Film
South Korean popular culture - why has it conquered the world?
This year marked a first at Cannes - both the winning films came from the same country, South Korea, Decision to leave and Broker. But South Korea has been making its presence felt across the board… Video, Audio
Māori have the solutions to Aotearoa's 'dark past'
A Tūhoe leader's daughter is sharing his vision for retaining cultural identity in New Zealand - via film. Video
Critically acclaimed NZIFF film released for wider audiences
Initially screened at the New Zealand International Film Festival, Shut Eye is back. The is made and set in Auckland, the feature film debut for writer and director Tom Levesque. He talks to Jesse. Audio
Short-Cut with Dan Slevin
Film critic Dan Slevin joins the show to share his film selections to kick-start your binge watching this weekend. Video, Audio
Screentime: The White Lotus, The Watcher, The Stranger
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the second season of The White Lotus (Neon), new Netflix series The Watcher - which is based on a creepy true story, and The Stranger… Audio
Talanoa with Dame Valerie Adams about her film "More than Gold"
We talanoa to Dame Valerie Adams one of the world's most celebrated shot put athletes about her new feature documentary "More Than Gold". Audio
Screentime: A Question of Justice, Shantaram, The Vow: Part II
Tamar Munch has been watching local series A Question of Justice (Prime TV) which looks as aspects of our legal system, Shantaram - streaming on Apple TV+ and The Vow: Part II (Neon) which delves… Audio
AMC+ launches, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Andor
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the launch of AMC+ in New Zealand and one of the big shows it'll be screening - an adaptation of Anne Rice's Interview with a… Audio
Film & TV: Gaslit, Sidney, Moonage Daydream
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the incredible true story behind Gaslit (Amazon Prime), which stars Julia Roberts as Margaret Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Attorney-General John Mitchell -… Audio
Cliff Curtis: Te Urewera raid inspired film, Muru
Kiwi actor Cliff Curtis is a critically acclaimed Hollywood actor with a string of starring roles working with A-list directors and performers. But his heart is with the stories of Aotearoa New… Audio
Tame Iti: 'It's time to put that aside'
Listen - Tūhoe artist and activist Tame Iti reflects on the production of the recently released film Muru and his I Will Not Speak Māori exhibition in an extensive interview with RNZ's Kim Hill. Audio
Movie review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme Tuckett talks to Jesse about four NZ made films at the NZIFF, Portrait of Us by Geoff Dixon, Punch set on Auckland's west coast, A Boy Called Piano which is the story of Fa'amoana John… Audio
Film & TV: Phantom of the Open, Don't Make Me Go, Black Bird
Film and TV correspondent James Croot is along to talk about Phantom of the Open (cinemas), about Maurice Flitcroft, who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976… Audio
Sam's Take | Thor: Love and Thunder
This week Sam looks at the first Marvel character to get a fourth film instalment, Thor: Love and Thunder.
Cinemas ban teens in suits after Minions mayhem
Some cinemas have banned young people wearing suits from screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru over rowdy behaviour fuelled by a TikTok trend.
Sam's Take: Spiderhead
This week Sam reviews Netflix's latest release as Chris Hemsworth teams up with director Joseph Kosinski (Top Gun: Maverick) for Spiderhead.
Queen's Birthday Honours: Chelsea Winstanley
Chelsea Winstanley has made wide-ranging contributions to New Zealand's film and television landscape - from co-producing the wildly successful 'What We Do In The Shadows' to putting indigenous voices… Audio
Film festival turns concern into action with fundraiser for Ukraine
A fundraiser for Ukraine is underway this week with "The Spirit of Freedom" - a screening of five Ukrainian short films by the Show Me Shorts Film Festival trust in collaboration with the Kyiv…
Ukrainian film festival to raise money for the war torn nation
It is hard to ignore the images and stories coming out of Ukraine as Russia continues its bombing campaign. Here in NZ two Ukranian born actors and film makers Elena Stejko and Dasha Volga, have set… Audio
Great album: Woodenhead original soundtrack and Woodenhead Reimagined
The double album vinyl release includes the original soundtrack and an EP of new 'Reimagined' songs plus bonus tracks available on streaming services. Marc Chesterman has charged the talents of… Audio
