Movies
Television Critic: Emma John
Emma reviews 'Maid' and 'Sex Education' series 3, both on Netflix, as well as 'Vigil' on TVNZ. Audio
Australian comedy legend Rob Sitch - the man behind The Castle
Rob Sitch - Australian actor, writer, director and bloody legend whose CV includes satirical TV shows Frontline and Hollow Men, as well as one of that country's best loved films, The Castle. Working… Audio
At The Movies for 6 October
Simon Morris welcomes the belated return of the New Zealand International Film Festival, and invites director Marten Rabarts for an overview of the 2021 Festival, which opens - Covid willing - around… Audio
The beauty and brutality and Bond
As the 25th film in the franchise comes out, we look at why a James Bond movie is still a major cinema event after nearly 60 years on the screen. Audio
The beauty and brutality and Bond
As the 25th film in the franchise comes out, we look at why a James Bond movie is still a major cinema event after nearly 60 years on the screen.
AudioAt The Movies for 29 September
Simon Morris looks back to 1972, when the first Wellington Film Festival opened with just seven titles! And he reviews two rather less challenging films - a Liam Neeson suspenser, and belated… Audio
The Wellington Film Festival's humble beginnings
And the first director of the Wellington (later New Zealand) Film Festival, Lindsay Shelton talks about how the Festival changed our viewing habits, and also started the local movie industry when it… Audio
Review: The Ice Road
The Ice Road sees Liam Neeson lead a group of truckers on a rescue mission across a frozen lake in northern Canada. Also featuring Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Amber Midthunder (Roswell New… Video, Audio
Review: Ride the Eagle
In Ride the Eagle a Californian musician - Jake Johnson (New Girl) - is sent by his late mother on a voyage of self-discovery. With Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise) and J K Simmons (Whiplash). Video, Audio
Review: The Ice Road
The Ice Road sees Liam Neeson lead a group of truckers on a rescue mission across a frozen lake in northern Canada. Also featuring Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Amber Midthunder (Roswell New…
Video, AudioReview: Ride the Eagle
In Ride the Eagle a Californian musician - Jake Johnson (New Girl) - is sent by his late mother on a voyage of self-discovery. With Susan Sarandon (Thelma and Louise) and J K Simmons (Whiplash).
Video, AudioReview: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings draws on Chinese myths and legends, as well as the all-conquering Marvel Comics country. Featuring Chinese superstars Tony Leung and Michele Yeoh, and popular… Video, Audio
Review: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings draws on Chinese myths and legends, as well as the all-conquering Marvel Comics country. Featuring Chinese superstars Tony Leung and Michele Yeoh, and popular…
Video, AudioReview: The Night House
The Night House sees Rebecca Hall (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women) as a widow under siege in her new house from mysterious forces. Video, Audio
Review: The Night House
The Night House sees Rebecca Hall (Professor Marston and the Wonder Women) as a widow under siege in her new house from mysterious forces.
Video, AudioReview: Summer of Soul
Summer of soul is a documentary about a forgotten Harlem music festival. A month before the more famous Woodstock Festival, it boasted some of the top soul, pop and jazz artists of all time. Featuring… Video, Audio
Review: Summer of Soul
Summer of soul is a documentary about a forgotten Harlem music festival. A month before the more famous Woodstock Festival, it boasted some of the top soul, pop and jazz artists of all time. Featuring…
Video, AudioFilming on in the wake of the Rings' departure
New Zealand’s latest lockdown isn’t the only factor making it difficult for big film productions – our infrastructure is problematic too.
Filming on in the wake of the Rings' departure
New Zealand’s latest lockdown isn’t the only factor making it difficult for big film productions – our infrastructure is problematic too.
AudioMovie review: 9/11: Inside the President's War Room
Dan Slevin reviews a new documentary about the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, streaming on Apple TV+. Video, Audio