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Review: Biopic on campaigning French politician a fascinating watch
Simone Veil’s incredible life and legacy make for a fascinating biopic.

Little at Large: The “shocking truth” about celebrity docos
It’s easy to be deceived by documentaries apparently highlighting the faults in our stars.

Review: Life lessons from a country king and an Irish rocker
Chris Stapleton and Glen Hansard share some hard-earned wisdom in their latest albums.

Heady Blend: Tom Scott’s love of hip-hop remains in new Home Brew album
It’s Friday night at the Powerstation and the urge to party is so strong you can taste it.

Review: The Marvels is a bog-standard tale
Endearing girl talk is cut short in favour of CGI fight scenes.

Russell Baillie: Why TVNZ’s 2024 season is not as NZ as it looks
Next year’s TVNZ schedule has enough property shows to full a subdivision.

Preview: Gary Oldman returns for new season of Slow Horses
New season of Slow Horses passes the sniff test.

Songs of the week: New songs by Olivia Rodrigo, Dolly Parton, Dave Dobbyn and more
Have a listen to the tracks that caught our ears this week.

Preview: The new Fargo may echo the original film but it’s also a product of the Trump era
Season 5 of Fargo set in era of alternative facts.

Preview: Two top British prison dramas return for another lag
Jodie Whittaker is doing 'Time', while the team is back together in 'Screw'.

Songs of the week: New tracks from Gin Wigmore, Kaylee Bell and more
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.

Preview: The Crown’s final season navigates the minefield of Princess Diana’s last months
Diana's on the back of a luxury yacht, looking like she has been made to walk the plank.

Tim Minchin returns for “unfunny” NZ festival shows
Tim Minchin's new show is "unfunny" - but no promises that he won't inadvertently amuse.

Review: David Fincher’s The Killer is a fascinatingly forensic dissection of a dangerous profession
David Fincher lowers his sights with stylish assassin flick, The Killer.

Reviews: New releases from Kiwi women, plus Hall of Famer compilation
Paige, Ebony Lamb, Olivia Foa’i and Dinah Lee release impressive records.

Review: Tom Sainsbury excels in his tightly scripted tramping thriller
Tom Sainsbury's very Kiwi black horror-comedy subverts expectations.

Preview: New BBC doco on past catastrophes warns about future
“One of the things we tried to do is not to look at this as a straight factual show."

The Kraftwerk influence: Kiwi musicians, producers and DJs on their love for the group
"They gifted us shining moments which inspired generations of electronica artists."

How Kraftwerk went from misunderstood to a German pop culture institution
As the band first appeared, there were concerns they might be resurrecting Nazi symbolism.

Review: Authentic Aussie drama about Persian mum’s escape from abuse
"Pure of heart, gently acted and devastatingly real."

Kraftwerk returns: Comic Bill Bailey on the electro pioneers
Superfans celebrate the return of the influential, confounding electronic group Kraftwerk.

Review: Annette Bening shines as endurance swimmer in Nyad
Formidable talents take on the fictionalised biopic of the real-life athlete.

Review: Killers of the Flower Moon failing to do justice
Martin Scorsese’s 1920s true-crime race murder saga mistakes length for depth.

Songs of the week: New Tracks from Thomston, Mermaidens, Kora and more
Have a listen to the songs that caught our ears this week.

Review: boygenius follow-up EP brings story-telling to the fore
Boygenius restrain the production to let the lyrics carry the day.

The Listener’s October viewing guide
Here's our updated TV & streaming picks for your weekend.

TV Preview: Robyn Malcolm’s latest TV drama focuses strongly on the lead
"So, you meet Penny, and you go, “Okay, well, she’s fun.” She’s also really annoying."

Review: Rolling Stones’ flash new album offers satisfaction
If 'Hackney Diamonds' is their last album of new songs, then it’s a vital final bow.

The Flying Scotsman looks back on his halcyon racing days
Sir Jackie Stewart talks about the learning difficulties that shaped his ambition.