Point Of View

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 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 Darren Bevan Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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 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 Rebecca Tansley Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

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!

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!

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!

This month On Point of View, Join host Tom Augustine in conversation with Edward Sampson — accomplished filmmaker and director of Devils on Horses (2025). With credits including The Story of Rugby and Turn of the Screw, Sampson discusses storytelling through film, historical memory, and the craft of documentary-making. Devils on Horses premiered at Doc Edge Festival 2025 and is now in cinemas around New Zealand. What to Expect Edward Sampson’s journey• Insights into his latest film Devils on Horses (2025) View on Screen in July Jurassic World: Rebirth – in cinemas from June 5• Superman – in cinemas from July 10• Smurfs – in cinemas from July 4• Bride Hard – in cinemas from July 11• Friendship – in cinemas from July 18• I Know What You Did Last Summer – in cinemas from July 25• Fantastic Four: First Steps – in cinemas from July 31• When Fall is Coming – in cinemas from July 18• Life of Chuck – in cinemas from July 25• Together – in cinemas from July 11 Best of Streaming Coming Out• The Old Guard 2 – Netflix (from July 19)• The Sandman Season 2 – Netflix (from July 25)• Too Much – Prime Video (from July 12) View Box La Cocina – premieres July 26, 8:30 PM on Rialto Channel 39, Sky TV 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• Edward Sampson – @edward.sampson.1974 Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Diana Wichtel—acclaimed journalist, author, and beloved cultural commentator. For 36 years, Diana’s sharp wit and moving prose illuminated the pages of the Listener, earning her a place as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive voices. She is the author of the award-winning memoir Driving to Treblinka: A Long Search for a Lost Father, which won the Ockham New Zealand Book Award, and her latest collection Unreel, a rich and witty anthology of her finest television writing. In this episode, Diana reflects on her storied career, the experience of being on the other side of the interview, and why television once felt like magic. Diana will appear on Friday 16 May 2025 to discuss Unreel: A Life in Review as part of the Writers Festival 2025 programme. Explore the full lineup: writersfestival.co.nz/programmes/main-programme What to Expect Diana Wichtel’s journey as a cultural critic Highlights from Driving to Treblinka and Unreel A look back at New Zealand’s media landscape A sneak peek of her appearance at Writers Festival 2025 Best of Streaming Coming Out Another Simple Favour – Prime Video (from 1 May) The Four Seasons – Netflix (from 1 May) Overcompensating: Season One – Prime Video (from 15 May) The Reserve: Limited Series – Netflix (from 15 May) Nine Perfect Strangers: Season 2 – Prime Video (from 22 May) Fear Street: Prom Queen – Netflix (from 23 May) Fountain of Youth – AppleTV+ (from 23 May) Bono: Stories of Surrender – AppleTV+ (from 30 May) Andor – Still streaming on Disney+ (Premiered in April) View on Screen in May Thunderbolts – 1 May Bob Trevino Likes It – 1 May Marlon Williams: Nga Ao E Rua – Two Worlds – 1 May The Wedding Banquet – 8 May Clown In A Cornfield – 8 May Tall Tales – 8 May Forgive Us All – 8 May Final Destination: Bloodlines – 15 May Hurry Up Tomorrow – 15 May The Salt Path – 15 May Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – 22 May Lilo & Stitch – 22 May CCFC Presents: Orson Welles' The Trial – 28 May When Fall Is Coming – 28 May The Phoenician Scheme – 29 May Bring Her Back – 29 May Karate Kid Legends – 29 May View Box: Musical Notes on Rialto Channel Every Thursday in May at 8:30 PM Welcome to the Darkness – Premieres Thursday, 1 May Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg – Premieres Thursday, 8 May Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus – Premieres Thursday, 15 May Mozart's Sister – Premieres Thursday, 22 May Mutiny In Heaven: The Birthday Party – Premieres Thursday, 22 May 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 Diana Wichtel – www.writersfestival.co.nz Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

This month on Point of View, join Tom Augustine as he chats with Maddy Hakaraia de Young (Ngati Kapu), a Producer at Maoriland Productions and Festival Director of Maoriland Film Festival. Maddy is a founding member of Maoriland and leads festival programming. Year-round, she supports the work of the MCT as a producer. Supported by a team of rangatahi, she has spent the last 10 years developing and overseeing the implementation of Te Uru Maire - the Maoriland Rangatahi Strategy. Te Uru Maire nurtures rangatahi to find their voice through film and develop the practical skills to tell their unique stories. Over 200 short films have been made through this programme over the last 10 years, with over 2,000 participating rangatahi, both in New Zealand and internationally. Maddy's work with Te Uru Maire was recognised at the 2021 New Zealander of the Year awards, where she was a semi-finalist for Young New Zealander of the Year. Aotearoa’s International Indigenous Film Festival (https://maorilandfilm.co.nz/) – Check out the lineup and experience the best of Indigenous storytelling! March 26 – 30, 2025 What to Expect: Maddy’s journey Maoriland Festival – The MFF is the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous storytelling, with five days of screenings, interactive installations and art exhibitions, industry events, and more. A personal reflection View in Screen in Cinemas in March: Mickey 17 – March 16 The Last Showgirl – March 20 The Rule of Jenny Pen – March 20 Black Bag – March 13 A Working Man – March 27 The Return – March 27 Snow White – March 20 Firebrand – March 13 Best of Streaming Coming Out: Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+) – From March 4 Il Gattopardo/The Leopard (Netflix) – From March 5 The Electric State (Netflix) – From March 14 The Residence (Netflix) – From March 20 The Studio (Apple TV+) – From March 26 View Box: Never Look Away – Premieres Saturday, March 22, at 8:30 pm. Review and interview with director Lucy Lawless. 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 Maddy Hakaraia de Young – @madicattt Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

This month on 'Point of View', join Tom Augustine as he chats with the incredible Ramon Te Wake, a trailblazing storyteller, award-nominated screen director, presenter, and advocate for untold stories. From the groundbreaking project Takataapui, the world’s first Indigenous queer TV series, to the thought-provoking documentary Trans & Pregnant, Ramon shares a creative journey that spans from Dargaville to New York. What to Expect: Ramon discusses her passion for storytelling and how it fuels her life and career. An in-depth look at her most impactful projects, including the world-changing Takataapui and other works that challenge societal norms. A personal reflection on her journey from Dargaville to New York, her love of music, and her powerful documentaries. Featured Films: Mafusa the Lion King Better Man Den of Thieves: Pantera The Haka Party Incident Dahomey Summer Horror Highlights: Nosferatu The Wolf Man Presence Companion Awards Hopefuls: A Real Pain A Complete Unknown The Brutalist Maria More to Look Forward To: Kraven the Hunter LOTR: War of the Rohirrim All We Imagine as Light Sonic 3 Conclave We Live in Time Best of Streaming Coming Out: Squid Game Season 2 Severance Season 2 Best Storytelling We’ve Seen in 2024: Tom and Ramon’s picks for the standout storytelling moments of the year. It’s an inspiring episode filled with insights into the world of creativity, storytelling, and advocacy. You won’t want to miss this conversation! Stay Connected: Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: / @viewmagnz Instagram: / @viewmagnz Visit our website: https://www.viewmag.co.nz/ Speakers: Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Ramon Te Wake – @ramont Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

Join Tom Augustine and special guest Kate Rodger as they dive into the world of film this November! Kate shares insights on interviewing and holiday season favorites, while Tom talks about film highlights, holiday classics, and what’s hitting the silver screen. Get the scoop on films like Saturday Night, Wicked: Part 1, No Other Land, Red One, and Gladiator II. It’s a cinematic feast you won’t want to miss! Featured Films: Saturday Night Gladiator II No Other Land Wicked Red One Awards Hopefuls: Memoir of Snail Never Look Away More to Look Forward To: Christmas Eve in Miller's Point Moana 2 Your Monster Taki Rua Memory The Piano Lesson Best of Streaming Coming Out: Blitz Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Joy Stay Connected: Don’t miss next month’s updates—follow us on social media: Facebook: / @viewmagnz Instagram: / @viewmagnz Visit our website: https://www.viewmag.co.nz/ Speakers: Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Kate Rodger – @kate_rodger Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

Welcome to the very first episode of Point Of View! In this episode, our host Tom Augustine takes us through the latest news and updates in the entertainment industry - joined by Madman NZ's Theatrical Sales Manager Luke Murray.