Andy & Rajeev discuss Geoff Murphy's NZ film Utu and his first Hollywood film, the brat-pack filled western Young Guns II.

S1:E1 | Geoff Murphy

Andy & Rajeev discuss Lee Tamahori's NZ film Once Were Warriors and his first Hollywood film, the Nick Nolte starring Mulholland Falls.

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S1:E2 | Lee Tamahori

Andy & Rajeev discuss Roger Donaldson's NZ film Smash Palace and his first Hollywood film, the Mel Gibson starring The Bounty.

S1:E4 | Roger Donaldson

Andy & Rajeev discuss Jane Campion's An Angel At My Table & The Piano.

S1:E6 | JaneCampion

The N to Z of Film Season 2 Mini Episode is here! Andy & Rajeev talk about the new way we watch content, digital libraries & geographical distribution. Plus a preview of things to come!

S2 Quality Imports

S2:E0 | Mini Episode

Rajeev & Andy discuss the 1983 World War II prisoner of war drama, Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence. The film stars Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto, David Bowie & Takeshi Kitano.

S2:E1 | Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

Rajeev & Andy discuss Roger Donaldson's political action thriller No Way Out (1987).The film stars Kevin Costner, Gene Hackman, Sean Young & Will Patton

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S2:E3 | No Way Out

In this episode Rajeev & Andy discuss the 2013 horror remake Evil Dead. The film stars Jane Levy, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas & Elizabeth Blackmore. It was directed by Fede Alvarez (Don’t Breathe).

S2:E4 | Evil Dead

Andy James & Rajeev Mishra are joined by the esteemed film reviewer & NZ Film personality Dan Slevin to discuss Michael Dougherty‘s (Trick ‘R Treat) 2015 Christmas horror film Krampus. 

The movie is about a boy who ends up accidentally summoning a Christmas demon to his family home. The film stars Toni Collette(Muriel’s Wedding), Adam Scott (Parks & Recreation), David Koechner (Anchorman) & Emjay Anthony (Chef).

S2:E7 | Krampus w/ Dan Slevin

In this episode Rajeev & Andy are joined by @RanchoPodcast's Kailey Carruthers to discuss the 2007 science fiction film, Sunshine.
Starring: Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Michelle Yeoh, Rose Byrne & Cliff Curtis.
Directed by: Danny Boyle.

Season 3: Cliff Notes

S3:E4 | Sunshine w/ Kailey Carruthers

In this episode Rajeev & Andy discuss the 2001 action crime thriller, Training Day.
Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn & Cliff Curtis.
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua.

S3: Cliff Notes

S3:E5 | Training Day

In this episode, Rajeev & Andy discuss the 2004 New Zealand conspiracy thriller, Spooked.
Starring: Cliff Curtis & Chris Hobbs.
Directed by: Geoff Murphy.

S3:E6 | Spooked

In this episode Rajeev & Andy are joined by comedian, playwright and all round political guy James Nokise to discuss the 2016 faith film, Risen.
Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter Firth & Cliff Curtis.
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds

S3:E7 | Risen w/ James Nokise

Rajeev & Andy are joined by improviser, producer and all round funny person Jennifer O’Sullivan to discuss the small town, New Zealand comedy, Jubilee.
Starring: Cliff Curtis, Theresa Healey, Hori Ahipene & Kevin Smith.
Directed by: Michael Hurst (Spartacus, Ash Vs Evil Dead)

S3:E8 | Jubilee w/ Jennifer O'Sullivan

In this episode Rajeev & Andy discuss the epic New Zealand period film River Queen.
Starring: Samantha Morton, Cliff Curtis & Kiefer Sutherland.
Directed by: Vincent Ward (The Navigator, What Dreams May Come)

S3:E9 | River Queen

In this episode Rajeev & Andy are joined by Radio NZ contributor & podcaster Dan Slevin discuss the New Zealand drama The Dark Horse.

S3:E10 | The Dark Horse w/ Dan Slevin

Andy and Rajeev wrap up season three with a discussion of some of Cliff Curtis' TV work as well as a few of the films they couldn't quite get to. And of course, there's an in-depth discussion of Cliff's various haircuts.

S3:E11 | Cliff Notes Wrap Up

Cliff Curtis himself makes an appearance on the podcast to talk to us about his career! Super exciting stuff.

S3 E12 Cliff Curtis

S3:E12 | Cliff Curtis Interview

In this episode Rajeev & Andy discuss the 2001 coming of age drama Rain.
The Film stars Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki, Sarah Peirse, Alistair Browning & Marton Csokas. It was directed by Christine Jeffs (Sunshine Cleaning, Sylvia).

S4: Wonder Wahine

S4:E1 | Rain

In this episode Rajeev & Andy discuss the 2011 romantic comedy My Wedding & Other Secrets.
The Film stars Michelle Ang, Matt Whelan, Kenneth Tsang & Pei-Pei Cheng. It was directed by Roseanne Liang (Banana In A Nutshell, Do No Harm).

S4:E2 | My Wedding & Other Secrets

In this episode Rajeev & Andy discuss the 2017 World War II drama The Zookeeper’s Wife.
The film stars Jessica Chastain & Daniel Brühl an was directed by Niki Caro (Whale Rider, North Country).

S4 Wonder Wahine

S4:E3 | The Zookeeper's Wife

In this episode Rajeev & Andy are joined by Kailey Carruthers (of the RNZ Rancho Notorious podcast) to discuss the 2016 acting school drama The Rehearsal.
The film stars James Rolleston, Kerry Fox, Ella Edward & Miranda Harcourt and was directed by Alison Maclean (Crush, Jesus’ Son).

S4:E4 | The Rehearsal w/ Kailey Carruthers

In this episode Rajeev & Andy are joined by Sarah Watt (Sunday Star Times film reviewer)to discuss the 2009 rural drama The Strength Of Water.
The film stars Isaac Barber, Hato Paparoa, Nancy Brunning & Jim Moriarty and was directed by Armagan Ballantyne (Being Eve).

S4:E5 | The Strength Of Water w/ Sarah Watt

In this episode Andy & Rajeev discuss the 1983 politically charged documentary Patu! (the exclamation mark is part of the title!)
The film was directed by Merata Mita (Bastion Point: day 507, Mauri).

S4:E6 | Patu!

Andy & Rajeev take a break from season 4 to give Rajeev some more time to line up some more awesome guests for the rest of season 4. They discuss the films they have already seen in 2018 and the ones they are most looking forward to.

S4:EX | Mid-Season Break

Andy & Rajeev are joined by Radio NZ's Lynda Chanwai-Earle to discuss the Sima Urale's drama, Apron Strings.

S4:E7 | Apron Strings w/ Lynda Chanwai-Earle

Andy & Rajeev are joined by professional entertainer Vanessa Stacey to discuss Zoe McIntosh's comedy, The Deadly Ponies Gang.

S4:E8 | The Deadly Ponies Gang w/ Vanessa Stacey

In this episode Andy & Rajeev are joined by filmmaker Becs Arahanga to discuss the 2017 drama Waru.
The film was directed by 8 Māori Women filmmakers:  Briar Grace-Smith, Katie Wolfe, Casey Kaa, Ainsley Gardiner, Chelsea Cohen, Renae Maihi, Paula Jones, Awanui Simich-Pene

S4:E9 | Waru w/Becs Arahanga

In this episode Andy & Rajeev are joined by director Gaylene Preston to discuss her career and her film. My Year With Helen. The film chronicles Helen Clarke's bid to become the first female Secretary-General of the United Nations.

S4:E10 | My Year With Helen w/ Gaylene Preston

Andy talks to Rajeev about his short film "In Search of Turangawaewae" which profiles the intriguing life of Rajeev's father, Prabodh K Mishra.

S4:E11 | In Search Of Turangawaewae

Andy & Rajeev discuss their favourite films of 2018.

S4:E12 | Best Of 2018

A podcast where Andy and Rajeev talk about movies. All movies discussed (so far) have some sort of connection to that hobbit filled paradise: New Zealand.

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