French writer-director Oelhoffen parlays a 1957 short story by Albert Camus into a quietly riveting quasi-Western, set in the sere rocky uplands of Algeria in the 1954, at the start of the bloody war against the French colonisers.
The presence of Sharma (from Ang Lee's The Life of Pi) and Revolori, the bellboy stuck on fast-forward in Wes Anderson's mystifyingly popular The Grand Budapest Hotel, may improve the fortunes of this straightforward family drama.
The man who created a hit musical about a guy having way too much fun meddling with people's minds in his lab is hosting TVNZ's new celebrity genealogy show DNA Detectives.
Zombie fans, are you sick of zombies yet? Spin-off Fear the Walking Dead may have just finished its first season run with Kiwi Cliff Curtis taking on the undead, but there's no time for a break, with season six of parent show The Walking Dead kicking off.
Towering film franchises are more than seasonal tentpoles. So often planned in multiple instalments, of course, they can function like big tops unto themselves.
Depp's intense, quietly disturbing portrayal of cold-blooded killer Jimmy "Whitey" Bulger proves the actor is back on form.
As The Walking Dead shuffles into its sixth season, British lead Andrew Lincoln talks to Craig McLean about surviving stardom.
If you haven't seen the trailer for Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, head to YouTube immediately.
Rudimental's Amir Amor speaks to Rachel Bache about the band's new album and Ed Sheeran connection.
Batman is hurling batarangs into the air, trying to knock the Wicked Witch of the West off her broomstick.
A quick word with Mark Warburton, an associate producer with TT Games, the creators of Lego Dimensions.
The director of a new film starring Tom Hardy as notorious Brit gangsters the Krays talks to Russell Baillie about his double vision.
Kirsten Dunst's guilelessness has set her apart from the A-list - and won her work in everything from superhero franchises to the new second season of Fargo. She talks to Elizabeth Day.
With resident Grand Dame Jessica Lange out of the picture for the first time since the series began, anthology hit American Horror Story had a big diva-shaped hole to fill this year.
Johnny Depp talks to Helen Barlow about taking on the role of Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger in the movie Black Mass.
As My Kitchen Rules NZ returns for a second season, the judges tell Lydia Jenkin why this offering will be tastier.
He's often referred to as one of the world's best rappers, but Pusha T has never been to New Zealand. Until now.
The sobbing and sniffing in the theatre would indicate this emotionally manipulative story about lifelong friends dealing with one of them having cancer hits the mark - but it's a close-run thing.
Kate Tempest is a woman of many talents, with a background as a poet, playwright and a novelist. When she's here in January, she'll be showcasing her skills as a rapper.
Joan Baez is the type of star who'll just pick up her phone and call you direct from her house in Woodside, California.
Global software company Serato has launched its new music app Pyro for free in NZ, ahead of the rest of the world.
Matt Damon and Ridley Scott's adaptation of the bestseller about an astronaut stranded on the red planet is the interplanetary geek gardening thriller of the year.
Singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett talks to Rachel Bache about taking her shy songs out into the world.
The Champagne and wine list is extensive and well-researched.
It's not long before you realise the creators of Forza 6 - the sixth instalment of the decade-old series - really want to make a splash.
The big question hanging over new series Grand Designs New Zealand is this: how will it stack up against the beloved British original?
Two warhorses from different ends of the great British rock gallop of the 1960s have emerged from their respective ancient stables with the bit between their teeth and new solo albums.
Why hello there, my little Vita friend. It's been a long time between drinks.
Acclaimed actor Michael Fassbender is going from Macbeth to Macintosh in his latest roles. He talks to Helen Barlow.