Rnz: At The Movies

Simon Morris looks at two films with a lot riding on them – the new Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy, and the introduction of a new Captain America: Brave New World. But he wonders if Andrea Arnold’s miniscule Bafta nominee, Bird, might be a more helpful way to go.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Order adapts a best-selling book about a real-life group of domestic terrorists turned armed bank-robbers. Starring Jude Law (The Talented Mr Ripley) and Nicholas Hoult (About a Boy), it’s directed by Australian Justin Kurzel (True History of the Kelly Gang). Showing on Prime Video.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

September 5 is a blow-by-blow coverage of the story of how a terrorist invasion of the 1972 Munich Olympics was sent out to the world by a sports TV crew. Stars Peter Sarsgaard (Memory), Ben Chaplin (The Dig) and Leonie Benesch (The Teachers Lounge).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Simon Morris looks at the art of “true-ish” movies based on real-life events. When does tweaking a story to make sense bury the whole point of a true story? He looks at three films that try and stick to the facts – September 5, Widow Clicquot and Prime Video’s The Order. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Widow Clicquot tells how the manufacturer of Veuve Clicquot champagne became the most successful businesswoman of her era. Produced by and starring Haley Bennett (Hillbilly Elegy), with Tom Sturridge (TV’s The Sandman) and Sam Riley (Control).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Simon Morris returns, having missed out on a bumper summer of good movies all lining up for the awards season. He’s less than impressed with his first selection, involving slightly kinky women CEOs – Babygirl - mothers turning into dogs – Nightbitch - and renegade robot girlfriends - Companion.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Nightbitch is a Disney Plus semi-fantasy about a mother of a toddler being driven into unexpected territory. Can she be turning into a dog? Starring Amy Adams (Arrival), Scoot McNairy (Woody Guthrie in A Complete Unknown) and Jessica Harper (My Favourite Year).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Babygirl sees Nicole Kidman in a Golden Globe-nominated turn as a frustrated CEO of a big tech company, who finds herself being lured into dangerous erotic territory by her new intern. Co-starring Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots) and Harris Dickinson (Triangle of Sadness). Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Companion is a twisted tale of a man who ropes in his sex-bot…. or rather, his “emotional support companion” – to a plot not covered by her User’s Guide. Starring Sophie Thatcher (Heretic) and Jack Quaid (TV series The Boys).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

At the Movies 29 January. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Legendary diva Maria Callas is in denial about her waning powers.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

An Auckland University drinking party is disrupted by Māori activists.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A Hungarian architect escapes Europe ravaged by World War II for a new life in America.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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Maximum-security prisoners discover an escape through the performing arts.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A young couple find their dreams of a long and beautiful relationship threatened by serious illness.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A family on holiday get more than they bargained for when dad gets bitten by a mysterious creature.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Timothée Chalamet shines in his portrayal of the protean Bob Dylan in director James Mangold's A Complete Unknown, writes Dan Slevin.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

An animated Spanish-Chinese co-production featuring the voices of Bill Nighy and Bill Bailey, about a young girl who goes on a journey to hatch a dragon egg and save the species from extinction. Dan Slevin reviews.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Golden Globe winning musical about a Mexican drug cartel boss who undergoes gender reassignment treatment, reviewed by Dan Slevin.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details