EntertainmentStephen Sinclair: Dilemmas of an artistWriter and director Stephen Sinclair had no creative restrictions on himself in his depiction of a self-exiled Russian film-maker's obsession with his craft. Peter Calder writes.17 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentInternational film fest goes localThe New Zealand International Film Festival has announced four New Zealand features and a local retrospective for its 2011 programme.15 Jun 12:00 PM
EntertainmentPlaying the fame gameFamous for playing someone famous on telly, Adrian Grenier's own movie about celebrity brought him to town for the film festival. He talks to Jacqueline Smith about his study of life in the spotlight.21 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThai'd downThe film festival schedules another day to screen the Cannes Palme d’Or winner21 Jul 12:49 AM
EntertainmentIsland life tough for Kiwi documentary makerBriar March’s ambitious new documentary, set to screen in this year’s International Film Festival, will launch her as a film-maker to watch. She tells Rebecca Barry the sacrifices she’s made for her craft — and why not everyone wanted her t18 Jul 11:50 PM
EntertainmentWalking on broken glassPeter Calder is unconvinced by those who defend the use of plastic wine glasses at the Civic.18 Jul 12:18 AM
EntertainmentCivic responsibilityPeter Calder talks to one of the ageless characters of the film festival16 Jul 07:00 PM
EntertainmentTurning the camera on the paparazziHollywood heartthrob Adrian Grenier is best known for playing the role of a celebrity on hit television show <i>Entourage</i>. Here to promote his film, <i>Teenage Paparazzo</i>, he spoke to Laura McQuillan15 Jul 09:37 PM
EntertainmentPut your hands togetherPeter Calder wonders why we applaud at films during the festival - but almost never at any other time 15 Jul 06:54 PM
EntertainmentKristen Stewart hopes for runaway film successIn a role far from <i>Twilight</i>, Kristen Stewart plays Joan Jett. She talks about the importance of the story of <i>The Runaways</i>.14 Jul 07:49 PM
EntertainmentFilm choices hold some surprisesA week into the New Zealand International Film Festival in Auckland, what have people been going to watch?14 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentWine notPeter Calder investigates rumours of wine price ripoffs at the film festival.14 Jul 06:00 AM
EntertainmentYou're pulling my legPeter Calder loved the Banksy film Exit Through the Gift Shop.14 Jul 01:00 AM
EntertainmentBetter never than latePeter Calder’s complaint about latecomers has struck a chord with other festivalgoers.11 Jul 11:17 PM
EntertainmentOnce upon a time at the movies<b>Peter Calder</b> looks forward to revisiting the western to end all westerns.10 Jul 10:58 PM
EntertainmentA dead ringer for Len BrownPeter Calder encounters a mayoral lookalike in Russian actor Alexei Guskov.10 Jul 03:11 AM
EntertainmentDon't be late for movies - pleasePeter Calder has a few stern words for those who dare trickle late into movie screenings.09 Jul 10:23 PM
EntertainmentCinema veriteAmong a strong line-up of French titles in this year's film festival, three of the stand-outs have something in common - they are all based on real events. <i>TimeOut</i> film critic Peter Calder spoke to the films' makers in Paris.09 Jul 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSwinton's European renaissanceOpening Auckland's film festival tonight, I Am Love marks Tilda Swinton's return to arthouse movies after excursions in Hollywood. She talks to HELEN BARLOW07 Jul 09:42 PM
EntertainmentWelcome to the fest's reel worldAmong the films hot off the projectors at this year's Cannes Film Festival is the 2010 Jury Prize winner <i>A Screaming Man</i> from Chad director Mahamat-Saleh Haroun.11 Jun 04:00 PM
EntertainmentInternational Film Festival starring AucklandWhen it opens in Auckland in a month, the 2010 New Zealand International Film Festival will have a decidedly domestic flavour.11 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandChinese audiences treated to NZ filmsA New Zealand film festival to screen in China next month is aimed at showing Chinese audiences that anyone in New Zealand can be a successful film-maker.02 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThat's my boyWhen the International Jury of the Berlin Film Festival's Generation Kplus (children's) section awarded Taika Waititi their best film prize last month, they acknowledged how the 34-year-old approaches difficult subjects with humour.05 Mar 03:00 PM
