News & Opinion

The 20 best Oscar-winners on Netflix
Twenty of the top trophy winners to stream right now.


The highlights, lowlights (and full list of winners) of 2022’s Oscars
We were watching and tweeting through the whole ceremony. Including THAT moment.


Pick this year’s Academy Awards and be crowned Aotearoa’s #1 Oscar expert
Get ready to celebrate your status as Aotearoa’s #1 Oscar expert – and win the prizes you deserve.


Who will (and who should) win this year’s Oscars: part two
The technical categories and shorts can be a puzzle to predict – but we’re here to help.


Riveting drama Drive My Car more than deserves its Oscar nominations
If you like going to the movies in order to feel emotions, it couldn’t come more highly recommended.


Once more with feeling: the ten best remakes from great directors
Remake is not a dirty word. In fact, there’s two of ’em in the running for Best Picture this year!


Who will win (and who should) at this year’s Academy Awards
We predict the major categories at this year’s Oscars – will The Power of the Dog continue its run?


Retrospective: The Social Network and Facebook’s current woes and scandals
It’s the perfect time to re-watch 2010’s most-awarded film – one that barely feels its age.


Inspired, heartfelt animated film Flee tells one of the year’s most gripping true stories
The history-making documentary uses animation as a safe space for its storyteller.


Why The Worst Person in the World is one of the most talked-about movies of 2022
An incredibly sweet Oscar-worthy film? Or one deserving of harsh assessments?


How to watch this year’s Academy Awards in Aotearoa
Watch the 94th Academy Awards live (and judge red carpet looks) on Monday 28 March.


Where to watch this year’s Best Picture Oscar nominees
Some of 2022’s Academy-approved masterpieces are ready to stream right now, from the comfort of home.


The Power of the Dog leads Oscar nominations, with Dune close behind
New Zealand’s Dame Jane Campion becomes the first woman to be nominated for Best Director more than once.


A dozen big awards contenders coming to screens in 2022
This year’s awards may be barely underway, but here are some award-friendly pics coming in 2022.


The full list of 2021 Oscars winners
Catch up on this year’s Oscars winners.


The great NZ Oscar tipping competition
Test your movie mettle by picking this year’s Oscar winners.


Oscar contender The Father has one of Anthony Hopkins’ greatest performances
We didn’t think it was possible for Anthony Hopkins to get any better. We were wrong.


Oscar-nominated doco Collective is a stunning achievement
If you ever wondered what speaking truth to power really looks like, look no further.


Mank leads what are otherwise welcomely diverse Oscar nominees for 2021
The Father, Judas, Minari, Nomadland, Sound of Metal and Chicago 7 follow closely behind.


2021’s award shows ought to recognise great female filmmakers – but will they?
Every year female filmmakers get snubbed. Here’s why 2021 should be different.


Parasite wins Best Picture at the 2020 Academy Awards (full list of winners)
The South Korean nominee made history at the 92nd Academy Awards.


Who will win the short film Oscars, as picked by a short film expert
Clayton Barnett’s here to help with your Oscar tipping picks.
