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Music: Emotional vulnerability shines through from these two Christchurch artists
New albums from Ōtautahi's Mousey and Goodwill.
Shot of fame: Portrayal of a WWII snapper Lee Miller fails to inspire
Despite its impressive CV, this biopic doesn't do justice to its subject or star.
Frodo & friends in a Middle-earth musical: What LOTR stage show does differently to the films
The long-imagined Lord of the Rings musical is finally making it to our shores.
Sir Ian McKellen perfectly cast as an intelligent, self-important, pompous ass
In The Critic, Sir Ian McKellen is clearly having a blast.
Trans and pregnant: A journey of love and parenthood in Wellington
Documentary focuses on love and family in a trans journey.
Amusing rock flick captures the zeitgeist of Christchurch in 1979
Head South is evocative of place and time.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Reb Fountain, Lady Gaga, LCD Soundsystem and more
Have a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.
Creating a global iwi: New releases from Moana Maniapoto and Fat Freddy’s Drop
Collaborations with indigenous voices are drawn into a cohesive whole.
Memoir of a Snail: Sarah Snook voices, Nick Cave recites in filmmaker's poignant return
After a 15-year hiatus, Adam Elliot’s trademark claymation figures hit the screen again.
Move over Brokenwood, there’s a new murder mystery show in town
The creator of Queenstown-set A Remarkable Place to Die hopes it has a sense of fun.
Blur has grown older and fatter, but this doco shows they’re still rock’n’roll
Two documentaries shot by Toby L offer an intimate look at Britpop icons, Blur.
Sex, drugs and unapologetically political: The entertaining tale of of an anarchic Irish hip-hop group
Entertaining tale of the anarchic Irish hip-hop group that broke taboos
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Rita Mae, Dan Kye, Darkside and more
Have a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.
Fresh frequencies: New music from The Smile, Jim Nothing and The Hard Quartet reviewed
More Yorke-Greenwood smiles, 80s Kiwi pop echoes and dang good dad rock.
Bearded lady seeking love pulls the wool over cruel husband’s eyes in captivating Rosalie
Rosalie nudges at interesting questions of tolerance, exploitation and self-esteem.
Iranian tale of late life love is an absolute joy
An ageing Iranian couple kindle romance dreams of the good old days.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Father John Misty, Charli XCX with Julian Casablancas and PNC
Have a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.
Breillat’s Last Summer is a dangerous liaison indeed
Gripping tension and some restraint from French cinema's taboo breaker Catherine Breillat.
Miriama McDowell on major award win: ‘It’s been a difficult year, this came at the right time’
The actor is one of eight outstanding NZ artists honoured in Arts Foundation awards.
Two local jazz-based albums capture the eras in which they were made
Dr Tree and Revulva have a flair for fusion.
Former Shortland Street star proves age is just a number in swashbuckling new role
Peter Pan star Jennifer Ludlam on her enduring love for theatre.
The Apprentice is a daring dive into Trump’s dark origins, no wonder he wanted to shut it down
Brilliantly acted biopic shows who’s to blame for Trump’s rise to infamy.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Nadia Reid, Jujulipps, The Smile and more
Have a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.
Lady Gaga helps turn Joker sequel into a hybrid musical, but it falls flat
The film’s big problem is that it’s not really saying anything.
Listener’s October viewing guide: Cate Blanchett in thriller Disclaimer, Citadel sets up shop in Italy
The best television across free to air and streaming platforms in October.
Sir Ian McKellen on criticism, ageing and still being Gandalf
Recovering from a recent fall, Sir Ian McKellen on why he has no plans to retire.
The local gems on show in this year’s short film festival
Show Me Shorts film festival is underway.
The Impact of Alzheimer’s: Wellington play shines a light on family struggles
Music is a portal to the past in And the Lochburns about a family affected by Alzheimer's.
Music: Sombre undertones and acerbic social commentary from two local acts
New albums from local acts Delaney Davidson, Barry Saunders and Best Bets.
Megalopolis: Essential viewing for Coppola fans, but it’s a bumpy ride
Oh my Godfather! Even Coppola fans will be bewildered by his latest-gold-hued epic.
When Wings gave Paul McCartney a second wind
A documentary filmed at Abbey Road 50 years explores McCartney's post-Beatles career.
Listener’s Songs of the Week: New tracks by Gracie Moller, Jawsh 685, Robinson and more
Have a listen to the best of this week's new releases, selected by Listener staff.