EntertainmentWhy Black Panther is important in Civil WarCOMMENT: It is only fitting that now, the Black Panther the most beloved black superhero of them all makes his debut in a Captain America movie.06 May 02:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: No budget warriors strike againThis new movie by Torchlight Films is technically more ambitious than the previous, but something has been lost in the attempt to up the production ante.06 May 12:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Hitting the wrong notesOnly a really good singer can sing as badly as Meryl Streep does in this charming if conventional biopic of the New York socialite, writes Peter Calder.05 May 11:00 PM
OpinionKarl PuschmannRicky Gervais misses golden opportunityCOMMENT: Let me put it this way, as a moviemaker Ricky Gervais makes for a great Golden Globes host.05 May 09:35 PM
OpinionDominic CorryIs this the ultimate superhero universe?COMMENT: To mark the release of Captain America: Civil War this week, Dominic Corry has decided to rank all thirteen official Marvel Cinematic Universe movies in ascending order of their awesomeness.05 May 06:00 AM
EntertainmentReview: Mother's Day film 'formulaic fun'Fans of this comedy sub-genre will know what to expect; a formulaic series of interlinking stories led by a formidable cast of affable A-listers.05 May 04:30 AM
EntertainmentFemale Avenger holding her ownElizabeth Olsen is still adjusting to her superhero status. She talks to Neala Johnson.05 May 03:30 AM
EntertainmentReview: Civil War 'just another overstuffed Marvel movie'It might be the third Captain America movie but this isn't a stand-alone affair like his previous two, writes Russell Baillie.05 May 01:30 AM
EntertainmentMorrissey approves Magic Mike star for Smiths filmThe most unexpected person has the official go ahead from Moz to make a film about The Smiths.05 May 01:15 AM
EntertainmentNZ Film Festival unveil first five filmsThe countdown to the 2016 New Zealand International Film Festival has begun with the announcement of the first five films in its programme.05 May 12:15 AM
EntertainmentCaptain America's 'new enemy from within'Captain America and his fellow Avengers are back to fight new foes - each other. Michele Manelis reports.05 May 12:00 AM
EntertainmentAre these the worst mums in the world?Get your first look at the trailer for the new Mila Kuni film, Bad Moms.04 May 10:40 PM
EntertainmentRussell Crowe tipped for insane remake with Tom CruiseUniversal is rebooting what's widely referred to as one of the worst movies of all time.04 May 09:45 PM
EntertainmentTrailer: Bad MumsWhen three overworked and under-appreciated moms are pushed beyond their limits, they ditch their conventional responsibilities for a jolt of long overdue freedom, fun, and comedic self-indulgence.Watch04 May 03:00 PM
OpinionWhy Captain America trumps Iron ManCOMMENT: Most would say it would be Iron Man, but what if we reframe the question to ask: Which Marvel Studios character has the best solo movie franchise?04 May 08:45 AM
Entertainment'Strong chance' Marvel will introduce LGBT charactersCivil War directors say it only makes sense to better reflect their diverse audience in upcoming Marvel films.04 May 05:44 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Focus 3rd MayIn NZ Herald Focus today - the latest from our Rugby league writer Michael Burgess who's in Sydney ahead Warriors game on Friday and Leicester City are crowned English Premier League champions for the first time in their 132 year history. Also we look at why thousands of children begin secondary school each year without the skills needed to make it through.Watch02 May 11:13 PM
EntertainmentAuckland's giant 'X' in the sky explainedWondering why there was a sky-written "X" above Auckland this morning? Don't be alarmed, but it was a sign of the Apocalypse.01 May 09:12 PM
OpinionDominic CorryThe five most uplifting sports moviesCOMMENT: To mark the release of Eddie the Eagle in NZ, we shall cite here the five most uplifting sports movies ever.01 May 09:19 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: Noma: My Perfect StormDoco about a famed restaurant is as much about social dynamics as flavour dynamics.30 Apr 10:00 PM
EntertainmentWhy this is set to be the funniest film of 2016The Ab Fab duo are back at it again, making their big screen debut with the help of an all-star cast.30 Apr 06:33 AM
EntertainmentThe hidden homages in Hunt for the WilderpeopleSo which films are referenced in the movie, and in what way - here is the list.30 Apr 06:32 AM
EntertainmentThe most hated YouTube trailer everThere's something about the remake of the Ghostbusters film that has viewers trashing the trailer in numbers never seen before.30 Apr 02:38 AM
EntertainmentStephen Merchant lands role in Wolverine 3British comedian Stephen Merchant is making the leap into Hollywood blockbusters.29 Apr 09:30 PM
EntertainmentNew Tomb Raider star already an Oscar winnerAlicia Vikander is replacing Angelina Jolie as Lara Croft in a new Tomb Raider movie.29 Apr 09:00 AM
EntertainmentRave reviews for gangsta kittyWho knew an action comedy about a gangsta kitty cat could do so well? Apparently comedy duo Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele did, because that's exactly what's happened with their new movie Keanu.29 Apr 03:00 AM
EntertainmentDoctor Strange shows why we should take Chinese censorship seriouslyMovie directors have come up with lots of excuses for not casting people of colour in movies over the years, so why did they do it in Doctor Strange?29 Apr 12:20 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Focus 29th April Today on the program - Why the struggling Warriors have axed six of their top players for failing to meet team standards and the latest on John Key's lawyer that cited a conversation with the PM when lobbying a Minister about a potential crackdown on a foreign trust industry. Also did the police find prescription drugs by Prince's body. Watch29 Apr 12:00 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: Eddie the EagleBritish ski jumping Olympian Michael Edwards maintains little of the material is factual in this comedic biopic about his heartwarming rise to fame.28 Apr 08:34 AM
EntertainmentTaika Waititi the NZ box office kingDirector now has the top two spots in the all-time top 10 for New Zealand movies after the roaring success of 'The Hunt for the Wilderpeople'.28 Apr 06:58 AM
EntertainmentFilm a well-deserved tributeIn a better world a film about Mavis Staples should represent her prime time, however in this inspiring documentary she is 76.28 Apr 05:30 AM
EntertainmentPaolo Rotondo takes on the Italian Film FestivalPaolo Rotondo with his wife Renee Mark, shouldered the burden of the Italian Film Festival laid down by previous director, Tony Lambert.28 Apr 04:30 AM
EntertainmentSnowden gets the Hollywood treatmentThe trailer for the film on the former NSA contractor's life shows Joseph Gordon-Levitt in the leading role28 Apr 02:00 AM
EntertainmentTim Burton-themed bar set to openA new bar in New York is serving a range of food and drink options in homage to the mastermind behind Beetlejuice.27 Apr 06:22 AM
