1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast

Short films, big impact. Show Me Shorts is New Zealand's leading international short film festival, and we had the absolute privilege of chatting with festival director Gina Dellabarca about this year's lineup, her earliest cinema memories, and why she believes short films are worth making time for. Buy tickets for a Show Me Shorts screening near you . CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:56) Show Me...

Chris Werere + Jason Momoa = BFFs! Chris and Jasher are catching up to chat about Sam Mendes movies, read the latest NZ film news, and share the cool things coming up this month on 1978. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:45) What we've been watching (00:11:35) NZ film news (00:24:11) October on 1978 (00:37:37) Did you know? (00:43:58) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast...

"You look so happy. Like a little happy chappie." Larissa is away and the boys are making the most of it by falling down Star Trek rabbit holes, doing their best Die Antwoord impressions, and absolutely under no circumstances talking about Dungeons & Dragons. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:19) Movies we should cover (00:09:33) Film discussion (00:36:00) Kiwi connections (00:38:03) Yeah, nah,...

Welcome back to 1978 theatre. Christoper Alexander, Jackie Chun, and Jasper Mustaca are back to cast themselves in some of the biggest movies of all time and sing the theme songs for them too. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:22) What we've been watching (00:13:00) 1978 theatre (00:39:53) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Follow us on  ⁠⁠⁠...

"I see you." We're covering what may just be the biggest movie of all time. Did it blow us away? Did we find it stunning? Join us as we journey into the world of Pandora to find out. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:25) Storytime with Chris (00:09:46) Film discussion (00:28:40) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:30:55) Kiwi connections (00:33:30) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, we’re excited to dive into Day One Shorts, an awesome annual series of short films by up-and-coming rangatahi filmmakers all over Aotearoa. We had the opportunity not only to watch them early but to also interview each of the young filmmakers behind every short. ⁠Click here to watch all eight shorts⁠ before getting the inside scoop on their amazing work. Big thanks to ⁠Day One⁠ an...

"Everything ends badly, otherwise it wouldn't end." We're kicking off a new series of Kiwi-connected films with Roger Donaldson and Tom Cruise's Cocktail! Pour yourself a drink, practice your poetry, and listen along. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Favourite cocktails (00:05:11) Film discussion (00:35:43) Can we talk about? (00:39:47) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:45:23) Next week LINKS S...

Maybe the most off-the-rails episode yet! The 1978 gang gets together to share what they've been watching and announce the next movies they'll be covering on the show, all while doing their usual terrible Australian accents. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:44) What we've been watching (00:14:58) Announcing our next theme (00:26:09) Can we talk about? (00:38:07) Next week LINKS Send us...

Cool beans. You voted and this week we're covering Larissa's favourite film of all time: Hot Rod . Will Chris and Jasher break her heart? Tune in to our AM radio station to find out. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro and impressions (00:08:22) Film discussion (00:28:03) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:33:35) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Do you believe in the Canterbury Panther? We're joined by Oakley Gray, Larissa's six-year-old amateur impressionist son, to chat about panthers, dinosaurs, and Ant Timpson's PG adventure film Bookworm . Watch Bookworm in NZ cinemas now! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro and impressions (00:03:15) What we've been watching (00:05:31) Panthers, bigfoot, and dinosaurs (00:10:13) Film discussio...

Adventure called her name... unfortunately, dad answered. Listen in as Chris and Jasher take a big ol' road trip down to Auckland to watch Ant Timpson, Elijah Wood, and Nell Fisher's new film, Bookworm , with members of the cast and crew. Be sure to check out Bookworm when it hits theatres next week . CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Before the premiere (00:16:47) Bookworm reactions (00:32:23) Next wee...

Wellington is in the South Island, right? Larissa and Jasher travel down to The Windy City to tour Wētā Workshop and steal a peek at Stone Street Studios. Listen in as we geek out over centaurs, prawns, fake blood, and tinfoil. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Hello from Wellington (00:00:45) WETA Workshop (00:14:34) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

That's not your lawn tiger. True-blue kiwi actress Melanie Lynskey and honorary kiwi actor Elijah Wood make their 1978 debuts as we dive into Netflix's darkly comic thriller: I Don't Feel at Home in This World Anymore . With a title like that, who needs therapy? CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Jazza from Australia (00:09:00) Film discussion (00:28:31) Kiwi connections (00:31:32) Yeah, nah, or yeah...

Larissa or Jasher, who will be punished? The Wheel Master makes his long-awaited return to the show as he pits Larissa and Jasher against each other in a barrage of crazy film trivia. Listen in as we also share about what we've been watching and how we spend our Matariki weekends! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:02) What we've been watching (00:11:39) The Whimsical Wheel of Wacky Wonders...

"Better work on that cardio if you're going to live your life running!" 'Karate Kid meets South Auckland' is how this action-packed Kiwi comedy has been described, and today we have Christopher Alexander Wetere, one of the film's stars, on the show to provide behind-the-scenes insights, break down the fight choreography, and debunk the disillusionment around WWE. CHAPTERS...

"Hey, so I see you didn't open up my message..." Christopher is flying solo this week as Jasher is busy saving Northland and Larissa deals with sick kids. Did Chris even watch a movie? Will he be making an easy $100? Was this whole episode one big mistake?! Tune in to find out. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:11) What Chris has been watching (00:07:22) A letter to Taika Waititi (00:...

Wanna see some Michael Jackson dance moves? The moment we've all been waiting for: Jasher watches Boy for the first time ever! Listen in as Chris also comes up with some questionable gang names and Larissa talks an awfully suspicious amount about degloving. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:05) What we've been watching (00:07:36) NZ Film News (00:11:35) Boy discussion (00:29:14) Yeah, nah,...

Congratulations to our first-ever fan of the month: Ella Boucher! Ella joins the 1978 crew to talk awkward celebrity bathroom encounters, cinema seat butt cramps, and inappropriate beanbag bonking as we play a few rounds of movie-themed two truths and a lie . CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:42) Meet our fan of the month (00:06:01) What we've been watching (00:15:19) Two truths and a lie (00:5...

Married. House. Baby. Done. All of Larissa's dreams come true as we cover Baby Done , a recent kiwi comedy starring Harry Potter alum Matthew Lewis! Tapeworms, threesomes, preggophiles - this one is off the rails. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:09) What's up with Netflix? (00:08:28) Baby Done discussion (00:23:30) Kiwi connections (00:25:58) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:27:24) Can we talk...

Introducing: 1978 theatre. This week Christoper Alexander, Jackie Chun, and Jasper Mustaca all return to the show to share their secrets to a good table read. Who will be the true readmaster? Listen in to find out. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:18) What we've been watching (00:09:38) NZ film news (00:12:56) Performing classic comedy scenes (00:43:36) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠...

It's time to reclaim Shrek as a classic kiwi character! We're revisiting Andrew Adamson's award-winning, childhood-defining, animated film: Shrek . Listen in as Larissa shows off her Donkey impression, Jasher makes his usual edgy comments and Chris promotes his OnlyFans. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:00) Kiwi connections (00:08:28) Shrek discussion (00:27:20) Can we talk about...? (...

The podcast of the people. We surveyed a hundred 1978 listeners and collected up comments, questions, and observations that we're going to talk about. NO DUNGEONS & DRAGONS ALLOWED! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:33) What we've been watching (00:11:04) NZ film news (00:14:08) Can you talk about...? (00:42:28) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Jane Campion. Sam Neill. Anna Paquin. Cliff Curtis. It's an all-star kiwi cast and crew this week as we talk about Jane Campion's award-winning film: The Piano . We also do some planning for 1978's first big documentary feature and discover that Christoper Wetere may just be the biggest skeptic on the planet! Just a disclaimer that we do discuss sensitive topics including rape and sexu...

Feebles, Battle Angels, Na'vi, oh my! Join Chris and Jasher as they journey back through the rich history of practical effects in cinema, learn about the lasting legacy Wētā has left on the craft, and do stupid celebrity impressions for way way too long. Watch The Birth of Wētā on NZ On Screen . CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:06) What we've been watching (00:10:09) History of practical e...

1978 will never recover from this. This week Jasher's introducing Larissa and Chris to one of his favourite films of all time, which also happens to be one of the goriest films of all time, Peter Jackson's Braindead . Anyone want custard? CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:49) Braindead discussion (00:24:10) Can we talk about...? (00:29:38) Kiwi connections (00:34:12) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?...