Simon Morris
Review: Civil War
Civil War imagines a future America torn apart by another civil war, and the people who have to cover the story. Written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina), it stars Kirsten Dunst (Power of the…
Video, AudioAt The Movies for Wednesday 10 April 2024
Simon Morris buckles up for an all-action show - a drug-fuelled bloodbath, an Indian martial arts revenge thriller and the return of an animated kung-fu favourite. Audio
At The Movies - Kung Fu Panda 4
Jack Black tackles Po's final Dragon Warrior adventure with his usual exuberance, says Simon Morris, but the animation is what carries Kung Fu Panda 4. Video, Audio
Review: Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding sees two women falling in love in the worst possible way. There will be blood…. Starring Kristen Stewart (Twilight), Katy O'Brien (The Mandalorian) and Ed Harris (Apollo 13). Video, Audio
At The Movies - Monkey Man
Dev Patel is best known for playing nice chaps in Slumdog Millionaire, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Lion. Who knew he wanted to write, direct and star in a ferocious revenge movie like Monkey… Video, Audio
At The Movies - Kung Fu Panda 4
Jack Black tackles Po's final Dragon Warrior adventure with his usual exuberance, says Simon Morris, but the animation is what carries Kung Fu Panda 4.
Video, AudioReview: Love Lies Bleeding
Love Lies Bleeding sees two women falling in love in the worst possible way. There will be blood…. Starring Kristen Stewart (Twilight), Katy O'Brien (The Mandalorian) and Ed Harris (Apollo 13).
Video, AudioAt The Movies - Monkey Man
Dev Patel is best known for playing nice chaps in Slumdog Millionaire, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Lion. Who knew he wanted to write, direct and star in a ferocious revenge movie like Monkey…
Video, AudioReview : Damsel
Netflix's Damsel sees Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger things) marry a handsome Prince - though he may not be much help when it comes to fighting dragons. With Robin Wright (The Princess Bride), Ray… Audio
Review : Io Capitano
Io Capitano is an Oscar-nominated Italian film about two boys who run away from their village in Senegal in search of fame and fortune in Europe. Directed by Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah). Audio
Review : The Mountain
The Mountain sees three plucky kids attempt to get to the top of Taranaki to save the life of one them. Debut directing feature of actress Rachel House (Cousins, Boy, Moana). Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 3 April 2024
Simon Morris looks at three films, all based on journeys - to safety, to a better life, to some sort of happy ending. Audio
At The Movies - Immaculate
Immaculate sees teen favourite Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) play an American nun in Italy, who finds that her new spiritual home isn't as safe as they thought. Produced by Sweeney herself. Audio
At The Movies - Road House
Road House is a reboot of an Eighties thriller starring Patrick Swayze, no stranger to ghosts himself. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, with guest appearances by MMA star Conor McGregor and singer Post Malone… Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 27 March 2024
Simon Morris reviews three films all dependent, more or less, on audiences already softened up to like them. Audio
Review: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sees the return of the new cast - and most of the old cast - of the rebooted franchise. Stars Paul Rudd (Antman) and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) join old favourites Dan… Video, Audio
Review: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sees the return of the new cast - and most of the old cast - of the rebooted franchise. Stars Paul Rudd (Antman) and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) join old favourites Dan…
Video, AudioAt The Movies for Wednesday 20 March 2024
Simon Morris looks at three films based on real life, but wonders if that necessarily means a good story. Audio
Review: The Convert
The Convert is that rare thing, a New Zealand costume drama, this time set during the notorious Musket Wars of the early 1800s. Directed by Lee Tamahori (Once Were Warriors), it stars Guy Pearce (L A… Video, Audio
Review: Goodbye Julia
Goodbye Julia is an award-winning drama set in Sudan, North East Africa, just before it split into two separate countries. A tragedy unexpectedly brings two women together in an unlikely friendship. Video, Audio
