Movies

Kiwi, Greer Simpkin, is a leading light in Australia's screen industry, producing acclaimed work for the big and small screens. Greer's held senior roles at the ABC in Australia including Deputy Head… Audio

George Clooney’s new film deserves the biggest and best screen you can find – and as much of your attention as you can spare – reports Dan Slevin. Video

Dan Slevin describes Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland as “a kind of miracle”. Video

Sound of Metal is a groundbreaking presentation of the deaf experience anchored by one of the finest performances of 2020, reports Dan Slevin. Video

Dan Slevin makes the case for why Pixar’s Soul might be his favourite film of the year. Video

After almost a year, Dan Slevin finally goes back to the cinema to watch a Hollywood blockbuster. Here is his verdict on Wonder Woman 1984. Video

Vigil, The Navigator, Map of the Human Heart, What Dreams May Come, River Queen, Rain of the Children - New Zealander Vincent Ward has a diverse and impressive directing résumé. He's also an… Audio

Simon Morris looks back on a rocky year in movies - and everything else. Highlights included an extraordinary year for New Zealand's films and film makers - from Taika Waititi forJojo Rabbit to local… Video, Audio

It's been a 13 year drought since actor Eric Bana took a leading role in an Australian film. Eric Bana talks to us about filming in rural Victoria during a drought and enduring lockdowns in Melbourne… Video, Audio

The Witches - can the new version erase the memories of the 1990 Anjelica Huston classic? This version stars Octavia Spenser, Anne Hathaway and the voice of Chris Rock. Directed by Robert Zemeckis… Video, Audio

Misbehaviour sees the culture clash between beauty pageants and burgeoning feminism, between old-fashioned standards of beauty and a breath of fresh air from Africa and the Caribbean. Stars Keira… Video, Audio

Dan Slevin has been watching recent films featuring Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and David Byrne. Video

I Am Greta captures a young activist discovering her power, says Dan Slevin. Video

After decades of the so-called "brain drain", as New Zealand's best and brightest headed off to pastures new overseas, this year saw a sudden reversal. They call it a Brain Gain, as the Covid-19… Audio