Simon Morris
At the Movies:
Simon Morris looks at the slightly rundown Hollywood "Dream Factory", and notes the increasing reliance on individual "auteurs" to come up with hits. Audio
At the Movies:
Simon Morris looks at the slightly rundown Hollywood "Dream Factory", and notes the increasing reliance on individual "auteurs" to come up with hits.
AudioReturn of the Front Lawn
In many ways the Front Lawn was the start of the New Zealand comedy boom - even though they were as much fringe and music as straight standup. And now Don McGlashan and Harry Sinclair have reunited… Audio, Gallery
Review - Lego Movie 2: a generation-gap parable about how we all should get along
More yellow bricks in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. When Bricksburg is conquered, Emmett wonders if everything will ever be awesome again. Video, Audio
Review - Lego Movie 2: a generation-gap parable about how we all should get along
More yellow bricks in The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part. When Bricksburg is conquered, Emmett wonders if everything will ever be awesome again.
Video, AudioReview - Fighting with My Family: enough spark even for non-wrestling fans
Fighting with My Family tells the real-life story of a British female wrestler who conquered the massive world of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). If you're not a true wrestling believer, this… Video, Audio
Review - Fighting with My Family: enough spark even for non-wrestling fans
Fighting with My Family tells the real-life story of a British female wrestler who conquered the massive world of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment). If you're not a true wrestling believer, this…
Video, AudioReview - Daffodils: a romantic musical with Kiwi hits and few surprises
The most surprising thing about Daffodils – the highly-anticipated film adaptation of a NZ stage musical featuring Kiwi pop hits – is how heavily promoted it's been, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio
Review - Daffodils: a romantic musical with Kiwi hits and few surprises
The most surprising thing about Daffodils – the highly-anticipated film adaptation of a NZ stage musical featuring Kiwi pop hits – is how heavily promoted it's been, writes Simon Morris.
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 27 March 2019
Simon Morris wonders whether New Zealand films are still scared of happy endings, and checks out two other films determined to entertain. Audio
Review - Hang Time: a sunny, funny and deftly made Kiwi film
Harry – a twenty-something accountant – gets dumped by his fiancée. Fortunately, his BFF Ants is onhand and his other friend Jess is working at a vineyard. Simon Morris reviews a local movie about… Video, Audio
Review - Hang Time: a sunny, funny and deftly made Kiwi film
Harry – a twenty-something accountant – gets dumped by his fiancée. Fortunately, his BFF Ants is onhand and his other friend Jess is working at a vineyard. Simon Morris reviews a local movie about…
Video, AudioReview – Isn't it Romantic? Sorry Netflix, not remotely
Can Netflix-made movies match the undoubted success of their serial dramas? Simon Morris was curious to check out their highly-touted satirical romcom Isn't It Romantic, which stars Aussie actors… Video, Audio
Review – Isn't it Romantic? Sorry Netflix, not remotely
Can Netflix-made movies match the undoubted success of their serial dramas? Simon Morris was curious to check out their highly-touted satirical romcom Isn't It Romantic, which stars Aussie actors…
Video, AudioReview – Destroyer: Nicole Kidman cuts loose as an ex-cop in freefall
Australia's favourite daughter gives an astonishing performance in Karyn Kusama's award-nominated film Destroyer, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio
Review – Destroyer: Nicole Kidman cuts loose as an ex-cop in freefall
Australia's favourite daughter gives an astonishing performance in Karyn Kusama's award-nominated film Destroyer, writes Simon Morris.
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 20 March 2019
Simon Morris looks at three films that all have an Australasian angle. Audio
Review - The price of everything
The Price of Everything asks why it's in everyone's interest to keep the price of modern art as high as possible. Directed by Nathaniel Kahn (My architect). Audio
Review - If Beale Street Could Talk
The Academy Award-winning If Beale Street Could Talk is based on the novel by distinguished writer James Baldwin. Directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight). Video, Audio
Review - If Beale Street Could Talk
The Academy Award-winning If Beale Street Could Talk is based on the novel by distinguished writer James Baldwin. Directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight).
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