Cracking open a nut war
California is going nuts and a Dunedin film-maker wants us all to know about it, writes Tom McKinlay.
Film
Kiwi star nominated for Critics' Choice Award
Kiwi star nominated for Critics' Choice Award
Kiwi actress Thomasin McKenzie has received a Critics’ Choice Award nomination for her performance in this year’s critically-acclaimed drama Leave No Trace.
Politics, race, music dominate Golden Globe film noms
Politics, race, music dominate Golden Globe film noms
Movies about race, politics and music dominated nominations for the Golden Globe awards on Thursday, setting the stage for a lively Hollywood awards season leading up to the Oscars in February.
Pork Pie director Geoff Murphy dies
Pork Pie director Geoff Murphy dies
Geoff Murphy, one of the pioneers of the modern New Zealand film industry, has died. He was 80.
'Last Tango' director Bernardo Bertolucci dies
'Last Tango' director Bernardo Bertolucci dies
Italian director Bernardo Bertolucci, whose 1972 movie “Last Tango in Paris" shocked audiences with a notorious sex scene, has died aged 77.
Rebel Wilson loses appeal on defamation case
Rebel Wilson loses appeal on defamation case
Australian actor Rebel Wilson has lost an appeal against a court decision that cut a record payout against Germany's Bauer Media, which was found to have defamed her in a series of articles, Australian media reported.
Otago film-makers turn the lens on paradise
Otago film-makers turn the lens on paradise
Trouble on a Borneo mountain thought by locals to be paradise is one of the subjects of an award-winning film co-produced by University of Otago academics.
Hollywood blockbuster sparks NZ censorship concerns
Hollywood blockbuster sparks NZ censorship concerns
New Zealand's Chief Censor is questioning its classification processes, after a suicide scene in a A Star Is Born distressed some viewers.
Century-old flax mill still in business
Century-old flax mill still in business
Early 1900s technology is playing a role in movie-making, scientific research, and textile art, which is being sent all over the world.
Oscar winner tells court he was 'numb' after allegations
Oscar winner tells court he was 'numb' after allegations
Australian actor Geoffrey Rush says he was distraught when he read newspaper articles accusing him of inappropriate conduct, as a court began the hearing into his lawsuit against the publisher.
Film crews need special labour laws: Govt group
Film crews need special labour laws: Govt group
New Zealand's screen sector needs its own employment framework to remain globally competitive, a working group says.
Rave reviews for Jackson's WW1 film
'Extraordinary': Rave reviews for Peter Jackson's WW1 film
Kiwi director Sir Peter Jackson's World War 1 film has received five-star reviews after premiering in London.
Hypnotic debut a tale of two people
Hypnotic debut a tale of two people
Jeremy Quinn reviews Stray, directed by Dustin Feneley.
Weinstein sex assault charge thrown out
Weinstein sex assault charge thrown out
A judge has dismissed one of the six criminal charges against US movie producer Harvey Weinstein after prosecutors said they couldn't oppose the dismissal in light of information they've learned while investigating the case.
Missing Chinese actress returns, faces tax evasion fines
Missing Chinese actress returns, faces tax evasion fines
Chinese A-list movie star Fan Bingbing, whose June disappearance touched off wild speculation about her whereabouts, has been ordered to pay $US129 million in overdue taxes and fines by Chinese authorities.
'Explosion of chemistry' with Gaga key in musical remake
'Explosion of chemistry' with Gaga key in musical remake
When first-time director Bradley Cooper hired pop superstar Lady Gaga for her first movie role in the remake of classic film 'A Star is Born' both were taking a leap of faith.
Jackson could testify against Weinstein
Jackson could testify against Weinstein
NZ director Sir Peter Jackson has spoken with actor Ashley Judd's legal team and could furnish "powerful'' testimony supporting her sexual harassment case against film producer Harvey Weinstein, her attorney says.
A lady vanishes: Chinese superstar missing
A lady vanishes: Chinese superstar missing
Fan Bingbing, an A-list Chinese movie star who has appeared in the 'X-Men' and 'Iron Man' film franchises, has more than 62 million followers online in China and fronted million-dollar ad campaigns has disappeared.
Oscars backtrack after 'popular film' backlash
Oscars backtrack after 'popular film' backlash
The Academy of Motion Pictures said it would not go ahead with its proposed new "popular film" Oscar category at next year's awards ceremony.
Hollywood star Burt Reynolds dead at 82
Hollywood star Burt Reynolds dead at 82
Burt Reynolds, whose good looks and charm made him one of Hollywood's most popular actors and starred in 'Deliverance,' 'The Longest Yard' and 'Smokey and the Bandit', has died at the age of 82.