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Review - The Garden of Evil
The Garden of Evil goes behind the scenes of the tragic murder of legendary New Zealand yachtsman Sir Peter Blake in 2001. Was it just a robbery gone wrong, or was it connected to Sir Peter's… Video, Audio
At The Movies for 10 November
Simon Morris warns against trusting the taste of film reviewers - one person's triumph is another's turkey! He also looks at three films that have divided the pundits - from Marvel Comics, from Dame… Audio
Revierw - The Eternals
And from Marvel, The Eternals are ten semi-divine superheroes, responsible for thousands of years of human progress. But is time up? Stars Gemma Chan (Humans), Richard Madden (Game of Thrones), and… Audio
Lord of the bling: Weta Digital sells for $2.3b to US firm
Sir Peter Jackson's Weta Digital film studio has sold its technology division to a US video game company for $NZ2.3 billion.
Luit Bieringa: director turns lens on Theo Schoon
Never shy of dealing with controversy, Luit Bieringa has often tackled complex and flawed New Zealand cultural figures in his films. In his new film, Signed, Theo Schoon, Bieringa turns his attention… Video, Audio
NZIFF offerings, The Harder They Fall, Dopesick
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to look at what's on offer at the New Zealand International Film Festival, new Western The Harder They Fall starring Idris Elba (Netflix) and new series… Audio
Movie review - Antlers
Antlers tells the story of an Oregon teacher concerned about one of her pupils. What's Lucas got hidden at his home? Stars Keri Russell (Waitress) and Jesse Plemons (Power of the Dog). Produced by… Audio
Review - The Green Knight
The Green Knight tells one of the earliest recorded stories of King Arthur and his nephew Gawain 's perilous quest. Features Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire) and Alicia Vikander (Ex machina), directed… Video, Audio
Movie review - Ron’s gone wrong
Ron's gone wrong is an animated feature about what happens when Barney finally gets his coveted B*Bot, only to find it's a faulty version called Ron. Stars Zach Kalifianakis (The hangover) and Olivia… Audio
2021 New Zealand International Film Festival
Dan Slevin previews some of the titles in this year’s New Zealand International Film Festival.
At The Movies for 27 October
Simon Morris looks at three films that reflect the current enthusiasm for France. There's a period drama set in mediaeval France, a New Zealand film starring French resident Charlotte Rampling and a… Audio
Review : The Last Duel
The Last Duel is the true story of the last 'trial by combat', where the truth depended on which combatant was victorious. Stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who also wrote the script, and Jodie Comer… Video, Audio
Movie Review : Julia
Julia is the story of Julia Child, the middle-aged chef who became one of the biggest TV stars in the United States. Producer by Ron Howard (Apolla 13). Audio
Movie Review : Juniper
Juniper sees a prickly grandmother and a hostile grandson try to get along in a remote farmhouse. The first feature of New Zealander Matthew J Saville, it stars Charlotte Rampling (Dune), Marton… Audio
Miriam Margolyes: ‘Sometimes I know I’m being naughty’
British actress Miriam Margolyes talks to Kim Hill about her charming, funny and often serious new memoir This Much Is True. Video, Audio
Film and TV: Succession, Midnight Mass, Roadrunner
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about the third season of Succession (Neon, Sky TV), religious horror mini-series Midnight Mass (Netflix) and a new film on the life of… Audio
Movie Review : Lamb
Lamb sees a lonely couple on an Icelandic farm find new hope when one of their sheep gives birth to an unusual lamb. Video, Audio
Movie Review : Persian Lessons
Persian lessons is the story of a Jewish prisoner durin g World War Two, who escapes death by, first pretending to be Iranian, and then claiming he can teach a German officer to speak Farsi - a… Audio
Movie Review : Becoming Cousteau
Becoming Cousteau is a documentary about the life of the famous French oceanographer. Directed by Liz Garbus (What happened, Miss Simone?) Audio
At The Movies for 20 October
Simon Morris reviews three films that seem to require a lot of producing - 40 in total. They include a fake Iranian prisoner of war, a lamb who's more than she seems and a documentary about one of the… Audio
