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At The Movies
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Join RNZ's reviewers in the best seat in the house as they review the latest movies.
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Culture 101: Obession, Backrooms and Office Romance with Michelle Langstone
6d ago00:15:37Tap to summarizeMichelle Langstone reviews three new films: Obsession, a horror about a wish granted too literally, starring Inde Navarrette; Backrooms, YouTuber Kane Parsons' debut horror with Chiwetel Ejiofor; and Office Romance, a forbidden workplace love story with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein.Obsession Trailer HEREBackrooms Trailer HEREOffice Romance Trailer HEREGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: The Death of Robin Hood, Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
1w ago00:10:45Tap to summarizeNights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei’ataua with his latest reviews. The Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman; Animated series Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on YoutubeNights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei’ataua with his latest reviews.IN CINEMASThe Death of Robin Hood (written and directed by Michael Sarnoski)A deconstruction of the myth of the bandit who supposedly stole from the rich to give to the poor. Hugh Jackman plays Robin, a man emotionally broken by a life of crime and violence, who is given a second chance by Jodie Comer’s healing prioress on a remote island.PAID STREAMING — HBO MaxAztec Batman: Clash of Empires (aka Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios) (dir. Juan José Meza-León, 2025)HBO Max has launched to considerable fanfare, but is it delivering good value? In an effort to find something genuinely new in the lineup, I settled on this animated origin story of an Aztec orphan who adopts a masked identity to fight back against Spanish conquistadores threatening to steal treasure and destroy Indigenous culture.FREE STREAMING — YouTubeMister Rogers’ NeighborhoodThe beloved children’s television series now has an official YouTube channel, with clips and full episodes being uploaded regularly.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: Glenrothan, Devs and The Way
2w ago00:15:11Tap to summarizeDan Slevin reviews Glenrothan, Brian Cox's directorial debut, about two estranged brothers and a whisky distillery. Devs, a cerebral sci-fi series about a tech company trying to predict the future. The Way, Martin Sheen’s emotional Camino pilgrimage drama, back for its 15th anniversaryNights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review:IN CINEMASGlenrothan (dir. Brian Cox). This is the first feature to be directed by Brian Cox, star of Succession, and it is the story of two estranged brothers and their family whisky distillery. Cox plays the older brother, and the jazz musician younger brother is played by Alan Cumming (who is also one of the stars of Schmigadoon!).PAID STREAMING - NeonDevs (written and directed by Alex Garland). This eight-episode cerebral sci-fi series was originally on Hulu in the US in 2020 but never on a local streamer until now. Nick Offerman plays the CEO of a mysterious quantum computing company that intends to use its prodigious computing power to predict the future and rewrite the past.FREE STREAMING - BrollieThe Way (dir. Emilio Estevez, 2010). The film is back in cinemas this weekend to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its release, but it's also streaming for free on Brollie. Martin Sheen plays a grieving father determined to complete the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage carrying the ashes of his dead son. The first and best of the (many) Camino films.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Culture 101: Re-creation, Disclosure Day & Scary Movie 6 with Dan Slevin
2w ago00:16:43Tap to summarizeDan Slevin reviews three new films: Disclosure Day, Spielberg's alien whistleblower thriller with O'Connor, Firth and Blunt; Scary Movie 6, with the Wayans Brothers returning; and Re-Creation, Jim Sheridan's courtroom drama imagining the Sophie Toscan du Plantier jury room, starring Vicky Krieps.Disclosure Day TRAILERScary Movie 6 TRAILERRe-Creation TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Culture 101: The Christophers, Mandalorian and Grogu & Masters of the Universe
3w ago00:19:34Tap to summarizeKate Rodger reviews three new films: The Christophers, Soderbergh's thriller with McKellen and Coel; Mandalorian and Grogu, the big-screen Star Wars feature with Pascal and Weaver; and Masters of the Universe, with Galitzine, Elba and Leto.The Christophers TRAILERThe Mandalorian and Grogu TRAILERMasters of the Universe TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Afternoons: Masters of the Universe & Backrooms
3w ago00:10:43Tap to summarizeAfternoons Film Critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse to share his hot takes on what's new in theatres this week.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: Moss & Freud, Marty, Life Is Short and The Beekeeper
4w ago00:12:54Tap to summarizeThis week on Short-Cuts Dan Slevin takes a look at Moss & Freud imagining the relationship between Kate Moss and Lucian Freud, Marty, Life Is Short; The Martin Short documentary on Netflix and a Jason Statham revenge thriller The Beekeeper streaming free on TVNZ.This week on Short-Cuts, Dan Slevin takes a look at:IN CINEMASMoss & Freud (dir. James Lucas). In 2002, supermodel Kate Moss sat for a portrait by the great British painter Lucian Freud. With Moss’s help, New Zealand director James Lucas (Whina) imagines what might have unfolded between two famously complicated public figures — one the most photographed woman in the world, the other one of Britain’s most celebrated and notorious artists. Ellie Bamber plays Moss, while the legendary Sir Derek Jacobi stars as Freud.PAID STREAMING – NetflixMarty, Life Is Short (dir. Lawrence Kasdan). A warm and funny documentary about beloved comedian and actor Martin Short, charting his rise from suburban Ontario to Saturday Night Live and Hollywood fame. Directed by longtime friend Lawrence Kasdan (The Big Chill), the film features appearances from Short’s equally famous mates including Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara. Expect laughs, stories and a few surprisingly emotional moments too.FREE STREAMING – TVNZThe Beekeeper (dir. David Ayer, 2023). Peak Jason Statham. He plays a retired operative turned humble beekeeper, living quietly on the farm of a kind retired teacher played by Phylicia Rashad. But when online scammers steal her life savings, Statham swaps honey for headbutts and launches a brutal mission for revenge.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Culture 101: French films A Dash of Love, Case 137 and Guru with Michelle Langstone
4w ago00:15:43Tap to summarizeMichelle Langstone reviews three films from the French Film Festival: A Dash of Love, a moving road trip about two disabled friends; Case 137, a Cannes-selected thriller starring César winner Léa Drucker; and Guru, a taut film about a predatory life coach.A Dash Of Love Trailer HERECase 137 Trailer HEREGuru Trailer HEREGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Marlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
May 2600:18:23Tap to summarizeThis week on Short-Cuts Dan Slevin takes a look at The first Star Wars film to hit cinemas in seven years. A documentary on the first deaf actor to win an Oscar and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert YouTube channel packed with highlights from its 11-year run.This week on Short-Cuts, Dan Slevin takes a look at:IN CINEMASThe Mandalorian and Grogu (Favreau, 2026). The first Star Wars film to arrive in cinemas in seven years, spun off from the hit Disney+ series about a mysterious bounty hunter who unexpectedly finds himself caring for a powerful alien child with a striking resemblance to a certain Jedi master.PAID STREAMING - DocPlayMarlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (Stern, 2025). A documentary about the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award, directed by deaf filmmaker Shoshanna Stern, exploring both Matlin’s groundbreaking career and the deaf experience of the hearing world.FREE STREAMING - YouTubeThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended this week, and the show’s YouTube channel is packed with highlights from its 11-year run, a fitting chance to celebrate Colbert and speculate about what comes next.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Transcribe →Culture 101: Vie privée, Words of War and Finding Emily with Dan Slevin
May 2400:14:55Tap to summarizeDan Slevin reviews three new films: Vie Privée, a Paris thriller starring Jodie Foster; Words of War, with Maxine Peake as assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya; and Finding Emily, a British rom-com featuring Angourie Rice.Vie privée (A Private Life) trailer HEREWords of War trailer HEREFinding Emily trailer HEREGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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