Movies
Review: The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy is a reboot of an old TV series about stunt men which benefits from three suddenly very hot stars - Emily Blunt (Oppenheimer), Hannah Waddingham (TV's Ted Lasso) and particularly Ryan… Video, Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday May 1 2024
Simon Morris wonders if the star system is over, and audiences are now only interested in the movie itself, not who's in it. Audio
At The Movies - Before Dawn
Before Dawn is an ambitious, low-budget World War I film made in Western Australia. Video, Audio
At The Movies - Golda
Dame Helen Mirren stars as 1970s Israeli prime minister Golda Meir in Golda. 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
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
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
Chelsea Winstanley: 'I was married to someone who was on their own buzz'
The Award-winning film producer opens up to Anika Moa about life, love and following her own path in the first episode of a new RNZ podcast.
Winners are grinners at the 2024 BAFTAs
Celebs wore black, white and red - plus some shades of peach, apricot and gold - all over the 2024 BAFTA Film Awards held in London on Sunday night. Atomic...
Abba Rose Vaiaoga-Ioasa: 'Our culture affects everything in every way'
How does a chemical engineer make a film? Take equal parts curiosity, creativity, culture, complex subject matter and add a generous measure of comedy. Shake it up.
Oscars 2024: Who will win, who got snubbed - and where NZ is in the mix
Oppenheimer continues its march to Oscars domination, but there are a few New Zealand chances for golden glory as well in this year's nominees. Video
Wim Wenders: Behind the camera on new film Perfect Days
German film maker Wim Wenders brings his introspective style to the big screen this year with new film Perfect Days, which follows ageing bathroom attendant Hirayama as he goes about his day in Tokyo… Audio
Summer movie reviews: Wish, Poor Things & Dream Scenario
It's a new year, which means there are a bunch of new movies in the theatres this week. RNZ producer Jessica Keane checks out the latest kids' film from Disney and a couple of deliciously dark… Video, Audio
At the Movies for Wednesday 20 December 2023
On At the Movies, Dan Slevin reviews WONKA, the origin story of the magical musical confectionery maker, starring Timothée Chalamet; CHICKEN RUN: DAWN OF THE NUGGET, the long-awaited sequel to the… Audio