Simon Morris
Review : Strange Way Of Life
Strange way of life is a short - a very short Western, about two cowboys who re-ignite an old flame. Starring Pedro Pascal (The last of us) and Ethan Hawke (Before midnight), it's directed by Pedro… Audio
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
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
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 Creator
The Creator takes place in a world where AI robots have declared war on humans. But their secret weapon is the last thing Josh Taylor was expecting. Stars John David Washington (Tenet) and Gemma Chan… 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, Audio
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
Movie review - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant mayhem
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant mayhem sees yet another revival of the cult heroes in a half-shell, this time from modern day cult heroes Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Superbad). Directed by Jeff… Audio
At the Movies for 20 September 2023
Simon Morris looks at three movies that each refer to the past - an Agatha Christie whodunit, a remake of a cult TV series from the 1990's, and a real-life event that helped kick-started the Civil… Audio
Review: A Haunting in Venice
A Haunting in Venice sees Sir Kenneth Branagh once again don Hercule Poirot's famous moustache for a case with a touch of the supernatural. Along for the ride are Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh Camille… Video, Audio
Review: Till
Till tells the true story of the teenager whose brutal murder in 1955 helped galvanise the Civil Rights movement in the Deep South of the USA. Featuring the Bafta-nominated performance of Danielle… Video, Audio
At The Movies for 13 September 2023
Simon Morris is confronted with several movies that come with a pre-booked audience, you'd think - a popular ethnic comedy, one for anyone who's been to theatre school, and another hit French comedy… Audio
Review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is yet another visit to the Portokalos family - this time on holiday in Greece. Starring, written and directed by Nia Vardalos, with John Corbett (And Just Like That) and… Video, Audio
Review: Theater Camp
Theater Camp is an independent, semi-improvised mockumentary about a run-down school for child actors. Starring, written and directed by Molly Gordon and Noah Galvin (Booksmart), co-starring Ayo… Video, Audio
Review: The Innocent
The Innocent is an award-winning French comedy drama, starring, written and directed by Louis Garrel. Co-starring Noémie Merlant (Portrait of a lady on fire) and Roschdy Zem (Chocolat). Video, Audio
"Good music, great sword fights"
RNZ film critic Simon Morris assesses Hollywood's latest biopic on a dead composer. "Chevalier" is the story of Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the son of slave (and a slave owner) who… Audio
