Movie provides insight into drinking culture

Outback Aussie movie highlights drinking culture.

Documentary explores dark side of conspiracy theory

Movie shines a light on trauma heaped on victims by a conspiracy theorist.

Star-crossed lovers at centre of Māori drama

This historical drama builds on the legacy of indigenous filmmaking.

Sad history of rainbow comedians laid bare

Documentary film delves into the once-secret history of LGBTQIA+ representation in comedy.

Film review: Strawberry Shortcake’s Summer Vacation

This cute, animated adventure is the perfect rainy-day school holiday viewing.

Five films worth watching from the 2024 French Film Festival

A quick look at some of the films in this year's NZ French Film Festival.

Mini series provides a different spin on Vietnam war

The Sympathiser provides a new perspective on post-war Vietnam.

French foodie film serves up the story of the first restaurant

"Delicious" follows the story of a signature dish and its creator in the 1700s.

Review: Gritty and witty combine in British spy drama

Characters are at the heart of this British spy drama starring Bill Nighy.

Review: Documentary explores Merkel's life and legacy

Doco sheds light on the life of one of Europe's foremost leaders.

Whodunnit drama delves into family dynamics

Sam Neill stars in adaptation of a family-centered mystery novel.

Adult themes in rites of passage movie

This racy film delves into tribulations around sex and consent for young people.

Review: Ripley is a cynical, malevolent take on a classic

Film noir style tells the well-known story of The Talented Mr Ripley in a fresh, new way.

The Regime review: Kate Winslet shows tyrannical side

Well-put-together miniseries has echoes of Succession.

Spooky English house the quiet star of domestic drama

This domestic drama shows the vulnerability behind the glamour of one New York family.

High society's ugly side on display

Series examines the drama between Truman Capote and New York's socialites.

Review: Drama skirts controversy of real-life story

Drama based on a true story dances around the nitty gritty.

Movie 'Shortcomings' a humorous snapshot of modern love in New York

Fresh, funny graphic novel adaptation is Randall Park's directorial debut.

What our reviewer thought of Oscar-winning Zone of Interest

Quiet horror lurks in tale of Nazi commandant's family living in the shadows of Auschwitz.

Doco and drama combine for Einstein story

Docudrama explores Einstein's little-known English hideout.

Review: French retro comedy a triumphant farce

The French are known for their mastery of farce, and The Crime is Mine is no exception.

Elvis's wife takes centre-stage in illuminating biopic

Although known for being Elvis's wife, Priscilla is very much centre-stage in this biopic.

Opinion: Starlight burning out: Taupō cinema a vital cultural lifeline

Reviewer Jen Shieff weighs in on the impending loss of Taupō's only cinema.

Documentary charts musical innovator's quiet rise

A light directorial touch allows the story of Jon Batiste to flourish.

Gripping, gritty drama shows girl power of a different kind

This gritty, graphic dramedy shows a real-world crime boss of a different kind.

Hidden truths central to French film-making masterclass

This subtitled French film follows the quiet drama in a group of old friends.

Mesmerising documentary about famous spy writer

This John le Carre documentary looks at the real man behind the thrilling spy tales.

Film review: We Are Still Here - a story of power, strength and survival

A standout post-colonial anthology about power, strength and survival.