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Review: El Camino
El Camino is a new Netflix feature following up events from the final episode of Breaking Bad. Dan Slevin asks whether it is necessary (or just welcome). Video
New Zealand Drama for the World
This year a project was initiated by NZ On Air, the Film Commission and Script to Screen to sell on-screen New Zealand drama to the world. These days, many of the best examples aren't on linear TV, or… Audio
Raphael Rowe: Inside the World's Toughest Prisons
Raphael Rowe spent 12 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit, and now he's heading back to prison in his role as the host of Inside the World's Toughest Prisons. Video, Audio
Professor Cal Newport: Living better with less technology
Cal Newport's latest book Digital Minimalism calls out our enslavement to digital devices. He explains why there is nothing natural about the engineered behaviour of checking your phone every five… Audio
Review: American Factory
The first documentary from Barack and Michelle Obama’s new production company doesn’t let its politics overwhelm its characters, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: The Great Hack
Netflix documentary The Great Hack is information dense but doesn't go far enough, argues Dan Slevin. Video
The Best (ex-festival) Films New to Streaming
If you can’t get to the International Film Festival – or it can‘t get to you – Dan Slevin suggests some ways you can have a festival at home. Video
Review: I Am Mother
I Am Mother from Netflix is a high concept science fiction film where the execution doesn’t quite live up to its grand ideas, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Knock Down the House
Dan Slevin reviews a documentary about American politics that isn’t about Donald Trump, and isn’t depressing. Video
Netflix's 'The Perfection' reignites classification storm
Another controversial Netflix production with graphic content has sneaked through New Zealand classification, before being changed, as the government considers rule changes. Following viewer concerns… Audio
Review – Russian Doll: a complex and compelling show from Netflix
If you want an entertaining TV show that's off-beat to the point of bizarre, Russian Doll is for you, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Review: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Dan Slevin says that The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind is a rare modern family movie that's actually about something. Video
Three minutes max: Nicky Pellegrino
Three Minutes Max, short & sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Here's author Nicky Pellegrino talking about her beef with literary snobbery. Audio
Review: High Flying Bird
Steven Soderbergh’s second iPhone-shot film takes the technology to fresh heights, says Dan Slevin. Video
Russian Doll and Escape from Dannemora
Film and TV reviewer Paul Casserly cracks open Russian Doll and takes a look at what's inside - and is Escape at Dannemora a runaway success? Audio
The best TV new to streaming this week
Science Fiction and Fantasy dominate the latest streaming TV releases with Netflix, in particular, piling the options especially high, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Springsteen on Broadway
The legendary rocker’s theatrical autobiography is well worth the investment of your time, says Dan Slevin. Video
Jed Mercurio - Writer of Bodyguard and Line of Duty
Jed Mercurio is an acclaimed UK writer for television. His most recent productions are Bodyguard and Line of Duty, both of which have broken audience records. His other credits include Lady… Audio
Making a Murderer detective sues Netflix for defamation
Retired detective Andrew Colborn alleges the documentary series suggested he planted evidence to frame murder suspect Steven Avery.
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is not for the fainthearted
Russell Brand’s new stand-up special is vintage Brand but be aware of which version you are getting, advises Dan Slevin. Video