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Film reviewer
Film review: Assassin's precision backed by killer soundtrack
David Fincher's psychological drama shows the inner workings of an assassin's mind.
Film review: Napoleon
Film tells Napoleon's story, albeit inaccurately, on a grand historic and cinematic scale.
Sharper: Nuanced and near-perfect drama
This clever and surprising neo-noir thriller draws in then hexes the viewer.
Review: Coming-of-age tale set on background of Springboks' tour
Uproar takes place in a fraught moment in Kiwi history, but its message is uplifting.
Review: Gripping drama expertly acted and directed
Questions are asked, but not necessarily answered, in French drama Anatomy of a Fall.
Movie review: Why Netflix rom-com will charm your romantic soul
New romcom has all the hallmarks of a classic.
Branagh delights in adaptation of classic mystery
Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of this Agatha Christie story surpasses the original.
Musical theatre mockumentary a modest success
Prepare to be entertained, but maybe not wowed, by this quirky mockumentary.
Review: Kingsley shines in tale of aliens and ageing
Jules answers the question: What if ET had been found by an elderly man?
Tangled web of privilege and power plays out on screen
REVIEW: Christian leaders trap a pool boy in an affair in this incredible but true story.
Asteroid City: Star studded and 'enjoyably shallow'
A star studded cast provides welcome relief from the deep and meaningful.
Tale of pilgrimage is good, but no miracle
Story of three Irish housewives travelling to Lourdes is good light entertainment.
Review: Talent and prejudice collide in 'Chevalier'
This fascinating story of the little-known rival of Mozart is visually gorgeous.
Movie review: 'The Stranger'
'The Stranger' is a gritty crime drama based on a true story.
Film review: 'Marcel, The Shell With Shoes On'
Marcel may look a little different, but 'the shell with shoes on' is a deep thinker.
Sour meets joyous in 'My Sailor, My Love'
'My Sailor, My Love' is a romance rolled into a complex family drama.
Enjoy well-tailored Hollywood movies while they last
Suitably sinister and immaculately stylish,The Outfit is set entirely in a clothing shop.
The insatiable appetite of the rich
The poor eat to survive, the rich eat to satisfy in the film Hunger.
The perfect story for a mid-life crisis
Intricacies of life and relationships are explored in You Hurt My Feelings.
The power of believing in one's purpose
It sounds like a morbid movie but it's actually quite hopeful.
Film review: Generosity wins out over self-interest in Bank of Dave
In London, everyone’s out for themselves. In Burnley, people help one another.
Twists and turns keep viewers guessing until the end
A girls' weekend gets deadly serious in the film "Faithfully Yours".
Film highlights true story of misguided vigilante justice
Dark October tells the tragic story of Nigeria's Aluu 4, killed by misguided vigilantes.
Comedy explores the cultural divide
What can go wrong will go hilariously wrong in You People.
A trip down film noir memory lane
Jen Shieff takes a trip down film noir memory lane with a review of the film Marlowe.
The strange world of a Covid hospital ward brought to life in film
Mature audiences of all ages will find Allelujah an important, eye-opening film.
Kill Boksoon - escapism with a difference
How viewers are let inside characters’ imaginations lifts film above most crime capers.
Banding together for a common cause
A triumphant film, for the band, the film-makers and for Wellington.
Review: Love of movies shines through in Empire of Light
The exquisite world of 1980's cinema comes to life in 'Empire of Light'.
Tough decision to forgive, fight or flee
Women Talking is a story that transcends time and place.
Film review: When the power-crazed meet their Waterloo
'Tár' is partly about music, but also the unravelling of the power-crazed.
Film review: A tale of 10 fishermen and their sea shanties
A true story about ten Cornish fishermen and their sea shanties.
Rom-com sugar-coats the glaring issue
Lightweight rom-com shows the vast cultural divide that exists between some groups.
Film review: We Are Still Here - a story of power, strength and survival
A standout post-colonial anthology about power, strength and survival.
Animated triumph of good over evil
The animated movie where Grimm’s fairy tales meets Dr Seuss.
'Killer doll' thriller scarily close to reality
Sometimes the solution is the problem.
White Noise review: Fun, farce and fear of the unknown
White Noise explores human nature in the face of unnatural disaster.
The Banshees of Inisherin review: Playing the fiddle while a friendship burns
Banshees is a 'work of art' exploring the human need for connection.
Film review: 'The Menu' an unexpected dining experience
The Menu is a satirical black comedy, with thriller and horror elements.
Riveting and bewitching biopic of wildest Brontë
The story of Wuthering heights author Emily Brontë is brought to life in the film Emily.
Review: Brutal reality of WWI in the firing line
A film with outstanding story-telling, acting and cinematography.
Chilling true-crime thriller carries social message
'Hauntingly weird' nurse a cautionary tale for all hospital managers.
Could this film win Emma an Oscar?
Almost every line of Good luck to you, Leo Grande contributes to a humorous moment.
Film review: Where the Crawdads Sing
Starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, the movie is directed by Olivia Newman.
A new look at Diana
Film shows an intelligent Diana, insightful, with a lot more depth than Charles.
Irish tale serves up an exquisite slice of life
There's a lot that's relevant to all of us in the insights The Quiet Girl gives
The Phantom of the Open 'vivid, often hilarious and very moving'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on The Phantom of the Open.
Whina will open hearts and minds
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Whina.
Parallel Mothers beautifully told and sensitively filmed
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Parallel Mothers.
Downton Abbey – A New Era: 'The British are on their way'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downton Abbey - A New Era.
Mothering Sunday: Good acting makes up for shortcomings in script
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Mothering Sunday.
How To Please A Woman a delightful adult comedy
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on a new movie.
Film Review: Visceral Viking tale exhausting but wonderful
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on The Northman.
The Duke 'a fantastic crime caper'
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on The Duke.
Film Review: Unsettling tale of fertility doctor's deception
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Our Father
Operation Mincemeat: A war, spy and love story all in one
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Operation Mincemeat.
Film Review: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on latest Nicolas Cage outing.
Film Review: Action-adventure will appeal to all ages
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on The Lost City
Film Review: Secrets of Dumbledore, not just for Harry Potter fans
FILM REVIEW: Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on the latest Fantastic Beasts film.
Film Review: Downfall: The case against Boeing
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Downfall.
Film Review: Fresh gets the pulse racing
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Disney's Fresh.
Film Review: More than Robots shines light on young scientists
Taupō author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on More Than Robots.
Tick, Tick... Boom: The torment of a young creative who struggles with intimacy
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Tick, Tick... Boom.
Film review: Suspense, thrills and horror feature in No Exit
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on No Exit.
Do you need a man to raise a man? C'mon C'mon thought-provoking
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on C'mon C'mon.
Gripping adventure not just for the gamers
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Uncharted
Pushing out the boat with character focus
FILM REVIEW: Local author Jen Shieff gives her thoughts on Death on the Nile.