Point Of View

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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Speakers

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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Darren Bevan  

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Inspired by his journey walking New Zealand’s Te Araroa Trail, director Bart Schrijver brings his personal experience of long-distance hiking to his latest immersive film, The North, shot in the Scottish Highlands.

The North arrives in cinemas across New Zealand from April 2.

This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Rebecca Tansley, director of Tenor: My Name Is Pati.

 

Directed by Rebecca Tansley, TENOR: My Name Is Pati is a feature documentary that follows Pene Pati’s story from humble origins in the South Pacific to the world’s greatest opera stages. Weaving intimate family archive footage with behind-the-scenes observations and soaring performances, the film blends humour and heart to reveal how the power of family, cultural pride, determination, and resilience can yield extraordinary rewards when chasing an unlikely dream.

 

🎬 Tenor: My Name Is Pati is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

 

What to Expect

 

Rebecca Tansley on her creative journey bringing Tenor: My Name Is Pati to life

Tenor: My Name Is Pati reveals what the applause politely omits: persistence.

Pene Pati reminds us that Pacific ancestors were voyagers who set out with nothing but hope—no proof, no guarantees—courage as inheritance.

 

View Screen – In Cinemas in April

 

Best of Streaming – Coming Out in April

 

 

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Rebecca Tansley

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