Subgenre Sampler
Zilch (1990)- Dir. Richard Riddiford
Feat. Michael Mizrahi - Ominously–titled comedy–thriller in which a clerk (Michael Mizrahi) becomes involved in a conspiracy involving greedy money–men on…
Best of Billy T, The (1989)
- Feat. Billy T. James
- A collection of fine moments from the TV career of New Zealand's very own comic genius.
Billy T James Show, The (TV Series) (CUZ FM) (1989)- Feat. Billy T. James, Ilona Rogers, Mark Hadlow…
- Episodes from the hit sitcom "CUZ FM", centred around the unique persona of NZ's best loved entertainer. Billy plays a radio personality who…
Just Me and Mario (1989)- Dir. Greg Stitt
Feat. Mark Hadlow - Mark Hadlow portrays a repressed individual obsessed with the music and life of Mario Lanza. It's a surreal, blackly comic take on suburban angst.
Kiwi Shorts Volume 2 (1989-1993)- Dir. William Toepfer, Anthony McCarten, Jessica Hobbs
- Another good sampling of eight short films funded by the NZ Arts Council and Film Commission – also compiled by the good folk at…
Send a Gorilla (1989)- Dir. Melanie Read
Feat. Carmel McGlone, Katherine McRae, Perry Piercy - Valentine's Day spells chaos for three women who run a singing telegram company. A whimsical comedy set and filmed on location here in Wellington.
Kiwi Shorts Volume 1 (1988-1992)- Dir. Grant Lahood, Scott Reynolds, Nicky Marshall
- A good sampling of eight short films funded by the NZ Arts Council and Film Commission, including the classic "The Lounge Bar". Compiled by the good…
Short Takes: Comedy (1988-1994)- Dir. Grant Lahood, George Port, William Toepfer
- A prime selection of short and amusing New Zealand films: The Singing Trophy (Dir. Grant Lahood) 13m. Valley of the Stereos (Dir. George Port)…
Bad Taste (1987)
- Dir. Peter Jackson
Feat. Peter Jackson - New Zealand's entry into the splatter comedy genre, shot on consecutive Sundays over a four year period, is among the best ever made. Outrageously…
Funny Business (TV Series) (1987-1989)- Feat. Dean Butler, Willy de Wit, Ian Harcourt…
- Popular yet smart Kiwi comedy show from the 80's, based on a sketch format and starring some of New Zealand's favourite comics.
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