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Roseanne Liang on her huge new Hollywood project and why she's obsessed with Terminator 2.
Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity. Video, Audio
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Preview: 2024 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
23 Apr 2024Dan Slevin previews three documentaries in this always intriguing interrogation of our built and manufactured environment. Video
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Choreographing intimacy in a post-#MeToo era
21 Apr 2024There's a "huge power imbalance" in the screen industry. Newly created roles are helping to keep actors safe. Audio
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Origin: Ava Duvernay’s thought-provoking new film on caste systems
21 Apr 2024Oscar-nominated US filmmaker Ava Duvernay’s new thought-provoking film Origin is based on the New York Times bestselling book Caste: The Origins of our… Video, Audio
Roseanne Liang on her huge new Hollywood project and why she's obsessed with Terminator 2.
Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity. Video, Audio
Preview: 2024 Resene Architecture & Design Film Festival
Dan Slevin previews three documentaries in this always intriguing interrogation of our built and manufactured environment. Video
Choreographing intimacy in a post-#MeToo era
There's a "huge power imbalance" in the screen industry. Newly created roles are helping to keep actors safe. Audio
Origin: Ava Duvernay’s thought-provoking new film on caste systems
Oscar-nominated US filmmaker Ava Duvernay’s new thought-provoking film Origin is based on the New York Times bestselling book Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. Video, Audio
Screentime: Civil War, One Question, The Royal Hotel, Eileen
Film and TV correspondent James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Civil War (cinema), which follows a group of journalists through an America at war with itself, in a race to reach the White House… Audio
Review: Civil War
Civil War imagines a future America torn apart by another civil war, and the people who have to cover the story. Written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina), it stars Kirsten Dunst (Power of the… Video, Audio
At the Movies - Origin
Origin is a semi-fictionalised adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning book about racism. It's a serious film with a strong cast and some fresh and intriguing ideas, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio
At the Movies - Late Night With The Devil
In Late Night with The Devil, a 1970s TV host goes for the ultimate shock interview at Halloween. "Absolutely brilliant," says Stephen King. Is he right? Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 17 April 2024
Simon Morris looks at Hollywood's endless fascination with the crusading reporter, and the less than noble version, hungry for ratings Audio
Preview: 2024 Italian Film Festival
Dan Slevin checks out three of the 24 features, documentaries and classics screening in this years Italian festival. Video
At The Movies for Wednesday 10 April 2024
Simon Morris buckles up for an all-action show - a drug-fuelled bloodbath, an Indian martial arts revenge thriller and the return of an animated kung-fu favourite. Audio
Review: Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding sees two women falling in love in the worst possible way. There will be blood…. Starring Kristen Stewart (Twilight), Katy O'Brien (The Mandalorian) and Ed Harris (Apollo 13). Video, Audio
At The Movies - Kung Fu Panda 4
Jack Black tackles Po's final Dragon Warrior adventure with his usual exuberance, says Simon Morris, but the animation is what carries Kung Fu Panda 4. Video, Audio
At The Movies - Monkey Man
Dev Patel is best known for playing nice chaps in Slumdog Millionaire, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Lion. Who knew he wanted to write, direct and star in a ferocious revenge movie like Monkey… Video, Audio
Tune in to TV that calms the farm
From gently paced travelogues to a cavalcade of local art, Dan Slevin discovers some relaxing options for your home viewing. Video
Review : Damsel
Netflix's Damsel sees Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger things) marry a handsome Prince - though he may not be much help when it comes to fighting dragons. With Robin Wright (The Princess Bride), Ray… Audio
Review : Io Capitano
Io Capitano is an Oscar-nominated Italian film about two boys who run away from their village in Senegal in search of fame and fortune in Europe. Directed by Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah). Audio
Review : The Mountain
The Mountain sees three plucky kids attempt to get to the top of Taranaki to save the life of one them. Debut directing feature of actress Rachel House (Cousins, Boy, Moana). Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 3 April 2024
Simon Morris looks at three films, all based on journeys - to safety, to a better life, to some sort of happy ending. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights resident film critic Dan Slevin shares his picks for what you should be watching this long Easter weekend. Audio