Movies
At The Movies for 5 May 2021
Simon Morris looks at three films very much guided by the taste and personality of their directors. Audio
Feminist movement stalling inspires documentary
A lack of progress in the feminist movement got Louise Lever so fired up she's made a feature film about it! She talks to Jesse about her film, Revolt She Said, which features our former PM Helen… Audio
Film Reviewer Graeme Tuckett
Graeme discusses The United States Vs. Billie Holiday - a 2021 American biographical film about singer Billie Holiday Land - the feature directing debut of Robin Wright, who also stars. Audio
The Mosquito Coast, Handmaid's Tale and Doc Edge offerings
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at a remake of The Mosquito Coast (Apple TV+), based on a book by Paul Theroux. He'll also look ahead to season four of The Handmaid's Tale (Neon) and what's on… Audio
Kevin Nolting
Editor of the Oscar winner for Best Animated Feature Soul Kevin Nolting talks about his short film 22 vs Earth, and why his boss Pete Docter is one of the great directors. Audio
Review - The United States vs Billie Holiday
The United States vs Billie Holiday features Oscar nominated actress/singer Andra Day in the title role, in the story of the legendary singer and the Song of the Century. Video, Audio
Review - The United States vs Billie Holiday
The United States vs Billie Holiday features Oscar nominated actress/singer Andra Day in the title role, in the story of the legendary singer and the Song of the Century.
Video, AudioOscars 2021
This year's Academy Awards show was more subdued than usual, but the winners were a lot more diverse. Audio
At The Movies for 28 April 2021
Simon Morris gives credit to one of the most vital members of a film crew - the editor. This year editor/director Chloe Zhao picked up the top two Oscars for Nomadland, and crack Pixar editor Kevin… Audio
Questioning the movie subsidies to international giants
Why do we pay mega-subsidies to international movie giants to come to New Zealand to film? Is it really worth it? Audio
Questioning the movie subsidies to international giants
Why do we pay mega-subsidies to international movie giants to come to New Zealand to film? Is it really worth it?
AudioHow to write a movie review
For many years Dominic Corry was an entertainment writer and movie critic living in LA. He shares his tips on how to write a movie review, especially if a film is rubbish, and you're moving in the… Audio
2021 Oscars: most diverse in history
This year's Oscars were the most diverse yet.
After increasing criticism, Hollywood made significant strides in 2020 by having more women and people of colour on screen and behind the scenes.
For… Audio
Oscars 2021 - All the looks, winners and speeches
The film Nomadland has dominated the main prizes at a scaled-back Academy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles.
Toa Fraser: Life with Young Onset Parkinson's disease
New Zealand film director Toa Fraser, 46, recently revealed on Twitter that he has Young Onset Parkinson's Disease. "People used to say I look cool. These days, people ask me why I look so serious… Video, Audio
Starstruck, Creamerie, My Love
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Starstruck,a new BBC production written and starring New Zealand comedian Rose Matafeo. She'll also look at dystopian comedy Creamerie… Audio
Review - Rocks
Bafta-winner Rocks features a teenage girl trying to look after her young brother when their mother abandons them. Directed by Sarah Gavron (Suffragette) Video, Audio
Review - Rocks
Bafta-winner Rocks features a teenage girl trying to look after her young brother when their mother abandons them. Directed by Sarah Gavron (Suffragette)
Video, AudioReview - Voyagers
Voyagers takes place on a spaceship entirely crewed by teenagers. When something goes wrong, they split into warring factions. Stars Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One), Lily-Rose Depp (The King) and… Video, Audio
Review - Voyagers
Voyagers takes place on a spaceship entirely crewed by teenagers. When something goes wrong, they split into warring factions. Stars Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One), Lily-Rose Depp (The King) and…
Video, Audio