Steve Newall
Niche but relatable - the film fest where the theme is fraud
Swindles, scams and deception take centre-stage at Wellington's highly specific documentary film festival. Audio
Where can we find old movies?
Not every movie ever made has made it to streaming services. What happens to the off-beat, lesser-known or straight-up-bad films of yester-year? Audio
Movies: Barbie soars with more than $10m at NZ box office
Finally today let's turn our attention to the silver screen, the smell of well-buttered popcorn... and maybe the nostalgic feeling of your shoes sticking to the carpet. After years of lockdowns… Audio
Kiwis vote Breaking Bad as greatest TV show ever
An online poll conducted by movie and TV website, Flicks.co.nz has revealed that New Zealanders think Breaking Bad is the greatest television series ever made. 10,000 TV fans across New Zealand voted… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 145: Edgar Wright, Jess B, Julien Baker
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition this week, Baby Driver director Edgar Wright tells us about some of his favourite songs that made it into the film, we profile Auckland rapper Jess B, and talk to… Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 125
In the Music 101 Pocket Edition, Director Danny Boyle talks about the musical heartbeat of his Trainspotting films, Japanese experimental post-rockers Hi-ka-shu on their nearly 40 years of making… Audio
The rise and rise of the film festival
The Internet is threatening - we're told - among other things Journalism, Television, Books and the Music industry. How can they stay in business when you can get everything free on-line? But one… Audio
Rancho Notorious 4/17: Something about dragons
While Kailey enjoys the Toronto International Film Festival, Dan reviews Pete's Dragon with Phil Smith and chats to Steve Newall from FLicks about the year in film (so far). Audio
RN 4/17: Something about dragons
Kailey is in Canada for the final week of the Toronto International Film Festival where she saw ten films in three days. Meanwhile Dan is joined in Silverstream by Phil Smith to review Pete's Dragon… Audio
Danny Boyle on the tracks of T2 Trainspotting
Director Danny Boyle on the art of soundtrack selection. Audio
Should there be a NZ Film Month?
Ant Timpson is a film industry cheerleader who runs events like the 48 Hour Filmmaking competition and The Incredibly Strange Film Fest. His company Headstrong provides support for new filmmakers. We… Audio