Play Dirty sees writer-director Shane Black (Predator, Iron Man 3) bring pulp fiction favourite Parker to the screen. Robber/gunman Parker (Mark Wahlberg) is roped into a billion dollar heist by untrustworthy Zen (Rosa Salazar – Alita). Expect cars, horses and a spectacular train-wreck. On Amazon Prime.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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Review: Steve
Steve, starring and produced by Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy (Oppenheimer) is the story of a troubled teacher holding a 1990s English reform school together by sheer will-power. Featuring Tracy Ullman, Emily Watson and musician Little Simz, it’s directed by Belgian film-maker Tim Mielants (Patrick). On Netflix.
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Review: The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine tells the true story of Mixed Martial Arts pioneer Mark Kerr and his struggles with drugs and depression. Starring Dwayne Johnson/The Rock (Fast and Furious) and Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada), it’s directed by Benny Safdie (Uncut Gems).Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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FULL SHOW: Mavericks And Rule-Breakers
Simon Morris looks at three movies about people who break the rules. The Rock gets out of his comfort zone in The Smashing Machine, about a pioneer of the no-holds-barred MMA…. Maverick director Shane Black brings cult figure Parker to Prime Video in Play Dirty…. And Steve is about the teachers who have to take over the kids that society has discarded.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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FULL SHOW: Pick a Side
Simon Morris looks at two movies divided along left and right lines – Paul Thomas Anderson’s comedy-thriller One Battle After Another, and Spanish Civil War drama The Teacher Who Promised The Sea – and a French film – Holy Cow! – in which the answer is cheese!Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Join Simon Morris in the best seat in the house as he reviews the latest movies. At The Movies also plays at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoons on RNZ National.
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