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  1. Culture 101: Obession, Backrooms and Office Romance with Michelle Langstone

    4d ago

    Culture 101: Obession, Backrooms and Office Romance with Michelle Langstone

    Michelle Langstone reviews three new films: Obsession, a horror about a wish granted too literally, starring Inde Navarrette; Backrooms, YouTuber Kane Parsons' debut horror with Chiwetel Ejiofor; and Office Romance, a forbidden workplace love story with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein. Obsession Trailer HERE Backrooms Trailer HERE Office Romance Trailer HERE Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    16 min
  2. Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: The Death of Robin Hood, Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

    5d ago

    Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: The Death of Robin Hood, Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

    Nights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei’ataua with his latest reviews. The Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman; Animated series Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on Youtube Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei’ataua with his latest reviews. IN CINEMAS The Death of Robin Hood (written and directed by Michael Sarnoski) A deconstruction of the myth of the bandit who supposedly stole from the rich to give to the poor. Hugh Jackman plays Robin, a man emotionally broken by a life of crime and violence, who is given a second chance by Jodie Comer’s healing prioress on a remote island. PAID STREAMING — HBO Max Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires (aka Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios) (dir. Juan José Meza-León, 2025) HBO Max has launched to considerable fanfare, but is it delivering good value? In an effort to find something genuinely new in the lineup, I settled on this animated origin story of an Aztec orphan who adopts a masked identity to fight back against Spanish conquistadores threatening to steal treasure and destroy Indigenous culture. FREE STREAMING — YouTube Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood The beloved children’s television series now has an official YouTube channel, with clips and full episodes being uploaded regularly. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    11 min
  3. Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: Glenrothan, Devs and The Way

    Jun 15

    Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: Glenrothan, Devs and The Way

    Dan Slevin reviews Glenrothan, Brian Cox's directorial debut, about two estranged brothers and a whisky distillery. Devs, a cerebral sci-fi series about a tech company trying to predict the future. The Way, Martin Sheen’s emotional Camino pilgrimage drama, back for its 15th anniversary Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review: IN CINEMAS Glenrothan (dir. Brian Cox). This is the first feature to be directed by Brian Cox, star of Succession, and it is the story of two estranged brothers and their family whisky distillery. Cox plays the older brother, and the jazz musician younger brother is played by Alan Cumming (who is also one of the stars of Schmigadoon!). PAID STREAMING - Neon Devs (written and directed by Alex Garland). This eight-episode cerebral sci-fi series was originally on Hulu in the US in 2020 but never on a local streamer until now. Nick Offerman plays the CEO of a mysterious quantum computing company that intends to use its prodigious computing power to predict the future and rewrite the past. FREE STREAMING - Brollie The Way (dir. Emilio Estevez, 2010). The film is back in cinemas this weekend to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its release, but it's also streaming for free on Brollie. Martin Sheen plays a grieving father determined to complete the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage carrying the ashes of his dead son. The first and best of the (many) Camino films. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    15 min
  4. Culture 101: Re-creation, Disclosure Day & Scary Movie 6 with Dan Slevin

    Jun 14

    Culture 101: Re-creation, Disclosure Day & Scary Movie 6 with Dan Slevin

    Dan Slevin reviews three new films: Disclosure Day, Spielberg's alien whistleblower thriller with O'Connor, Firth and Blunt; Scary Movie 6, with the Wayans Brothers returning; and Re-Creation, Jim Sheridan's courtroom drama imagining the Sophie Toscan du Plantier jury room, starring Vicky Krieps. Disclosure Day TRAILER Scary Movie 6 TRAILER Re-Creation TRAILER Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    17 min
  5. Culture 101: The Christophers, Mandalorian and Grogu & Masters of the Universe

    Jun 7

    Culture 101: The Christophers, Mandalorian and Grogu & Masters of the Universe

    Kate Rodger reviews three new films: The Christophers, Soderbergh's thriller with McKellen and Coel; Mandalorian and Grogu, the big-screen Star Wars feature with Pascal and Weaver; and Masters of the Universe, with Galitzine, Elba and Leto. The Christophers TRAILER The Mandalorian and Grogu TRAILER Masters of the Universe TRAILER Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    20 min
  6. Afternoons: Masters of the Universe & Backrooms

    Jun 5

    Afternoons: Masters of the Universe & Backrooms

    Afternoons Film Critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse to share his hot takes on what's new in theatres this week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    11 min
  7. Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: Moss & Freud, Marty, Life Is Short and The Beekeeper

    May 31

    Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: Moss & Freud, Marty, Life Is Short and The Beekeeper

    This week on Short-Cuts Dan Slevin takes a look at Moss & Freud imagining the relationship between Kate Moss and Lucian Freud, Marty, Life Is Short; The Martin Short documentary on Netflix and a Jason Statham revenge thriller The Beekeeper streaming free on TVNZ. This week on Short-Cuts, Dan Slevin takes a look at: IN CINEMAS Moss & Freud (dir. James Lucas). In 2002, supermodel Kate Moss sat for a portrait by the great British painter Lucian Freud. With Moss’s help, New Zealand director James Lucas (Whina) imagines what might have unfolded between two famously complicated public figures — one the most photographed woman in the world, the other one of Britain’s most celebrated and notorious artists. Ellie Bamber plays Moss, while the legendary Sir Derek Jacobi stars as Freud. PAID STREAMING – Netflix Marty, Life Is Short (dir. Lawrence Kasdan). A warm and funny documentary about beloved comedian and actor Martin Short, charting his rise from suburban Ontario to Saturday Night Live and Hollywood fame. Directed by longtime friend Lawrence Kasdan (The Big Chill), the film features appearances from Short’s equally famous mates including Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara. Expect laughs, stories and a few surprisingly emotional moments too. FREE STREAMING – TVNZ The Beekeeper (dir. David Ayer, 2023). Peak Jason Statham. He plays a retired operative turned humble beekeeper, living quietly on the farm of a kind retired teacher played by Phylicia Rashad. But when online scammers steal her life savings, Statham swaps honey for headbutts and launches a brutal mission for revenge. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min
  8. Culture 101: French films A Dash of Love, Case 137 and Guru with Michelle Langstone

    May 31

    Culture 101: French films A Dash of Love, Case 137 and Guru with Michelle Langstone

    Michelle Langstone reviews three films from the French Film Festival: A Dash of Love, a moving road trip about two disabled friends; Case 137, a Cannes-selected thriller starring César winner Léa Drucker; and Guru, a taut film about a predatory life coach. A Dash Of Love Trailer HERE Case 137 Trailer HERE Guru Trailer HERE Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    16 min
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    2008 - 2026
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