Simon Morris

Simon Morris looks at two Hollywoods - the sensitive artists reflected in the recent Oscars for Moonlight and La La Land, and the sequel-crazy studio heads. Video, Audio

Martin Scorsese's passion project about the fate of three Portuguese missionaries in 17th century Japan. Stars Andrew Garfield and Liam Neeson. Audio

Toni Erdmann features a high-flying executive being embarrassed by her practical-joking father. Winner at last year's Cannes Film Festival. Audio

Set in the 12th century, sees two European adventurers get more than they bargained for when they reach the Great Wall of China. Stars Matt Damon. Audio

This week, three films that all, in one way or another, are about cultural misunderstanding: The Great Wall, Silence and Toni Erdmann.

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Simon Morris previews the French Film Festival, now New Zealand's second-biggest cinema showcase after the winter International Festival and takes a peek at the Baftas. Video, Audio

The New Zealand Film Awards (the Moas) are about to return after a year off. Last year was a banner year for New Zealand movies - smash hit documentaries like Poi E and Richie McCaw Chasing Great, new… Audio

On At The Movies, Simon Morris reviews a holiday full of Oscar hopefuls - but how many were actually deserving? Video, Audio

The songwriters crammed into New York's the Brill Building changed pop song writing forever; Simon Morris presents part five of Teen Pan Alley: 'Neck in noose bye bye'. Audio

Simon Morris presents part four of the Brill Building story Leader of the Pack. Audio

Simon Morris presents part three of the Brill Building story: Up on the Roof. Audio

Simon Morris presents part two of the Brill Building story: "Who put the bomp?" Audio

Simon Morris presents part one of the Brill Building story: "Teenagers in Love". Audio

Simon Morris looks at the year's big themes – business, the year 1952 and diversity – and crowns Comeback of the Year, Star of the Year and three Movies of the Year. Audio

Underworld: Blood Wars - the latest in the increasingly convoluted timeline of the Underworld vampire series. Starring Kate Beckinsale. Audio

Bad Santa 2 - 13 years on, a sequel to Bad Santa proves harder than it looked. Starring Billy Bob Thornton and Kathy Bates. Audio

Year of Sequels - a look back at the many remakes, sequels and reboots that dominated 2016 - from the latest Star Wars and Star Trek to new versions of Ben Hur, Blair Witch and The Magnificent Seven.

On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks back on a year that seemed very dependent on remakes and sequels - many of them long after their sell-by date. He reviews the latest examples - Bad Santa 2 and the… Video, Audio

A film about first contact with aliens, and problems in translation - with them, and between us. Also starring Amy Adams, and directed by Denis (Sicario) Villeneuve. Audio