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Review - James and Isey
James and Isey is another example of New Zealand film-maker Florian Habicht's (Kaikohe Demolition) unique view of a documentary. Here he talks to a mother and son about Mum's upcoming 100th birthday.
…At The Movies for 12 May 2021
Simon Morris counts down to a few bigger movies on the horizon, but makes do with a few smaller ones while he waits. Audio
Ken Burns’ Country Music
Dan Slevin has high praise for Ken Burns’ latest examination of American cultural history. Video
Peter Young: Fight for the Wild – Aotearoa vs predators
Documentary filmmaker Peter Young discusses his biggest project to date - the battle to save Aotearoa's native species from an army of predators. Every year, introduced predators devour the eggs and… Video, Audio
Film Review with Ali Ventura
Two Distant Strangers - a short film and Wrath of Man. Audio
Life in Colour, James & Isey, The Mitchells vs The Machines
Film and TV reviewer Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to talk about Life in Colour with David Attenborough (Netflix), James & Isey, a documentary by Florian Habicht (in cinemas) and new kids' movie The… Audio
Review - Wrath of Man
Wrath of man sees star Jason Statham (The Meg) and director Guy Ritchie (Snatch) reunite in a violent thriller about revenge, greed and a man who bears a grudge. Featuring Eddie Marsan (Vice), Andy… Video, Audio
Review - First Cow
First Cow tells the story of two friends attempting to get by on the western frontier of 1820s America. They're offered a risky way to make their fortune, involving someone else's cow. Video, Audio
Review - Land
Land is the debut of star Robin Wright (Wonder Woman) as a feature film director. She plays a woman alone in the wilderness with her own reason for wanting to be left alone. Video, Audio
At The Movies for 5 May 2021
Simon Morris looks at three films very much guided by the taste and personality of their directors. Audio
Feminist movement stalling inspires documentary
A lack of progress in the feminist movement got Louise Lever so fired up she's made a feature film about it! She talks to Jesse about her film, Revolt She Said, which features our former PM Helen… Audio
Film Reviewer Graeme Tuckett
Graeme discusses The United States Vs. Billie Holiday - a 2021 American biographical film about singer Billie Holiday Land - the feature directing debut of Robin Wright, who also stars. Audio
The Mosquito Coast, Handmaid's Tale and Doc Edge offerings
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at a remake of The Mosquito Coast (Apple TV+), based on a book by Paul Theroux. He'll also look ahead to season four of The Handmaid's Tale (Neon) and what's on… Audio
Kevin Nolting
Editor of the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature Soul Kevin Nolting talks about his short film 22 vs Earth, and why his boss Pete Docter is one of the great directors. Audio
Review - The United States vs Billie Holiday
The United States vs Billie Holiday features Oscar nominated actress/singer Andra Day in the title role, in the story of the legendary singer and the Song of the Century. Video, Audio
Oscars 2021
This year's Academy Awards show was more subdued than usual, but the winners were a lot more diverse. Audio
At The Movies for 28 April 2021
Simon Morris gives credit to one of the most vital members of a film crew - the editor. This year editor/director Chloe Zhao picked up the top two Oscars for Nomadland, and crack Pixar editor Kevin… Audio
Questioning the movie subsidies to international giants
Why do we pay mega-subsidies to international movie giants to come to New Zealand to film? Is it really worth it? Audio
How to write a movie review
For many years Dominic Corry was an entertainment writer and movie critic living in LA. He shares his tips on how to write a movie review, especially if a film is rubbish, and you're moving in the… Audio
2021 Oscars: most diverse in history
This year's Oscars were the most diverse yet.
After increasing criticism, Hollywood made significant strides in 2020 by having more women and people of colour on screen and behind the scenes.
For… Audio