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At The Movies for Thursday 16 June 2016

AT THE MOVIES #642 – THE EXCLUDED MIDDLE

Simon Morris wonders what happened to traditional, mainstream movies, squeezed out of the cinemas between, on the one hand, gigantic blockbuster franchises, and on the other, by small, festival-friendly independent films.   He looks at two recent examples – heist movie Now you see me 2, and hostage drama Money monster.  He also talks to New Zealand Film Commission CEO Dave Gibson about a very busy next 12 months.

  • At the Movies for 16 June 2016

    7:30 PM.Simon Morris wonders what happened to traditional, mainstream movies, squeezed out of the cinemas between, on the one hand, gigantic blockbuster franchises, and on the other, by small… Read more Audio

  • Now You See Me 2

    7:35 PM.Simon Morris looks at the sequel to the heist movie that proved the hand was quicker than the eye, starring Mark Ruffalo and Morgan Freeman. Audio

  • Money Monster

    7:40 PM.Jodie Foster directs, George Clooney and Julia Roberts star in a film that blends a hostage drama with a media satire. Audio

  • Dave Gibson

    7:50 PM.The CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission talks about a busy year, "something for everyone" - and his occasionally prickly relationship with the independent sector. Audio