Night Always Comes sees Vanessa Kirby (The Fantastic Four) as a struggling woman who desperately needs $25 thousand to buy her flat. She just has 12 hours to pull it off. A Netflix thriller, it’s directed by Benjamin Caron (TV’s Andor and The Crown).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Review: Relay
Relay is a thriller in which a modern Robin Hood uses primitive technology to dodge detection by high-tech bad guys. Directed by David Mackenzie (Hell Or High Water) it stars Riz Ahmed (The Sound Of Metal,), Lily James (Yesterday)and Sam Worthington (Avatar).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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FULL SHOW: Not from around here
Simon Morris wonders what you gain, or lose, when you cast a film with people who have to do an accent? This week he looks at three films set in America, but starring English, Australian and Irish actors. These include The Naked Gun, with Liam Neeson, Relay with Riz Ahmed and Sam Worthington, and Night Always Comes with Vanessa Kirby.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Review: The Naked Gun
The Naked Gun sees Liam Neeson take the role of Leslie Nielson in the remake of the Eighties cop spoof. Co-starring Pamela Anderson, it’s written and directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live) and produced by Seth McFarlane (American Dad).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Review: Eddington
Eddington is a satire about the year of Covid 19, with Joaquin Phoenix as an anti-mandate sheriff at odds with the Mayor, angry protest groups and conspiracy-nut influencers. Directed by Ari Aster (Hereditary), with Pedro Pascal (The Last Of Us) and Austin Butler (Elvis).
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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