Movies
Baftas and Oscars
Baftas and Oscars. This week's Baftas, and a look back at the Academy Awards, past and present - why has the public’s interest continued to drop off, regardless of the quality of the winners? Audio
At The Movies for 14 April 2021
Simon Morris wonders why award events like this week’ Baftas and the upcoming Oscars seem to have lost their appeal. And he looks at two films about teenagers under stress - in outer space and on a… Audio
Dr Jani Wilson on Mātauranga Māori in Film and Media Studies
Dr Jani Wilson teaches her students how to pitch their film idea in one minute, just in case they meet a famous film producer in an elevator, she shares her story. Audio
Retiring NZ Film Commission CEO Annabelle Sheehan
Recently the Chair of Te Tuma Whakaata Taonga New Zealand Film Commission, Dame Kerry Prendergast, announced that CEO Annabelle Sheehan would step away from the role, after three years leading the… Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme looks at Will be Voyagers, James and Issy and Girls Can't Surf, which is an Australian documentary on women surfers fight equality in the 70s and 80s. Audio
Review - Nobody
Nobody sees an average Joe called Hutch - Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad) - with a secret. He used to be an undercover black ops agent called The Auditor. Written and produced by Derek Kolstad (John… Audio
Review - Peter Rabbit 2
Peter Rabbit 2 is the followup to the hugely popular update of Beatrix Potter’s classic children’s books. Once again featuring the voices of James Corden and Margot Robbie. Audio
Review - The courier
The courier tells the story of a British businessman working for the Secret Service as the Cold War heats up around Cuban missiles. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jessie Buckley and Rachel Brosnahan (The… Audio
At The Movies for 7 April 2021
Simon Morris previews the return of some big-screen blockbusters, including children’s favourite Peter Rabbit 2. There’s something for older audiences too, including a secret-identity thriller… Audio
Playing Favourites with Florian Habicht
Filmmaker Florian Habicht joins Kim for a chat and to play his favourite music on the day of the world premiere of his new documentary, James & Isey. Florian Habicht has worked with musicians Jarvis… Video, Audio
Helen O'Hara: Women vs Hollywood
In her book Women vs Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film Helen O'Hara explores the role of women - both in front of the camera and behind it - since the birth of Hollywood. The dawn of… Audio
The Father, The Mauritanian, Total Control
Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Lynn to talk about Anthony Hopkin's new movie The Father (in cinemas), while his former Silence of the Lambs co-star Jodie Foster tackles the real-life story of… Audio
Review - The Father
The Father has been nominated for six Oscars - including Best Film - this year. It stars Sir Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell and Olivia Williams, and is co-written by Christopher Hampton… Video, Audio
Review - The Father
The Father has been nominated for six Oscars - including Best Film - this year. It stars Sir Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell and Olivia Williams, and is co-written by Christopher Hampton…
Video, AudioReview - Collective
Collective is the Oscar-nominated Romanian documentary about corruption in the health system, and the power of the press. It’s up for Academy Awards for both Best Documentary and Best International… Audio
Review - Godzilla vs Kong
Godzilla vs Kong is pretty much what it says on the poster. Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, and Kiwi Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople). Video, Audio
Review - Godzilla vs Kong
Godzilla vs Kong is pretty much what it says on the poster. Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, and Kiwi Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople).
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 31 March 2021
Simon Morris wonders how up to date we need to be on previous Godzilla and King Kong movies before going to their latest. And two Oscar nominees - Romanian documentary Collective, and star-studded… Audio
'Pope Francis is still the biggest ally of the gay people'
In his new documentary, Francesco, openly-gay, non-Catholic filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky had unprecedented access to Pope Francis and was allowed to tackle many pressing issues. He joins the show to… Audio
Review - French Exit
French Exit sees Michelle Pfeiffer as a broke New York socialite who gets a second chance in Paris. Directed by Azazel Jacobs (Mozart in the Jungle). Video, Audio