Simon Morris
At The Movies for 9 October 2019
Simon Morris looks at three films that are all, in one way or another, riffs on popular fairy-stories: comic-book villains, a rags-to-riches showbiz biopic, and that Bollywood favourite, the meeting… Audio
Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit comes ashore in Aotearoa
Taika Waititi's acclaimed new film JoJo Rabbit previewed in Auckland last night and RNZ National's Simon Morris of At The Movies went along and told Karyn what he thought. Audio
Review - Scary Stories
Scary stories to tell in the dark is Guillermo Del Toro's tribute to the popular book series. Video, Audio
Movie review: Dora and the Lost City
Dora and the Lost City of Gold sees kids' favourite Dora the Explorer all grown up and off to high school. The film may be cashing in on a popular title, but it's funny enough that you won't feel… Video, Audio
Review - The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch is a movie adaptation of a best-selling, award-winning novel by Donna Tartt. Stars Ansel Elgort (Baby driver) and Nicole Kidman. Video, Audio
At The Movies for 2 October 2019
On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at three films inspired by other media - a children's TV show, a Young Adult book franchise, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Audio
Movie review: Good Boys
Good Boys is a R-rated movie about a trio of foul-mouthed 12-year-olds. I's a lot sweeter and funnier than you'd think, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio
Review - Ad Astra
Ad Astra sees an astronaut going in search of his long-missing father. Stars Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Donald Sutherland. Video, Audio
At The Movies for 25 September 2019
Simon Morris takes advantage of the crowded Spring Cleaning season, and picks three movies that aren't sequels, remakes, reboots or cover versions. He picks one science fiction drama, an R-rated… Audio
Movie review - High Life
High Life is distinguished French director Claire Denis's first sci-fi film, and also her first film in English. Stars Robert Pattinson and Juliette Binoche. Audio
Movie review - Florianopolis Dream
Florianopolis dream follows an Argentinian family to a favourite holiday resort in Brazil. Written and directed by actress turned film-maker, Ana Katz. Audio
Movie review - Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey is what you'd expect - a big screen continuation of the popular TV series, with added royalty this time. Video, Audio
At the Movies for 18 September 2019
Simon Morris looks at three films that may be difficult to convince people outside the target audience, including a wildly popular costume drama, a festival favourite about rivalry between… Audio
New Zealand Drama for the World
This year a project was initiated by NZ On Air, the Film Commission and Script to Screen to sell on-screen New Zealand drama to the world. These days, many of the best examples aren't on linear TV, or… Audio
Review - Girls of the Sun
The Girls of the Sun tells the story of a Kurdish unit of women fighting against Isis in northern Iraq. Audio
Review - The Farewell
The Farewell - "based in an actual lie" - sees a Chinese family try and keep a grandmother from knowing she only has weeks to live. Starring Awkwafina (Crazy Rich Asians, Oceans 8). Video, Audio
Movie review: Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace is a documentary about the best-selling gospel album ever, featuring the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. Video, Audio
At The Movies for 11 September 2019
Simon Morris takes advantage of Spring Cleaning season, by capitalizing in rather more choice than usual. He sees two films directed by women, looking at stories from different cultures - a… Audio
Movie review: The Kitchen
The Kitchen is a classic '70s gangster film told from a female point of view. Writer-director Andrea Berloff has made an entertaining concoction by adding a few new ingredients to an old recipe, says… Video, Audio
Movie review - Danger Close
Danger Close is a dramatized account of a famous Anzac battle during the Vietnam War. Stars Travis Fimmel (Vikings). Audio