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• Point of View Podcast – Ep.15: Best of 2025 | Must-Sees for Christmas and New Year

  Welcome to this month’s episode of Point of View! In Episode 15, host Tom Augustine takes a look back at the best films of 2025, sharing his top picks and some of the standout moments that made this year so memorable in cinema. From unexpected surprises to crowd favorites, we’ll highlight the must-sees for the holiday season and give you plenty of ideas for Christmas and New Year viewing. A huge thank you to everyone who’s been part of Point of View this year — your support and feedback make these conversations possible. So grab your headphones, get comfy, and join us as we celebrate the best of 2025 on screen. Happy Holidays, and let’s dive in!   What to Expect Best of 2025 Highlights and notable guesses from this year Must-sees for Christmas and New Year, plus what’s coming in 2026   View Screen – Best Xmas/New Year Films December: Notes from a Fish Eternity Five Nights at Freddy's 2 Nuremberg Twiggy Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Ella McCay Atropia Avatar: Fire and Ash History of Sound Father Mother Sister Brother The Housemaid Anaconda Not Only Fred Dagg Rental Family January: Song Sung Blue Christy Primate Sentimental Value 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Hamnet Is This Thing On? Marty Supreme Mercy Nouvelle Vague The Secret Agent Return to Silent Hill H is for Hawk It Was Just an Accident Send Help The Choral     Best of Streaming – Coming Out   December: Oh, What Fun Jay Kelly Predators Fallout S2 Stranger Things Finale   January: The RIP Shrinking S3 Bridgerton S4       Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers: Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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• Point of View Podcast – Ep.14 with Rob Sarkies (dir.) Pike River

  This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with acclaimed New Zealand filmmaker Rob Sarkies to discuss his powerful new film Pike River currently the #1 film in New Zealand. Based on the tragic 2010 Pike River Mine disaster, the film follows the years-long fight for justice led by Anna Osborne (Melanie Lynskey) and Sonya Rockhouse (Robyn Malcolm), whose husband and son were among the 29 men who lost their lives. 🎬 Pike River is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.   What to Expect Hear Rob Sarkies (Director) share his creative journey bringing Pike River to life • Discover how research, preparation, and emotional storytelling shaped the film • Learn why being grounded in place and connected to real people makes a story resonate. “You start with a feeling,” View on Screen in November TERROR-FI Fest: Bugonia • Sisu 2 • Primate • Keeper • Predator: Badlands • The Running Man • We Bury the Dead • Deathgasm 2 • Nirvanna the Band: The Show – The Movie • Legend of Ochi • Familiar Touch • Now You See Me Now You Don’t • Wicked For Good • Die My Love • Nuremberg • The Golden Spurtle • Zootopia 2 • Train Dreams • Jay Kelly   Best of Streaming Coming Out Frankenstein • Pluribus • Left-Handed Girl • Nouvelle Vague • Stranger Things 5   View Box: Rialto Channel Presents – The Surfer, Premieres November 8, 8:30pm The Intrepid British & Irish Film Festival 2025 is now underway across New Zealand, running from 29 October to 19 November. It brings together a curated selection of standout films from the UK and Ireland, with screenings in cities nationwide and a chance to see acclaimed premieres and genre‑highlights on the big screen. Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers Tom Augustine - @thaugustine Rob Sarkies - @Pikeriverfilm Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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• Point of View Podcast – Ep.13 with Samuel Van Grinsven (dir.) & Dacre Montgomery (star)

  This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Samuel Van Grinsven and Dacre Montgomery to discuss their new film Went Up the Hill — a psychological drama inspired by Van Grinsven’s memories of childhood in New Zealand’s South Island. An intimate, modern ghost story, Went Up the Hill explores the extremities of grief and the haunting struggle of letting go. When Jack travels to remote New Zealand to attend the funeral of his estranged mother, he encounters her grieving widow, Jill. But his mother’s spirit soon returns — inhabiting each of their bodies to speak to the other — sparking a life-threatening nocturnal dance of grief, love, and possession. 🎬 Went Up the Hill is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.   What to Expect Samuel Van Grinsven on his creative journey bringing Went Up the Hill to life A spooky, emotional drama set in New Zealand Dacre Montgomery on stepping into complex, emotionally charged roles Exploring grief, love, and the supernatural through a modern lens   View on Screen in Octuber The Smashing Machine Shelby Oaks Him Avatar: The Way of Water (Re-release) Went Up the Hill Tron Ares Eleanor the Great A House of Dynamite Ballad of a Small Player Twinless Roofman The Black Phone 2 Regretting You Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere Pike River Begonia   Best of Streaming Coming Out Chap Power Play Dirty The Lost Bus Steve Monster: The Ed Gein Story John Candy: I Like Me Hedda   View Box: Rialto Channel Exclusive Series – Families Like Ours Every Tuesday at 8:30 PM | Episode 1 – Premieres October 21   Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers Tom Augustine - @thaugustine Samuel Van Grinsven - @svgrinsven Dacre Montgomery - @dacremontgomery Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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• Behind the Film: PRIME MINISTER with Michelle Walshe

  Join Tom Augustine in conversation with Michelle Walshe, co-director of the documentary PRIME MINISTER, as they dive into the making of the film that follows Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern over seven years—from her meteoric rise to Prime Minister to her historic leadership and sudden resignation. Get an inside look at the challenges of leading a nation through crises, balancing motherhood, and redefining global expectations of politics. ✨ Listen to this exclusive capsule interview – link in bio! #PrimeMinister #JacindaArdern #MichelleWalshe #TomAugustine #CapsuleInterview #Documentary #Politics #ViewMagazine #PointOfViewPodcast

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• Point of View Podcast – Ep. 12 with Gina Dellabarca

  This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Gina Dellabarca. Gina co-founded Show Me Shorts in 2006 and has been the driving force behind the festival ever since. She is an experienced marketing and communications professional as well as a film programmer. Gina also serves as Vice-Chair of the Board for the Short Film Conference – a global organization that promotes the status of short films and unites the international short film community. Her background includes providing publicity for films, co-owning a cinema, and leading marketing for major attractions such as Stardome Observatory, Auckland Zoo, and Regional Facilities Auckland. In 2019, she was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her services to the film industry.   Show Me Shorts Turns 20! The fabulous Show Me Shorts Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special programme. From 7–27 October, audiences can enjoy 127 screenings and events at 40 cinemas and community venues across Aotearoa. The programme features 83 short films divided into 11 themed collections. 👉 Explore the full lineup: showmeshorts.co.nz   What to Expect Gina Dellabarca’s journey as co-founder and director of the Show Me Shorts Festival The 20th anniversary of Show Me Shorts A sneak peek at the Show Me Shorts Film Festival 2025   View on Screen in September Fight or Flight  Life in One Chord Sorry Baby The Roses (Disney) Conjuring Last Rites Splitsville The Long Walk A Big Bold Beautiful Journey One Battle After Another Prime Minister   Best of Streaming Coming Out Pee Wee as Himself My Mom Jayne Highest 2 Lowest The Paper Task Only Murders in the Building Snack Shack Gen V The Morning Show Slow Horses View Box: Winter melts into spring on Rialto Channel Every Saturday in September at 8:30 PM Premiere Date: Sing Sing- Premieres September 6, 8.30pm Cottontail - Premieres September 13, 8.30pm The Last Showgirl - Premieres September 20, 8.30pm Queer - Premieres September 27, 8.30pm   Stay Connected Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Gina Dellabarca – @ginadellabarca   Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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