Simon Morris
Review - Nocturnal Animals
A new film by former top fashion designer, Tom Ford, that juggles three narratives about success, violence and revenge. Starring Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal. Audio
At The Movies for 16 November 2016
This week Simon Morris reviews two movies, both starring Amy Adams, that are being tipped for Oscar nominations and Dan Slevin talks to David Mackenzie, director of Hell or High Water. Video, Audio
Mr Lee Grant
Audio Culture's Chris Bourke takes us back into our pop-culture past for one of our first teen idols, Polish-born Bogdan Komanovski - better known to fans in the 60s as Mr. Lee Grant. Audio
Anne McCahon - A Table of One's Own
McCahon House in Titirangi is where fans go to see where Colin McCahon lived in the 1950s. But McCahon House was also home to Anne McCahon, an artist in her own right, who until this exhibition has… Audio, Gallery
Portage Ceramic Awards
A Kapiti Coaster who divides her time between there and Idaho has cliched this year's top ceramic award. Caroline Early's deceptively simple Clinch 6 has won this year's Premier Award in the Portage… Audio, Gallery
Garth Hudson: The Band's keyboard virtuoso
People remember the famous end of The Band, captured in Martin Scorcese's concert film The Last Waltz. But the virtuoso player in the group was always in the back - Garth Hudson on keyboards and… Audio
The Light Between Oceans review
A love story, set on a remote lighthouse. Starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, and partly shot around Dunedin. Audio
Hacksaw Ridge review
The untold story of a war hero who refused to touch a weapon. Directed by Mel Gibson. Audio
The Accountant review
A blend of action-thriller with a fascination with autistic maths geniuses. Starring Ben Affleck, Anna Kendrick and J K Simmons. Audio
At The Movies for 9 November 2016
On At The Movies, Simon Morris reviews the new Mel Gibson war story Hacksaw Ridge, about real life conscientious objector Desmond Doss. The Accountant is a thriller starring Ben Affleck and Anna… Audio
Maidment Theatre
Auckland University's Maidment Theatre has buckled under the projected $16m weight of earthquake-strengthening, and is likely to be demolished. It's served as a venue for Auckland-wide theatre and… Audio
Caselberg Trust: The Unexpected Greenness of Trees
It's a big step, launching your own press - but Dunedin's Caselberg Trust is doing just that. The Trust runs the Caselberg artists' residency on the Otago Peninsula at Broad Bay. It has also run an… Audio
The centenary of censorship
To celebrate 100 years since the first film screenings in New Zealand Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision is screening bits that previously didn't get screened. This month the exhibition Censored looks back at… Audio, Gallery
Review - Hell or High Water
A modern western sees Texas Ranger Jeff Bridges hunting two bank-robbers, and wondering whether he may be on the wrong side. Audio
Review - I, Daniel Blake
Ken Loach's award-winning drama about two beneficiaries ground down by the system. Audio
At The Movies for 2 November 2016
On At The Movies, Simon Morris welcomes three good movies, for a change! Cannes Film Festival winner I Daniel Blake is Ken Loach at his best - and most passionate. Hell and High Water, starring Jeff… Audio
Review - Dr Strange
Marvel Studios updates Shangri-La as Benedict Cumberbatch learns the secrets of the Universe from Tilda Swinton. Audio
Movie review - Keeping Up With The Joneses
A suburban couple discover their new neighbours are international spies. Starring Zach Galifianakis, Isla Blair, Jon Hamm and Gal (Wonder Woman) Gadot. Audio
Movie review - Cafe Society
Another nostalgic Woody Allen comedy, this time set in the Golden Age Hollywood of the 1930s. Starring Kristen Stewart, Steve Carrell and Jesse Eisenberg. Audio
Movie review - Jack Reacher
Tom Cruise returns as Lee Child's popular action hero. Audio