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Film societies enjoying a boom in membership
A spike in Wellington Film Society members has forced the group to shut-off subscriptions this year, and even turn away some members from over-subscribed screenings. The popularity is not just limited… Audio
At The Movies - Immaculate
Immaculate sees teen favourite Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) play an American nun in Italy, who finds that her new spiritual home isn't as safe as they thought. Produced by Sweeney herself. Audio
At The Movies - Road House
Road House is a reboot of an Eighties thriller starring Patrick Swayze, no stranger to ghosts himself. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, with guest appearances by MMA star Conor McGregor and singer Post Malone… Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 27 March 2024
Simon Morris reviews three films all dependent, more or less, on audiences already softened up to like them. Audio
Review: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sees the return of the new cast - and most of the old cast - of the rebooted franchise. Stars Paul Rudd (Antman) and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) join old favourites Dan… Video, Audio
The Mountain, a local film being released tomorrow
Set on the slopes of the iconic Taranaki maunga, The Mountain is going to be out in cinemas from tomorrow. The local production also features one of our well known and talented actors Rachel House. Audio
Introducing Brollie
The Australian streaming service is free (for the time being), reports Dan Slevin, and has an eclectic range to choose from. Video
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights resident film critic Dan Slevin shares his picks for what we should be watching this weekend. Audio
Māoriland Film Festival is back
'People want to see worlds they haven't experienced before,' organisers say as they get ready for 168 feature films, documentaries and short films
Māoriland film festival returns for 2024
The largest Indigenous film festival in the world is back on in Ōtaki for 2024.
The Māoriland festival is showing 168 feature films, documentaries and short films from nations as far apart as… Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 20 March 2024
Simon Morris looks at three films based on real life, but wonders if that necessarily means a good story. Audio
Review: The Convert
The Convert is that rare thing, a New Zealand costume drama, this time set during the notorious Musket Wars of the early 1800s. Directed by Lee Tamahori (Once Were Warriors), it stars Guy Pearce (L A… Video, Audio
Review: Goodbye Julia
Goodbye Julia is an award-winning drama set in Sudan, North East Africa, just before it split into two separate countries. A tragedy unexpectedly brings two women together in an unlikely friendship. Video, Audio
Review: Wicked Little Letters
Wicked Little Letters is based on a real-life event in 1920s England, in which a small town is terrorised by abusive poison pen letters. Stars Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Jessie Buckley (Wild Rose)… Video, Audio
Speculation mounts over new James Bond
Speculation is mounting that British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has been offered the role of 007, formerly played by Daniel Craig.
UK's Total Film reporter Neil Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tween leads steal show at world premier of The Mountain
The 'tween' leads of New Zealand's latest feature film stole the show at the world premiere of The Mountain in New Plymouth Tuesday night.
A joyous and heartfelt drama, the film follows three… Audio
The Mountain: Tween stars steal the show at Taranaki premiere
The tween leads of New Zealand's latest feature film stole the show at the world premier of The Mountain at the TSB Showplace in New Plymouth last night.
Preview: 2024 Māoriland Film Festival
Dan Slevin samples a few of the more than 160 titles screening in Ōtaki this week. Video
Alec Baldwin asks judge to dismiss charges in 'Rust' shooting
Actor Alec Baldwin's lawyers asked a judge to dismiss manslaughter charges against him for the shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins during filming of the Western movie Rust.
Review: How to Have Sex
How to Have Sex is a comedy-drama of three teenager best friends, off to have "the best holiday ever" in Crete. Sun, sea, booze and multiple hook-ups - that's the plan. What could go wrong? Stars… Video, Audio