This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Diana Wichtel—acclaimed journalist, author, and beloved cultural commentator. For 36 years, Diana’s sharp wit and moving prose illuminated the pages of the Listener, earning her a place as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive voices. She is the author of the award-winning memoir Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father, which won the Ockham New Zealand Book Award, and her latest collection Unreel, a rich and witty anthology of her finest television writing. In this episode, Diana reflects on her storied career, the experience of being on the other side of the interview, and why television once felt like magic. Diana will appear on Friday 16 May 2025 to discuss Unreel: A Life in Review as part of the Writers Festival 2025 programme. Explore the full lineup: writersfestival.co.nz/programmes/main-programme What to Expect Diana Wichtel’s journey as a cultural critic Highlights from Driving to Treblinka and Unreel A look back at New Zealand’s media landscape A sneak peek of her appearance at Writers Festival 2025 Best of Streaming Coming Out Another Simple Favour – Prime Video (from 1 May) The Four Seasons – Netflix (from 1 May) Overcompensating: Season One – Prime Video (from 15 May) The Reserve: Limited Series – Netflix (from 15 May) Nine Perfect Strangers: Season 2 – Prime Video (from 22 May) Fear Street: Prom Queen – Netflix (from 23 May) Fountain of Youth – AppleTV+ (from 23 May) Bono: Stories of Surrender – AppleTV+ (from 30 May) Andor – Still streaming on Disney+ (Premiered in April) View on Screen in May Thunderbolts – 1 May Bob Trevino Likes It – 1 May Marlon Williams: Nga Ao E Rua – Two Worlds – 1 May The Wedding Banquet – 8 May Clown In A Cornfield – 8 May Tall Tales – 8 May Forgive Us All – 8 May Final Destination: Bloodlines – 15 May Hurry Up Tomorrow – 15 May The Salt Path – 15 May Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – 22 May Lilo & Stitch – 22 May CCFC Presents: Orson Welles' The Trial – 28 May When Fall Is Coming – 28 May The Phoenician Scheme – 29 May Bring Her Back – 29 May Karate Kid Legends – 29 May View Box: Musical Notes on Rialto Channel Every Thursday in May at 8:30 PM Welcome to the Darkness – Premieres Thursday, 1 May Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg – Premieres Thursday, 8 May Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus – Premieres Thursday, 15 May Mozart's Sister – Premieres Thursday, 22 May Mutiny In Heaven: The Birthday Party – Premieres Thursday, 22 May Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Diana Wichtel – www.writersfestival.co.nz Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!