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At the Movies for 1 April 2020
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and – because of the lockdown – is devoting his attention to home entertainment. He reviews the Netflix drama Lost Girls, The Last Black Man in San Francisco… Audio
Television Critic Guy Williams
Comedian and television presenter Guy Williams tells us the show's he's been loving during lockdown. Audio
Ali Ventura's Film Picks
With cinemas now closed, Ali takes a look at Mystery/Drama; Comedy and Horror films available on streaming services. Audio
Emma John's Top TV Binge watches
1.Succession - Neon 2.Line of duty - Netflix 3.Parks & Recreation - Netflix 4 Unbelievable- Netflix 5. Mindhunter - Netflix 6 Brooklyn Nine Nine - Netflix 7 The crown - Netflix 8 Dirty John - Netflix… Audio
Stargirl, Lost Girls, Super Size Me 2
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at new Disney flick Stagirl, packed with catchy tunes, memorable moments and a crowd-pleasing finale. He'll also talk about Lost Girls, a new film staring New… Audio
Review - Les Miserables
Out of control cops in the Paris projects are filmed by a watching drone as they abuse a kid and their attempts to get the footage only makes things worse. Dan Slevin reviews. Audio
Review - Queen and Slim
Dan Slevin reviews contemporary drama about a mismatched couple on the run from the cops across the Deep South of the US. Audio
Review - Onward
Pixar's latest family animation takes place in a fantasy world of elves, centaurs, cyclopses and manticores - who are just like us. Reviewed by Dan Slevin. Audio
At The Movies for 25 March 2020
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and he reviews Pixar’s Onward, the drama Queen & Slim and the French thriller Les Misérables. Audio
New Zealand actress in 'spirals of anxiety' over Covid-19
Kim Crossman was already into the sixth day of a self-quarantine period when it was announced on Friday that the city of Los Angeles was going into lockdown due to the Covid-19 outbreak. Audio
Cats film sweeps the Razzies
The film version of Cats sweeps the Razzie Awards for worst films of the year. Audio
The impact of Covid19 on the NZ film industry
The film and TV production industry is facing major disruption in New Zealand at the moment with Covid-19 closing down or delaying shoots. Audio
Movie review - Downhill
Downhill is an American version of a popular Swedish festival hit comedy, Force Majeur starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell. Video, Audio
Movie review - Bloodshot
Bloodshot sees Vin Diesel as soldier repeatedly brought back from the dead by shadowy forces working for the military. Based on a best-selling comic-book. Video, Audio
Movie review - Dark Waters
Dark Waters tells the true story of a lawyer who takes on a giant chemical company and stars Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins. Video, Audio
At the Movies for 18 March 2020
Simon Morris looks at three films that attempt to make up for all the blockbusters postponed because of the coronavirus scare. Audio
The art of the movie remake
It can sometimes feel like we are inundated with remakes and re-dramatisations. Dr Lauren Rosewarne has written a book called Why We Remake, which focuses on television remakes, Audio
New Zealander Angus Vail on the NYC coronavirus threat
Angus Vail is no stranger to Sunday Morning, having featured last year when he helped arrange a US fundraiser for the victims of the Christchurch mosque attacks. He returns to look at the coronavirus… Audio
Tapu te Ranga Marae documentary hitting screens
In June last year the Tapu te Ranga Marae caught fire and the main building burnt to the ground. The marae has been an integral part of Wellington for decades and was a lifelong project for Bruce… Audio
