Movies
Film Review - Joker, Folie à Deux
The sequel to 2019's surprise hit Joker, Folie à Deux, tries to aim at lovers of both dark drama and light musicals. What could go wrong? Stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, with Brendan Gleeson… Audio
Film Review - The Outrun
The Outrun is a hit from the recent International Film Festival that's getting very strong reviews around the world. Starring Irish star Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird, Little Women) it's based on the… Audio
Film Review - Wolfs
Wolfs went straight to streaming service Apple TV Plus, despite stars George Clooney and Brad Pitt. Has the audience for Hitchcock comedy-thrillers finally dried up? Audio
At The Movies - Giving then what they want
Simon Morris discovers that audiences aren't always the best judges of what they may want. Joker: Folie à Deux combines two popular genres, while Wolfs features two hugely popular stars, but both live… Audio
The movie Trump didn't want released before the election is in cinemas this week
Since its premiere at Cannes, it has been a lightning rod for controversy. But after a months-long struggle over distribution, The Apprentice is coming out. Video
Is there more to the Joker 2 than a box office flop?
Longer and with half as much plot, Todd Phillips' Joker sequel Folie à Deux overplays its hand, writes Dan Slevin. Video
Their Majesty: The battle to save Timaru's phantom movie theatre
The Majestic Theatre hasn't screened a film in more than a quarter of a century, but the building still stands - for now.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to feature Lord of the Rings animated film The War for the Rohirrim (2024), Blade Runner: Black Lotus, and Apple TV+ black comedy… Audio
Review : Radical
Radical is a Mexican film based on real-life, following in the footsteps of To Sir With Love, Dead Poet's Society and Dangerous minds. An inexperienced teacher arrives at a poverty-stricken school and… Audio
Review : Megalopolis
Megalopolis is Francis Ford Coppola's multi-million dollar art film - about art, politics and the future. It stars Adam Driver, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jon Voight, Dustin Hoffman and Aubrey Plaza. It's… Audio
Review : The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot is a heart-warming family film from Dreamworks Animation (Puss In Boots). A robot crashes on a desert island and takes on a job it's not programmed for - mother to a baby gosling. Voice… Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 2 October 2024
Simon Morris weighs up the relative size of big empty spectacle and smaller stories with gripping characters. Francis Ford Coppola's Megalopolis is as spectacular as its name, but what's it about? The… Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan with some weekend picks. Audio
Screentime: The Perfect Couple, Maurice and I
Film and TV reviewer Perlina Lau joins Kathryn to talk about murder mystery The Perfect Couple (Netflix), starring Nicole Kidman and Eve Hewson. She'll also talk about documentary Maurice and I… Audio
RUNT - a family film with a speedy star
Celebrated Australian author Craig Silvey's novel RUNT, is about to hit the big screen in New Zealand. The heart-warming family movie centres on Runt; a rascally, very speedy, stray dog. Audio
Iconic ogre minds his language
Shrek is making a comeback next year, dubbed in te reo - thanks to Māoriland Film Festival. Audio
Taking the notion that ageing is worse than dying to new levels
Would you take a miracle drug for eternal youth? Demi Moore does in The Substance, with horrific results.
At The Movies for Wednesday 18 September 2024
Simon Morris asks Annie Murray, CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission why local audiences for New Zealand films are currently so low - around just three percent of the total box office? Is it poor… Audio
Shrek becomes latest film to get a te reo Māori makeover
It is the first time a DreamWorks animation is being adapted into the language. The re-imagined version will be released in 2025.
It Ends With Us ends with drama
The film has been a box office hit, despite - or maybe thanks to - the off-screen feud.
