Movies
Review - High Ground
Australian film High ground is equal parts colonial history lesson and outback western. Stars Simon Baker and Jack Thompson. Audio
Review - Shadow in the Cloud
Roseanne Liang is best known for serious New Zealand independent films. But who knew she had a popcorn movie like Shadow in the Cloud in her? Video, Audio
Review - Shadow in the Cloud
Roseanne Liang is best known for serious New Zealand independent films. But who knew she had a popcorn movie like Shadow in the Cloud in her?
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 10 February 2021
Simon Morris wraps up the summer holiday season. Even during a pandemic there are still blockbusters, Oscar-hopefuls - even if many are showing on Netflix this year - and a continuing good run of New… Audio
Film Review with Graeme Tuckett
Today Graeme reviews High Ground and Another Round. Audio
Shadow in the Cloud gets nationwide release
New Zealand director Roseanne Liang's latest film opened in cinemas around the country on Thursday. She talks to Jesse about filming Shadow in the Cloud entirely in New Zealand with a stellar… Video, Audio
Another Round, News of the World, Shadow in the Cloud
Film and TV reviewer James Croot reviews Danish drama Another Round (in select cinemas), Tom Hanks News of the World (Netflix) and World War II action-horror Shadow in the Cloud (in cinemas). James… Audio
At The Movies: The Kiwi telling Australian stories
Kiwi, Greer Simpkin, is a leading light in Australia's screen industry, producing acclaimed work for the big and small screens. Greer's held senior roles at the ABC in Australia including Deputy Head… Audio
Review: The Midnight Sky
George Clooney’s new film deserves the biggest and best screen you can find – and as much of your attention as you can spare – reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Nomadland
Dan Slevin describes Chloé Zhao’s Nomadland as “a kind of miracle”. Video
Review: Sound of Metal
Sound of Metal is a groundbreaking presentation of the deaf experience anchored by one of the finest performances of 2020, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Soul
Dan Slevin makes the case for why Pixar’s Soul might be his favourite film of the year. Video
Review: Wonder Woman 1984
After almost a year, Dan Slevin finally goes back to the cinema to watch a Hollywood blockbuster. Here is his verdict on Wonder Woman 1984. Video
Vincent Ward: filming in Ukraine
Vigil, The Navigator, Map of the Human Heart, What Dreams May Come, River Queen, Rain of the Children - New Zealander Vincent Ward has a diverse and impressive directing résumé. He's also an… Audio
Soul interview - Pixar's Pete Docter
The latest Pixar film Soul is an ambitious look at where character and personality come from, through the character of a jazz musician. Writer-Director Pete Docter talks about where the idea came from… Audio
At The Movies: 2020 in review
Simon Morris looks back on a rocky year in movies - and everything else. Highlights included an extraordinary year for New Zealand's films and film makers - from Taika Waititi forJojo Rabbit to local… Video, Audio
At The Movies: 2020 in review
Simon Morris looks back on a rocky year in movies - and everything else. Highlights included an extraordinary year for New Zealand's films and film makers - from Taika Waititi forJojo Rabbit to local…
Video, AudioEric Bana on his return to the big screen for The Dry
It's been a 13 year drought since actor Eric Bana took a leading role in an Australian film. Eric Bana talks to us about filming in rural Victoria during a drought and enduring lockdowns in Melbourne… Video, Audio
Linda Burgess' TV picks
Wellington based critic Linda Burgess just happens to be in Auckland today so joins Jesse in studio to talk about what she's been watching this week. Linda reviews Dash and Lily and Queen's Gambit . Audio