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Film Review with Richard Swainson
Richard Swainson pops in to chat about two films in cinemas now: Alex Fagan's documentary Older Than Ireland, and Destroyer - a noir thriller from director Karyn Kasuma. Audio
Kimbra and George Mason on Daffodils
The New Zealand film Daffodils is being released in cinemas around the country today. The movie, inspired by a true story, is a musical love story interwoven with some of our most iconic kiwi songs. Video, Audio
Review - Hang Time: a sunny, funny and deftly made Kiwi film
Harry – a twenty-something accountant – gets dumped by his fiancée. Fortunately, his BFF Ants is onhand and his other friend Jess is working at a vineyard. Simon Morris reviews a local movie about… Video, Audio
Review – Isn't it Romantic? Sorry Netflix, not remotely
Can Netflix-made movies match the undoubted success of their serial dramas? Simon Morris was curious to check out their highly-touted satirical romcom Isn't It Romantic, which stars Aussie actors… Video, Audio
Review – Destroyer: Nicole Kidman cuts loose as an ex-cop in freefall
Australia's favourite daughter gives an astonishing performance in Karyn Kusama's award-nominated film Destroyer, writes Simon Morris. Video, Audio
At The Movies for 20 March 2019
Simon Morris looks at three films that all have an Australasian angle. Audio
People fired for watching mosque shooting video
At least one person has been fired for watching the video of the Christchurch mosque shootings, while others have been dismissed for sharing it with workmates. Cyber Research is a company which… Audio
Review – Russian Doll: a complex and compelling show from Netflix
If you want an entertaining TV show that's off-beat to the point of bizarre, Russian Doll is for you, according to Dan Slevin. Video
Indigenous filmmakers gather at Māoriland
New Zealand's international indigenous film festival Māoriland is running now until Sunday in the town of Ōtaki. Earlier this week, festival organisers launched a new indigenous filmmakers residency –… Video, Audio
Film Review with Richard Swainson
Richard reviews If Beale Street Could Talk and Captain Marvel. Audio
The best movies new to streaming this week
Dan Slevin spots the best and most interesting feature films added to Kiwi streamers. Video
Review - The price of everything
The Price of Everything asks why it's in everyone's interest to keep the price of modern art as high as possible. Directed by Nathaniel Kahn (My architect). Audio
Review - If Beale Street Could Talk
The Academy Award-winning If Beale Street Could Talk is based on the novel by distinguished writer James Baldwin. Directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight). Video, Audio
Review - Captain Marvel
Captain Marvel is the first Marvel Comics super-heroine - how does she shape up? Starring Brie Larson (Room) and a 30 years younger Samuel L Jackson! Audio
At The Movies for 13 March 2019
Simon Morris accepts that most American films are selling fairy-tales of one sort or another. Audio
Review: A Dog’s Way Home
Dan Slevin is emotionally mauled by a very cute canine in A Dog’s Way Home. Video
Review: Alita- Battle Angel
Timed perfectly to slip in under cover of the multiple Captain Marvel reviews appearing in outlets big and small, here’s Dan Slevin’s review of the other giant superhero fantasy film featuring a… Video
Preview: 2019 French Film Festival
The new French Film Festival may have a leaner organisation but it has made no sacrifices in its programme, says Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Greta
Isabelle Huppert brings her ‘A’ game to a B-movie in Neil Jordan's thriller Greta, reports Dan Slevin. Video
