Movies
At The Movies for 18 October 2023
Simon Morris talks about the importance of identifying with characters - in an unusual Western and two thrillers about people trying to make a fortune. Audio
Taylor Swift rides in to save cinema with Eras:
Dan Slevin experiences the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift – in concert. Video
Meet the Kiwi make-up artist who transforms Taika
Without Nancy Hennah, Taika Waititi might look very different onscreen. The Kiwi make-up artist has spent hundreds of hours applying make-up, beards, wigs and tattoos to Waititi for his roles.
Film review with Kate Rodger
Kate Rodger joins Jesse to discuss the latest Martin Scorsese epic 'Killers of the Flower Moon' and Netflix's 'Fair Play'. Audio
At The Movies for 11 October 2023
Simon Morris welcomes a new film festival - from the people who brought the popular French Festival, here comes the British and Irish Film Festival. It features a distinguished cast list, from Sir… Audio
Lights, projector, inaction: surviving a 24-hour movie marathon
Every year for 24 years in a row, hardcore movie fans have gathered in Auckland for a day-long feast of cinema. It's a 'marathon for the mind' and it's not for the timid.
Film Review with Sam Hollis
RNZ producer and film critic Sam Hollis chats to Jesse about two new flicks, 'Anatomy of a Fall' and 'How to Blow Up a Pipeline'. Audio
History with Dr Grant Morris: The history of NZ film festivals
New Zealand is lucky to have many film festivals to attend. But has this always been the case? Today Dr Grant Morris explores the history of film festivals in New Zealand. Audio
Preview: 2023 Show Me Shorts Film Festival
Dan Slevin checks out four of the 86 films programmed in this year’s Show Me Shorts Film Festival. Video
Movie review - November
November is a gripping police procedural set during a real-life event - two simultaneous terrorist attacks in Paris, one at a rock concert at the Bataclan. Stars Jean Dujardin (The Artist) and… Audio
At the Movies for 4 October 2023
Simon Morris catches up with two more movies from the very trendy France. And he reviews a sci fi film with an unfashionably positive attitude to AI robots. The tasting sees two lonely people meet at… Audio
Review: The Tasting
The Tasting sees two lonely people meet at a wine tasting. So will alcohol bring them together or drive them apart? Directed by Ivan Calbérac, from his hit play. Video, Audio
Review: The Tasting
The Tasting sees two lonely people meet at a wine tasting. So will alcohol bring them together or drive them apart? Directed by Ivan Calbérac, from his hit play.
Video, AudioMajority stake in NZ-based movie fan site Letterboxd sold
New Zealand-based film social media site Letterboxd has been acquired by a Canadian technology company for a deal that reportedly values the company at NZ$83 million.
Review : It Lives Inside
It lives inside - a spooky ghost story from the producers of Get out! Directed and written by Bishal Dutta. Audio
At The Movies for 27 September 2023
Simon Morris wonders if the latest batch of movies have already been compiled by AI - from teenage krakens and superhero/puppy mashups to a basic love story and a by-the-book monster movie. Audio
Review: Love At First Sight
Love at First Sight is what it says on the tin - American girl meets cute with English dude, and they struggle to reach the happy ending. Stars Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus) and Ben Hardy (… Video, Audio
Review: El Conde
El Conde (The Count) satirises Chilean dictator General Pinochet. In this film he's now a 250-year-old vampire with family problems. Directed by Pablo Larraín (Spencer, Jackie). Video, Audio
Review: El Conde
El Conde (The Count) satirises Chilean dictator General Pinochet. In this film he's now a 250-year-old vampire with family problems. Directed by Pablo Larraín (Spencer, Jackie).
Video, AudioReview: Love At First Sight
Love at First Sight is what it says on the tin - American girl meets cute with English dude, and they struggle to reach the happy ending. Stars Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus) and Ben Hardy (…
Video, Audio