Danny Boyle pulls out as Bond director
Danny Boyle pulls out as Bond director
British director Danny Boyle has pulled out of the latest James Bond movie due to "creative differences," the producers of the multimillion-dollar film franchise says.
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Life, but not as we know it
Life, but not as we know it
If you think that four old gals getting hot under the collar after reading Fifty Shades of Gray is automatically hilarious you are in luck because Book Club is very funny, writes reviewer Christine Powley.
Ringing laughs from racism
Ringing laughs from racism
It feels like another age entirely since a Spike Lee joint last made it into cinemas here, but there’s no denying the sheer commercial appeal of BlacKkKlansman, Jeremy Quinn writes.
A flattering portrayal of an accidental president
A flattering portrayal of an accidental president
We live in dispiriting times, and a symptom of that must surely be a movie made by liberal Hollywood director Rob Reiner that takes one of the most vulgar men to occupy the White House and attempts...
Oscars move to honour 'popular' movies
Oscars move to honour 'popular' movies
The Oscars will introduce a new award for popular films and the ceremony will be limited to three hours to stave off slumping audiences for the movie industry's most prestigious honours.
Redford retiring from acting
Screen legend Robert Redford retiring from acting
Oscar winner Robert Redford will retire from acting following this autumn's release of his upcoming film 'The Old Man & The Gun,' the 81-year-old told Entertainment Weekly.
Cruise in control
Cruise in control
Last year, when I reviewed the appalling Tom Cruise vehicle The Mummy, I noted that it had one lone good scene, in which everybody’s favourite thetan flips around the inside of a plane like an ’80s...
A festival of waking dreams
A festival of waking dreams
Weekend Mix film reviewer Jeremy Quinn casts his eye over the offerings at the 42nd New Zealand International Film Festival.
Fierce bidding for Cabaret costume
Fierce bidding for Cabaret costume
Liza Minnelli's signature "Cabaret" bowler hat, boots and halter top vest have fetched nearly $120,000 at a Los Angeles auction.
Superman star thought he would die in Queenstown
Superman star thought he would die in Queenstown
Superman star Henry Cavill says some of the helicopter stunts filmed in Queenstown for the latest Mission Impossible film left him thinking he was going to die.
Mission: Impossible stars rave about NZ
Mission: Impossible stars rave about NZ
The stars of the latest movie in the Mission: Impossible franchise, which shot several scenes near Queenstown, have raved about New Zealand calling it one of their favourite filming locations.
Taylor Swift cast in movie version of 'Cats' - reports
Taylor Swift cast in movie version of 'Cats' - reports
Taylor Swift has been cast in a big screen version of the stage musical 'Cats', in what will be the pop singer's biggest movie role so far, entertainment publications have said.
Just the right side of nutty
Just the right side of nutty
Did ABBA really have enough hits to sustain an entire second Mamma Mia! movie, asks Christine Powley.
Together alone in Otago
Together alone in Otago
Otago was a key piece of casting for Dustin Feneley's first feature-length film, writes Tom Mckinlay.
Stars out for Mamma Mia! sequel
Stars out for Mamma Mia! sequel
Amid olive trees and plenty of ABBA tunes, stars of the Mamma Mia sequel turned out for the film's premiere in London. VIDEO 🎥
Depp lawsuit over finances settled
Depp lawsuit over finances settled
Pirates of the Caribbean star Johnny Depp and his former business managers have settled dueling lawsuits over his business affairs, Depp's representatives say.
Scarlett quits transgender role after backlash
Scarlett quits transgender role after backlash
Scarlett Johansson has pulled out of a movie in which she was cast to play a transgender character following a backlash from some members of the LGBT community.
Cave rescue film already in works
Thai cave rescue film already in the works
The dramatic rescue of a Thai boys football team and their coach from a flooded cave complex after being trapped for 17 days is already headed for a retelling by Hollywood.
Incredibles sequel not much of a stretch
Incredibles sequel not much of a stretch
Christine Powley reviews the sequel to The Incredibles.
South of the border
South of the border
Denis Villeneuve’s dark and tense Sicario, centred on FBI agents battling drug cartels near the U. S.-Mexico border, was a minor hit with audiences and critics, yet didn’t really stand out at the...