Social satire still scathing 40 years on
It’s the right time to go Back to the Future, blockbustering’s most brilliant social satire, Amy Nicholson writes.
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Temuera Morrison pays tribute to 'amazing man' Lee Tamahori
Actor Temuera Morrison has paid tribute to his close friend and director, Lee Tamahori, who has died aged 75.
'Once Were Warriors' director Lee Tamahori dies
'Once Were Warriors' director Lee Tamahori dies
Lee Tamahori, one of the biggest names in New Zealand film-making, has died aged 75.
Stellar cast thrive among madness
Stellar cast thrive among madness
Bugonia, the latest black comedy from "Greek freak" director Yorgos Lanthimos, sees his uniquely absurdist gaze focusing on screen-dependent conspiracy theorists helplessly consumed by their bizarro beliefs.
Bigelow’s nuclear missile thriller misses the mark
Bigelow’s nuclear missile thriller misses the mark
When radars at a military fort in Alaska detect a rogue nuclear missile heading in the direction of Chicago, the US high command begins a race against the clock to identify who launched it and how to respond.
No pay off for left turn
No pay off for left turn
Scott Derrickson takes a risk in veering Black Phone 2 away from its survival thriller/slasher-lite roots, opting for a greater emphasis on developing its supernatural horror elements.
Obituary: Terence Stamp, actor
Obituary: Terence Stamp, actor
Terence Stamp was an actor who could play almost everything — from complex villains to Aussie drag queens.
Berger bets the farm on neon
Berger bets the farm on neon
Placing small bets and folding under pressure, Ballad of a Small Player is overstylised and substanceless — met at this level by its director, script and star.
Born to be in animation
Born to be in animation
The soundtrack from KPop Demon Hunters was the second most popular album on the Aotearoa Music Charts this week.
Actress Diane Keaton dies
Actress Diane Keaton dies at 79
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton, famed for roles in Annie Hall, The Godfather films and First Wives Club, has died. She was 79.
Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off
Pike River: Friendship forged on screen and off
The deep bond forged by two women who lost loved-ones in the Pike River mine explosion inspired an off-screen friendship between two of NZ's finest actors.
King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream
King's once-mocked views on nature now mainstream
King Charles says he was considered "rather dotty" for voicing concern about damage to the environment in the past.
Will tariffs set credits rolling?
Will tariffs set credits rolling?
United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ‘‘100% tariff’’ on foreign films could have a massive impact on the New Zealand film industry, writes Nik Dirga.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after nearly 20 years
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban split after nearly 20 years
Australian showbiz royalty Nicole Kidman and New Zealand-born country music star Keith Urban have separated after almost 20 years of marriage, according to multiple media reports.
Screen legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Screen legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Actor Robert Redford, the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man, has died at the age of 89.
Obituary: devoted to telling New Zealand stories on our screens
Obituary: devoted to telling New Zealand stories on our screens
John Barnett spent almost two decades leading South Pacific Pictures, one of New Zealand’s most successful production companies.
Obituary: Michael Madsen, actor
Obituary: Michael Madsen, actor
With a coolly menacing, steely-eyed gaze, Michael Madsen was born to play villains on the big screen.
Getting under the skin
Getting under the skin
Cillian Murphy’s Oscar-winning role in Oppenheimer elevated him to a new level of fame.
Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made
Phillips family 'disturbed' documentary being made
The crew led by Dame Julie Christie has been given exclusive access and followed the hunt for the fugitive dad for over a year, it has been revealed.
Oh, The Horror!
Oh, The Horror!
Horror movies provide important insights about ourselves, director Alexandre O. Philippe tells Amasio Jutel.