David Attenborough or Jane Goodall? Dr. Maria Walls reckons Jane is the way to go. The documentary follows Jane Goodall and her groundbreaking research, drawing from over 100 hours of unseen footage, while she revolutionized the world of the great ape.
Dr. Maria Walls is examining Bombshell: The Hedy Lamarr Story, the story of the American film actress and inventor, Hedy Lamarr, who appeared in many controversial films. Whilst acting during the day, she invented at night; who said you can't do it all?! And Sarah has some wise words from Hedy Lamarr, so clever.
Maria joins us for a serious one this time, talking Foxtrot, a film from director Samuel Maoz, Israel's official Oscar candidate. The feature film explores a powerful observation of war, grief and family. Dr. Maria Walls reckons it's definitely worth a watch, one a more serious note.
Dr. Maria Walls dials in from the traffic of Auckland, woo! Talking Gurrumul with Mikey, and reminiscing over Yothu Yindi's performances in New Zealand. The documentary is said to be an audio-visual journey into the life, culture and landscapes of one of Australia's most beloved singers, the late Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu. Dr. Maria reckons it's a good one, so get onto it.
Dr. Maria Walls is talking The Breaker Uppers for it's second review here on 95bFM. But upon reflection, what does the Doctor truely think? What can we recommend? Mikey questions Maria, but thankfully she's got her references handy. Tune in to find out.
Dr. Maria Walls dials in to talk about My Friend Dahmer, the story that tells the of a serial killer. Very spooky stuff. Mike and Maria reckon this one is for a more serious viewing, for the more serious type.
Dr. Maria Walls returns after her psychedelic trance into Mandy, Nicolas Cage's latest endeavour. Where horror melts with heavy metal, scored by Johann Johannsson, the film narrates a trip that takes a turn for the worst after the Red Miller's partner gets kidnapped by cultists. If this thriller is spooky enough for Maria, then it's spooky enough for us, right?
Dr. Maria Walls joins Mikey for a coffee in studio to talk The Other Side of Hope. Director Aki Kaurismäki's new comedy is a crowdpleaser about the friendship between a newcomer to Helsinki and a budding restaurateur. Aww. Rob reckons Maria's a fan, he can tell by her hand gestures.
Thelma is the steamy, sexy and spooky (Maria's words) thriller about a lonely woman who discovers her supernatural powers. Now, if that's not enough, Dr. Maria Walls is a big fan too. Involving education, libraries, powerful seizures and a dangerous attraction, surely that's a recipe for a blockbuster hit, right Dr. Maria?
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