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How Richard Flanagan’s Booker winner The Narrow Road to the Deep North became an acclaimed TV series
Fierce film-maker Justin Kurzel on the angst-inducing process of adapting a bestseller.

Blockheads: A spin-off from the popular Minecraft game ticks all the boxes
Director Jared Hess has ensured that his fantasy adventure has something for everyone.

The Last of Us second season brings twists in survival story
Pivotal events loom large in post-apocalyptic thriller’s return.

Fellini-esque Grand Tour is an enchanting journey
This is a film not so much to watch, but surrender to.

Music: The wairua is strong on Marlon Williams’ first full te reo album
New releases from Marlon Williams and Tom Lark.

Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Bruce Springsteen, Wet Leg, Bats, Stan Walker with Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke
Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.

Sleeper Hit: Agatha Christie’s Orient Express steams on to stage
Hit play slays at the box office, becoming the fastest-selling show in ATC's history.

The Listener’s April Viewing Guide updated: The return of The Last of Us, Andor and Doctor Who
Our guide to the month's best viewing.

Music: Distinctive new sounds from local talents Womb, Alien Weaponry and Serebii
New releases from Womb, Alien Weaponry and Serebii reviewed.

Calling BS on The White Lotus lens on female friendships
Mike White, you need to hang out with more women in their 40s.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig received Cannes nomination; its director was forced to flee
Drama where Iran's state control forces a family apart mirrors film director's reality.

Epic reunion: Ralph Fiennes and Juliet Binoche together in ancient story of warrior king
Stars set high bar ahead of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey.

Long-awaited final season of The Handmaid’s Tale soon to arrive - here’s what to expect
June Osborne dons her bonnet again for a last stand against Gilead.

Listener’s Songs of the Week: New Tracks by Lucy Dacus, Hozier, Julien Baker, Voom and more
Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.

Nasty bite of the apple: Dopey Disney makeover is enough to make you grumpy
This Snow White presents nothing new and everything recycled.

Music: Avant-garde women offer accessible and challenging albums
New albums from Japanese Breakfast and Circuit des Yeux.

Marriage licence to kill: Fassbender & Blanchett’s spousal spy thriller
Black Bag has 007 ties but touches of le Carré.

The Bigger Picture: Shihad’s last blast
Barring future reunions, Shihad brought its 37-year history to a close.

Listener’s songs of the week: New tracks by Phoebe Rings, Ringlets and Mel Parsons
Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.

Is NZ ready for its first musical sitcom? The makers of Happiness think so
Rebecca Gibney-starring show is queer, very Kiwi and set in Tauranga.

Pamela Anderson a revelation in The Last Showgirl
Former Baywatch Star shines as an ageing Las Vegas hoofer.

Doing it like Dylan: Timothée Chalamet’s performance has ripple effect in folk fandom
Some (almost) complete unknowns are making an impact with voice and guitar.

Why Seth Rogen’s The Studio is the best Hollywood send-up in ages
Comedian stars as movie mogul in star-studded satire.

Henry VIII’s sixth wife gets her moment in the spotlight in Firebrand
A fascinating, speculative drama about Katherine Parr, the wife who survived.

The notoriously prickly Ben Elton on swearing, drinking and being overeager
Ahead of his one-man show arriving in NZ, Michele Hewitson speaks with the UK comedian.

Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Chappell Roan, Matt Berninger, Bon Iver and more
Listen to the best of this week's new releases - selected by the Listener team.

Aged scare facility: Behind the curtains of Kiwi rest home horror
How Kiwi director turned Owen Marshall story into Stephen King’s new favourite film.

Heights of devotion: Why Kate Bush theatre show touring NZ is no mere tribute act
Acclaimed production inspired by relationship between reclusive diva and her fans.

The film Black Dog is is a simple premise executed well
Touching Chinese bromance between man and pooch tugs at the heartstrings.

Hooked on history: Why more NZers are tuning into podcasts on the past
The past may be a foreign country but it’s never been so popular as a destination.

Back to the kitchen sink for veteran English director Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh returns to contemporary British life with Hard Truths.

Send in the clones: Why ‘Parasite’ director’s sci-fi latest is a mess
Movie from the director of Parasite fails to live up to its imaginative promise.