News & Opinion
Implausible biopic Spencer reduces royal history to a princess-in-a-tower fairytale
The Diana biopic is so removed from reality that it resembles ‘an extended commercial for Chanel skirts’.
No-one emerges from House of Gucci looking (or sounding) good
Ridley Scott’s star-studded misfire feels like a film made up of deleted scenes.
Olivia Colman can’t take a holiday away from herself in aching drama The Lost Daughter
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut adapts Elena Ferrante’s novel with sharp insight and character construction.
Liberal outrage, smart arse dialogue and other Sorkinisms are on fine display in Being the Ricardos
True-ish stories, smart arse dialogue and liberal outrage with a sprinkling of sentiment – ah yes, it’s another Aaron Sorkin movie.
From a magical mailbox to an unstoppable bus: the 8 essential Sandra Bullock movies
Hurtling through space, driving an unstoppable bus – is there anything she can’t do?!
Wes Anderson’s The French Dispatch is good enough to tide us over until his next perfect pic
Wes Anderson’s new film is the latest example of his distinct and unwavering style. In short: it’s VERY Wes Anderson-y.
Sweet, surreal fantasy Petite Maman shows Céline Sciamma in total command of the visual medium
The new film from the director of Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a delicately constructed and rewarding drama.
All 10 Wes Anderson movies, ranked from worst to best
Dysfunctional humans, dysfunctional dogs, a suave fox, a camp concierge – all part of Wes Anderson’s adorable funny farm.
Firing on all cylinders, here’s why Eric Bana mystery drama The Dry works so well
The Dry set the box office alight – now it arrives in your living room.
It’s convoluted and overly long, but The Last Duel is a compelling examination of female victimhood
Ridley Scott’s medieval drama uses a compelling ‘he said, he said, she said’ structure to tell its (exhaustive) tale.
No capes! The very best non-superhero comic book movies
Twelve terrific adaptations—with no superpowers needed.
Family-friendly drag high school musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie
Sugary-sweet musical for all ages proves drag has made it mainstream.
How to watch season two of breakfast TV showdown The Morning Show in New Zealand
Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, and Steve Carrell return for one of the biggest hits of Apple TV+.
Jane Campion wins Best Director at Venice Film Fest for The Power of the Dog
Campion and her film catapult into early frontrunner status for the Oscars.
Trigonometry elevates ménage à trois romance above clickbait sensationalism
The three’s intimacy emerges organically, authentically and, most importantly, believably.
Why it’s time to experience War & Peace with BBC’s enthralling series
“Simplifies its source material, yet sacrifices none of its depth…”
The Queen of Soul battles trauma and belts out her best hits in biopic Respect
Watch her quiet subverting of male power dynamics as she moves from strength to strength.
Witness the rise of The Panthers in a revolutionary new local drama
As the NZ Government apologises for the dawn raids, revisit the era.
An epic new journey begins: first look at Amazon’s LOTR series
Next year Prime Video takes us back to Aotearoa, er, Middle Earth.
The Justice of Bunny King makes a scathingly caustic critique of NZ
Kiwi drama turns its attention to the sad consequences of current media hot topics.
Acting titan Sean Bean stars in Time, a prison drama and cracking thriller
Cracker writer Jimmy McGovern is back with a… cracking new show.
Scarlett Johansson’s 10 greatest movie roles
From disaffected teen to the MCU.
