John Hurt was special. He was an icon of suffering and survival - a martyr of stage and screen.

COMMENT: Movie addicts are spoiled for choice in this year's offerings.

Oscar nominee Asghar Farhadi is unable to attend the ceremony after Trump's ban on Muslim nationals.

In a twist as sharp as the ending to each of his cinematic creations, M. Night Shyamalan (Signs, The Sixth Sense) returns to form

Film-maker seeking funding to film controversial tale.

John Hurt was widely admired for his range, intensity and empathy in portraying the most complicated and outcast lives.

The new movie Pork Pie opens Thursday. Paul Little explores why the seminal 1981 film holds an enduring place in Kiwi hearts.

It's called 'The Eggplant Emoji' and it seriously is going to happen

Covering everything from David Bowie to David Attenborough, here's an up to date list of the best documentaries to watch on Netflix.

Dakota Johnson has defended the controversial life the Fifty Shades movies potray

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship is to be the subject of a new documentary by Ian Halperin.

A film dubbed a "93-minute nightmare" has been defended by its director, who said he "tried to warn folks".

A remake of a Kiwi film more than 35 years old has made its star-studded debut in Auckland.

The full Star Wars: Episode VIII title was finally revealed this week, sending fans into meltdown. Star Wars: The Last Jedi will

Spotted on set in a greying wig and dowdy men's clothes, this Hollywood actress has undergone a dramatic transformation.

Many in Hollywood go their whole lives without an Oscar nomination - few get one after they've died.

Dennis Quaid has spoken out in defence of A Dog's Purpose after leaked footage went viral last week

Much like the faulty boat engine that splutters its way through the film, Manchester by the Sea is a thoughtful study on what happens

Starring Frankie Adams, the new movie from The Orator director will premiere alongside the likes of Logan.

The made-for-TV film is technically eligible for an Academy Award, but it's inspired debate.

NZ's box office results for 2016 are in, revealing Kiwis have pretty varied tastes when it comes to movies.

The Motion Picture Distributors Association of New Zealand yesterday revealed that in 2016, the local box office made $206,605,000.

Tuesday's Academy Awards announcement netted the musical 14 nominations.

What could be more terrifying than a horror movie coming to life? Well for a group of unsuspecting shoppers that is exactly what happened.

People in charge of Lion's social media channels made a rather spectacular error in the rush to hype up their success.

A new documentary looks into the strange, scary appeal of the Slenderman.

The tragic death of Christine Chubbuck is no longer consigned to the archives of broadcasting history.

The Oscars promise not to be quite #sowhite this year, but what else can be done for diversity?

The much loved actress has broken records yet again, and used an interesting method to celebrate

The Pacific set movie has been a massive hit, but is it enough to claim the Oscar?