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Point of View Podcasts offers a deep dive into the world of cinema with a uniquely New Zealand perspective. From award-winning global hits and indie gems to compelling documentaries, the podcast celebrates the film industry with a special focus on New Zealand films and stories crafted for Kiwis. Listeners can enjoy engaging discussions on current trends, standout performances, and behind-the-scenes stories that captivate audiences worldwide. Featuring fresh reviews of the latest releases, including local cinematic treasures, Point of View provides a comprehensive look at everything happening in film—both here at home and across the globe. Tune in today!

  1. FEB 12

    Point of View Podcast – Ep.16 with Taratoa Stappard (Director) & Ariāna Osborne (Star)

    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. What to Expect • Taratoa Stappard on his creative journey bringing Mārama to life • The idea of placing a Māori wāhine character outside of Aotearoa • Ariāna Osborne on starring as Mary Stephens and sharing how she landed the role   View Screen   Oscar 2026 Special – Tom’s Top 10 Favourites and Who Could Win the Oscar   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!

    37 min

  2. 12/01/2025

    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!

    26 min

  3. 11/04/2025

    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!

    47 min

  4. 10/13/2025

    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!

    45 min

  5. 09/28/2025

    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

    20 min

  6. 09/18/2025

    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!

    32 min

  7. 08/12/2025

    Point of View Podcast – Episode 11 with Sophie Henderson & Curtis Vowell

    On the latest episode of Point of View, host Tom Augustine chats with Curtis Vowell (director) and Sophie Henderson (writer/star) of Workmates. Inspired by real-life experiences, this romantic dramedy celebrates the legendary theatre spaces of Tāmaki Makaurau. Workmates premiered in New Zealand at The Civic on 1 August 2025 during the New Zealand International Film Festival. What to Expect Curtis and Sophie’s creative journey and being part of NZIFF 2025 Insights into Workmates (in cinemas August 2025) View on Screen in August Weapons – 7 August 2025 Freakier Friday – 7 August 2025 Eddington – 21 August 2025 The Thursday Murder Club – 22 August 2025 (cinemas), 28 August 2025 (Netflix) Nobody – 14 August 2025 The Naked Gun – TBC The Shorunds – TBC Caught Stealing – TBC The Friend – TBC The Toxic Avenger – TBC Tom’s Top 10 – NZIFF 2025 It Was Just an Accident Trenque Lauque NZ Shorts The Mastermind Reedland The Secret Agent Megallan Predators Blue Moon Magic Farm Best of Streaming – NZ Release Dates Chief of War – Apple TV+ – TBC King of the Hill – Hulu – TBC Wednesday S2 Part 1 – Netflix – 6 August 2025 Wednesday S2 Part 2 – Netflix – 3 September 2025 Alien: Earth – Disney+ – 13 August 2025 The Thursday Murder Club – Netflix – 28 August 2025 View Box Highlights – Rialto Channel 39, Sky TV Godzilla Minus One – 23 August 2025, 8:30 PM Niel Hussey Interview  Bax and Beyond – 21 August 2025 The Great 90s Rewind – 28 August 2025 The Emmys – 26 August 2025 (NZ broadcast details TBC) Follow Us Facebook: @viewmagnz Instagram: @viewmagnz Website: www.viewmag.co.nz Speakers: Tom Augustine – @thaugustine Sophie Henderson – @sophiekatehenderson Curtis Vowell – @curtis_vowell   Stay tuned for more exciting episodes!

    39 min

  8. 07/09/2025

    Point of View Podcast – Ep.10 with Edward Sampson

    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!

    32 min
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Point of View Podcasts offers a deep dive into the world of cinema with a uniquely New Zealand perspective. From award-winning global hits and indie gems to compelling documentaries, the podcast celebrates the film industry with a special focus on New Zealand films and stories crafted for Kiwis. Listeners can enjoy engaging discussions on current trends, standout performances, and behind-the-scenes stories that captivate audiences worldwide. Featuring fresh reviews of the latest releases, including local cinematic treasures, Point of View provides a comprehensive look at everything happening in film—both here at home and across the globe. Tune in today!

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
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