James Croot
The Mosquito Coast, Handmaid's Tale and Doc Edge offerings
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at a remake of The Mosquito Coast (Apple TV+), based on a book by Paul Theroux. He'll also look ahead to season four of The Handmaid's Tale (Neon) and what's on… Audio
The Father, The Mauritanian, Total Control
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Lynn to talk about Anthony Hopkin's new movie The Father (in cinemas), while his former Silence of the Lambs co-star Jodie Foster tackles the real-life story of… Audio
Film and TV: Supernova, Blackbird, Cousins
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about three new movies in the cinemas: Supernova, starring Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci, Blackbird, a US drama that stars New Zealand's Sam… Audio
Another Round, News of the World, Shadow in the Cloud
Film and TV reviewer James Croot reviews Danish drama Another Round (in select cinemas), Tom Hanks News of the World (Netflix) and World War II action-horror Shadow in the Cloud (in cinemas). James… Audio
Mank, On Becoming a God in Central Florida, best TV/Film
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Philippa to look at David Fincher's film Mank which set in 1930s Hollywood as Herman J Mankiewicz raced to finish the screenplay of 'Citizen Kane' for Orson… Audio
I Am Woman, Fireball, The Good Fight
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to look at whether the Helen Reddy biopic I Am Woman does justice to the Australian singer who died earlier this year. He'll also look at Apple TV's new… Audio
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Netflix movie Trial of the Chicago 7 based on the legal case against a group of anti-Vietnam protesters. Audio
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot reviews Mulan, Long Way Up - which reunites Ewan McGregor and his mate Charley Boorman on a new motorbike adventure. Audio
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Muppets Now, the first unscripted series and first original series for Disney+. Audio
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Lynn to talk about Kiwi comedy This Town, Anna Kendrick's new series Love Life and Save Me Too, a follow up series about a sex trafficking ring. Audio
Film and TV reviewer James Croot
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to share some of his picks from this year's NZIFF including: Bloody Nose, Empty Pockets; Fritzi - A Revolutionary Tale, The Kingmaker, The Truth, True… Audio
Quiz, Doc Edge 2020, Da 5 Bloods, Perry Mason
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at Quiz, the TV mini-series starring Matthew MacFadyen about the army captain who cheated his way to win 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?'. He'll review Spike… Audio
Hillary, Mrs America, Bad Education
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at Hillary, a fascinating four-part documentary on Hillary Clinton; Mrs America, a dramatisation starring Cate Blanchett about the fight for women's rights in… Audio
Stargirl, Lost Girls, Super Size Me 2
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at new Disney flick Stagirl, packed with catchy tunes, memorable moments and a crowd-pleasing finale. He'll also talk about Lost Girls, a new film staring New… Audio
Dark Waters, The Current War, Mad About You
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the movie Dark Waters, based on a decades-long legal battle between lawyer Rob Bilott, who Nine to Noon interviewed late last year, and DuPont Chemicals… Audio
Dolittle, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, McMillions
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the latest take on Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, with Tom Hanks as beloved children's entertainer Fred Rogers… Audio
The Crown, The World According to Jeff Goldblum, Charlie's Angels
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the third season of The Crown with Olivia Coleman in the main role, a new National Geographic series starring Jeff Goldblum and the new reboot of Charlie's… Audio
Official Secrets, Sorry We Missed You, The Aeronauts
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about British docu-drama Official Secrets, based on the life of whistleblower Katharine Gun who leaked a memo detailing that the US eavesdropped… Audio
Hustlers, Modern Love and The Movies
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn for a look at the movie Hustlers which is out today in New Zealand, Amazon Prime's new series Modern Love and documentary The Movies, which is available… Audio
New picture palace for Christchurch?
Christchurch Press film critic James Croot suggests that what Christchurch needs is a grand picture palace - as a place to gather and a place where films can be watched in all their splendour. Audio
