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Francesca Rudkin

Over the last 15 years Francesca Rudkin has been working in the media as a film and music reviewer (NZ Herald, Breakfast TV), a television presenter and producer, and voice over artist. Recently, Francesca joined Rialto Channel as their resident blogger, allowing her to indulge in her love of world cinema. Her next challenge is to convince her young children that being a “Cinephile” is a legitimate profession.

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A MONTH OF MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES

Posted on Thursday 11 October, 2012 by Francesca Rudkin

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

FRANCESCA'S PICKS FOR THE WEEK 8TH OCTOBER

Posted on Monday 08 October, 2012 by Francesca Rudkin

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).

INTRODUCING ALAIN RESNAIS

Posted on Thursday 04 October, 2012 by Francesca Rudkin

It’s a new month, which means it’s time to celebrate a new director in Rialto Channel’s Director’s Series. Every Sunday throughout October you’ll be able to study the work of French director Alain Resnais, who began his illustrious career in the 1940s, and turned 90 this year.

FRANCESCA'S PICKS FOR THE WEEK

Posted on Monday 01 October, 2012 by Francesca Rudkin

Can you believe it’s October? I have no idea where the year has gone. Actually, I have no idea where the last hour went thanks to daylight savings.

EMMY WINNERS

Posted on Friday 28 September, 2012 by Francesca Rudkin

In March (15^th March) I wrote a blog about the A-list Hollywood film stars who over the last year have distinguishing themselves in the world of television, yes, television.

FRANCESCA'S PICKS FOR THE WEEK

Posted on Monday 24 September, 2012 by Francesca Rudkin

If possible it’s best to start the week with a little lighthearted fun, and thanks to a gang of bumbling Irishmen, who decide to steal a truck full of Viagra, that’s exactly what you’ll get with Holy Water (Monday 24^th September, 8.30pm).

THE BUZZ FROM TORONTO

Posted on Thursday 20 September, 2012 by Francesca Rudkin

The Toronto International Film Festival wrapped up earlier this week and the Oscar buzz is now well underway. In the eyes of Hollywood studio marketing departments the TIFF has become an important event, where the last five Oscar Best Picture winners have all screened successfully.