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Review: Flee
Flee is an innovative Danish film about escaping Afghanistan 25 years ago. It's up for three Academy Awards this year - Best International Film, Best Documentary and Best Animated Feature Video, Audio
Review: Cyrano
Cyrano sees Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) take the role of the poet and soldier who helps his rival woo the woman he loves. Directed by Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice). Video, Audio
At the Movies for 3 March 2022
Simon Morris reviews three movies with international flavours - a Danish documentary about an Afghani refugee, a Kosovo drama, and an American film based on a French play. Audio
Review: Hive
Hive tells the true story of a group of war widows in a village in Kosovo attempting to go into business, despite the objections of the local men. Video, Audio
Washing away demons in the surf
Something that could easily end his life, is what saves Kerby Brown time after time. The Western Australian surfing legend shares his battles with mental illness in the documentary Facing Monsters. Audio
Bookmarks with Ed Amon
Ed Amon is a Master of Indigenous Studies Candidate at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, a columnist at his local paper: Hibiscus Matters, and a Stand-up Comedian. He's today's Bookmarks… Audio
Television Critic: Emma John
Emma John talks to Jesse about Pam and Tommy on Disney, Inventing Anna on Netflix and Trigger Point, TVNZ on Demand. Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Graeme reviews Cyrano, Red Rocket and Unafraid, which is a documentary about New Zealand photographer Fiona Clark. Audio
Film & TV: Raised by Refugees, Raising Dion, Downfall
Film and TV reviewer Laumata Lauano joins Kathryn to talk about Pax Assadi's new comedy Raised by Refugees (Prime, Neon, Sky) based on his family's experiences of moving to New Zealand. She'll also… Audio
Uncharted
Uncharted can only be a "movie". Basedon a video game, it stars two A-listers, Tom Holland and Mark Waahlberg, and it travels the world looking for treasure. Directed by Ruben Fleischer (Venom) Audio
The Worst Person in the World
The Worst Person in the World is definitely "cinema". It's Norwegian, it picked up Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival and it's up for two Oscars this year. Video, Audio
C'mon C'mon
C'mon C'mon stars Oscar-winning Joaquin Phoenix and Bafta nominee, 11-year-old Woody Norman. Directed by Mike Mills (Beginners) Video, Audio
At The Movies - Movies v Cinema
Simon Morris spots the difference between what the Academy Awards want to give awards to and what audiences are prepared to spend their money on. Audio
Godfather actor looks back on film that changed his life
Gianni Russo reflects on the 50th anniversary of The Godfather and his life in the movies and the Mob. Audio
Powering Hollywood from Hamilton: online video platform Shift72
A small Hamilton company has been credited with saving hundreds of film festivals around the world since the outbreak of the pandemic. Shift72 provides a secure and personalised online video platform… Audio, Gallery
Television Critic: Claire Chitham
Claire Chitham talks to Jesse about two shows on Neon right now, This Way Up and Euphoria. Audio
Is NZ's film industry ready for the digital screen revolution?
Virtual production technologies and digital screens are set to change the way movies are made, but is New Zealand's film industry ready? Audio
Tinseltown, Taika and an old timber mill could be a match made in Hollywood heaven
A "business partner" of Taika Waititi has visited an old sawmill in Marlborough that is being looked at as a new film studio.
Film Review with Dom Corry
Dom Corry reviews The Worst Person in the World, C'mon C'mon, and Uncharted. Audio
Movie review - Blacklight
Blacklight is another Liam Neeson thriller, where once again he plays an undercover FBI agent on the hunt for whoever kidnapped his family. Fortunately he has a very particular set of skills. Audio
