Netflix
Review: Knock Down the House
Dan Slevin reviews a documentary about American politics that isn’t about Donald Trump, and isn’t depressing. Video
Netflix's 'The Perfection' reignites classification storm
Another controversial Netflix production with graphic content has sneaked through New Zealand classification, before being changed, as the government considers rule changes. Following viewer concerns… Audio
Review – Russian Doll: a complex and compelling show from Netflix
If you want an entertaining TV show that's off-beat to the point of bizarre, Russian Doll is for you, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Dan Slevin says that The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a rare modern family movie that's actually about something. Video
Three minutes max: Nicky Pellegrino
Three Minutes Max, short & sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Here's author Nicky Pellegrino talking about her beef with literary snobbery. Audio
Review: High Flying Bird
Steven Soderbergh’s second iPhone-shot film takes the technology to fresh heights, says Dan Slevin. Video
Russian Doll and Escape from Dannemora
Film and TV reviewer Paul Casserly cracks open Russian Doll and takes a look at what's inside - and is Escape at Dannemora a runaway success? Audio
The best TV new to streaming this week
Science Fiction and Fantasy dominate the latest streaming TV releases with Netflix, in particular, piling the options especially high, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Springsteen on Broadway
The legendary rocker’s theatrical autobiography is well worth the investment of your time, says Dan Slevin. Video
Jed Mercurio - Writer of Bodyguard and Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio is an acclaimed UK writer for television. His most recent productions are Bodyguard and Line of Duty, both of which have broken audience records. His other credits include Lady… Audio
Making a Murderer detective sues Netflix for defamation
Retired detective Andrew Colborn alleges the documentary series suggested he planted evidence to frame murder suspect Steven Avery.
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
The Coens’ Buster Scruggs is another winner for Netflix
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is another win for Netflix - and the Coen Brothers - and is worth a month's subscription on its own, according to Dan Slevin. Video
The best TV new to streaming this week
‘What ifs’ dominate the new TV landscape this week, says Dan Slevin: What if Poland was still communist? What if all of Dickens’ characters lived in the same town and knew each other? Video
Sky TV appoints new chief executive
Sky TV has appointed a British pay television veteran as its new head.
The Other Side of the Wind, Welles’ last film, is finally completed
Orson Welles’ final film, The Other Side of the Wind, is a self-absorbed but still virtuoso performance, says Dan Slevin. Video
Monique Fiso - taking kai global
Kiwi chef Monique Fiso is representing the country on a new Netflix food show. Not content with starring in an international show, Monique is also opening her first restaurant tomorrow called Hiakai.
…Mediawatch for 14 October 2018
Petrol prices vs. planet; investigative journalism in an age of danger - and Netflix; falls from grace with added PR. Audio
Martin Freeman battles Outback zombies in Netflix’s Cargo
Cargo was picked up by Netflix at the 2017 Adelaide Film Festival. Dan Slevin wonders when Netflix will come shopping at NZIFF. Video