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Movie review - Apollo 11
If you want to know why everyone on Earth walked a little taller, and felt a little braver and better on 20 July 1969, watch this spectacular documentary. Video, Audio
At the Movies for 4 September 2019
Simon Morris looks at three films that look back to 1969 - the year of the Moon landing, the Vietnam War, and the publication of that definitive gangster novel, The Godfather. Audio
Film Review: Ali Ventura
Ali reviews Booksmart and the documentaries showcased at the Loading Docs 2019 Launch. Audio
Review: American Factory
The first documentary from Barack and Michelle Obama’s new production company doesn’t let its politics overwhelm its characters, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review - Angel has Fallen
Angel has fallen follows thrillers Olympus has fallen and London has fallen as Gerard Butler once again sets out to protect the President of the United States (Morgan Freeman). Audio
Review - 2040
2040 looks optimistically towards the future with some potential solutions to global warming. Directed by Damon Gameau (That sugar film.) Audio
Review - Blinded by the Light
Blinded by the light sees a young Asian British kid falling in love with the song-book of American star Bruce Springsteen. Audio
At The Movies for 28 August 2019
Simon Morris looks at three films whose fate doesn't simply depend on their quality - a movie relying on the hits of Bruce Springsteen, another documentary about the fate of the planet, and the third… Audio
Veteran actor Ray Henwood remembered by Sir Roger Hall
The death of veteran actor Ray Henwood at age 82 is almost the end of an era, according to playwright and old friend Sir Roger Hall.
The welsh-born actor appeared in many of Sir Rogers plays… Audio
Question of the day for 26 August 2019
What piece of screen memorabilia would you want in your home? Audio
Film memorabilia under the auctioneer's hammer
Samuel L Jackson's lightsaber? Michael Keaton's Batsuit? What piece of film memorabilia would you break the bank for? Audio
Review: Weathering With You
Fans of anime (and Japan) should seek out the new classic Weathering With You, says Dan Slevin. Video
New seasons of Mindhunter and Veronica Mars
Film and TV reviewer Sarah McMullan looks at the new series of Mindhunter on Netflix, as well as season 4 of Veronica Mars on Neon - we met her as a 15 year old, now she's 30-something. Sarah will… Audio
Review - Herbs: Songs of Freedom
Tearepa Kahi's follow-up to Poi E is a documentary about 40 years of one of New Zealand's most beloved bands (reviewed by Dan Slevin). Audio
Review - A Dog's Journey
Dan Slevin reviews the sequel to the 2017 family movie about a dog who is regularly reincarnated so he can look after three generations of his family, A Dog's Journey. Audio
Review - Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt star as a fading TV Western star and his stunt double as they navigate the changes in Tinseltown in 1969 (reviewed by Dan Slevin). Audio
At the Movies for 21 August 2019
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and he reviews the new film by Quentin Tarantino, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood; a family movie about a dog with a talent for reincarnation, A Dog’s Journey… Audio
The best TV new to streaming this month
Local streamers are still delivering strong product but the mouse is breathing down their neck, says Dan Slevin. Video
Dan Carter: A Perfect 10
Behind every 40 meter kick, every stunning defensive tackle, and brilliant tactical move, Dan Carter worked his butt off. Audio