Wherever we go, this family... is our fortress.Chris and Jasher are talking about Avatar: The Way of Water! We’re so sorry for all the talk about Na’vi feet, Na’vi belly buttons, and Na’vi lovemaking. Has James Cameron ever missed?CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:03:29) What we’re watching(00:19:08) Avatar: The Way of Water(01:14:53) Kiwi connections(01:29:53) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
What we do in life... echoes in eternity.We’re a week late and our recording gear is crackling, but it’s finally time to talk about one of the all-time classics: Ridley Scott’s Gladiator! And Gladiator II, too I guess.Lots of Pedro Pascal talk, too many Yorgos Lanthimos hot takes, and a whole lot of hate thrown at Jasher for how much he loves Sigourney Weaver. Tune in!CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:11) What we’re watching(00:20:11) Gladiator(00:51:39) Pascal or no Pascal?(01:14:24) Gladiator II(01:34:49) Kiwi connections(01:35:54) Mailbag(01:43:53) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Chris Wetere, he’s better than a Roomba!Super special episode today: we’re joined by prolific Northland creative, physical media lover, and a guy who’s 100% not a dick - Mark Kelly.Mark gives us his guide to making a short for the 48Hours film competition, ranks his favourite films of 2025 (so far), and helps us wrestle with our biggest question of the season… is Tom Cruise actually attractive?Watch SuckedIn, listen to Northland Artists Conversation, and check out Five Elements Media.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:01:19) Meet Mark Kelly(00:08:11) What we’re watching(00:24:25) 48Hours(01:02:13) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:19:22) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
"I'm absolutely in love with you.”Let's be honest… 1978 isn't known to be made up of the biggest Jane Campion fans ever. But hey, we’re giving her another shot! This week, we’re diving into the movie she made right after The Piano: The Portrait of a Lady.PLUS: Chris takes us behind the scenes of NZ’s 48Hours competition, Larissa confesses her love for Dacre Montgomery, and Jasher makes a masterpiece.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:07) What we’re watching(00:18:16) The Portrait of a Lady(00:51:30) Kiwi connections(00:56:44) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:05:44) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Mili mili mili mili, patia!Tinā, one of our favourite films of the year, is now available to stream on demand across Aotearoa - with an international cinema release later this month! We figured it was the perfect time to talk about the movie, rave about the Civic Theatre, and complain about the 2Degrees hold music.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:15) What we’re watching(00:26:14) Tinā(01:05:20) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:10:28) Mailbag(01:18:08) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
We recorded this episode live in early July as part of the Sandbox Fandom Festival right here in our hometown of Whangārei.But this wasn’t just any live show - we figured it was high time we celebrated all our favourite Kiwis for the incredible work they've done on our screens over the past 100+ years. I mean... we gonsta, right? Introducing the very first annual Gonstas awards ceremony!You can catch the video version of this episode now over on our YouTube.LINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Chris Wetere vs. a horde of evil dolls - who would win?Turns out M3GAN is about as Kiwi as it gets, so the boys are booting up ChatGPT and practising their dance moves as they dive into the OG and the 2.0, which is in cinemas now.Also in this ep! Highlights from this year's French Film Festival Aotearoa and ramble about Chris's latest obsession... Magic: The Gathering.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:13:33) What we’re watching(00:37:14) M3GAN(00:56:22) M3GAN 2.0(01:22:48) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:24:39) Kiwi connections(01:28:25) Killer toy tier list(01:40:36) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Did you just gesture to all of me?1978 is on holiday! We’re recording live from the beach, absolutely exhausted after a day of trekking up Northland’s Mount Manaia to discuss the almost shot-for-shot live-action remake of How to Train Your Dragon.Listen in as Larissa shows off her Scottish accent, Chris defends the Wheelmaster (once again), and Jasher revels in all this crazy dragon-fueled nostalgia.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:06:38) What we’re watching(00:14:37) How to Train Your Dragon(00:45:05) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(00:48:16) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Ever noticed all bad guys have raisin eyes?Our good friend Ismael joins us to talk Come to Daddy - Ant Timpson’s gross, twisty, and completely unhinged directorial debut. We also rave about Shaun of the Dead, learn more about Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, and ask the big questions: is Darth Vader actually a better father figure than you'd first think?Hear more from Ismael Villegas Molina on Reel Latinos and The Wright Stuff.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:44) Meet Ismael(00:29:06) Come to Daddy(00:54:56) Kiwi connections(00:58:01) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:10:01) Movie dad tier list(01:29:13) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
The Intrepid French Film Festival Aotearoa is on now!Chris sits down with friend of the pod Fergus Grady to chat festival must-sees, how he found his way into the film world, and why it’s time to finally stop with all this “Tom Cruise can’t act” nonsense.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:04:29) Meet Fergus Grady(00:08:00) What inspired Fergus?(00:12:16) Cannes Film Festival(00:20:00) French Film Festival Aotearoa (00:41:30) Can we talk about…?(00:49:02) OutroLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Songs by Stanley Gurvich and Manos Mars.
Taika Waititi is on trial, and we're all witnesses.What should be a fun discussion of Taika Waititi’s Oscar-winning Nazi satire quickly spirals into a mess of personal attacks, movie piracy accusations, and a heated argument over whether or not Tom Cruise really is the saviour of cinema.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:46) What we’re watching(00:23:51) Jojo Rabbit(01:08:39) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:20:17) Mailbag(01:26:57) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Cowboys aren’t real… right??There’s a shot-in-NZ, self-funded, neo-western zombie flick called Forgive Us All in cinemas right now, and we’ve got thoughts.Join us as Larissa confronts her deep fear of the undead, Jasher obliterates any sense of cinema etiquette, and Chris forces the gang to lock in to decide the ten greatest monster movies of all time. CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:07) What we’re watching(00:19:46) Forgive Us All(00:51:30) Gonsta Monstas(01:19:00) Kiwi connections(01:21:07) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:25:28) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Watch out, Broadway… here comes Derek!Larissa and Jasher take over the show to defend Russell Crowe in Les Misérables, chat all things Musical Monday, and pitch Peter Jackson their idea of bringing Bad Taste to broadway, baby.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:45) What we’re watching(00:13:49) Minecraft meme-along(00:15:59) Bad Taste(00:47:51) Kiwi connections(00:53:25) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(00:58:00) Next episode(00:59:01) Fan mailLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
I am Steve! Chicken Jockey! Flint and steel!A Minecraft Movie has taken over the world, and Jasher is losing his mind and breaking down into tears.Join the 1978 gang as they pick their favourite mobs, harass Rachel House on the green carpet, and try Steve’s lava chicken for themselves.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:02:11) What we’re watching(00:16:49) A Minecraft Movie(00:45:49) Steve’s lava chicken(00:57:15) Kiwi connections(01:01:13) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:04:31) Fan mail(01:16:50) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
One New Zealand film podcast to rule them all...Welcome back to 1978! We could think of only one way to kick off our new season — by binging all three extended edition Lord of the Rings films and finally, FINALLY, discussing them all on the show.Tune in to find out which hobbit we’re each most like, why Chris hates Frodo so much, and who among us can best recognise absurd Middle Earth sound effects.CHAPTERS(00:00:00) Intro(00:00:47) War of the Rohirrim(00:15:00) Season 3 of 1978(00:19:50) Oscars update(00:23:36) Lord of the Rings(00:51:12) Guess that sound(01:01:47) LOTR theories(01:04:34) Kiwi connections(01:07:54) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah?(01:12:19) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
The Academy doesn’t want you to listen to this… Chris hasn’t seen a single Oscar-nominated movie but that won’t stop him from hating on the whole affair. Join us as we break down the 2025 Academy Awards, the big snubs, the wild controversies, and why Conan O’Brien himself deserves to win Best Actor (even if it’s just for his Shortland Street cameo). CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:32) We’re semi-back (00:09:17) Let’s talk Oscars (00:22:01) Best picture (00:48:46) Acting nominees (00:58:44) Best director (01:00:30) Best visual effects (01:03:07) Best cinematography (01:04:15) Next episodeLINKSSend us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd.Theme by Stanley Gurvich.
Merry Christmas from 1978. Larissa is finally getting payback by forcing the boys to spend the whole of Christmas Eve Eve watching through A Christmas Prince, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding, and A Christmas Prince: A Royal Baby all back-to-back. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:04:43) A Christmas Prince (00:13:42) The Royal Wedding (00:18:13) The Royal Baby (00:24:24) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:27:35) Next year (00:28:12) What we've been watching (00:30:54) Awards season LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd. Songs by Stanley Gurvich and Twin Signals.
You can never have too many segments, right? We’re pulling out every single one of 1978’s greatest hits for our season finale! Bad impressions, terrible harmonies, slightly offensive accents, prosthetic penises… this episode has it all. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:11) What we've been watching (00:11:41) Wall of fame (00:19:18) Mystery table read (00:27:04) Celebrity impressions (00:31:37) Musical improv (00:44:25) Whimsical Wheel of Wacky Wonders (00:53:01) Next episode LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd. Songs by Stanley Gurvich, Hans Johnson and Manos Mars.
Play the part and the rest will follow... Hot off the New Zealand International Film Festival circuit, we're checking out Jonathan Ogilvie's post-punk coming-of-age dramedy: Head South. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:01:55) NZ film news (00:07:33) Movie discussion (00:31:46) Kiwi connections (00:34:08) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:38:28) Next week LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd. Songs by Stanley Gurvich, and Stephen Garton.
There are 40 million sheep in New Zealand... and they're pissed off! Somehow Chris and Jasher have managed to convince Larissa to not only watch another horror movie, but to do a whole Halloween episode. Listen in as we chat Black Sheep, dead dogs, and our favourite horror movies! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:13:56) Film discussion (00:34:50) Kiwi connections (00:38:34) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:44:47) Fave horror flicks (00:52:35) Next week LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Letterboxd. Songs by Stanley Gurvich.