Amanda Jane Robinson

Its highlights lie in great performances and a soundtrack that’s one of the best in years.

It’s fun, though it does quite match the brilliance of Clueless.

A sweet tale of determination, tenderness and compassion.

In cinemas now and Netflix soon, it’s tense and bitter in places, funny and tender in others.

“I’m still confused about who exactly it was supposed to support.”

Jennifer Lopez steals the show in this 5-star strip club crime pic.

Despite the complexities of its titular character, Joker is frustratingly juvenile.

Its portrayal of working class struggle is resonant.

Andrew Bujalski’s latest follows the staff of boob-oriented bar/restaurant Double Whammies

Amanda Jane Robinson on the NZIFF films directed by women.

Little Woods is a story of two women doing their best.

We also chat to new programmer, Gorjan Markovski.

A film for our times.

A stunning lead performance keeps the film a pleasant watch.

Excellent leads and Farhadi’s baseline quality make it a solid watch.

It’s a concept less interesting than the film’s initial trajectory.

If it weren’t for a few performances, it would be pretty forgettable.

Keira Knightley deploys some of her best emotional work.

It’s a long list.

Its Generation Z teenagers move between homework and activism with grace and strength.

Roberts offers a skillful performance of strength and cautious care.