Simon Morris
At The Movies: picks from the 2019 NZ International Film Festival
Award-winning dramas, exciting documentaries, ground-breaking art films and classics from the past – all cinematic life will be on display at this year's NZ International Film Festival (kicking off in… Video, Audio
At The Movies: picks from the 2019 NZ International Film Festival
Award-winning dramas, exciting documentaries, ground-breaking art films and classics from the past – all cinematic life will be on display at this year's NZ International Film Festival (kicking off in…
Video, AudioThe most important element of a movie - the audience
You've spent years - and an awful lot of money - making your film. Now to find an audience. Everyone, cross your fingers and wish really hard! That's never a sensible strategy. Getting an audience… Audio
Review - Wild Rose
Wild Rose features star on the rise, Jessie Buckley in a story about a Glasgow country singer who dreams of cracking the big time in Nashville. Features Dame Julie Walters and Sophie Okonedo. Video, Audio
Review - Wild Rose
Wild Rose features star on the rise, Jessie Buckley in a story about a Glasgow country singer who dreams of cracking the big time in Nashville. Features Dame Julie Walters and Sophie Okonedo.
Video, AudioReview - Sometimes Always Never
Sometimes always never stars Bill Nighy in a made-to-measure story about obsession, families - and Scrabble. Co-stars Sam Riley, Jenny Agutter and 80s comedian Alexei Sayle. Audio
Review - Men in Black International
Men In Black: International revives the alien invaders comedy with a brand new cast. Can Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson neuralyze away memories of Will Smith and Tommy lee Jones? Audio
At The Movies for 19 June 2019
Simon Morris looks at films that are sold purely on the strength of their names - whether it's a further instalment of an old franchise, or casting can't-fail actors. And he finds one movie that… Audio
Laugh Track - James Roquay
Who knew that the Next Big Thing in Kiwi Komedy was Filipino? There's award-winning standup James Roque of Legal Alien fame. There's that guy from the comedy trio Frickin' Dangerous Bro, not to… Audio
"Modern Art Makes Me Want to Rock Out!" Standing Room Only Sunday
Songs about art galleries and art museums lead us into an art radio show tsaking you from Cambodia and Rotuma to Nww Plymouth. Sunday 12.30-4pm
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Nicholas Hoult stars in new Tolkien biopic
British star Nicholas Hoult talks about his new film Tolkien - the surprising life of the creator of the Middle Earth sagas. Also starring Lily Collins (TV's Les Miserables). Video, Audio
Nicholas Hoult stars in new Tolkien biopic
British star Nicholas Hoult talks about his new film Tolkien - the surprising life of the creator of the Middle Earth sagas. Also starring Lily Collins (TV's Les Miserables).
Video, AudioMovie review - Gloria Bell
Gloria Bell is an American remake of the Chilean art-house favourite Gloria. Starring Julianne Moore and John Turturro, it's directed by the original film-maker, Sebastian Lelo. Audio
Movie review - Aladdin
Aladdin is the story of the thief who falls in love with a princess, featuring a mostly Asian cast, along with Will Smith as the Genie. Directed by Guy Ritchie. Audio
At the Movies for 29 May 2019
Simon Morris reviews two twice-told tales - Disney's live-action remake of their classic animated feature Aladdin, and a Chilean film-maker's English language version of his own 2013 romantic drama… Audio
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This Sunday on Aotearoa’s dedicated radio show with pictures to arts and culture, Standing Room Only
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Movie review - Top End Wedding
Charm is Australian film director Wayne Blair's stock in trade – he made the popular musical The Sapphires. Blair's new romantic comedy Top End Wedding has a bicultural message under the laughs, says… Video, Audio
Movie review - Top End Wedding
Charm is Australian film director Wayne Blair's stock in trade – he made the popular musical The Sapphires. Blair's new romantic comedy Top End Wedding has a bicultural message under the laughs, says…
Video, AudioMovie review - Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
This New Zealand documentary lays it all out in the title. It's a film about the Māori film-maker, activist and indigenous film pioneer Merata Mita made by her son Hepi. Video, Audio
Movie review - Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen
This New Zealand documentary lays it all out in the title. It's a film about the Māori film-maker, activist and indigenous film pioneer Merata Mita made by her son Hepi.
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