Movies
Movie review - Blacklight
Blacklight is another Liam Neeson thriller, where once again he plays an undercover FBI agent on the hunt for whoever kidnapped his family. Fortunately he has a very particular set of skills. Audio
At the Movies for 16 February 2022
Simon Morris concedes that luck can often play a big part in a movie's success, and looks at three that have varying amounts of it. Death on the Nile is Sir Kenneth Brannagh's followup to his… Audio
Death on the Nile
Death on the Nile is Sir Kenneth Branagh's followup to his successful Murder on the Orient Express in 2017. It stars Gal Gadot, Annette Bening, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with Branagh himself… Video, Audio
Red Rocket
Red Rocket is a new movie written and directed by Sean Baker (The Florida Project). Simon Rex plays a loser hoping to revive his shady movie career with the aid of a young girl called Strawberry. Video, Audio
Red Rocket
Red Rocket is a new movie written and directed by Sean Baker (The Florida Project). Simon Rex plays a loser hoping to revive his shady movie career with the aid of a young girl called Strawberry.
Video, AudioDeath on the Nile
Death on the Nile is Sir Kenneth Branagh's followup to his successful Murder on the Orient Express in 2017. It stars Gal Gadot, Annette Bening, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with Branagh himself…
Video, AudioTelevision Critic: Linda Burgess
Linda talks to Jesse about the Ted Lasso series on Apple TV, The Gilded Age with Julian Fellowes on Neon, and Afterlife Season 3 on Netflix. Audio
Film Review: Ali Ventura
Today Ali talks to Jesse about I Want You Back, an American romantic comedy. She also has seen Mothers of the Revolution, the story of one of the longest protests in history and Moonfall which is… Audio
Sir Peter Jackson tops Forbes' highest paid entertainer list
The Kiwi director heads the list of the world's highest paid entertainers after the sale of part of his digital effects company, according to Forbes.
Bookmarks with Gemma Gracewood
If you're into movies, you have probably heard of the very popular film review site, Letterboxd. Today's Bookmarks guest is its editor-in-chief. Gemma Gracewood. Audio
Film Review: Graeme Tuckett
Film reviewer Graeme Tuckett gives his take on Belfast, Parallel Mothers and Jackass Forever. Audio
Film & TV: Belfast, Eyes of Tammy Faye, Pam and Tommy
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Belfast, written and directed by Sir Kenneth Branagh, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and a new series screening on Disney, Pam and Tommy. Audio
Movie review - The Hating Game
The Hating Game is a romantic comedy about two publishing executives struggling with their mixed feelings for each other. Reviewed by Dan Slevin. Video, Audio
Movie review - The Hating Game
The Hating Game is a romantic comedy about two publishing executives struggling with their mixed feelings for each other. Reviewed by Dan Slevin.
Video, AudioFilm review with Laumata Lauano
Laumata has been watching Encanto on Disney+, Euphoria express on Neon, Afterlife season 3 on Netflix and Liana on Youtube. Audio
Bookmarks with Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan
This Summer we're travelling around the country and speaking with mayors as a part of our 'Bookmarks' segment. Today's guest is Clutha District Mayor Bryan Cadogan. Prior to being a Mayor most of his… Audio
Film Critic: Emma John
Regular Afternoons Film Critic Emma John brings some films to watch this summer. Today she talks about: The Lost Daughter, Don't Look Up, Juliet, Naked. Audio
Book Review: The Gosden Years
Dan Slevin salutes a book surveying the late film festival director’s erudite and gracious programme notes and introductions and pays tribute to a life dedicated to bringing audiences to great movies.
…Ironman's Suit
Tony Starks's Iron Man suit enables him to fly, it has weapons and it's basically indestructible. What on earth (or space) is it made of? Audio
The Appeal of Christmas Movies
Lorna Piatti-Farnell, Professor of Film and Popular Culture at Auckland University of Technology joins once again - this time she'll take a look at the enduring appeal of Christmas movies. Audio
