Television
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Claire Chitham talks to Jesse about two shows on Neon right now, This Way Up and Euphoria. Audio
Is NZ's film industry ready for the digital screen revolution?
Virtual production technologies and digital screens are set to change the way movies are made, but is New Zealand's film industry ready? Audio
Is NZ's film industry ready for the digital screen revolution?
Virtual production technologies and digital screens are set to change the way movies are made, but is New Zealand's film industry ready?
AudioFilm & TV: Get Back, Dune, The Rescue, The Unforgiveable
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins the programme to talk about Peter Jackson's docu-series on the Beatles, Get Back (Disney+), the new blockbuster remake of Dune (cinemas), the incredible story of… Audio
NZ Screen History: W3 and It's Academic
Former National MP and speaker of the house Lockwood Smith joins us today. But we're not talking politics, despite that being the story of the day. We're talking about the kids quiz shows he hosted… Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Today Emma John talks to Jesse about the latest installments of Succession on Neon, The Shrink Next Door on Apple TV and Free Guy on Disney & Apple TV. Audio
Discovery NZ makes big play for TV viewers
Broadcaster Discovery NZ is creating new TV channels, new local programmes and expanding its news output in 2022. It’s a big bid to snare more of the local TV market currently dominated by TVNZ and…
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Discovery NZ makes big play for TV viewers
Broadcaster Discovery NZ is creating new TV channels, new local programmes and expanding its news output in 2022. It’s a big bid to snare more of the local TV market currently dominated by TVNZ and…
AudioRemembering Mary Tyler Moore actor Ed Asner
At the end of August, a true veteran of the entertainment industry died at the ripe old age of 91 - actor Ed Asner. Ed Asner appeared in movies and TV shows from the mid 1950s onwards - but became a… Audio
Film and TV: Succession, Midnight Mass, Roadrunner
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the third season of Succession (Neon, Sky TV), religious horror mini-series Midnight Mass (Netflix) and a new film on the life of… Audio
Television Critic: Linda Burgess
Linda reviews the weekend's televised Vaxathon, Country Calendar on TV1 and Ladies in Black on Netflix. Audio
'Look at moy!' Why Kath & Kim is earning a new generation of fans
Kath & Kim ran from 2002 to 2007 and was the highest-rated comedy series in Australia at the time - spawning a US remake, a telemovie called Da Kath & Kim Code and even a feature film - Kath &… Audio
What makes an iconic TV theme song?
Musicologist Kirsten Zemke looks at some of the most memorable TV theme songs over the years. What is the role of theme song, what gives them "life" long after the show has aired? Video, Audio
NZ Screen History - McDonald's Young Entertainers
We speak to the host Jason Gunn and former 'Super Trooper' Ainslie Allen about their time in the spotlight. Audio
Why too much free time could be a bad thing
Too much time on your hands may be almost as bad as too little, psychologists are discovering. Audio
NZ Screen History: The early years of Shortland Street
We look back at the early years of New Zealand's longest running soap opera, Shortland Street. Audio
The Crown and Ted Lasso big winners at the Emmys
Olivia Colman and Josh O'Connor have won the top television Emmy awards for drama actors, on a banner night for British talent, dominated by The Crown and comedy Ted Lasso.
Television Critic: Guy Williams
Guy Williams shares what he's been watching including Scratched: Aotearoa's Lost Sporting Legends. Audio
Defamation suit filed over Queen's Gambit show
Georgian chess icon Nona Gaprindashvili has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix, saying she was incorrectly portrayed in the hit series The Queen's Gambit.
Nightline: the late-night news show that broke the mould
Jesse looks back at 'off the wall' news bulletin show TV3's Nightline, by chatting to former presenter Bill Ralston and newsreader Joanna Paul who were in the hot seat when the craziness began in the… Audio