Simon Morris
Baftas and Oscars
Baftas and Oscars. This week's Baftas, and a look back at the Academy Awards, past and present - why has the public’s interest continued to drop off, regardless of the quality of the winners? Audio
At The Movies for 14 April 2021
Simon Morris wonders why award events like this week’ Baftas and the upcoming Oscars seem to have lost their appeal. And he looks at two films about teenagers under stress - in outer space and on a… Audio
Retiring NZ Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan
Recently the Chair of Te Tuma Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission, Dame Kerry Prendergast, announced that CEO Annabelle Sheehan would step away from the role, after three years leading the… Audio
Review - Nobody
Nobody sees an average Joe called Hutch - Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad) - with a secret. He used to be an undercover black ops agent called The Auditor. Written and produced by Derek Kolstad (John… Audio
Review - Peter Rabbit 2
Peter Rabbit 2 is the followup to the hugely popular update of Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s books. Once again featuring the voices of James Corden and Margot Robbie. Audio
Review - The courier
The courier tells the story of a British businessman working for the Secret Service as the Cold War heats up around Cuban missiles. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jessie Buckley and Rachel Brosnahan (The… Audio
At The Movies for 7 April 2021
Simon Morris previews the return of some big-screen blockbusters, including children’s favourite Peter Rabbit 2. There’s something for older audiences too, including a secret-identity thriller… Audio
Review - The Father
The Father has been nominated for six Oscars - including Best Film - this year. It stars Sir Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell and Olivia Williams, and is co-written by Christopher Hampton… Video, Audio
Review - The Father
The Father has been nominated for six Oscars - including Best Film - this year. It stars Sir Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell and Olivia Williams, and is co-written by Christopher Hampton…
Video, AudioReview - Collective
Collective is the Oscar-nominated Romanian documentary about corruption in the health system, and the power of the press. It’s up for Academy Awards for both Best Documentary and Best International… Audio
Review - Godzilla vs Kong
Godzilla vs Kong is pretty much what it says on the poster. Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, and Kiwi Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople). Video, Audio
Review - Godzilla vs Kong
Godzilla vs Kong is pretty much what it says on the poster. Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, and Kiwi Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople).
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 31 March 2021
Simon Morris wonders how up to date we need to be on previous Godzilla and King Kong movies before going to their latest. And two Oscar nominees - Romanian documentary Collective, and star-studded… Audio
Production designer Ra Vincent
It's great when people in the movie industry get a bit of credit where credit's due. All too often the spotlight only shines on the so-called star performers - directors, writers, producers and of… Audio, Gallery
Review - French Exit
French Exit sees Michelle Pfeiffer as a broke New York socialite who gets a second chance in Paris. Directed by Azazel Jacobs (Mozart in the Jungle). Video, Audio
Review - French Exit
French Exit sees Michelle Pfeiffer as a broke New York socialite who gets a second chance in Paris. Directed by Azazel Jacobs (Mozart in the Jungle).
Video, AudioReview - The Dissident
The Dissident reveals the story of journalist Jamal Kashoggi, and his sensational murder at the Saudi Arabian embassy in Istanbul. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Bryan Fogel (Icarus). Audio
Review - Fanny Lye Deliver'd
Fanny Lye Deliver'd is the story of the awakening of a farmer's wife during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Stars Charles Dance and Maxine Peake. Video, Audio
Review - Fanny Lye Deliver'd
Fanny Lye Deliver'd is the story of the awakening of a farmer's wife during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Stars Charles Dance and Maxine Peake.
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 24 March 2021
Simon Morris looks at three films that don't fit the mould - a drama set in the brief moment when Britain was a republic…. A documentary about the assassination of a Saudi journalist…. And… Audio
