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The sex is taboo-breaking. The niceness is shocking

New York Times: How a Norwegian film trilogy is reshaping cinema’s ideas of intimacy.

Robert Redford: A classic American ideal who escaped the mould

New York Times: Redford’s journey from leading man to Sundance founder.

The day Robert Redford landed in NZ – and preferred it to America

Hollywood legend Robert Redford has died. The Herald looks back at his time in Aotearoa.

Robert Redford’s 10 greatest films – and where to watch them

Telegraph: From All the President’s Men to The Way We Were - Redford’s top 10 films.

As an activist, Robert Redford understood the power of celebrity

New York Times: The actor's legacy lies in both his activism and film career.

Is The Pitt really an ER spinoff? Michael Crichton’s estate says it is

New York Times: The author's estate and creators of new TV show are waging a legal battle.

Severance vs The Pitt: What the Emmy rivals reveal about TV’s future

New York Times: What’s at stake as TV pivots from 'Peak era' to profit.

How Shavaughn Ruakere overcame her private ‘shame’ for historic new role

It's her most daunting challenge so far.

'I didn't seek the help I needed': Charlie Sheen is ready to tell you everything

New York Times: The actor opens up about the debauched life that nearly killed him.

Gaylene Preston doco on artist Robin White explores the horror of nuclear war

'To me, it represents the extremes to which human beings can go on the dark side.'

The Thursday Murder Club members get down to business

New York Times: The star-studded cast on first-day jitters and their love of Home Alone.

The Paper is an Office spinoff in a different office

New York Times: Set in a struggling local newspaper, the spinoff hits screens this week.

The obscure law driving some of NZ's best directors to Australia

Better budgets, more work and NZ's dated copyright laws are sending talent to Oz.

Katherine LaNasa earned her role in The Pitt the hard way

New York Times: Katherine LaNasa on the role that earned her Emmy nod at 58

'Exhausting': Carol Hirschfeld's unexpected return to the screen

The voice of Shayne Carter's doco has more in common with the singer than you'd think.

Remembering John Barnett: NZ’s own legend of the screen

The TV and movie veteran was described as a maker of pictures that come from the heart.

Why we’re still obsessed with Lindsay Lohan

Lohan's big-screen return is a testament to her resilience, and a redemption story for us.

Liam Neeson’s newest skill: Making you giggle

New York Times: The 73-year-old reboots his career by venturing into slapstick comedy.

75 years after its screen debut, what Sunset Blvd. says about stardom

Sunset Blvd. was the first movie to admit that stars get old.

Sharon Stone still refuses to behave for Hollywood

Decades after Basic Instinct, the actress is as daring as ever - and not just on film.

'There’s no money in this country to make television': Reality TV queen Dame Julie Christie

But that hasn't stopped her turning Auckland FC into an 'unscripted Ted Lasso'.

Streaming video: Survey reveals who’s up, who’s down

Some subscription streaming services are flat, some are surging.

The quintessential urban design of Sesame Street

New York Times: How a gritty New York City inspired a beloved show.

The 100 best movies of the 21st century

New York Times: As voted for by over 500 influential directors, actors and notable names.

Everything you need to know about event ticket protection

NZ Herald Multimedia Journalist Mitchell Hageman shares what you need to know about event ticket protection.

Should you buy ticket protection for your next concert or event?

Often mistaken as 'insurance', ticket protection offerings have seen a post-Covid rise.

My book club has lasted for 20 years. Here’s how we made it fun

OPINION: No need to get carried away, but do set out some rules from the start.

A deaf actress has a message she wants you to hear

New York Times: Rose Ayling-Ellis on lip reading and her leading role in Code of Silence.

'Monsters are not born – they are created'

Playwright Jess Sayer on the 19th-century teen who gave the world Frankenstein's monster.

In Happy Gilmore 2, Christopher McDonald will still eat you for breakfast

Adam Sander's unlikely golf champ is back - and so is his nemesis Shooter McGavin.

Loni Anderson, star of WKRP in Cincinnati, dies at 79

New York Times: The TV star gained Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.

Sorry, you’ll never be Gwyneth Paltrow. Whoever she really is

Washington Post: Gwyneth Paltrow's life and Goop empire explored in new biography.

James Gunn didn’t want to make Superman - what changed his mind?

New York Times: How James Gunn's journey with DC reshaped Superman.

Behind the buzz and controversy of Wētā Workshop’s first major video game

The game focuses on hobbit life, offering farming, fishing and foraging.

40 years after Live Aid, it’s still personal for Bob Geldof

New York Times: The rock star-turned-activist reflects on the 1985 benefit concert.

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.