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Injuries and boundaries: Action heroines Charlize Theron and Uma Thurman team up

New York Times: In her return to action, Uma Thurman is pitted against Charlize Theron.

When streaming won’t cut it and you need the DVD

New York Times: Streaming might be dominant, but some fans still insist on physical media.

Phil Gifford: The time Ozzy Osbourne came to Ngāruawāhia

Ozzy was the highlight of NZ's own Woodstock in 73 - but getting him there took some work.

Ozzy Osbourne: How the ‘Prince of Darkness’ turned reality TV star

New York Times: The lead singer of Black Sabbath has died at the age of 76.

Dexter has been resurrected again. He has company

New York Times: Popular TV franchises are returning as fewer scripted series make the cut.

10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award

'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'

Too Much? Not for White Lotus star Will Sharpe

New York Times: The actor has tried, and succeeded, at a variety of creative projects.

Meet the Kiwi teen with all the moves as the killer robot in M3gan 2.0

New York Times: The sunny Kiwi dancer-turned-actor returns in role as a deadly AI doll.

The 50 best horror films of all time – ranked

Telegraph: The films guaranteed to scare you senseless.

'Dirtiest-minded young woman in NZ': Dame Fiona's lifetime of flouting convention

New doco is a psychological study of the Wellington writer who flouted convention.

Lights! Camera! But not enough action in a fading, worried Hollywood

The world’s entertainment capital is facing an existential crisis.

Mariska Hargitay comes to terms with a lifetime of family secrets

NYT: The Law & Order star examines her own clouded origins and the mother she barely knew.

Marlee Matlin on Hollywood, healing and stories still untold

NYT: The star on the joy, and pain, of being Hollywood’s first Oscar-winning deaf actress.

Is Romeo & Juliet the greatest love story of all time?

Set in 1960s Italy, a sizzling new production of Shakespeare's most famous play is about to open in Auckland.

'The 60s was a decade synonymous with love'

A sizzling new take on the greatest love story of all time.

Javier Bardem doesn’t drive - but he knows how to swerve

New York Times: Javier Bardem on family, fame, and new F1 movie with Brad Pitt.

Bruce Springsteen reveals his paths not taken

NYT: Springsteen unveils a huge, almost entirely unknown trove of songs from his past.

‘I was a crash test dummy for MeToo’: Johnny Depp on why he has no regrets

Times: The Hollywood star is back - and dishing on those "who did me dirty".

How a salary figure changes everything in Materialists

NY Times: New film reflects modern dating realities in a way rom-coms rarely have before.

The best TV shows of 2025, so far

New York Times: Which series, new and old, have impressed the critics the most this year?

'Struggle' - TV series producers on problems filming around Queenstown

Brad Pitt just visited but film-makers tell how hard it is to make shows in Queenstown.

The Bear is back - here’s what you need to know

New York Times: The kitchen drama returns a year after its divisive third season.

Disneyland Aotearoa: Is it a dream worth considering?

Opinion: Weta collaborations and wide spaces make the possibilities endless, and complex.

‘I just wanted it to fly’: Tom Hiddleston dances with joy in The Life of Chuck role

New York Times: How Tom Hiddleston's love of dance shaped his latest film role.

Inside Universal’s big bet on How to Train Your Dragon

NY Times: Universal believes audiences will take flight with Hiccup and Toothless again.

'Two small boys left fatherless and their mother cast as a scarlet woman'

The scandalous true-crime murder case that shocked New Zealand.

Victor Rodger's play Black Faggot, was groundbreaking - how relevant is it today?

'I forbade my mother from seeing it. There's a lot of sex talk in the show.'

Opinion: Stop blaming Jaws for ruining movies

OPINION: Why Jaws isn't the villain in the film's blockbuster evolution.

From Jacinda Ardern to Air NZ: 32 of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the year so far

While you enjoy a long weekend break, catch up on some of the best stories of 2025 so far.

TikTok made Addison Rae famous. Pop made her cool

NY Times: The onetime social media superstar re-emerged as rookie pop star of the year.

Oprah shamed him. He’s back anyway

NYT: A Million Little Pieces became a global scandal – 20 years later, James Frey is back.

Scarlett Johansson unveils her newest role at Cannes: Filmmaker

NY Times: Few stars win over critics and convey Old Hollywood glamour as effortlessly.

What we know about The Paper, the upcoming Office spinoff

New York Times: Set in a small newspaper, at least one original castmember will return.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning

A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

'At 17, I was dealing with NCEA stress headaches and wondering why no boys were into me'

From mousy missionary to teen warrior heroine: Brownyn Ensor on playing Joan of Arc.

How Kate Winslet’s daughter is forging her own path to stardom

New York Times: Wes Anderson's newest star, Mia Threapleton, finds inspiration everywhere.

Pop culture takes up smoking again

New York Times: From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo.

How Disney’s AI lawsuit could shift the future of entertainment

A battle has been raging between AI companies and copyright-holders.

Did Kylie Jenner get plastic surgery? She did, and she'll tell you exactly how

New York Times: Celebrities now wear plastic surgeries as they would couture gowns.

'Thrilled to be here': How Jeff Goldblum remains a cultural icon at 72

New York Times: The actor insists his persona is “not a performance” - it’s his lifeblood.

Tom Cruise really, really loves the movies

NY Times: As one of cinema's biggest advocates, Cruise is hoping his latest film pays off.

The best movies of 2025, so far

New York Times: Ten films to add to your watch list.

Rutene Spooner's new show pays homage to his musical roots

The show aims to connect with kaumātua, celebrating classic jazz and crooning.

A Mission: Impossible fan favourite returns three decades later. Even he’s surprised

New York Times: Rolf Saxon thought he was being pranked when the director contacted him.