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Review: Redemption of a Rogue
Redemption of a Rogue is a blend of black comedy, magic realism and a pub invaded by blues musicians. Video, Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 29 March 2023
Simon Morris looks at three movies that try and branch out of their very specific audiences - Tongan rugby fans, Irish movie-goers and fans of action films almost entirely based on stunts. Audio
Fifty best films: Ordet
Of all the directors with multiple entries in the Sight & Sound Top 50, Carl Theodor Dreyer may be the one we are least familiar with these days, says Dan Slevin Video
Film Review with Sam Hollis
Today Sam talks to Jesse about Red, White and Brass all filmed in Wellington. He's also seen Living, a film set in 1950s London starring Bill Nighy. Audio
Review: Shazam Fury of the Gods
Shazam: Fury of the Gods sees Billy Batson grow older but not much wiser. Featuring, as the Daughters of Atlas, Rachel Zegler (West Side story), Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angles) and Dame Helen Mirren (The… Video, Audio
Review: Corsage
Corsage is an Austrian film about one of the most famous royals of the Nineteenth Century, the Empress Elisabeth of Austro-Hungary, better known as "Sissi". Stars Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread). Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Michelle Savill
Today's bookmarks guest is filmmaker Michelle Savill. She spent the better part of a decade producing a number of short films including 'Ellen is Leaving' and 'Bats', which found great success on the… Audio
Wētā FX celebrates Oscar win for Avatar: The Way of Water
Wellington company Wētā FX were back in the winners circle last week, winning the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for their work on Avatar: The Way of Water.
For company director Joe Letteri, it was a… Audio
How Ryan Reynolds made nearly half a billion dollars - without starring in a movie
Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds is the latest celebrity to make bank through savvy investments that are a world away from his onscreen acting performances.
At The Movies for Wenesday 15 March 2023
Simon Morris wraps up the Oscars and looks at three films driven by the writers. A Novel Prize-winning novelist reshapes a Japanese classic film, a modern Japanese master tips his hat at Dickens and… Audio
Review: Living
Living is a dream combination - English star Bill Nighy in an adaptation of a 1950s award-winning film by Kurosawa (Seven Samurai) written by English novelist Kazuo Ishiguro (Remains of the Day). Video, Audio
Review: 65
Genre mashup 65 sees an astronaut land on Earth 65 million years ago and clash with dinosaurs. Stars Adam Driver (Star Wars). Video, Audio
Review: Broker
Broker is the latest from Japanese writer-director Kore-eda Hirokazu (Shoplifters), in which a South Korean adoption scam takes an unexpected turn. Video, Audio
Oscars 2023: 'Everything Everywhere' sweeps awards
Multiverse epic Everything Everywhere All At Once dominated the Oscars today with seven big wins. Look back all all the action with RNZ's live blog.
Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom reviews New Zealand film, Red, White and Brass and Scream VI. Audio
Oscars 2023: Kiwi critics weigh in on who will win
RNZ reviewers Perlina Lau, Dan Slevin and Dominic Corry cast their votes ahead of the 95th Academy Awards.
Screentime: Rain Dogs, Elements of Truth, 2023 Oscars
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at unconventional love story Rain Dogs (Neon), Elements of Truth: Behind the Scenes of Jami-Lee Ross' 2020 Election Campaign (Spinoff) and which… Audio
At The Movies - Creed 3
Creed 3 continues the extended life of the Rocky franchise, though without Sylvester Stallone this time. Directed by star Michael B Jordan, it co-stars rising star Jonathan Majors. Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 8 March
Simon Morris tries, and fails, to get excited about the upcoming Oscars. And he's equally underwhelmed by three slightly disappointing releases this week, including one Oscar Best Film nominee. Audio
Review: Triangle of Sadness
Triangle of Sadness did well at Cannes last year, and is up for three Oscars this year. But does this satire of the idle rich pack much of a punch? Written and directed by Sweden's Ruben Östlund (The… Video, Audio
