Dominic Corry is a freelance entertainment writer and film critic.
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Is cannibal romance Bones and All worth sinking your teeth into?
Timothee Chalamet stars in this unconventional romance movie.
The verdict on #MeToo film She Said: Difficult to watch, yet essential
A biopic about the two reporters who took down Harvey Weinstein is powerful viewing.
Movie review: Black Panther - Wakanda Forever
Black Panther returns, without its late star.
The verdict on David Farrier's new film: Undeniably enthralling, often uncomfortable.
A maddening, unforgettable cinematic journey into the mind of a particularly awful person.
How new series The Peripheral 'blows the doors off' cyberpunk
Stars Chloe Grace Moretz and Jack Reynor explain why this isn't your standard adaptation.
Dame Valerie Adams: More Than Gold
Our shot-put hero takes us behind the scenes of her comeback and her life.
Movie review: Why you won't want to watch Don't Worry Darling
Gossip, celebrity feuds and spit-gate; our review the most talked about movie of the year.
Packing a punch: Kiwi coming-of-age drama a knockout
Tim Roth leads the cast of this film set in a homophobic small town. Is it a knockout?
'You're chilling with the first elf of colour': Inside the diverse Middle-earth
The stars reflect on filming in NZ and adapting Tolkien's world for a modern audience.
Why Amazon's Lord of the Rings series is leaving New Zealand
It's the big question the whole country wants to know.
Is Emma Thompson's sex dramedy a real good time or a bit limp?
The beloved actress stars as a woman discovering her sexuality with the help of a gigolo.
'A Miracle': Ron Howard on his new film about the Tham Luang cave rescue
Thirteen Lives tells the story of a junior sports team that got trapped deep underground.
Movie review: The Gray Man
Expensive Netflix effort lacks the colour of the spy movies it repeatedly evokes.
Does movie adaptation of Where the Crawdads Sing hit the right note?
Based on the best-selling novel, the movie has great expectations.
With Thor 4 does lightning strike twice for Waititi?
Does the hyped follow-up to Thor: Ragnarok leave you thunderstruck or does it fizzle out?
Review: Dame Whina Cooper biopic worth marching to the cinema for
This biopic about one of Aotearoa's most iconic leaders is powerful stuff.
The bottom line on NZ comedy Nude Tuesday
Our review of Jackie van Beek and Jemaine Clement's new movie.
Sam Neill on returning to Jurassic Park, 'wanting to kill' Jeff Goldblum
"It should be seen with big noise and big picture, knocking you into your seat."
Is Tom Cruise still top gun? The verdict on the blockbuster sequel
Should you fly to the cinema for Top Gun: Maverick, or would you be a goose to see it?
Movie review: The Northman
Alexander Skarsgard and Nicole Kidman star in this bloody Viking epic.
Colin Firth leads the charge in excellent WWII espionage drama
Operation Mincemeat shows how a dead body played a pivotal part in an Allies victory.
Is Marvel's new Doctor Strange movie magic or madness?
We enter the increasingly convoluted Multiverse to review Marvels newest blockbuster.
'Awesome throwback': The movie that resurrects Sandra Bullock's supernova charisma
Movie review: The Lost City
'What he decides to do is insane': Bill Hader on the new season of Barry
Exclusive: We also talk to co-star Henry Winkler about fishing in NZ.
Movie review: Everything Everywhere All at Once
A deliriously entertaining sci-fi spectacle with imaginatively-choreographed martial arts.
Does Ben Affleck's erotic-thriller reignite passion for the genre?
Did our reviewer find Deep Water a real good time or a complete turn off?
Tilda Swinton's masterful new film is the Back to the Future Part II of British drama
The Souvenir Part II is bold personal cinema made artfully universal, writes Dominic Corry
Holy movie review, Batman! The verdict on The Batman
Robert Pattinson suits up as the Caped Crusader. Find out how he fares.
Movie review: Foo Fighters horror Studio 666 is movie hell
The Foo Fighters' goofy horror leans on a jokey tone and exuberantly gory death scenes.
Movie review: Will you fall in love with The Worst Person in the World?
This rom-com for people who hate rom-coms has attracted a lot of Oscar buzz.
Movie review: Is Red Rocket the new Boogie Nights?
This dramedy about an ex-porn star is hugely entertaining, sometimes queasy, viewing.
Movie review: Can Halle Berry save Earth in disaster flick Moonfall?
Is it worth seeing or should you save yourself?
Movie review: Is Paul Thomas Anderson's new film Licorice Pizza appetising?
The director of Magnolia and Boogie Nights returns to LA for this hangout film.
Movie review: The royal horror of new Princess Di biopic Spencer
Kristen Stewart is uniquely unsettling in this film about Princess Diana.
The verdict on Steven Spielberg's remake of West Side Story
In cinemas today, will it have you dancing in the aisles or leave you flat footed?
Movie review: Just how Wes Anderson is Wes Anderson's new film?
Our verdict on the distinctive director's new film The French Dispatch.
NZ exclusive: Oliver Stone on why he's not done with JFK
The director says why he returned to the grassy knoll with new doco JFK: Destiny Betrayed.
NZ Exclusive: Michael C. Hall on reviving TV's favourite serial killer Dexter
The actor explains why now was the time to bring back everyone's favourite serial killer.
Movie review: Charlotte Rampling's Juniper just the tonic
The acting legends heads this local film which doesn't shy away from heavy subject matter.
Succession returns: What you need to know ahead of season three premiere
Succession returns for a brand new season - here's what you need to know.
Movie review: V/H/S/94 offers slick ideas amongst its throwback gore
This fourth volume of the horror anthology offers imaginative gory delights.
Heavenly new documentary shows oldies hell-raising ways
Produced by acclaimed filmmaker Darren Aronofsky Some Kind Of Heaven is spirit raising.
The funniest show on television? What We Do in the Shadows returns
The surprises to look out for in the new season.
'I have your back': Why playing Monica Lewinsky is more than just a role for Beanie Feldstein
Impeachment: American Crime Story is your next TV true crime obsession.
The best movies of 2021: What's to come and ones to catch up on
The best movies coming out later this year, and some you might have already missed.
The first movies revealed for this year's Film Festival
The NZIFF 2021 has mermaids, a groundbreaking Kiwi and a movie based on a Twitter thread.
Movie review: Why Pig is a mouth-watering proposition
Nicolas Cage delivers his most subtle performance in years.
Movie review: Coming Home in the Dark a stark, unsettling Kiwi classic
Movie review: Coming Home in the Dark
Movie review: Is The Suicide Squad murderously good or DOA?
Director James Gunn's superhero subversion is gleefully profane, violent and a little icky
How did The Suicide Squad director convince Taika Waititi to take a guest role?
Margot Robbie, John Cena and James Gunn talk to the Herald on the set of their new movie.
Movie review: The Justice of Bunny King
It's not exactly a barrel of laughs, but it has a huge heart.
Stranger Things star faces real world evil in new film
The WWII drama evokes a time when children's films had real-world, life-or-death stakes.
Movie review: Is the new Space Jam movie a slam dunk?
NBA star LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and pals in this belated sequel.
The verdict on ScarJo's long awaited solo-superhero flick Black Widow
Slick, glossy and action-packed but is it any good? Dominic Corry reviews Marvel's latest.
The verdict on Chris Pratt's new chaotic sci-fi action flick
Aliens, space, action... no, it's not a new Guardians of the Galaxy movie.
Movie review: All dumb, no fun - Ryan Reynolds' new action flick misses the mark
Despite its all-star cast, Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is 'bad expensive nonsense'.
Can Christopher Walken best Monsanto in new film?
Percy Vs Goliath evokes both Erin Brokovich and The Castle but is it as great as either?
The verdict: Is the third time a demonic charm for The Conjuring 3?
The third instalment in the popular horror franchise gets a devilish twist.
Movie review: Is A Quiet Place Part II worth shouting about?
The sequel to the surprise horror hit is just as tense, but is it as good?
Does Angelina Jolie burn up the screen in her new film?
We review her new thriller Those Who Wish Me Dead in which she plays a firefighter.
Movie review: Local doco James & Isey cinematic gold
In Florian Habicht's delightful new doco everything feels cinematic, even a dead cow.
Is First Cow a moo-ving experience or does it sour?
Frontier life has never been gently affecting, writes critic Dominic Corry.
Is the new Mortal Kombat a cinematic victory or a fatality?
Does this modern reboot of the mildly beloved video-game movie kick butt?
'It was incredibly tough growing up': Dwayne Johnson on his new comedy TV series
A viral photo inspired the movie star to delve into his childhood for a new TV series.
Kate Winslet: 'Guy Pearce is the only crush I've ever had'
The Oscar-winning actress' new role is 'loathsome and lovable, at the same time'.
Movie review: The Father - Anthony Hopkins at the top of his game
Welsh actor delivers perhaps his finest ever performance in this devastating drama.
Is Godzilla vs Kong a knockout or a blow out?
It's the ultimate monster match-up but does it live up to the hype?
R-E-S-P-E-C-T: How an impromptu performance led to a dream role
For its third season, anthology series Genius profiles the Queen of Soul.
New doco on sporty Kiwi breast cancer patients is invigorating viewing
The Pinkies are Back displays an empowering sense of positivity and Kiwi humour.
Movie review: Judas and the Black Messiah
Startling true story portrays the complexities of the Black Panther movement.
Why you should see the compelling new film Cousins
It represents all too rare instance of wahine telling their own stories.
Do Colin Firth and Stanley Tucci go Supernova in new film?
The acting legends pair up to show the heart-breaking reality of mental decline.
Will the pulpy action-thriller Shadow in the Cloud brighten your day?
Forget Snakes on a Plane, Chloë Grace Moretz has bigger, scarier problems to deal with...
Is Mads Mikkelsen's new film Another Round intoxicating?
This boozy dramatic comedy leaves you thinking.
Oscar Kightley's doco on hip-hop label Dawn Raid is savagely good
Invigorating, uplifting, occasionally heartbreaking and filled with local hip-hop bangers.
Movie review: Carey Mulligan's provocative comedy thriller
The British actress is a force of nature in Promising Young Woman.
Will Wonder Woman 1984 fill you with wonder or woe?
We review the first big superhero movie to hit cinemas since lockdown.