Simon Morris
At The Movies - Creed 3
Creed 3 continues the extended life of the Rocky franchise, though without Sylvester Stallone this time. Directed by star Michael B Jordan, it co-stars rising star Jonathan Majors. Audio
At The Movies for Wednesday 8 March
Simon Morris tries, and fails, to get excited about the upcoming Oscars. And he's equally underwhelmed by three slightly disappointing releases this week, including one Oscar Best Film nominee. Audio
Review: Empire of Light
Sir Sam Mendes' nostalgic Empire of Light remembers the picture palaces of 1980s Britain. Stars Olivia Colman, Colin Firth and newcomer Micheal Ward. Video, Audio
Review: Triangle of Sadness
Triangle of Sadness did well at Cannes last year, and is up for three Oscars this year. But does this satire of the idle rich pack much of a punch? Written and directed by Sweden's Ruben Östlund (The… Video, Audio
Review: Empire of Light
Sir Sam Mendes' nostalgic Empire of Light remembers the picture palaces of 1980s Britain. Stars Olivia Colman, Colin Firth and newcomer Micheal Ward.
Video, AudioReview: Triangle of Sadness
Triangle of Sadness did well at Cannes last year, and is up for three Oscars this year. But does this satire of the idle rich pack much of a punch? Written and directed by Sweden's Ruben Östlund (The…
Video, AudioBen Macintyre
For one night only, WORD Christchurch is hosting acclaimed UK historian Ben Macintyre in conversation. Fan Simon Morris jumped at the chance to chat to Macintyre ahead of the event... Audio
Michael Hurst
This isn't Auckland actor Michael Hurst's first visit to the Classical era, though possibly he's happy to leave his days playing Hercules' side-kick on TV in the past. But his new stage show The… Audio
Paul Bosauder Flamenco
It's not often you find flamenco guitar topping the New Zealand independent music charts. But that was the case with expat Kiwi Paul Bosauder's album Tierra y mar - Earth and Sea. He's returned home… Audio
Amalia Hall
Last year, classical instrumental trio NZTrio went back on the road after nearly two years locked down by Covid. This year they're performing in a series called The Homeland Tours, playing not only… Audio
Review : What's Love Got To Do With It
Ex-journalist Jemima Khan taps into her experience in the UK and Pakistan. She asks if arranged marriages have a better hit rate than the casual western dating scene? Stars Lily James (Downton Abbey)… Audio
At The Movies for 22 February 2023
Simon Morris is unimpressed with some remakes of some popular favourites. He looks at the latest Marvel Comics epic, a talky piece elevated by the casting, and socialite Jemima Khan's first movie as a… Audio
Review: Women Talking
Women Talking sets nine top performers in a discussion piece inspired by a true, confronting story set in a reclusive religious community. Features Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)… Video, Audio
Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp - Quantumania
Marvel Comics' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a mouthful to say. But is it a challenge to watch too? Stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer taking an eye watering trip into the… Video, Audio
Review: Women Talking
Women Talking sets nine top performers in a discussion piece inspired by a true, confronting story set in a reclusive religious community. Features Rooney Mara (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo)…
Video, AudioReview: Ant-Man and the Wasp - Quantumania
Marvel Comics' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a mouthful to say. But is it a challenge to watch too? Stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer taking an eye watering trip into the…
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 15 February
Simon Morris is interested to see the effect of the "female gaze" on three new films - a popular male stripper franchise, how fathers and sons affect the women in the family, and a Bafta nominated… Audio
Charlotte Wells on her hit film 'Aftersun'
Writer-director Charlotte Wells chats to Simon Morris about the father-daughter relationship in Aftersun - a little gem of a film with two dynamite leads. Video, Audio
Review: Magic Mike's Last Dance
Magic Mike's Last Dance sees Channing Tatum take his magic movies to London's West End. Co-starring Salma Hayek (Frida) and directed by Steven Soderbergh (Traffic). Video, Audio
Review: The Son
The Son comes from the award-winning team that made The Father. Hugh Jackman plays a father facing up to a troubled teenage son. Co-stars Oscar winners Laura Dern (Marriage Story) and Sir Anthony… Video, Audio
