Dan Slevin
Review - Herbs: Songs of Freedom
Tearepa Kahi's follow-up to Poi E is a documentary about 40 years of one of New Zealand's most beloved bands (reviewed by Dan Slevin). Audio
Review - A Dog's Journey
Dan Slevin reviews the sequel to the 2017 family movie about a dog who is regularly reincarnated so he can look after three generations of his family, A Dog's Journey. Audio
Review - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star as a fading TV Western star and his stunt double as they navigate the changes in Tinseltown in 1969 (reviewed by Dan Slevin). Audio
At the Movies for 21 August 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and he reviews the new film by Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; a family movie about a dog with a talent for reincarnation, A Dog’s Journey… Audio
Review - Diego Maradona
Asif Kapadia's follow-up to his Oscar winning documentary Amy (and his Bafta winner Senna), this film focuses on the blistering six years of Maradona's career between 1984 and 1990 (reviewed by Dan… Audio
Review - Late Night
Dan Slevin reviews a comedy about a veteran New York TV chat show host (Emma Thompson) given a new lease on life by an up and coming comedy writer (Mindy Kaling). Audio
Review - Palm Beach
A one-hit wonder Aussie rock band reunites for their manager's birthday and some resentments and frustrations boil over despite the beautiful location (reviewed by Dan Slevin). Audio
At the Movies for 14 August 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and he reviews a film about the reunion of some Australian baby boomers, Palm Beach; a TV chat show host rediscovering her mojo in Late Night and a… Audio
Interview - Ant Timpson
Dan Slevin interviews Kiwi cinema icon Ant Timpson who 25 years ago started the Incredibly Strange Film Festival and has just directed his first feature film, Come to Daddy. Audio
Review - Ophelia
Australian director Claire McCarthy and screenwriter Semi Chellas adapt Lisa Klein's novel reimagining Hamlet from Ophelia's point of view. Review by Dan Slevin. Audio
Review - Spider-Man: Far From Home
Dan Slevin reviews the latest instalment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which teenage Peter Parker tries to have a normal life while still being forced to save the world. Audio
At The Movies for 10 July 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and reviews the new Spider-Man movie, Far From Home plus a new film reimagining Shakespeare's Hamlet from Ophelia's point of view and also interviews Kiwi… Audio
RN 05/05: “Back to the Festival”
After another year off (!), Dan and Kailey have reconvened at Rancho Notorious for a special episode looking ahead to the 2019 New Zealand International Film Festival. Audio
RN 5/05: "Back to the Festival"
Dan and Kailey are back at Rancho Notorious for a special episode looking ahead to the 2019 New Zealand International Film Festival. This show also includes the complete version of Dan's interview… Audio
Review - Parasite
The first Korean movie to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes, this satirical thriller has been rushed into cinemas and is reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio
Review - Yesterday
Dan Slevin reviews a high concept British rom-com in which one struggling musician becomes the only person alive to remember The Beatles. Written by Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral… Audio
At the Movies for 3 July 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and this week he reviews three new films: Toy Story 4, Yesterday and Parasite. Audio
Review - Toy Story 4
Dan Slevin reviews the latest animated feature from Pixar starring Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear. Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday, 12 June 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and this week he reviews three new theatrical releases: Dark Phoenix, Tolkien and Never Look Away. Audio
Review - Never Look Away
Dan Slevin reviews a German drama about the emergence of an artist in the 50s and 60s, based on the life of Gerhard Richter. Audio