Arts
White Lotus' Mike White gets his ducks in a row with Migration
Adults will groan at some of the jokes, but this animated duck fantasy shouldn’t bore younger filmgoers, says Dan Slevin. Video
2020: David Simon
David Simon, creator of ‘The Wire’, regarded by some critics as the best TV series ever made, talked to Kim Hill in 2020… Audio
Review: Rebel Moon – Part One – A Child of Fire
Zack Snyder’s first film for Netflix reeks of rotting carcases of the failed Star Wars knock-offs that it feeds from, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Disney’s Wish
Disney celebrates its centenary with a coldly calculated confection, reports Dan Slevin. Video
2017: Armando Iannucci
Armando Iannucci is a critically-acclaimed British comedy writer and producer. He created the Emmy award winning HBO American political satire ‘Veep’, and the UK series ‘The Thick of It’. In 2017… Audio
Man arrested over 'theft' of Banksy road sign art in the UK
A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and criminal damage after a road sign featuring work by Banksy was removed.
2022: Colm Tóibín
The author of 10 novels, Colm Tóibín speaks with Kim Hill in 2022 about his 2021 Folio Prize winning book ‘The Magician’, a fictionalised account of the life of Thomas Mann. Tóibín’s novels ‘The… Audio
Fifty best films: Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot is still the only pure comedy in the Sight & Sound list of the top 50 films of all time, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Culture 101: Best of 2023
Culture 101 hosts Perlina Lau and Mark Amery take a look back at the highlights of year.
Where has all the classic television gone?
The rest of the world gets to enjoy decades of great television on dozens of different streaming services. What is there for New Zealand, asks Dan Slevin.
Hopes new interactive art installation will refresh 'dangerous space'
Auckland's infamous Myers Park has received an $11 million facelift.
New art installation hopes to bring life to infamous Auckland park
A new art installation by Auckland Council is hoping to revitalise one of Central Auckland's most infamous parks. The sculpture, called Waimahara, welcomes visitors to the lower end of Myers Park with… Audio
Heritage status possible for 'space ship' home in Christchurch
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is seeking submissions on a proposal to list the Area 51 Futuro House in Ohoka, on the outskirts of Christchurch, as a Category 1 historic place. Audio, Gallery
Christmas entertainment - the 2023 vintage
Dan Slevin samples three out of the dozens of new Christmas entertainments that are new to streaming this holiday season. Video
Regional Wrap: creative Kerikeri
As the summer break starts, many New Zealanders will be heading to the warmer climes of Te Tai Tokerau Northland and a town known for its arts, culture and heritage: Kerikeri.
Culture 101’s Mark… Audio
Arts News Sunday 17 December
Weekly arts news on Culture 101.
Coming up
Connecting to our landscapes through artist Marilynn Webb
When we talk about the pioneering generation of modern Māori artists, the names most typically heard are men: Ralph Hotere, Sandy Adsett, Selwyn Wilson, Muru Walters or Para Matchitt.
Deserving more… Audio
'A sanctuary': Rare look inside Hundertwasser's Northland home
The New Zealand home of an acclaimed Austrian artist, architect and environmentalist is due to open to the public for the first time early next year.
New tours to Hundertwasser's former bolthole
His distinctive buildings attract crowds around the world and his environmental vision was decades ahead of his time. Now his extraordinary property, in a remote corner of the Bay of Islands, is… Audio
20th anniversary of Love Actually celebrated in concert
Fans of Love Actually will rejoice - the festive flick has turned 20 years old. To celebrate...orchestras in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will play songs from the film's hit soundtrack -… Audio
