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 (00:06:43) What we’re watching (00:14:42) How to Train Your Dragon ...
Jun 27, 2025•53 min•Season 3Ep. 7
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 t...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 3Ep. 6
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) Outro LINKS Send us an email at ...
Jun 10, 2025•51 min
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 episode LINKS Send us an email at 19...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 5
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 (01:2...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 3Ep. 4
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 mail LINKS Send us an email at 1978po...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 3
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)...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 8 min
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 ...
Dec 24, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 ema...
Nov 28, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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 , ...
Nov 07, 2024•44 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 1978podca...
Oct 30, 2024•54 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Showcasing cinematic icons in an incredible selection of highly anticipated films. Festival director, indie filmmaker, and all-around movie lover Fergus Grady joins us on the show to pick his favourite kiwi cinemas, find a few Irish actors, and spill the deets on the fantastic selection at this year's British and Irish Film Festival. Buy tickets to a British and Irish Film Festival screening here . CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:00:45) British and Irish Film Festival (00:14:29) This year's film...
Oct 22, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 32
Things are off the rails once again. It’s been a busy few weeks for 1978! Chris and Larissa share exclusive behind-the-scenes deets about the new Australian version of The Office , while Jasher fights to stay awake after watching 24 hours of trashy films curated by Ant Timpson. We also discuss the new documentary Taki Rua Theatre: Breaking Barriers , now showing in cinemas across New Zealand. CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Intro (00:02:50) The Office Australia (00:16:38) 24-hour movie marathon (00:21:31) T...
Oct 17, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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 Shorts (00:11:35) Gina's short film picks (00:18:29) Fun questions LINKS Send us an email at ...
Oct 09, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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@gmail.com . Follow us on Instagram , ...
Oct 03, 2024•46 min•Season 2Ep. 29
"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, or yeah nah? (00:45:21) Chris's new segment (00:48:37) Next week LINKS Send us an email at ...
Sep 26, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 Instagram , Facebook , and Letterboxd...
Sep 19, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 27
"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 1978podcast@gmail.com . Follow us on Instagram...
Sep 12, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 and 818 ! CHAPTERS (00:00:00) Day One Shorts (00:06:24) Wilbert Wire (00:21:07) Lemons (00:33:35) Be...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 2Ep. 25
"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 Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com . Follow us on ...
Aug 29, 2024•50 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com . Follow us on Instagram...
Aug 22, 2024•42 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 . Follow us on Instagram , Faceboo...
Aug 15, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 22
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 discussion (00:21:59) Yeah, nah, or yeah nah? (00:27:40) Kiwi connections (00:30:38) Can we talk about...? (00:31:09) Next we...
Aug 08, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 21
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 week LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com . Follow us on ...
Aug 02, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 20
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 . Follow us on Instagram , Facebook...
Jul 18, 2024•16 min•Season 2Ep. 19
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 nah? (00:36:58) Favourite comedies (00:37:59) Next week LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast...
Jul 11, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 18
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 (00:33:58) Next week LINKS Send us an email at 1978podcast@gmail.com . Fol...
Jul 04, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 17
"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 (00:00:00) Famous NZ advertisements (00:06:56) Intro (00:10:32) What we've been watching (00:20:06) Reading fan mail (00:22:2...
Jun 27, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 16
