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At The Movies

RNZ
Argylle
The Iron Claw
Henry Cavill
Alfie
Sam Rockwell
Claudia Schiffer
Matthew Vaughn
Dua Lipa
Bryce Dallas Howard
Riceboy Sleeps
Force Of Nature
The Color Purple
All Of Us Strangers
The Holdovers
Perfect Days
Priscilla Presley
Elvis Presley
Von Erich Family
Anyone But You
Paul Giamatti

Join Simon Morris in the best seat in the house as he reviews the latest movies.

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In the very last At The Movies, Simon Morris looks back on 24 years of movies – a quarter century that started with the first Lord Of The Rings, and an Oscar for Russell Crowe, and ended with two of the biggest films of the year, both made in New Zea... more

In the penultimate At The Movies, Simon Morris looks back over an eventful year. Apart from the usual winners and losers, he produces his personal Top Three (there seem to be four of them), his picks for the New Faces of 2025, and the traditional, an... more

Simon Morris kicks off the first of the final three At The Movies with films all connected with some old favourites. Wake Up Dead Man director Rian Johnson's career started with the neo-noir Brick back in 2005. Jennifer Lawrence, star of Die My Love,... more

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Rebecca Miller
Director of the documentary series Mr. Scorsese and daughter of playwright Arthur Miller
Episode: Review: Mr. Scorsese
Robert De Niro
Esteemed actor and long-time collaborator with Scorsese
Episode: Review: Mr. Scorsese
Leonardo DiCaprio
Famed actor who has frequently collaborated with Scorsese
Episode: Review: Mr. Scorsese
Daniel Day-Lewis
Oscar-winning actor known for his work with Scorsese and husband of director Rebecca Miller
Episode: Review: Mr. Scorsese
Richard Scheib
Film reviewer and author of A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic
morrierreviews.com
Episode: FULL SHOW: A Family Affair
Paolo Bersolin
Festival Director of the International Film Festival Whanau Marama
International Film Festival Whanau Marama
Episode: A Festival of Hope
Marlon Williams
Star singer-songwriter and occasional actor
Episode: Review: Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua (Two Worlds)
Mike Smith
Writer-director of the film The People We Love with a distinguished career in TV directing.
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: FULL SHOW: Off the Beaten Track
Peter Greste
International war correspondent for Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Episode: Review: The Correspondent

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Simon Morris
Host known for insightful film reviews and discussions, reflecting on both mainstream and independent cinema.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Why the advertising RNZ? You are a fully funded public broadcaster

    Simon Morris is great. His reviews are great and well informed

    ( note Dan Slevin is not great - he’s dour, pretentious and constantly gives spoilers - I don’t listen when Dan is subbing in).

    HOWEVER- why is RNz putting ads at the beginning and end of each 4 minute review. It doesn’t happen with any other RNz podcasts and is truly irritating. RNz is a fully publicly funded body so why the irritating ads?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Old Tuatara
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • My Number 1 Podcast

    I love the Simon Morris's eloquent, observed, challenging look at films. His podcasts are punchy and quite indepth, even for their short-ish length.

    I appreciate that he holds films to a high standard- including New Zealand films.

    The format works well - he choses interesting extracts of clips to compliment each podcast. He is current, politically savy and knowledgable. The podcasts are enjoyable and informative listening. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rock-steady!
    New Zealand7 years ago
  • Great Reviews

    I find good reviews are hard to find... one of the reasons I love Simon Morris and his show. Also reminds me of home and tuning in to the national station, glad I found this podcast! Excellent

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ra.skill
    Taiwan8 years ago

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The podcast is praised for providing a thoughtful and current perspective on both mainstream and indie films.

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Apple Podcasts
#43
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FULL SHOW: A Family Affair
Q: What do you think filmmakers are drawing on in terms of attracting audiences with pandemic themes?
Filmmakers tap into the shock and horror of what could happen to the human body when faced with a threat.
FULL SHOW: A Family Affair
Q: Can you provide for us, I guess, a definition of what is a pandemic film?
A pandemic film is one where a population is affected by a type of virus or bacteria, usually with fatal results.
Interview: A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic
Q: Are there any films that were made during the early part of the pandemic that kind of understood what was going on or were just plain entertaining about it?
The funniest was one called Corona Zombies, which was put together by a low-budget producer and director called Charles Band.
Interview: A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic
Q: What aspect of that do you think filmmakers are drawing on in terms of attracting audiences or enticing audiences?
A lot of it is just the shock and horror of what can possibly happen to a human body when something out of control takes over and potentially fatally threatens it.
Interview: A Viewing Guide to the Pandemic
Q: Can you provide for us, I guess, a definition of what is a pandemic film? What does it have to do in order to feature in your book?
Well, something where I guess a population is affected by some type of virus or bacteria, and usually fatally, which is in almost all cases what ends up turning out to be the case.

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Focusing primarily on contemporary cinema, content explores a wide range of films, from blockbusters to indie features, highlighting critical reviews by host Simon Morris. Topics often include film direction, performances, narrative depth, and thematic explorations, catering to avid movie enthusiasts looking for insightful analysis. A unique aspect of the content is the integration of discussions around upcoming releases, alongside critiques of studio trends and shifts in audience expectations, making it a comprehensive guide for film lovers.

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1. Rebecca Miller
2. Robert De Niro
3. Leonardo DiCaprio
4. Daniel Day-Lewis
5. Richard Scheib
6. Paolo Bersolin
7. Marlon Williams
8. Mike Smith

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