RNZ: At The Movies

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Thursday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week. Nights' resident screen critic joins Mark Leishman to review:IN CINEMASHope (produced, written and directed by Na Hong-jin). Epic South Korean sci-fi about a small fishing town attacked by a mysterious, powerful and aggressive monster.PAID STREAMING - Apple TVMayday (written and directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein). Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh star in a Cold War action comedy about an American pilot shot down over the Soviet Union needing help from a retired KGB agent to get back across the border.FREE STREAMING - KanopyThe Quiet Earth (directed by Geoff Murphy, 1985). Kiwi classic sci-fi as Bruno Lawrence wakes one morning to find he is the only creature left alive on the planet and roams the empty streets of Auckland looking for the reason why.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant, a NZ indie gross-out comedy about an accidental alien pregnancy; Fall 2: Deadpoint, a survival thriller set on a deadly Thai mountain plank walk; and The Runner, a Prime Video thriller with Gal Gadot and Damian Lewis.Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant TRAILERFall 2, Deadpoint TRAILERThe Runner TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Afternoons critic Kate Rodger is with Jesse to share what she's been watching - Lomu (in cinemas) and Untold: Raygun Breaking Badly (Netflix)Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Thursday night, and here's what's caught his eye this weeNights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua to review:IN CINEMASTerminator 2: Judgment Day (directed by James Cameron, 1991). Back in cinemas for its 35th anniversary - screening in Cameron's preferred 3D format. Arguably the greatest action film ever made sees Arnold Schwarzenegger return to the Terminator role he played in Cameron's indie hit from 1984, only this time he has gone back in time to protect John Connor from an even more powerful cyborg (Robert Patrick).PAID STREAMING - HBO MaxThe West Wing (created by Aaron Sorkin, 1999-2006).This show was an acclaimed drama at the time but is now seen by many as an overly romantic ‘competence porn' portrayal of politicians and their staff. How does it hold up in the era of Trump?FREE STREAMING - Māori+Mārama (directed by Taratoa Stoppard, 2025). This glorious bloody vitriolic take on the cancer of colonialism was released in cinemas earlier this, and now it's available for free on Māori+.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: The Dog Stars, Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic survival story with Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley and Josh Brolin; The Whisper Man, James Ashcroft's Netflix thriller with Adam Scott and Robert De Niro; and Lomu, a documentary about the iconic All Black.The Dog Stars TRAILERThe Whisper Man TRAILERLomu TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Emile Donovan chats with critic Dominic Corry about two new action films on at the cinema.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Thursday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week.Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review:IN CINEMASYoung Washington (2026, directed by Jon Erwin). The story of the Founding Father, from the death of his own father when he was only 11, to his enlistment in the Virginia Militia fighting alongside the British in the French and Indian War of 1754-1755. Stars William Franklyn-Miller as Washington with support from Ben Kingsley, Kelsey Grammer and Mary-Louise Parker.PAID STREAMING - DocPlayThe American Revolution (six episodes, 2025, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David P. Schmidt) and The Civil War (nine episodes, 1990, directed by Ken Burns). The Civil War is seen by many people as Burns' masterpiece - five years in the making and the definitive screen presentation of a great and terrible chapter of US history. FREE STREAMING - NZ On ScreenThe New Zealand Wars (1998, written and presented by James Belich and directed by Tainui Stephens). A five-part series based on Belich's acclaimed work of historical scholarship attempting to redefine how we understand our fractious colonial story.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Michelle Langstone reviews Spa Weekend, a comedy about old friends whose reunion is derailed by a chaotic fourth, starring Anna Faris, Michelle Buteau, Leslie Mann and Isla Fisher; and Savage House, a Georgian smallpox comedy-drama with Richard E Grant and Claire Foy as a debt-riddled noble couple.Spa Weekend TRAILERSavage House TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Afternoons critic Kate Rodger joins Jesse to review Case 137 and Colours of Time.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Thursday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week.Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review:MUSIC & PAID STREAMING - Apple TVMike Post's The Rockford Files Theme kicks off our chat about private detectives on screen, including Colin Farrell's performance in Sugar, following the end of the show's second season.IN CINEMASTony (directed by Matt Johnson). Tony is a kind of origin story for the food and travel writer Anthony Bourdain (who passed away in 2018). A teenage Anthony spends the summer of 1975 in a New England resort town trying to woo a girl but finds himself falling in love with restaurant kitchens instead.FREE STREAMING - YouTubeGavin Shoebridge's EV motoring reviews. Until recently, they were on behalf of Ecotricity, but now he's moved to the Auto Media Group's channel, The EV Guys.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: One Night Only, a comedy set in a US where pre-marital sex is legally banned except one night a year; & Sons, with Bill Nighy as a reclusive novelist reuniting his estranged family; and De Gaulle: Tilting Iron, an epic wartime biography.One Night Only TRAILER& Sons TRAILERDe Gaulle: Tilting Iron (aka De Gaulle: Résistance) TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Thursday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week.Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review:IN CINEMASThe End of Oak Street (directed by David Robert Mitchell). In 1982, an ordinary American family finds that their neighbourhood has been transported back in time to a prehistoric period populated by incredibly dangerous dinosaur creatures. Starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor.PAID STREAMING - NetflixVoicemails for Isabelle (directed by Leah McKendrick). A romantic comedy in which a young apprentice chef, alone in San Francisco, leaves hilarious and emotional voicemail messages on her late sister's cellphone, not realising that the number has been reassigned to an ambitious commercial real estate agent who listens to them and falls in love. Starring Zoey Deutch and Nick Robinson.FREE STREAMING - KanopySasquatch Sunset (directed by Nathan and David Zellner, 2023). Beautiful nature documentary fantasy that follows a family of Northen California Sasquatch as they experience four seasons together and the challenges of the encroaching human world. Starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Afternoons critic Dominic Corry shares his review of three new films, one local (from the NZIFF) and the other two in cinemas from next week!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review: Savage House, a scabrous 18th-century comedy starring Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy; Deep Water, a shark survival thriller; and 1979 sci-fi epic Meteor, streaming free on Tubi.Nights' resident screen critic joins Dan Slevin Emile Donovan to review:IN CINEMASSavage House (directed by Peter Glanz). Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy star in a scabrous comedy set in the 18th century as a social climbing couple prepare to host an important dinner.PAID STREAMING - AroVisionDeep Water (Directed by Renny Harlin). Survival thriller in which an airliner en route from Los Angeles to Shanghai is forced to ditch in the Pacific Ocean where the survivors must contend with another danger - hungry sharks. Starring Aaron Eckhart and Ben Kingsley.FREE STREAMING - TubiMeteor (directed by Ronald Neame, 1979). A star-studded affair about a joint USA and USSR effort to save Earth from an imminent extra-terrestrial threat.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kate Rodger joins Jesse to share what she's been watching at the New Zealand International Film Festival. Minotaur, The Fox and the classic French film BETTY BLUE.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' resident screen expert Dan Slevin joins us to chat about the untimely passing of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, along with Spider-Man's latest outing which swung into theatres last night. Plus, an oft overlooked Sam Neill performance you can watch for free on TVNZ+.Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins us to chat about the untimely passing of Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, along with Spider-Man's latest outing which swung into theatres last night. Plus, an oft overlooked Sam Neill performance you can watch for free on TVNZ+.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Michelle Langstone reviews three new films: H is for Hawk, with Claire Foy as a grieving falconer and Brendan Gleeson as her father; Kiri and Lou Go Raah!, Harry Sinclair's feature with Jemaine Clement; and 72 Hours, Kevin Hart as a 40-year-old who gatecrashes a Gen Z bachelor party.H Is For Hawk TRAILERKiri and Lou go Raah! TRAILER72 Hours TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Afternoons movie critic Dominic Corry gives his takes on NZ film, Big Girls Don't Cry - on now at the NZIFF and Spider Man: Brand New Day - in theatres now.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin previews the NZ International Film Festival: ARCO, Natalie Portman's animated time-travel film; The Ice Tower, with Marion Cotillard as a tyrannical 1960s film star; The Tale of Silyan, a Macedonian documentary about a farmer and a wounded stork; and Rose, with Sandra Hüller.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kate Rodger joins Jesse to chat about Olivia Wilde's The Invite, Sam Neill's Dead Calm and what to look forward to at the NZIFF.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Friday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week.Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua to reviewIN CINEMASI, Object – A family comedy set in Wellington about a 10-year-old boy who not only sees faces in everyday objects but talks to them too... with predictably chaotic results.PAID STREAMING – NetflixThe Rip – Matt Damon reunites with Ben Affleck in this action thriller about a group of cops who stumble across millions of dollars in cartel cash and must decide how much, if any, they hand over to their bosses.FREE STREAMING – BeamafilmThe Day Shall Come – A good excuse to highlight Beamafilm, the free streaming service available through many public libraries. This sharp political satire follows an ambitious FBI agent who targets a well-meaning but naive preacher, attempting to manipulate him into becoming the centre of a fabricated terrorist plot. Starring Anna Kendrick.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: The Invite, Olivia Wilde's dinner party thriller with Seth Rogen, Edward Norton and Penélope Cruz; Evil Dead Burn, the third reboot instalment filmed in New Zealand; and Islands, a Sam Riley drama where a tennis coach's welcome distraction turns sinister.The Invite TRAILEREvil Dead Burn TRAILERIslands TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Friday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week. Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua to reviewIN CINEMASThe Odyssey (directed by Christopher Nolan). Oppenheimer Oscar-winner Nolan turns to the classics for inspiration as Matt Damon plays the famous hero Odysseus, trying to find his way back to Ithaca and his wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway) and son Telemachus (Tom Holland), 20 years after leaving to fight the Trojan War.PAID STREAMING - Apple TVPropeller One-Way Night Coach (directed by John Travolta). 60-minute family film inspired by Travolta's own love of flying. In 1962, eight-year-old Jeff (Clark Shotwell) is going on his first plane journey - New York to Los Angeles on the cheapest flight there is, the overnight “milk run” on a TWA Lockheed Constellation. A love letter to the golden age of air travel, based on Travolta's 1996 children's book.FREE STREAMING - BeamafilmThe Day Shall Come (directed by Chris Morris, 2019). An ambitious FBI agent (Anna Kendrick) tries to use a naive preacher as a dupe to create a fake terrorist plot. Written by Jesse Armstrong (Succession) and directed by Chris Morris (Four Lions).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Afternoons film critic Dominic Corry joins Emile Donovan to review The Odyssey and Island.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Michelle Langstone reviews three new films: Moana, the live-action remake with Catherine Laga'aia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen and Frankie Adams; The Richest Woman in the World, an Isabelle Huppert comedy-drama; and Primavera, about a young violinist mentored by Vivaldi.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: Jackass: Best and Last, the crew's supposed final outing after 26 years; Lollipop, a debut British drama starring Posy Sterling; and Little Brother, a Netflix comedy with John Cena as an estate agent disrupted by a former mentee.Jackass: Best And Last TRAILERLollipop TRAILERLittle Brother TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, is one of the best film reviewers in any medium, consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Friday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week.Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua to review:IN CINEMASKiki's Delivery Service (directed by Hayao Miyazaki, 1989). Returning to cinemas - IMAX in fact - is one of Studio Ghibli's most beloved animated films. Kiki is a witch and the rules say that when you get to 13-years-old, you have to go out on your own. With her spirit animal (a black cat named Jiji) she tries to make a life helping other people but soon discovers that independence is not all it's cracked up to be.PAID STREAMING - HBO MaxMel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! (Directed by Judd Apatow, 2025). This week was the one hundredth birthday of comedian and filmmaker Mel Brooks. This two-part documentary was made to celebrate his 99th and riffs on one of his earliest TV characters, The 2000 Year Old Man, featuring appearances from friends Carl Reiner (and son Rob Reiner, both now gone), Ben Stiller, Conan O'Brien, Jerry Seinfeld and Patton Oswalt.FREE STREAMING - Three NowWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (directed by Mel Stuart, 1971). On the subject of Mel Brooks, his great collaborator the late Gene Wilder's most cherished performance is on Three Now.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Afternoons Film Critic Kate Rodger joins Emile to share her thoughts on some school holiday movies.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kate Rodger reviews three new films: Supergirl, an interstellar mission of vengeance and justice; Minions & Monsters, the latest from the Despicable Me universe; and Toy Story 5, with Buzz, Woody and Jessie facing a new threat to playtime.Minions & Monsters TRAILERSupergirl TRAILERToy Story 5 TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' Dan Slevin, one of the best film reviewers in any medium, is consistently convincing, insightful, unpretentious, perceptive, thoughtful and articulate. He joins us every Friday night, and here's what's caught his eye this week.Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua to review:IN CINEMASSupergirl (directed by Craig Gillespie). New addition to James Gunn's DC Comics cinematic universe, Australian Milly Alcock plays Superman's cousin, Kara. Unlike Kal-El/Clark Kent/Superman, Kara arrived on Earth as a teenager and is experiencing all the alienation and grief that results from being separated from her parents and community. When her only companion, Krypton the superdog, is poisoned by Brgands, she has to learn how to use her powers to save him - and another orphan (Eve Ridley) with revenge on her mind.PAID STREAMING - NetflixOne Hundred Years of Solitude (directed by Alex García López and Laura Mora, 2024-26). An epic adaptation of the legendary magical realist 1967 novel by Gabriel García Márquez, this is the biggest film or television production to come out of Colombia. A multigenerational story of a family and a town against the background of the sweeping social and political changes in Latin America across the second half of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th.FREE STREAMING - TVNZ+ and ThreeNowWould I Lie to You (2007). Now in its 19th season, this is a hit British comedy panel show where celebrity guests share unbelievable stories, as panellists attempt to separate truth from lies.[picture id="4JMFTF3_supergirl_webp" crop="16x10" layout="full"]Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Michelle Langstone reviews three new films: Obsession, a horror about a wish granted too literally, starring Inde Navarrette; Backrooms, YouTuber Kane Parsons' debut horror with Chiwetel Ejiofor; and Office Romance, a forbidden workplace love story with Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein.Obsession Trailer HEREBackrooms Trailer HEREOffice Romance Trailer HEREGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nights' resident screen critic joins Susana Lei'ataua with his latest reviews. The Death of Robin Hood starring Hugh Jackman; Animated series Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires and Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on YoutubeNights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Susana Lei'ataua with his latest reviews.IN CINEMASThe Death of Robin Hood (written and directed by Michael Sarnoski)A deconstruction of the myth of the bandit who supposedly stole from the rich to give to the poor. Hugh Jackman plays Robin, a man emotionally broken by a life of crime and violence, who is given a second chance by Jodie Comer's healing prioress on a remote island.PAID STREAMING — HBO MaxAztec Batman: Clash of Empires (aka Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios) (dir. Juan José Meza-León, 2025)HBO Max has launched to considerable fanfare, but is it delivering good value? In an effort to find something genuinely new in the lineup, I settled on this animated origin story of an Aztec orphan who adopts a masked identity to fight back against Spanish conquistadores threatening to steal treasure and destroy Indigenous culture.FREE STREAMING — YouTubeMister Rogers' NeighborhoodThe beloved children's television series now has an official YouTube channel, with clips and full episodes being uploaded regularly.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews Glenrothan, Brian Cox's directorial debut, about two estranged brothers and a whisky distillery. Devs, a cerebral sci-fi series about a tech company trying to predict the future. The Way, Martin Sheen's emotional Camino pilgrimage drama, back for its 15th anniversaryNights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review:IN CINEMASGlenrothan (dir. Brian Cox). This is the first feature to be directed by Brian Cox, star of Succession, and it is the story of two estranged brothers and their family whisky distillery. Cox plays the older brother, and the jazz musician younger brother is played by Alan Cumming (who is also one of the stars of Schmigadoon!).PAID STREAMING - NeonDevs (written and directed by Alex Garland). This eight-episode cerebral sci-fi series was originally on Hulu in the US in 2020 but never on a local streamer until now. Nick Offerman plays the CEO of a mysterious quantum computing company that intends to use its prodigious computing power to predict the future and rewrite the past.FREE STREAMING - BrollieThe Way (dir. Emilio Estevez, 2010). The film is back in cinemas this weekend to commemorate the 15th anniversary of its release, but it's also streaming for free on Brollie. Martin Sheen plays a grieving father determined to complete the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage carrying the ashes of his dead son. The first and best of the (many) Camino films.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: Disclosure Day, Spielberg's alien whistleblower thriller with O'Connor, Firth and Blunt; Scary Movie 6, with the Wayans Brothers returning; and Re-Creation, Jim Sheridan's courtroom drama imagining the Sophie Toscan du Plantier jury room, starring Vicky Krieps.Disclosure Day TRAILERScary Movie 6 TRAILERRe-Creation TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kate Rodger reviews three new films: The Christophers, Soderbergh's thriller with McKellen and Coel; Mandalorian and Grogu, the big-screen Star Wars feature with Pascal and Weaver; and Masters of the Universe, with Galitzine, Elba and Leto.The Christophers TRAILERThe Mandalorian and Grogu TRAILERMasters of the Universe TRAILERGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Afternoons Film Critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse to share his hot takes on what's new in theatres this week.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week on Short-Cuts Dan Slevin takes a look at Moss & Freud imagining the relationship between Kate Moss and Lucian Freud, Marty, Life Is Short; The Martin Short documentary on Netflix and a Jason Statham revenge thriller The Beekeeper streaming free on TVNZ.This week on Short-Cuts, Dan Slevin takes a look at:IN CINEMASMoss & Freud (dir. James Lucas). In 2002, supermodel Kate Moss sat for a portrait by the great British painter Lucian Freud. With Moss's help, New Zealand director James Lucas (Whina) imagines what might have unfolded between two famously complicated public figures — one the most photographed woman in the world, the other one of Britain's most celebrated and notorious artists. Ellie Bamber plays Moss, while the legendary Sir Derek Jacobi stars as Freud.PAID STREAMING – NetflixMarty, Life Is Short (dir. Lawrence Kasdan). A warm and funny documentary about beloved comedian and actor Martin Short, charting his rise from suburban Ontario to Saturday Night Live and Hollywood fame. Directed by longtime friend Lawrence Kasdan (The Big Chill), the film features appearances from Short's equally famous mates including Steve Martin, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy and Catherine O'Hara. Expect laughs, stories and a few surprisingly emotional moments too.FREE STREAMING – TVNZThe Beekeeper (dir. David Ayer, 2023). Peak Jason Statham. He plays a retired operative turned humble beekeeper, living quietly on the farm of a kind retired teacher played by Phylicia Rashad. But when online scammers steal her life savings, Statham swaps honey for headbutts and launches a brutal mission for revenge.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Michelle Langstone reviews three films from the French Film Festival: A Dash of Love, a moving road trip about two disabled friends; Case 137, a Cannes-selected thriller starring César winner Léa Drucker; and Guru, a taut film about a predatory life coach.A Dash Of Love Trailer HERECase 137 Trailer HEREGuru Trailer HEREGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week on Short-Cuts Dan Slevin takes a look at The first Star Wars film to hit cinemas in seven years. A documentary on the first deaf actor to win an Oscar and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert YouTube channel packed with highlights from its 11-year run.This week on Short-Cuts, Dan Slevin takes a look at:IN CINEMASThe Mandalorian and Grogu (Favreau, 2026). The first Star Wars film to arrive in cinemas in seven years, spun off from the hit Disney+ series about a mysterious bounty hunter who unexpectedly finds himself caring for a powerful alien child with a striking resemblance to a certain Jedi master.PAID STREAMING - DocPlayMarlee Matlin: Not Alone Anymore (Stern, 2025). A documentary about the first deaf actor to win an Academy Award, directed by deaf filmmaker Shoshanna Stern, exploring both Matlin's groundbreaking career and the deaf experience of the hearing world.FREE STREAMING - YouTubeThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert ended this week, and the show's YouTube channel is packed with highlights from its 11-year run, a fitting chance to celebrate Colbert and speculate about what comes next.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dan Slevin reviews three new films: Vie Privée, a Paris thriller starring Jodie Foster; Words of War, with Maxine Peake as assassinated Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya; and Finding Emily, a British rom-com featuring Angourie Rice.Vie privée (A Private Life) trailer HEREWords of War trailer HEREFinding Emily trailer HEREGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dominic Corry joins Jesse Mulligan to give his reckons on Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Obsession, and Guru, which is playing as part of the French Film FestivalGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kate Rodger reviews the latest releases on The Big Screen: David Lowery's psychological thriller Mother Mary starring Anne Hathaway, French Film Festival drama The Great Arch with Claes Bang as the architect behind Paris' Grande Arche, and Karl Urban in video game sequel Mortal Kombat II.Mother Mary Trailer HERELa Grande Arche Trailer HEREMortal Combat II Trailer HEREGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details