Rhys Darby
Author
Language
English
Description
Kiwi comic Rhys Darby, (Flight of the Conchords, What We Do in the Shadows, Wrecked, Jumanji), brings silly wonder to the stage in his latest stand-up show. His unique brand of physical comedy combines obscure observations and sound effects as he takes you on a fantastical journey into the world of mysticism, past lives...and birds.
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 2
Language
English
Description
Steve Whittle runs an alien encounter support service for people, like him, who have been abducted by visitors from outer space. David Farrier becomes part of his plan.
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 1
Language
English
Description
Leg model Terry Pole has big dreams, his own brand of sunscreen and the woman of his dreams... or does he?
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 8
Language
English
Description
David Farrier returns for a screening of what the network have made. But no one is happy with how they've been portrayed and what was supposed to be a heartfelt reunion turns into a mutiny.
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 4
Language
English
Description
Mary Ledbetter is a woman who rules her small town with an iron fist. She's the local gossip and a full time agitator and a day in her company will test David Farrier's patience to the limit.
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 3
Language
English
Description
Ron Taylor is an entrepreneur by nature whose whale watching business is in deep trouble. Ready to do anything to keep it afloat Ron is heading for a run in with the law.
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 7
Language
English
Description
Rhod Gainer is the local lawyer with no regard for the law. Played by Rhys Darby, Rhod is a car enthusiast who gets himself in more trouble than his clients.
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 5
Language
English
Description
Bill Napier is a local park ranger who is better at talking to trees than people. When reporter David Farrier spends a day with him it presents some tricky filming challenges. Featuring Bear Grylls.
Author
Series
Short Poppies volume 6
Language
English
Description
Louise Cooper is a local artist and a man eater. When David Farrier comes to town her radar is immediately on him. Featuring Sam Neill.
11) Uproar
Publisher
Blue Fox Entertainment
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
In 1981 New Zealand, 17-year-old Josh Waaka navigates rugby-centric St Gilbert’s College. Amidst the Springboks' tour and national protests, he embraces acting and his Māori heritage. Josh faces a choice: conform, or stand up for family, future, and identity. UPROAR is his heartwarming journey against a nation's struggle.
Publisher
The Orchard
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
From acclaimed New Zealand director Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, What We Do in the Shadows) comes an award-winning new comedy. Julian Dennison stars as Ricky is a defiant young city kid who finds himself on the run with his cantankerous foster uncle (Sam Neil) in the wild New Zealand bush. A national manhunt ensues, and the two are forced to put aside their differences and work together.
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Formats
Description
With the gang spread across the country (and beyond) at college, Spencer is back to feeling out of place, even when he returns home over winter break. Desperate to escape his grandfather who is sharing his room, and to feel confident again, he attempts to fix the broken Jumanji video game, giving his friends no choice but to level up and return to rescue him.
14) Next goal wins
Publisher
Searchlight Pictures
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Follows the infamously terrible American Samoa soccer team, known for a brutal 2001 FIFA match they lost 31-0. With the 2014 World Cup Qualifiers approaching, the team hires down-on-his-luck, maverick coach Thomas Rongen, hoping he will turn the world's worst soccer team around in this humorous and heartfelt underdog story.
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other. They'll need to set aside their differences and work together to combat Trigon, Hexagon, Santa Claus and time itself in order to save the universe.
18) Yes man
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Carl Allen signs up for a self-help program based on one simple principle: say yes to everything ... and anything. Unleashing the power of 'yes' transforms Carl's life in amazing and unexpected ways, but he soon discovers that embracing every opportunity might just become too much of a good thing.
Publisher
Breaking Glass Pictures
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Casper, a charming but underprepared Time Traveler, is trapped in the past. He befriends Holly, a jaded drifter, who helps him exploit his trivial knowledge of the future for a series of quick payouts. When a more competent Time Traveler tracks them down, Casper and Holly are forced to figure out what they mean to each other and whether the future they've threatened is even worth saving.