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Moretz riding high on The 5th Wave
Chloe Grace Moretz talks to Amy Shanks about adapting to her new role and pushing boundaries.

Antony Starr talks American Gothic
Kiwi actor Antony Starr discusses his new role on the American TV series, American Gothic.

Taika Waititi's next hosting gig revealed
He received a mixed reaction as host as the New Zealand Music Awards, but Taika Waititi will be getting back in front of an audience at the Sundance Film Festival.

Golden Globes winner forgot to thank some key people
Sylvester Stallone caused controversy after forgetting to thank Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan in his Golden Globes acceptance speech.

Why Borat, Bruno and Ali G are no more
British funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen is retiring his controversial comedy characters after receiving a slew of death threats.

The Great Family Film Poll: The Fantastic Mr Fox
Rather than delving into the memorable movies of my childhood - the terrors of The Dark Crystal, the excitement of The Empire Strikes Back - I'm going to cheat a little here.

Ricky Gervais' brutal Globes monologue
"I'm going to be nice tonight," promised the comedian at the beginning of his opening monologue at the Golden Globes ceremony. He proved to be anything but.

That Deadwood movie: 'It's going to happen'
A movie version of HBO's much loved show Deadwood is being made, it has been confirmed.

The Great Family Film Poll: Home Alone
Here's an admission: I once wanted to be Macaulay Culkin.

Golden Globes predictions: Who will win?
Golden Globes predictions 2016: Who will win? Who should? Who could surprise everyone?

Ashley Olsen seen holidaying in NZ
Spotted in New Zealand over New Year was multi-millionaire former child star and respected fashion designer Ashley Olsen.

10 films to get excited about in 2016
Herald film writer Dominic Corry picks his most anticipated films of 2016 and why he's excited to see them.

Why are people scared of Ricky Gervais at the Golden Globes?
Imagine having to laugh off 'jokes' that make you feel deeply insecure, for hours, at a nationally televised award show, and that's basically Ricky Gervais's method of hosting the Golden Globes.

Star Wars set records but it won't change Hollywood
The Force Awakens has prompted plenty of writing about how putting a female in the lead role shook up the way we see one of the most venerable action franchises of all time.

Hemsworth wins battle of the beefcake at People's Choice
Chris Hemsworth has been named the world's favourite action star, ahead of Dwayne Johnson and other leading men.

Bryan Cranston revisits the era of the Hollywood blacklist
Bryan Cranston's latest revisits the era of the Hollywood blacklist, writes Helen Barlow.

Tarantino reveals final films wishlist
Director Quentin Tarantino is hoping to make a horror movie and a gangster drama for his final two films.

Movie review: Sisters
Despite a few hit-and-miss moments, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler prove yet again to be a dynamic duo, Francesca writes.

Kate Winslet's NZ love affair
Bringing you our favourite features from 2015. If you missed them the first time around, now's the perfect time to catch up.

Movie review: The Revenant
Well-matched actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hardy help deliver a savagely authentic Old West survival thriller

The Great Family Film Poll: Oliver!
When I was a kid, we didn't have animated ice princesses screaming "Let it go".

Star Wars v Avatar for box office glory
Star Wars: The Force Awakens poised to obliterate the domestic record of reigning box-office champ Avatar. Can it get the all-time worldwide record?

Could a Creed sequel see Rocky's rival return?
US actor Sylvester Stallone says a Creed sequel could reunite Stallone's character Rocky Balboa with his rival Apollo Creed.

#WheresRey: Star Wars Monopoly's fail
Star Wars fans are disturbed by a decision to omit lead character Rey from the new The Force Awakens themed Monopoly game.

The Great Family Film Poll: Labyrinth
A trippy, beautiful and wild film that serves as a timeless ode to Jim Henson's boundless imagination, Labyrinth is my favourite kids' film of all time.

Life too close to art for Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino has a new movie The Hateful Eight. As usual it doesn't adopt half measures.

The Great Family Film Poll: Gremlins
The movies Gremlins is a cuddly horror flick sure to scare the kids - and also delight them

The Great Family Film Poll: Ernest & Celestine
I could easily list a platoon of family films that I loved as a kid, but I'd struggle to call most of them "timeless".