1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast

Hear Sam Neill sing a sultry-sounding cowboy ballad! Join Chris, Larissa, and Jasher as they improvise embarrassing songs on the spot about the films they've covered on 1978 so far. You'll be singing the new hit single, "Indian Silk," in no time. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:16) What we've been watching (00:12:00) Improvised musical performances (00:30:28) The Whimsical W...

"No life without wife!" Join us this week as Jasper Mustaca shares Neopets tips and tricks, Christoper Alexander reveals his secret Vampire Diaries obsession and Jackie Chun introduces us to one of her favourite films of all time: Bride and Prejudice. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:24) Cinema shout-out (00:06:59) Bride and Prejudice discussion (00:27:46) Kiwi connections (00:38:10) Nex...

Is Fast and Furious 7 the saddest movie of all time? Things get a little emotional this week as we lay our hearts bare and each share a few movies that have made us cry. We're also revealing who won our Oscar ballot and unwrapping someone's birthday present live on air. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:45) NZ film news (00:04:44) What we've been watching (00:11:32) 2024 Oscar reactions...

Larissa has finally seen Jurassic Park! Listen in as we discuss our favourite dinosaurs, gush over Sam Neill, and as Chris shares the story behind his infamous nickname: Bone Boy. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:45) NZ film news (00:08:10) Cinema shout-out (00:11:15) Jurassic Park discussion (00:30:47) Kiwi connections (00:40:21) Next week LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1978podcast@gmail.com⁠...

We're back, and we're excited about the Academy Awards! Tune in to learn a little about New Zealand's history with the Oscars, hear about a few of our favourite nominees and find out what's in store for the future of 1978... CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Welcome back! (00:03:45) What we've been watching (00:07:45) NZ Oscar history (00:12:59) 2024 Oscar nominees (00:22:44) Our predictions...

All we need is just one goal. Just one goal. The moment everyone has been waiting for: the first Taika Waititi movie on 1978! Join us fresh out of the cinema as we cover Next Goal Wins and sing Christmas carols together. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:23) Favorite 1978 films so far (00:14:26) Next Goal Wins discussion (00:53:32) Kiwi connections (01:00:57) Letterboxd reviews from listeners (01:0...

There's a hook in me. One that you cannot see, but it's there. Antony Starr makes his 1978 debut in Guy Ritchie's The Covenant . Listen in as Chris introduces us to one of his favourite war films, Larissa explains the term 'bloke trash,' and Jasher gushes about iconic Kiwi musician: Ed Sheeran. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:57) The Beatles - Now And Then (00:12:53) The Coven...

A man, a woman, and 117 cows. Things get weird as we check out The Price of Milk , a funny little fairytale which stars Karl Urban as your classic kiwi farmer. Grab a quilt, pour yourself a fresh glass of milk and listen in! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:07:21) Hollywood Avondale's 24hr Movie Marathon (00:11:37) The Price of Milk discussion (00:54:09) Kiwi connections (01:02:34) Next episode.....

Sometimes life takes a detour. Join us for our spiciest episode yet as we swap nudist beach stories, discuss the slippery slope of watching anime, and finally delve into Don't Make Me Go , an Amazon Prime original filmed in New Zealand between Covid-19 lockdowns. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:30) Nudist beach stories (00:10:17) New NZ film: Bad Behaviour (00:14:25) What makes a great movie?...

No humans allowed. Three episodes in and Larissa is already throwing up! Join us as we chat about the Peter Jackson-produced, sci-fi classic: District 9 . CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:03:15) NZ International Film Festival (00:06:37) Earliest cinema memories (00:11:39) District 9 discussion (00:43:53) Kiwi connections (01:00:16) Next episode... (01:03:41) Outro LINKS Send us an email at  ⁠⁠1978pod...

Follow your heart, find your voice, change the world. Uproar is in New Zealand cinemas now! Join us as we gush over Rhys Darby's hair, play a quick round of Five Things, and consider pivoting the podcast to focus solely on beloved kiwi actor: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:25) Your reactions to 1978! (00:13:18) Uproar discussion (00:53:04) Next episode... (...

Don't you ever worry about killing the wrong man? Listen in as we talk Sleeping Dogs , the first feature-length film produced entirely in New Zealand and the reason why Sam Neill is now beloved the world over. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:06) NZ films we're watching (00:09:35) Sleeping Dogs discussion (00:55:32) Kiwi connections (01:05:39) Next episode... (01:08:48) Outro LINKS Send us...

1978: A New Zealand Film Podcast In our first ever episode we're sharing our love for NZ film, bringing up a few hot takes on kiwi directors and revealing what this whole 1978 thing is about. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:41) What's 1978? (00:21:35) Fave films with kiwi connections (00:52:50) Our celebrity doppelgangers (00:59:21) Next episode... (01:03:54) Outro LINKS Send us an email...