Simon Morris
Movie Review : Becoming Cousteau
Becoming Cousteau is a documentary about the life of the famous French oceanographer. Directed by Liz Garbus (What happened, Miss Simone?) Audio
At The Movies for 20 October
Simon Morris reviews three films that seem to require a lot of producing - 40 in total. They include a fake Iranian prisoner of war, a lamb who's more than she seems and a documentary about one of the… Audio
Movie Review : Lamb
Lamb sees a lonely couple on an Icelandic farm find new hope when one of their sheep gives birth to an unusual lamb. Video, Audio
Movie Review : Lamb
Lamb sees a lonely couple on an Icelandic farm find new hope when one of their sheep gives birth to an unusual lamb.
Video, AudioReview: Annette
Annette is the long-awaited rock opera from art-rock duo, Sparks. It premiered this year at Cannes, and stars Adam CDriver, Marion Cotillard and then-6-year-old Devyn McDowell. Directed by Leos Carax… Audio
At The Movies for 13 October
Simon Morris welcomes the long-awaited James Bond film No time to die, and one of the artier hits of the Cannes Film Festival. And he also checks out a less challenging French story about… Audio
Review: The Rose Maker
The Rose Maker features French star Catherine Frot as a rose-grower on the verge of bankruptcy who gets assistance from an unexpected quarter. Video, Audio
Review: No Time To Die
No Time to Die is the final Bond film starring Daniel Craig as 007. It features Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas Ralph Fiennes and a song from Billie Eilish. Video, Audio
Review: The Rose Maker
The Rose Maker features French star Catherine Frot as a rose-grower on the verge of bankruptcy who gets assistance from an unexpected quarter.
Video, AudioReview: No Time To Die
No Time to Die is the final Bond film starring Daniel Craig as 007. It features Rami Malek, Lashana Lynch, Ana de Armas Ralph Fiennes and a song from Billie Eilish.
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 6 October
Simon Morris welcomes the belated return of the New Zealand International Film Festival, and invites director Marten Rabarts for an overview of the 2021 Festival, which opens - Covid willing - around… Audio
New Film Commission CEO David Strong
The new CEO of the New Zealand Film Commission Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga has had to hit the ground running. No sooner had David Strong taken over from the outgoing Annabelle Sheehan when he had to deal… Audio
At The Movies for 29 September
Simon Morris looks back to 1972, when the first Wellington Film Festival opened with just seven titles! And he reviews two rather less challenging films - a Liam Neeson suspenser, and belated… Audio
The Wellington Film Festival's humble beginnings
And the first director of the Wellington (later New Zealand) Film Festival, Lindsay Shelton talks about how the Festival changed our viewing habits, and also started the local movie industry when it… Audio
Review: The Ice Road
The Ice Road sees Liam Neeson lead a group of truckers on a rescue mission across a frozen lake in northern Canada. Also featuring Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Amber Midthunder (Roswell New… Video, Audio
Review: Ride the Eagle
In Ride the Eagle a Californian musician - Jake Johnson (New Girl) - is sent by his late mother on a voyage of self-discovery. With Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise) and J K Simmons (Whiplash). Video, Audio
Review: The Ice Road
The Ice Road sees Liam Neeson lead a group of truckers on a rescue mission across a frozen lake in northern Canada. Also featuring Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Amber Midthunder (Roswell New…
Video, AudioReview: Ride the Eagle
In Ride the Eagle a Californian musician - Jake Johnson (New Girl) - is sent by his late mother on a voyage of self-discovery. With Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise) and J K Simmons (Whiplash).
Video, AudioReview: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings draws on Chinese myths and legends, as well as the all-conquering Marvel Comics country. Featuring Chinese superstars Tony Leung and Michele Yeoh, and popular… Video, Audio
Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings draws on Chinese myths and legends, as well as the all-conquering Marvel Comics country. Featuring Chinese superstars Tony Leung and Michele Yeoh, and popular…
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