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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with directing duo THUNDERLIPS, directors Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor, to discuss their new film, Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant, a new comedy-horror addition to the Kiwi film canon.

The film follows an accelerated extraterrestrial pregnancy and is packed with outrageously off-kilter visual effects. Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant premieres in New Zealand cinemas on September 10.

About the film

Mary is a slacker living with her mother and still trying to figure out what to do with her life in New Zealand suburbia. After an awkward sexual encounter with her neighbour, she suddenly finds herself in the midst of an accelerated alien pregnancy!

What follows is a classic Kiwi gross-out take on pregnancy and parenthood that is not afraid to get weird, featuring standout performances from Hannah Lynch (Petrol) as the reluctant mother-to-be, Arlo Green (Workmates) as the hapless half-alien baby daddy, and Yvette Parsons (Notes From a Fish) as Mary’s overbearing mother.

Coming off a premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the Midnight section, the debut feature from New Zealand filmmaking duo THUNDERLIPS builds on the concept of their earlier short film Help! I’m Alien Pregnant (Sitges, 2024).

The full-length feature ramps up their signature boisterous energy, exploring the pitfalls of hosting a parasitic life form and the possibilities of what comes next. Complete with an arsenal of eye-popping special effects that harken back to the golden age of body horror, Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant is an unforgettable cinematic experience best enjoyed with a crowd.

What to Expect

Feature Interview – THUNDERLIPS directors Sean Wallace and Jordan Mark Windsor take us behind the scenes of their filmmaking journey, the making of Mum, I’m Alien Pregnant, and bringing their unique vision to the big screen.

View Screen – A look at films arriving in New Zealand cinemas this September

View Box – I Am Still Here, the Oscar-winning film, premieres September 26 on Sky’s Rialto Channel.

Speakers

Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine)

Sean Wallace & Jordan Mark Windsor – Directors, THUNDERLIPS

 

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Tongan-Kiwi filmmaker Vea Mafile'o, co-director of Lomu, the new film about All Blacks legend Jonah Lomu, premiering in New Zealand cinemas on September 3.

With a background in visual arts and art direction, Vea has built an impressive career across film and television. Her work includes the documentary For My Father's Kingdom, which premiered at the 2019 Berlin Film Festival, and the acclaimed short Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue, selected for the 2024 Sundance Film Festival.

About Lomu

The film follows Jonah Lomu's journey from his schoolboy days at Wesley College and his All Blacks debut to his unforgettable performance at the 1995 Rugby World Cup, where he became a global sporting icon.

Drawing on archival interviews with Jonah, former teammates, coach Laurie Mains and his former manager Phil Kingsley Jones, Lomu goes beyond the rugby field to explore the man behind the legend.

The film examines Jonah's Tongan heritage, his quiet and private nature, and the pressures of international fame as rugby moved into the professional era.

What to Expect

Feature Interview – Vea Mafile'o on Lomu, her filmmaking journey, and bringing Jonah's story to the screen.

View Screen – A look at films arriving in New Zealand cinemas this month.

Speakers

Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine)

Vea Mafile'o – Filmmaker and co-director of Lomu

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Tandi Wright, a multi-award-nominated New Zealand actress whose career spans more than 25 years across film, television, and theatre in New Zealand and internationally. Renowned for her versatility and commanding screen presence, Tandi has built an acclaimed career with lead and supporting roles across stage and screen. Her latest screen credit is a supporting role in Evil Dead Burn, now showing in New Zealand cinemas.

In this episode, Tandi takes us behind the scenes of Evil Dead Burn, discussing her role in the film, the challenges of bringing its intense story to life, and what drew her to the project. She also reflects on her career, the craft of acting, and the experiences that have shaped her journey.

About the Film

Following the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws. But as they begin transforming into deadites one by one, she discovers that the vows she made in life endure even in death.

What to Expect

Feature Interview – Tandi Wright on Evil Dead Burn, her career, and the art of performance.

View Screen – A look at the films arriving in New Zealand cinemas this July.

Best of Streaming – Highlights of what's coming to streaming platforms this month.

Tom's Picks – Must-watch titles from RialtoView, the 100% Kiwi-owned streaming platform.

Speakers

Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine)

Tandi Wright – Multi-award-nominated New Zealand actress

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with New Zealand film producer and screenwriter Matthew Metcalfe to discuss his latest film, Moss & Freud, now showing in New Zealand cinemas.

The film follows supermodel Kate Moss as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery when renowned artist Lucian Freud offers to paint her portrait, exploring themes of identity, vulnerability, fame, and artistic expression.

What to Expect

Feature Interview – Matthew Metcalfe discusses the making of Moss & Freud, the story behind the film, and bringing real-life figures to the screen.

View Screen – A look at the films arriving in cinemas this June.

Best of Streaming – Highlights of what's coming to streaming platforms this month.

Tom's Picks – Must-watch titles from RialtoView, the 100% Kiwi-owned streaming platform.

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Tom Augustine – Host (@thaugustine)
• Matthew Metcalfe – Producer and Screenwriter

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Darren Bevan, an entertainment writer specialising in film reviews, DVD releases, and gaming reviews.

Darren and Tom discuss May blockbusters, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Mortal Kombat I, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Bridget Jones’s Diary 25th Anniversary, Shrek 25th Anniversary, and Top Gun 40th Anniversary.

What to Expect

View Screen – In Cinemas This May

Best of Streaming – Coming Out in May

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