I’ve been waiting for filmmaker Lars von Trier to feature in our Director’s Showcase ever since the series began over a year ago. So I’m rather excited it’s his turn this month, and we can indulge in five films that have made von Trier a controversial and unique cinematic force.

Throughout November Rialto Channel brings you Headliners, a collection of award winning biographies, in association with George FM.

Kicking off next week is one of New Zealand’s most respected short film programs, Show Me Shorts. The festival will screen in 12 cinemas around the country, from early November.

Acclaimed filmmaker Terrence Malick could never be accused of being prolific. His 2011 Palme d’Or winning and Oscar nominated film The Tree of Life, screening this Saturday 27th October at 8.30pm, is only his fifth film since Badlands, his remarkable debut in 1973. For this reason alone, a Malick film is not to be missed.

New Zealand director Alex Galvin’s latest feature film Eternity has been selected to screen in competition at the 14th Saint-Tropez Antipodes Film Festival, taking place this week.

The music industry in all its warts and glory features in this month’s Rialto documentary series.

There’s not a lot of science fiction on Rialto Channel, so I’m excited to say that this week my first pick must be the quietly compelling indie sci-fi Monsters (Saturday 13^th October, 8.30pm).