Vive le cinema!
The French Film Festival is back. Tom McKinlay gets some pointers from Alliance Francaise president Kim Cousins.
Entertainment
Carey Mulligan to star in Weinstein scandal film
Carey Mulligan to star in Weinstein scandal film
The first Hollywood feature film to focus directly on the Harvey Weinstein scandal is due to start production soon, Universal Pictures says.
Lopez and Affleck back together
Lopez and Affleck back together
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been pictured exchanging passionate kisses, apparently confirming weeks of rumors that they have rekindled a romance nearly 20 years on.
PM distances herself from Chch mosque attack film
PM distances herself from Chch mosque attack film
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is distancing herself from a new film about the Christchurch mosque shootings, saying her office has no involvement in the project.
Testing kayak trip inadvertently generated award-winning film
Testing kayak trip inadvertently generated award-winning film
It was a bit quiet in Wanaka after the Covid-19 lockdown lifted last year, so filmmaker Richard Sidey and photographer Chris Thompson decided to go on an adventure to Stewart Island.
Taking the reins
Taking the reins
Twenty years ago, one woman convinced her neighbours to buy, rear and train a thoroughbred racehorse. Now their story is relived in a feelgood film, writes Vanessa Thorpe.
Wanaka film-maker who caught Covid on Everest coming home
Wanaka film-maker who caught Covid on Everest coming home
The family of a Wanaka documentary maker who caught Covid-19 while climbing Mt Everest last month is relieved he will arrive back in New Zealand next week.
Film and book festival-goers to hear creative presentations
Film and book festival-goers to hear creative presentations
A world-class collection of speakers has been lined up for the New Zealand Mountain Film and Book Festival in Wanaka and Queenstown this month.
Roaring our of quiet lockdown
Roaring our of quiet lockdown
Emily Blunt and John Krasinski nearly blew off the sequel to A Quiet Place, writes Sonaiya Kelley.
Fine architecture, design on screen
Fine architecture, design on screen
After an enforced hiatus last year due to Covid-19, the Resene Architecture and Design Film Festival is back for its 10th year, with films about architecture, art, photography and gardening.
‘Nothing like going to the cinema’
‘Nothing like going to the cinema’
When Sam Neill is at home he simply blends in, shunning the spotlight for the serenity of his vineyard and farm Two Paddocks in Earnscleugh near Alexandra.
Film set to boost entrepreneurs’ profiles
Film set to boost entrepreneurs’ profiles
Three Dunedin entrepreneurs are about to be profiled in a new documentary.
The show is back on: London theatres, cinemas repoen
The show is back on: London theatres, cinemas repoen
Lining up outside London's St Martin's theatre, actress Barbara Drennan eagerly awaits to see one of the first shows back in the West End as England relaxes Covid restrictions.
NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes, Cruise returns trophies
NBC drops 2022 Golden Globes, Cruise returns trophies
US television network NBC has dropped its broadcast of the Golden Globes ceremony in 2022 after a Hollywood backlash over the ethics of the group that hands out the awards and its lack of diversity.
Up from the streets
Up from the streets
Daniel Kaluuya grew up on a council estate. Now his intense portrayal of the black activist Fred Hampton has put him at the top of the A-list, writes Nosheen Iqbal.
Dunedin film-makers win US competition
Dunedin film-makers win US competition
When Tegan Good checked her phone to see who was texting her in the middle of the night, she was thinking: "This had better be important".
Third Oscar for McDormand, Hopkins oldest recipient
Third Oscar for McDormand, Hopkins oldest recipient
Frances McDormand has won her third Oscar, cementing her reputation as one of the best actresses of her generation, while Sir Antony Hopkins picked up his second Academy Award and became the oldest recipient.
Spy tale runs hot, then it’s just running
Spy tale runs hot, then it’s just running
All the thriller cliches get used in this spy drama starring Eddie Izzard.
Day mesmerises despite dissonant notes
Day mesmerises despite dissonant notes
A very odd and, at times, extremely off-putting mash-up of musical biopic cliches, The United States vs Billie Holiday (Rialto) still gets a pass mark from Jeremy Quinn.
Mad Max prequel to be filmed in NSW
Mad Max prequel to be filmed in NSW
An "epic" prequel to the Mad Max film franchise starring Hollywood super star Chris Hemsworth will be filmed in NSW, pumping $350 million into the state's economy.