At The Movies

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Join RNZ's reviewers in the best seat in the house as they review the latest movies.

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

    2d ago

    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
  2. Afternoons: Masters of the Universe & Backrooms

    4d ago

    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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    May 26

    Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

    This week on Short-Cuts Dan Slevin takes a look at The first Star Wars film to hit cinemas in seven years. A documentary on the first deaf actor to win an Oscar and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert YouTube channel packed with highlights from its 11-year run. This week on Short-Cuts, Dan Slevin takes a look at: IN CINEMAS The Mandalorian and Grogu (Favreau, 2026). The first Star Wars film to arrive in cinemas in seven years, spun off from the hit Disney+ series about a mysterious bounty hunter who unexpectedly finds himself caring for a powerful alien child with a striking resemblance to a certain Jedi master. PAID STREAMING - DocPlay Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (Stern, 2025). A documentary about the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award, directed by deaf filmmaker Shoshanna Stern, exploring both Matlin’s groundbreaking career and the deaf experience of the hearing world. FREE STREAMING - YouTube The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended this week, and the show’s YouTube channel is packed with highlights from its 11-year run, a fitting chance to celebrate Colbert and speculate about what comes next. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    18 min
  6. Culture 101: Vie privée, Words of War and Finding Emily with Dan Slevin

    May 24

    Culture 101: Vie privée, Words of War and Finding Emily with Dan Slevin

    Dan Slevin reviews three new films: Vie Privée, a Paris thriller starring Jodie Foster; Words of War, with Maxine Peake as assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya; and Finding Emily, a British rom-com featuring Angourie Rice. Vie privée (A Private Life) trailer HERE Words of War trailer HERE Finding Emily trailer HERE Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    15 min
  7. Afternoons: Star Wars, Obsession, Guru

    May 22

    Afternoons: Star Wars, Obsession, Guru

    Dominic Corry joins Jesse Mulligan to give his reckons on Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Obsession, and Guru, which is playing as part of the French Film Festival Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    13 min
  8. Culture 101: La Grande Arche, Mortal Kombat II and Mother Mary with Kate Rodger

    May 17

    Culture 101: La Grande Arche, Mortal Kombat II and Mother Mary with Kate Rodger

    Kate Rodger reviews the latest releases on The Big Screen: David Lowery's psychological thriller Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway, French Film Festival drama The Great Arch with Claes Bang as the architect behind Paris' Grande Arche, and Karl Urban in video game sequel Mortal Kombat II. Mother Mary Trailer HERE La Grande Arche Trailer HERE Mortal Combat II Trailer HERE Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    18 min
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  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    320
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