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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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View Screen – In Cinemas This May

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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.

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View Screen – In Cinemas in April

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This month on Point of View, host Tom Augustine sits down with Taratoa Stappard and Ariāna Osborne to discuss their new film, Mārama.

Mārama tells the story of a young Māori woman lured to Victorian England under false pretenses, and her fight to hold on to her identity. The film follows a young Māori wāhine’s journey to the north of England in the mid-1800s as she seeks information about her family.

It is the feature film debut of director Stappard, who was born in Aotearoa New Zealand but has spent most of his life based in the UK.

Ariāna Osborne stars as Mary Stephens, the young woman at the centre of the film. She says it was a role she knew she had to play.

🎬 Mārama is now showing in cinemas across New Zealand.

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Oscar 2026 Special – Tom’s Top 10 Favourites and Who Could Win the Oscar

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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!

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View Screen – Best Xmas/New Year Films

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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.

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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.

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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!

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