TV
Screentime: Civil War, One Question, The Royal Hotel, Eileen
Film and TV correspondent James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Civil War (cinema), which follows a group of journalists through an America at war with itself, in a race to reach the White House… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Today Linda talks to Jesse about Quant on Neon, the second series Dynasties with David Attenborough on TVNZ+ and Turning Point: The Bomb and The Cold War on Netflix. Audio
Mr & Mrs Smith, Force of Nature The Dry 2, Black Coast Vanishings
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about Mr & Mrs Smith, a TV adaptation of the 2005 film which stars Donald Glover and Maya Erskine in the lead roles. Audio
Bradley Walsh: Chasing his dreams
English actor, comedian, singer and TV presenter Bradley Walsh is back on set at ITV filming new episodes of The Chase - the beloved and wildly popular quiz show he helped devise. Kim catches up with… Audio
Soothing Balme plans plenty more Brokenwood murder mysteries
We first knew Tim Balme as an actor on TV series like Outrageous Fortune and The Almighty Johnsons, with roles in feature films as well, and on stage. But a decade ago now, Tim was made head writer… Video, Audio
Short-Cut with Dan Slevin
We check in with Dan Slevin who's guaranteed to have our weekend viewing sorted. Audio
Murder in The Pacific: BBC airs new Rainbow Warrior documentary
The Rainbow Warrior bombing back in 1985 is fairly familiar to us here in Aotearoa. There have been TV documentaries and even a feature film telling the tale too. But it's not so well known around the… Video, Audio
Patrick Brammall: Colin from Accounts
One of the surprise streaming hits of the last few months is a show called Colin From Accounts. Our own Colin from RNZ spoke to co-creator and actor Patrick Brammall. Audio
Screentime: Rain Dogs, Elements of Truth, 2023 Oscars
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to look at unconventional love story Rain Dogs (Neon), Elements of Truth: Behind the Scenes of Jami-Lee Ross' 2020 Election Campaign (Spinoff) and which… Audio
Documentary follows four whānau over 22 years
A documentary project has been following the lives of four Maori children since they were born in 2000. The Whanau documentary series first broadcast 22 years ago when the four babies were born. It… Video, Audio
Screentime: Duckrockers, Heartbreak High, Uraia Tabua
Film and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to talk about Duckrockers (TVNZ+), the prequel series to the film Sione's Wedding. She'll also look at the new series of Heartbreak High (Netflix)… Audio
Screentime: The White Lotus, The Watcher, The Stranger
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the second season of The White Lotus (Neon), new Netflix series The Watcher - which is based on a creepy true story, and The Stranger… Audio
Diversity is the new black in TV comedy
The range of comedy, light drama and drama series on TV and streaming services in this country is astonishing right now. The days of "diversity" meaning "worthy and tucked away somewhere" are long… Audio, Gallery
AMC+ launches, Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Andor
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the launch of AMC+ in New Zealand and one of the big shows it'll be screening - an adaptation of Anne Rice's Interview with a… Audio
Film & TV: Phantom of the Open, Don't Make Me Go, Black Bird
Film and TV correspondent James Croot is along to talk about Phantom of the Open (cinemas), about Maurice Flitcroft, who managed to gain entry to The British Open Golf Championship Qualifying in 1976… Audio
Succession, Ted Lasso lead nominations for TV's Emmy awards
HBO drama Succession, the story of a conniving media mogul and his family, has topped the list of Emmy nominees with 25 nods including one for best drama series.
Television Critic: Guy Williams
Today Guy Williams talks to Jesse about a youtube series called History OverSimplified, Drive to Survive on Netflix and his own show, New Zealand Today which is on Three and Three Now. Audio
Mediawatch for 27 March 2022
Covid countermeasures canned amid chorus of commentators urging us to 'open up'; new talk station offers new approach - but also same old bluster; new TV channels add entertainment options. Audio
Libertine Pictures' Richard Fletcher making high-end drama under Covid
Two weeks ago we talked with New Zealand Film Commission CEO David Strong about the challenges - and some rewards - facing the whole industry. But what's it like at the sharp end? One of our most… Audio, Gallery