Simon Morris
Theeb Review
A little Bedouin boy tags along when his brother guides a British soldier through the Arabian Desert during World War One. Nominated for an Oscar and a Bafta this year. Audio
Bad Moms Review
When the pressure to be perfect is too much, three Moms go Bad. Starring Mila Kunis, Christina Applegate and Kristen Bell. Audio
Ben Hur Review
A remake of the famous - and multi-Oscar winning - 1959 classic "Story of the Christ." Starring Jack Huston and Morgan Freeman. Audio
At The Movies for 31 August 2015
On At The Movies, Simon Morris reviews the remake of Ben-Hur, and a new comedy starring Mila Kunis and Chrsitina Applegate - Bad Moms. Pick of the crop though is a small but perfectly formed film from… Audio
Revered - and occasionally feared - reviewer Peter Calder calls it a day
Auckland Cinema managers and restaurant owners can sleep a little easier after this week. Peter Calder, the highly respected - but often ruthless - movie and food critic for the New Zealand Herald is… Audio
At The Movies - War Dogs Review
War Dogs - the true story of two 20-something dropouts who ended up supplying the Pentagon with armaments during the Iraq War. Starring Jonah Hill, Miles Teller and Bradley Cooper. Audio
At The Movies - Our Kind Of Traitor Review
Our Kind of Traitor - when a Mafia money-launderer wants to defect to Britain, a teacher and his wife find themselves caught in a deadly game of treachery. Starring Ewan McGregor, Naomie Harris and… Audio
At The Movies - The Shallows Review
The Shallows - a woman is trapped in a rock by a hungry Great White shark, tantalizingly close to the shore. Starring Blake Lively. Audio
At The Movies for 24 August
On At The Movies, Simon Morris reviews the minimalist The shallows - just actress Blake Lively and a shark. And two films that take very different looks at military secrets - John Le Carre's Our kind… Audio
Green Room
When a young punk band meet neo-Nazis, everything goes South. No doubt. Starring Patrick Stewart and the late Anton Yelchin. Audio
Absolutely Fabulous The Movie
25 years after the much-loved TV show, Edina and Patsy are back on the big screen. Starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley. Audio
Trailers Review
With so many blockbusters disappointing, is the fault in the trailers? Are they too good? Audio
At The Movies for 17 August 2016
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at the art of the movie-trailer, and why so many seem to be rather more entertaining than the movies they're previewing. He also looks at the much-anticipated… Audio
Free In Deed Film Review
A New Zealand co-production, directed by Jake Mahaffay, about a Memphis exorcism. Winner of the Horizon section of last year's Venice Film Festival. Audio
Lights Out Film Review
A B-movie horror about a mysterious entity that only appears when the lights go out. Featuring a slumming Maria Bello. Audio
Jason Bourne Film Review
Bourne's back with pretty much the whole creative team behind it. Pretty much… Audio
At The Movies for 3 August 2016
On At The Movies, Simon Morris welcomes back the old Bourne team - star Matt Damon and director Paul Greengrass - on the blockbuster Jason Bourne. He also checks out three smaller films: feelgood… Audio
If it worked once, why can't it work again?
If there was one film - you'd think - that never needed to be remade, it's the famous Oscar-winning epic Ben Hur from 1959. But it's back, in a year that's seen cover-versions of other famous films… Audio
Demolition Review
An independent American film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Naomi Watts, and directed by Jean-Marc (Dallas Buyers Club) Vallee. Audio
Star Trek Beyond Review
The latest in the franchise, with Fast and furious director Justin Lin taking over from J J Abrams. Written by co-star Simon Pegg. Audio
