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Shirley, Stateless and Search Party
Film and TV correspondent Chris Schulz joins Kathryn to look at Search Party's new season after it went missing in action, Stateless, which is a new series from Cate Blanchett's new production house… Audio
Movie review: The King of Staten Island
New comedy star Pete Davidson gets strong acting backup in Judd Apatow's The King of Staten Island and the best bits of the film don't involve him, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio
Movie review: The Personal History of David Copperfield
The Personal History of David Copperfield is a non-traditionally cast version of the Dickens classic. Stars Dev Patel, Tilda Swinton, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Laurie and many more. Directed by Armando… Video, Audio
At the Movies for 22 July 2020
Simon Morris welcomes the appearance of some familiar faces this week in movies that depend on some reliable acting performances. The Personal History of David Copperfield is a non-traditionally cast… Audio
NZIFF Preview: Tupaia’s Endeavour
Dan Slevin reports on another striking local documentary playing in this year’s film festival. Video
Review: Greyhound
Dan Slevin rejoices at the arrival of a big screen drama for grown-ups – even if it isn’t actually playing on the big screen. Video
Justin Kurzel:True History of the Kelly Gang
Australian bushranger, outlaw, gang leader and convicted police murderer Ned Kelly is both a man and a myth. From Sir Sydney Nolan's epic paintings to Peter Carey's 2001 Booker Prize-winning novel… Audio
Leanne Pooley on her new doco about youth mental health activist Jazz Thornton
In the new documentary The Girl on The Bridge, suicide survivor Jazz Thornton confronts New Zealand's youth mental health crisis head-on. The film documents not only Jazz's extraordinary activism but… Video, Audio
NZIFF Preview: LOIMATA The Sweetest Tears
An outstanding Pacific documentary in the New Zealand International Film Festival has caught the eye of Dan Slevin. Video
Indigenous film-maker Bird Runningwater
A leading light in indigenous film-making, Bird Runningwater (Cheyenne/ Mescalero Apache) grew up on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico. Since 2001 he has led the Sundance Institute's… Audio
Ali Ventura's weekend movie picks
Ali reviews Da 5 Bloods on Netflix and The Trip to Greece which is out in cinemas now. Audio
365 Days, Rosie, The Booksellers
Film and TV review Sarah McMullan looks at the Netflix success of 365 Days, Rosie - a film about a mother in Ireland struggling with homelessness and The Booksellers, a documentary about rare bookshop… Audio
The Wretched
The Wretched is the latest of the new breed of horror genre picture - as thought-provoking as it is scary. Directed by newcomers the Pierce Brothers. Video, Audio
Machine
Machine looks at where the development of Artificial Intelligence is heading - brave new world or Terminator-style dystopia? Video, Audio
Rosie
Rosie is a heartbreaking Irish film about a family forced to live in their car after their flat is sold. Written by Roddy Doyle (The Commitments). Video, Audio
At the Movies for 24 June 2020
Simon Morris wonders, if the success of extended franchises is because film-makers have forgotten how to write endings? And he welcomes three short, sharp movies that do come to a conclusion. Audio
Cultural ambassador
Our regular Sci-Fi Geek, Eleanor Tremeer joins us once again - tonight we take a look at what makes a cult classic! Audio
Movie review: Love Sarah
Love Sarah is a family comedy-drama following three generations of women as they set up a bakery in honour of a woman they all love. Video, Audio
Movie review: The Trip to Greece
The Trip to Greece is the fourth and final in the series starring comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. Ten years on, they follow in the footsteps of another ten-year journey, Video, Audio
