomenon of the reboot with Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons. Video, Audio

Dan Slevin discusses the increasing cynicism towards movie reboots, like Ghostbusters, and asks if a remake is really so bad. Audio

The New Zealand International Film Festival programme rewards those who dig a little deeper so Dan Slevin reviews a few of the smaller films on offer in this year’s event.

With Steven Spielberg’s The BFG in cinemas this week, Dan Slevin chats to Afternoons’ Jesse Mulligan about the history of Roald Dahl adaptations on the big screen. Video, Audio

NZIFF director Bill Gosden visits Rancho Notorious for freshly baked muffins and freshly brewed coffee and to chat about this year's event which opens in Auckland on Thursday. Dan also interviews… Audio

Dan Slevin chats to Jesse Mulligan about Prince’s cinematic efforts and why his best film is only available in Australia and New Zealand. Video, Audio

Dan Slevin talks to Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons about influential fashion photographer Bill Cunningham (subject of 2010’s Bill Cunningham New York) and other documentary portraits of the New York… Video, Audio

Legendary New York fashion photographer Bill Cunningham passed away this weekend at the age of 87 after a stroke. Dan Slevin looks back on the documentary made about him, and other films centred… Video, Audio

Newstalk ZB’s Darren Bevan sits in for Kailey this episode to help Dan Slevin discuss the NZIFF programme while Dan interviews the director of Labyrinth of Lies. Audio

Widescreen’s Dan Slevin chats to Jon Bridges for Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan about this year’s New Zealand International Film Festival programme which was launched yesterday. Video, Audio

To celebrate the current Euro 2016 and Copa America Centenario championships, Dan Slevin chats to Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons about how football has been portrayed in the movies. Video, Audio

Kailey and Dan make an unstructured (if not shambolic) return to podcasting after an extended break. Audio

Widescreen’s Dan Slevin chats to Jesse Mulligan on Afternoons about the big screen portrayals of the boxer who was larger than life. Video, Audio