Film
At the Movies for 5 February 2020
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and he reviews Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life, the epic war movie Midway and Adam Sandler's acclaimed performance in Uncut Gems. Audio
Underwater, Frida: Viva la vida
Film and TV reviewer Sarah McMullan joins Kathryn to talk about deep sea thriller Underwater, starring Kristen Stewart. She'll also look at Frida: Viva la vida, a documentary on the two sides of… Audio
Bronwyn Turei - how to become an actor
Brokenwood Mysteries, Go Girls, Oliver - star of stage and screen, Bronwyn Turei, is our expert today and she talks about what it takes to become an actor. Audio
Film Review: Ali Ventura
Ali reviews Marriage Story and Peanut Butter Falcon and discusses the Christmas rom-com offerings on Netflix. Audio
From plumbing his dreams to creating new technology, James Cameron’s deep-sea explorations mirror his approach to making movies
Noelle McCarthy talks with the film director James Cameron about his passion for exploring the natural world, and its connection to his career in cinema. This event was recorded at Otago Museum. Audio
The Morning Show, Damned, Spiky Gold Hunters
Film and TV reviewer Tamar Munch looks at The Morning Show, Apple TV's first big original series that explores the challenges faced by those working in morning television. She'll also touch on new… Audio
How to grow New Zealand's screen industry
It's a problem every country with a film industry is grappling with - how to make the most of the global boom in film and television production. The screen industry is worth over $3 billion to the New… Audio
A Kiwi in Los Angeles' Skid Row
Two Kiwis have been working with the homeless of LA's notorious Skid Row, to help them express their hopes and experiences on stage. Audio, Gallery
Director Hamish Bennett celebrates country values in new film Bellbird
Rural Kiwi characters rarely seen on-screen take centre stage in the new film Bellbird, directed by Northland primary school teacher Hamish Bennett. Video, Audio
Home Alone with an orchestra!
Hollywood film Home Alone is coming to life once more, but this time it’s thanks to the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Audio
New Zealand Drama for the World
This year a project was initiated by NZ On Air, the Film Commission and Script to Screen to sell on-screen New Zealand drama to the world. These days, many of the best examples aren't on linear TV, or… Audio
Filmmaker Sima Urale
Director and actor Sima Urale has just been announced as a 2019 Arts Foundation Laureate. Her work combines Samoan and urban New Zealand perspectives to tell Pacific stories. As the first female… Audio
David Schurmann - A Brazilian lens on New Zealand
Brazilian David Schurmann jumped ship in New Zealand at age 16 while his family were sailing round the world and ended up staying for six years, studying filmmaking and working as a TV director. Now… Audio
Fiona Collins - from Samoa with Alofa
Over the last decade she's been involved in films including Vai, Moana and The Orator and set up a successful casting company, all while teaching at the National University of Samoa. Actor, writer and… Audio
Dr Lauren Rosewarne - Sex & Sexuality In Modern Screen Remakes
Dr Lauren Rosewarne from the University of Melbourne has written a new book, Sex & Sexuality In Modern Screen Remakes which raises questions about how women are seen on screen now. Audio
The Checkup, How not to get Cancer and The Blacklist
Film and TV reviewer Lara Strongman looks at TVNZ's latest medical programmes, The Checkup and How not to get Cancer, and shares her favourite show to iron to: The Blacklist. Audio
Miracle of the Little Prince: highlighting endangered languages
Dutch filmmaker Marjoleine Boonstra's latest film highlights the plight of four of the world's almost forgotten or disappeared languages and those who are fighting to preserve them. Video, Audio
Television Critic: Graeme Tuckett
Graeme Tuckett reviews Tuca and Bertie, That's a Bit Racist, And The Barber and Patriot Act. Audio
How the Easy Rider soundtrack changed film soundtracks forever
The 1969 film Easy Rider was a landmark counterculture film starring Jack Nicholson, Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper. Not only was the film hugely popular, its soundtrack was… Video, Audio
Film Review - Graeme Tuckett
Graeme Tuckett on some of the standouts for him at the New Zealand International Film Festival and The Lion's Share Doco. Audio