Movies
Sirāt film director Oliver Laxe on defying Oscar odds
Acclaimed filmmaker Oliver Laxe joins Culture 101 to discuss his latest feature, Sirat. Audio
Comedian Jack Whitehall’s reverse nepotism and cult classic remake
The 1989 cult film The 'Burbs, directed by Joe Dante and starring Tom Hanks, now has a new streaming era successor. Released by Peacock and available locally on TVNZ+, the series stars Jack Whitehall… Audio
The Big Screen: Kate Rodger’s take on GOAT, Crime 101 and Train Dreams
Film critic Kate Rodger joins Culture 101 to review Crime 101, GOAT, and Train Dreams. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights’ resident screen critic, Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan. Audio
What constitutes a superhero?
Auckland-based comic book enthusiast and superman superfan Stein Dando joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Toy Story 5 trailer drops: Woody and Buzz are back to take on tech
Eight-year-old Bonnie is obsessed with her tablet. Jessie is worried she's "losing Bonnie to this device" and calls the team for help.
No Other Choice might be the year's best film so far
A job-hunting thriller that's somehow riotous, nerve-racking and chilling, all at once.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights’ resident screen critic, Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan for some picks ahead of the weekend. Audio
I was not prepared for how deeply disturbing this film was
Despite understanding the terrain the film would traverse, Madeleine Hakaraia de Young was not ready.
Wuthering Heights is one of the year's most controversial films
Days away from the release of the highly anticipated adaptation, critics and fans are still fighting.
Review: Bradley Cooper's 'Is This Thing On?' is a lukewarm bath
Is This Thing On? is a divorce drama with no real stakes, and a comedy about stand-up comics with not that many jokes.
Table tennis in film - from Forrest Gump to Marty Supreme
The relationship between cinema and ping pong goes back to the silver screen's earliest years.
Marty Supreme is sociopathic in his pursuit of glory. Why do we want him to win?
Hollywood is no stranger to popular antiheroes, from Travis Bickle in Taxi Driver to Arthur Fleck in Joker, and Marty Reisman in Josh Safdie's Marty Supreme follows in that tradition.
New 'Māori gothic' film Mārama draws on horror of colonialisation
Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to keep her identity.
Shower Thoughts: What do 'best boys' do?
Tonight, we demystify the title of best boy, as well as many other obscure film jobs, with none other than talented New Zealand filmmaker Rob Sarkies. Audio
AI actress Tilly Norwood could soon be doing interviews
Whether the industry likes it or not, AI characters like Tilly Norwood will be a part of its future, her creator says.
At The Movies Trailer 2026
Join RNZ's reviewers in the best seat in the house as they review the latest movies. Audio
New doco series spotlights Niue people
Despite having one of the smallest populations in the Pacific, Niue's people continue to make an impact, at home and across the diaspora. Audio
Wētā FX scores BAFTA nomination for Avatar: Fire and Ash
The James Cameron-directed film will be up against major contenders F1, How to Train Your Dragon and Frankenstein in the best visual effects category.