Film
Working group formed for 'Hobbit law' replacement
The government has formed a working group with industry representatives to replace the so-called "Hobbit law".
The rise and rise of comic book movies
Taika Waititi's Thor: Ragnarok has already grossed over $NZ600 million worldwide. It's the latest megahit in a comic book-inspired film revival Tim Burton kicked off with Batman in 1989, Dan Slevin… Audio
Composers on Camera - Composer as Hero
Thomas Goss compares the cinematic narrative of the epic hero-composer to our own assumptions and impulses in appreciating concert music. Audio
Tom Scott - Seriously Funny
Drawn Out: A seriously funny memoir is Tom Scott's account of his life so far. From his hard-knock childhood, his days on student newspapers, making friends and enemies in the corridors of power and… Audio
Actors welcome 'Hobbit Law' repeal plan
New Zealand actors are welcoming the new government's plans to scrap the so-called 'Hobbit Law' that prevents film workers from collective bargaining. Audio
Composers on Camera - Composer as Lover
Thomas Goss explores how the subject of romance is elevated to philosophical and artistic heights when merged with the identity of a great composer. Audio
Composers on Camera - Composer as Madman
Thomas Goss discusses composer-film specialist Ken Russell & his penchant for over-the-top portrayals, and reviews other films in which hysteria trumps drama. Audio
Chelsea Cohen - Waru
Chelsea Cohen, sometimes credited as Chelsea Winstanley, is a film producer of Ngati Ranginui descent. Her short films Meathead and Night Shift were both selected for the Cannes Film Festival… Audio
Radio Dunedin still going strong
Documentary Director Grant Findlay joins John Campbell in the studio to talk about his documentary about Radio Dunedin, and the story of the volunteer announcers who launched the station 95 years ago.
…Composers on Camera - The Beethoven Meme
Thomas Goss offers a comparison of three recent movies about the greatest classical composer, and suggests how their different views add up to one Messianic testament. Audio
Neil Cross: exploring our darkest fears
Wellington-based, British-born crime writer Neil Cross has a knack for creating twisted characters that are loved and loathed by TV audiences across the globe. Audio
Composer Victoria Kelly
Jesse Mulligan's guest is composer, performer and music producer Victoria Kelly. Victoria is also the Director of New Zealand Membership at APRA AMCOS - The Australasian Performing Rights… Audio
Midge Sanford - Desperately seeking funding
Midge Sanford began a film production company with business partner Sarah Pillsbury in 1982 to form Sanford/Pillsbury Productions, a pioneering team of women producers in a male-dominated industry… Audio
Moana in Māori hits the big screen
The te reo Māori version of Disney's hit movie Moana will have its red whāriki premiere in Auckland tonight.
Viewing with Paul Casserly
TV and Film writer Paul Casserly reviews new movie Frantz, which opens this week, and the twisted comedy Toast of London, just launched on Netflix. Audio
The Beguiled
The Beguiled - Sofia Coppola's Cannes favourite that re-imagines an old Clint Eastwood Civil War thriller. Stars Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Colin Farrell. Audio
Wind River
Wind River sees a rookie FBI agent and a trapper join forces to solve a murder on a Wyoming reservation. Stars Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen. Audio
My Year With Helen
My year with Helen - Gaylene Preston's documentary follows Helen Clark's bid to become the first woman Secretary General of the UN. Audio
At The Movies
Simon Morris looks at a northern summer blockbuster-season, described as the "worst summer in 17 years" and three successful movies from the recent International Film Festival. Video, Audio
The things that move Miriama McDowell
Actor, director and writer Miriama McDowell talks about her love of family, her craving for stability and the treasured op-shop chair which connects her to a beloved auntie. Audio
