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Review: November recounts Paris terror attack

Drama about French police hunt a gripping thriller.

SOUNZ Contemporary Award winner Victoria Kelly on personal loss and poetry

The composer spoke to the Listener ahead of her Auckland Arts Festival show in March.

The Beths win 2023 Apra Silver Scroll

It was the Auckland band's fourth nomination for the country’s top songwriting award.

Review: Sci-fi epic The Creator feels like it’s been written by AI

Sci-fi action flick feels like data-scrape of other films.

Review: Israel Adesanya film reveals fighter’s inner demons

Doco on MMA star not your typical sports profile.

Songs of the week: New tracks by the Rolling Stones with Lady Gaga, U2, and more

Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.

Preview: Wes Anderson’s fascination with Roald Dahl’s tales continues with four short films

Unlike Anderson's recent features, the films are driven by plots and stories.

Review: A lesser known superhero gets star treatment

Superhero-dom is being thrust on ordinary kids instead of wealthy white inventors.

Songs of the week: Hot tracks by Cat Power, Coterie and more

Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.

Review: Denzel Washington makes ‘captivating’ return as former special agent

His latest film has a surprisingly gentle pace, but he is still an impressive fighter.

Review: Acting steals the show in French heist comedy

Fast-paced and economically told, the plot unravels somewhat towards the end.

The Listener’s September viewing guide

Not sure what to watch this week? Here's our television & streaming picks.

Succession star shines in true scandal TV drama where man fakes his own death

Writer has shaped the true story into a beguiling and entertaining TV yarn.

Celebrity Treasure Island’s bold new direction

Tāme Iti will face off against other celebrities in the wilds of Central Otago.

How director fused fictional blockbuster thrills with Māori history in Muru

“Muru is an opportunity to speak truth to power through cinema - the ache is still real."

Review: Doco a ‘touching’ exploration of maternity care across the Pacific

A dive into how cultural practices and modern medicine affects expectant mothers' choices.