Simon Morris
Review : EO
The multi-award winning EO finally arrives in New Zealand, the story of a lone donkey travelling through modern day Europe in search of a home. Written and directed by 86-year-old Polish auteur Jerzy… Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 15 November 2023
Simon Morris once again faces the challenge of making a radio show about a visual medium, including this week a comic book spectacular, a documentary about great - and indescribable - paintings, and a… Audio
Review: Eric Ravilious: Drawn To War
Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War is the story of Eric Ravilious, a half-forgotten English war artist who 70 years later was rediscovered and hailed as one of English art's greats. Featuring Ravilious fans… Video, Audio
Review : The Marvels
The Marvels sees the MCU attempt to win over the teenage girl market, with mixed success. Starring Brie Larsen (Room) as Captain Marvel and Samuel L Jackson (Snakes on a plane) as Nick Fury. Video, Audio
Review: Eric Ravilious: Drawn To War
Eric Ravilious: Drawn to War is the story of Eric Ravilious, a half-forgotten English war artist who 70 years later was rediscovered and hailed as one of English art's greats. Featuring Ravilious fans…
Video, AudioReview : The Marvels
The Marvels sees the MCU attempt to win over the teenage girl market, with mixed success. Starring Brie Larsen (Room) as Captain Marvel and Samuel L Jackson (Snakes on a plane) as Nick Fury.
Video, AudioMovie review - Loop track
Loop track is the directorial debut of popular comedian Tom Sainsbury (Guns akimbo). He plays a would-be tramper who gets more than he bargained for when he takes the long way round. Audio
At the Movies for 8 November 2023
Simon Morris launches the Spring Cleaning season with the question "Is there an audience for this film?" Among this week's treasures are two New Zealand features, a French film about a famous (in… Audio
Review: Bad behaviour
Bad Behaviour, the debut feature by New Zealand writer-director Alice Englert, explores the mother-daughter relationship of a movie stunt woman and a former actress in search of enlightenment. Stars… Video, Audio
Review: The Killer
The Killer is a typically chilling David Fincher tale of a professional assassin who seeks revenge after a hit goes wrong. Stars Michael Fassbender (Assassin's Creed) and Tilda Swinton (Michael… Video, Audio
Review: The Killer
The Killer is a typically chilling David Fincher tale of a professional assassin who seeks revenge after a hit goes wrong. Stars Michael Fassbender (Assassin's Creed) and Tilda Swinton (Michael…
Video, AudioReview: Bad behaviour
Bad Behaviour, the debut feature by New Zealand writer-director Alice Englert, explores the mother-daughter relationship of a movie stunt woman and a former actress in search of enlightenment. Stars…
Video, AudioAt The Movies for Wednesday 25 October
Simon Morris welcomes the opportunity to visit unusual settings - a Dutch animated film, the interface between Wall Street and a young YouTube influencer, and a western from one of the world's leading… Audio
At The Movies - Oink
Oink is a stop-motion animation from the Netherlands about an incontinent pig and his attempts to avoid the clutches of a sausage-making butcher. Audio
Review: Dumb Money
The true story of a YouTube financial influencer who took on the Wall Street elite and won - for a while. Directed by Craig Gillespie (I Tonya), and starring Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood), Shailene… Video, Audio
Review: Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon is an unusual project for Martin Scorsese a true crime western set in Oklahoma. Stars Scorsese favourites Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, with a career-making role… Video, Audio
Review: Dumb Money
The true story of a YouTube financial influencer who took on the Wall Street elite and won - for a while. Directed by Craig Gillespie (I Tonya), and starring Paul Dano (There Will Be Blood), Shailene…
Video, AudioReview: Killers of the Flower Moon
Killers of the Flower Moon is an unusual project for Martin Scorsese a true crime western set in Oklahoma. Stars Scorsese favourites Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, with a career-making role…
Video, AudioReview : The Origin Of Evil
The origin of evil sees French comedy star Laure Calamy (Call my agent!) in a decided change of pace - as the cuckoo in the nest of a wealthy family fighting for control of the business. Directed by… Audio
Review : Fair Play
Ice-cold thriller Fair play shows a workplace relationship torn apart when one of them gets a big promotion. Starring Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) and Alden Ehrenreich (Solo). Audio
