Alan Morris had some experience in radio and television. 1968) is a conceptual writer and teacher. Join Facebook to connect with Simon Morris and others you may know. In June Pause, 1900 square, black and white shapes appear to shift and interlock creating a disorienting effect. Stars Tye Sheridan (Ready Player One), Lily-Rose Depp (The King) and… Video, Audio, Baftas and Oscars. I initiated this project and contributed one of three wall drawings to the installation.. Show, Wellington.. [Exhibition] Authored by: Hansen, E., Morris, S. In 1969 Morris helped compose the jazzy soundtrack for this National Film Unit ski film. Initially it was broadcast live on Friday nights; Morris recalls Lawrence ambling onto the set one night "tripping his head off. Robinson and Mason were also in the wonderfully named Kelburn International Airport Ceremonial Guard Band. Next he wrote for cop show Shark in the Park. There are 400+ professionals named "Simon Morris", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Morris provided the song in question, so got paid for his script, then as a musician to record the song (‘Close to the Bone’).". In 1978 Morris got his first TV writing gig from future Gloss creator Rosemary McLeod — penning scripts for "alleged comedy" All Things being Equal. He'd always loved films. Our team of experienced registered electricians work across the Auckland and Bay of Plenty region, leveraging our strong supplier relationships to bring you the best quality product and best results for your next project. Simon Morris (b. Simon is passionate about facilitating and training in the area of early resolution of issues, concerns & complaints. And he looks at the latest would-be crowd pleaser, as well as two more… Audio, Bafta-winner Rocks features a teenage girl trying to look after her young brother when their mother abandons them. I loved doing 'Beatnik' with The Clean. Morris managed to marry music with scriptwriting to advantage, while writing for soap Close to Home. An old flatmate suggested he give radio a go. Directed by Sarah Gavron (Suffragette) Video, Audio, Voyagers takes place on a spaceship entirely crewed by teenagers. Morris also has good memories of directing music videos for such stone cold classic hits as 'Maxine' by Sharon O’Neill (who had mimed his Close to Home song in a black wig), 'Victoria' by The Dance Exponents ( trying to get Jordan Luck to "smoke properly" was the biggest challenge) and 'Beatnik' for The Clean. Four years later, director Barry Barclay invited Morris and his band Tamburlaine to provide the music for his experimental documentary All that We Need. Simon Morris is paid to go to the movies, which sounds rather more fun than it often is. The White Tiger was a Man Booker Prize-winning novel, set in modern India. Each episode referenced a classic pop song. in 2001. Simon Morris is a contemporary artist based in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand where he lectures in painting at Whiti O Rehua School of Art, Massey University. Audio, Simon Morris gives credit to one of the most vital members of a film crew - the editor. Rock music was more his thing. City Life took its cues from American show Melrose Place with a young, good-looking cast (including Kevin Smith) and betrayals aplenty. All too often the spotlight only shines on the so-called star performers - directors, writers, producers and of… Audio, Gallery, French Exit sees Michelle Pfeiffer as a broke New York socialite who gets a … Video, Audio, Simon Morris checks out the success-rate of recent, bigger movies when it comes to encouraging world audiences back to cinemas. He soon added another "good part-time job" to his CV, as a producer for RNZ's, Morris continues in both roles to this day. We partner with the country’s largest organisations and government agencies collaborating with them and guiding them on their digital transformation journeys, delivering proven capabilities to enable them to innovate, delivering complex projects with quality and speed and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Blue Line (2005), wall drawing. Simon Morris checks out the success-rate of recent bigger movies when it comes to encouraging world audiences back to cinemas. Beyond this I greatly admire a certain internal consistency of Simon Morris’ practice, as the recent Director Rupert Mackenzie. Simon Morris was 13 when his family moved from England to Wellington. More recently the exhibition Simon Morris: painting projects 2000-2005 was curated by William McAloon for the Physics Room. Coloured Line Mexico City 2011 engaged with the specific architectural qualities of the gallery space within the broader context of ‘Aotearoa Baroque’ and Mexico City. Simon Morris is on Facebook. There is one long-running TV series that is synonymous with the word ‘soap’ in New Zealand: Shortland Street. "Shorty was great," he says, "all care and no responsibility. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the largest art institution in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 15,000 works. He was in and out of bands for roughly a decade. Host of At The Movies, Matinee Idle, Standing Room Only, Teen Pan Alley, Producer and presenter of Matinee Idle, Standing Room Only (previously Arts on Sunday) and At The Movies. In 1981 Morris was approached by friend and fellow musician Peter Blake to take up a reporting and directing role on late night music show Radio With Pictures. One of his earliest RWP gigs was traveling to Australia for My Kind of Town, which saw him checking in with Dragon and other Kiwi imports (including Mi-Sex, riding high with ‘Computer Games’). During the holiday seasons he and old, colleague Phil O’Brien often delve into pop’s more eclectic moments, as hosts of ‘love it or loathe it’ summer radio show, 'Resident #89: Film Critic And Radio New Zealand Stalwart Simon Morris On His ‘Life At The Movies’. Simon Morris (born 1977) is a British business entrepreneur specialising in property.. Career. Having written books about the Bolshoi Ballet, Russian symbolist opera, biographies of both the composer Serge Prokofiev and his wife Lina Prokofiev, Simon Morrison is a professor at Princeton University and a writer who specializes in 20th century music, particularly Russian, Soviet and French. Stars Dylan O'Brien (The Maze Runner). Morris continues in both roles to this day. And he looks at the latest would-be crowd pleaser, as well as two more Netflix films up for Oscars this year. In the 1975 he became chief executive at TV One. They made several models, starting at $30,000 each. The first line he wrote was the direction 'Liddie goes into the studio where they’re recording her song'. Not every film is a timeless classic, and every Oscar-winner stands on the shoulders of midgets. Pablo Picasso said “colour in a picture is like enthusiasm in life” Simon works with Acrylic on canvas, layering paint to create each original artwork. p18, 19. I never was paid as well again, worse luck”. for TheNewDowse in Lower Hutt (Athfield Architects Ltd., 2006); and the mowing of a Morris drawing into the pitch of the Jade Stadium, Christchurch (Stadia, 2002). Simon Morris was invited by the curators Gonzalo Ortega and Richard Reddaway, to contribute an artwork in the exhibition, Aotearoa Baroque presented at MUCA ROMA in Mexico City. Like many teens, Morris had a "lack of interest" in pursuing whatever his Dad did for a job. He is a Reader in Fine Art at the University of Teesside in the UK. Box 10-420 Wellington, New Zealand. Working on the iconic show for roughly seven years, Morris relished the chance to meet some of his idols — like a "grumpy but impressive" John Cale — and to add his knowledgeable and off-the-cuff style to the ‘must see’ music show. “The videos were often fun, mostly when I had great camerapeople — like Mike Single on 'Victoria' and Waka Attewell on 'Maxine'. Video, Audio, Simon Morris reviews The White Tiger, a film that looks at the post-colonial power shift in India and doesn't offer any easy answers to viewers. Simon Morris is a leading proponent of the Geometric Abstraction style in New Zealand. a ‘warts’n all’ documentary about his old colleague, cultural provocateur Bruno Lawrence. Initially Morris wrote and presented "quirky, biographical" music shows on Radio New Zealand. In his Wellington report of the same year, Morris mentioned his “impression that Wellington wants an audience, but doesn’t want to be seen to be trying too hard to get one”. In 2008 Morris' company went into administration with debts of £50 million, owed mostly to Irish banks who called on their loans after the Morris crash and as a result of the Bank of Ireland calling on a £2.4 million personal guarantee. Simon Morris is one of five men who have formed Altus Unmanned Aerial Solutions, headquartered in a shed just outside Hastings but which has already found a … Loaded 25 September 2019.Accessed 25 September 2019  Michelle Coursey, 'Simon Morris' (Interview) - The Listener, 30 December 2006 (broken link)Lucy Revill, 'Resident #89: Film Critic And Radio New Zealand Stalwart Simon Morris On His ‘Life At The Movies’ (Interview) The Residents website. Wellington artist Simon Morris is well known at The Dowse for his permanent commission Rainscreen, which welcomes visitors to the gallery and was the inspiration for The Dowse logo.In this exhibition, Morris creates a site-specific wall painting that explores the structures and boundaries of abstraction, considering the possibilities of paint within an architectural space. In 2000 Morris stepped in to narrate Numero Bruno, a ‘warts’n all’ documentary about his old colleague, cultural provocateur Bruno Lawrence. For the show's first five years, Morris was one of the freelancers writing dialogue. All those keen Flying Nun people and me trying to do a gag on every single line of the song”. In 1987 he produced coverage of a live concert featuring Hamilton hard rockers Knightshade. SIMON MORRIS. When something goes wrong, they split into warring factions. Abstract painter Simon Morris has been selected as the eighth grantee of the prestigious annual Fulbright-Wallace Arts Trust Award.The award is for an outstanding mid-career or senior New Zealand visual artist to undertake a residency at Headlands Center for the Arts in Sausalito, California. Morris covered various regional and international acts, and profiled emerging talents like Shayne Carter and The Chills for RWP's 1982 Dunedin episode. Wall of Edges (2002), wall drawing, Past Presents, Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington. Abstract painter Simon Morris has been selected as the eighth grantee of the prestigious annual Fulbright-Wallace Arts Trust Award. Simon has 4 jobs listed on their profile. Video, Audio, This year's Academy Awards show was more subdued than usual, but the winners were a lot more diverse. Sit Talk Look Write (2005). Phone +64 (0)3 544 8024 ext 322. Simon was born in Holland to Kiwi parents; his dad Alan was completing a BBC training course at the time. We specialise in high end commercial and residential electrical work. 2001 – DEMA Show New Orleans – Featured … It comprises progress By the early 2000s Morris was tiring of the freelance television scene. He presents the radio show ‘At the Movies’, which plays on Radio NZ each week, and also produced ‘Standing Room Only' (formerly 'The Arts on Sunday') programme. As he says in this Funny As interview, he befriended fellow cafe dweller John Clarke, performing alongside him in a student extravaganza — he recalls Clarke being "rivetting" and "astonishing", despite the "chaos and carnage" of the show. And he looks at two films about teenagers under stress - in outer space and on a… Audio, Review - The United States vs Billie Holiday, At the Movies 21 April 2021 - Climbing out of Debt. McDonald was not impressed. Simon Morris Product Sales Specialist - Networking A/NZ at Citrix Melbourne, Australia Telecommunications 26 people have recommended Simon He also did time at Victoria University, where he admits to spending more time in the cafe than in lecture halls. The show was a broad satire on 70s gender politics, starring Ginette McDonald and an unpredictable Bruno Lawrence. Originally the family left Holland for New Zealand when Morris was a baby, but they were lured back to England after Alan got another job with the BBC. Simon has 4 jobs listed on their profile. View Simon Morris’ profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. To be fair, neither was the audience”. Posted by Simon Morris To buy or enlarge – please click image! It began well. Video, Audio, The United States vs Billie Holiday features Oscar nominated actress/singer Andra Day in the title role, in the story of the legendary singer and the Song of the Century. View the profiles of professionals named "Simon Morris" on LinkedIn. View the profiles of people named Simon Morris. p20. He was glad to leave England’s "bizarre" class system behind. Taking her advice, he instantly felt a connection. I got fired when it became clear I never actually watched the programme”. Simon Morris (b. Hamilton, Aotearoa New Zealand) is based in Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand where he lectures in painting at Whiti O Rehua School of Art, Massey University. Simon Morris Three Orange Lines, SHOW Gallery , Wellington New Zealand, 10/06/04-10/07/04. View Simon Morris’ profile on LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional community. When film reviewer Jonathan Dennis passed away, Morris decided to apply for the job. Morris began presenting At the Movies in 2001. Not every film is a timeless classic, and every Oscar-winner stands on the shoulders of midgets. Simon Morris - Before Simon Morris became resident film reviewer and arts presenter for Radio New Zealand, he had a freelance television career encompassing scriptwriting, reporting and directing. Video, Audio, Tom and Jerry: The Movie - can a popular cartoon duo of the past win over audiences today? This week's Baftas, and a look back at the Academy Awards, past and present - why has the public’s interest continued to drop off, regardless of the quality of the winners? Music would provide the entry point for Morris into film and television. He soon added another "good part-time job" to his CV, as a producer for RNZ's The Arts on Sunday. In 1996 TVNZ launched a drama series aimed at a ‘Gen X’ demographic; Morris was one of the writers. Over the course of his career Morris has skilfully developed an ongoing investigation into the perception of space, time and action which he explores through their representation […] When the company was formed in 2015, business development manager Simon Morris said the drone design included a gas-fired parachute which meant it won approval to fly where other drones had not, particularly over crowds of people. Simon J. Morris Published by Department of Conservation P.O. This year editor/director Chloe Zhao picked up the top two Oscars for Nomadland, and crack Pixar editor Kevin… Audio, Love and Monsters - in a dystopian future, can Joel fight off giant bugs and toads to find true love? A weekly topical magazine about current film releases and film related topics. "I got royalties when the thing became a hit, then a performance fee when we did it on Ready to Roll. Assurity is a 100% NZ-owned company. He wrote for high-rating soaps like Close to Home, City Life and Shortland Street, directed classic music videos and was a key part of the Radio with Pictures team. Litmus Research Initiative Massey University, Wellington. Colour is an international language the whole world understands, It shapes the way we describe our moods, and even controls our daily commute. The Milford Road Alliance is a partnership between the New Zealand Transport Agency and Downer NZ to ensure the safe and efficient management of activities on State Highway 94 between Te Anau and Milford Sound. Co-starring Jim Broadbent and Dame Judi Dench. Audio, Simon Morris wonders why award events like this week’ Baftas and the upcoming Oscars seem to have lost their appeal. Phil O'Brien and Simon Morris present an afternoon of music and entertainment. moneyhighstreet.com — Simon Morris 12 mins ago You have invested a great deal of money on the sectional furniture for your living room space. However, the fabric materials used for manufacturing these sectionals are likely to attract maximum foreign particles. The Original Sin circa 1968: Simon Morris, Steve Robinson, Rick Bryant and Lindy Mason. p21. Six Minutes to Midnight sees Eddie Izzard in the challenging role of World War II secret agent. Email kerry@trinder.co.nz These include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art, and outstanding works by Māori and Pacific Island artists, as well as European painting, sculpture and print collections ranging in date from 1376 to the present day. One residency valued at up to US$24,000 is offered each year. After directing episodes on the final season of classic comedy Gliding On, Morris joined the writing team on the short-lived Peppermint Twist, a dreamy portrait of 60s teens. "I thought I don’t know much about the movies, but I have seen an awful lot of them". DOC Science Internal Series is a published record of scientific research carried out, or advice given, by Department of Conservation staff, or external contractors funded by DOC. They’d send you the scene breakdown and you’d write the dialogue. When the family settled downunder, Simon enrolled at Onslow College. Loaded 24 May 2017. Standing Room Only is literally radio with pictures... and arts, theatre, film, comedy, books, dance, entertainment, pop culture, and music – all the things, in other words, that make life…. Directed by Tim Story (Fantastic Four) and starring Chloe Grace Moretz (Shadow in the Cloud). He picked up guitar and bass, playing first in a high school covers band, then in a long list of rock and pop groups including Tamburlaine, The Heartbreakers, Original Sin, Mammal and Blerta forerunner Acme Sausage Company. Inside the first pop hit factory – the Brill Building. It actually adorns the vacant space well, giving it a meaningful artistic approach. Morris provided the song in question, so got paid for his script, then as a musician to record the song (‘Close to the Bone’). During the holiday seasons he and old Radio With Pictures colleague Phil O’Brien often delve into pop’s more eclectic moments, as hosts of ‘love it or loathe it’ summer radio show Matinee Idle. See the complete profile on LinkedIn and discover Simon’s connections and jobs at similar companies. The programme for the 1973 Last Maxina in Taihape show at Victoria University, featuring Tamburlaine and co-written by Tom Scott Join Facebook to connect with Simon Morris and others you may know. Simon Morris; Societies Artists For Conservation – Signature Member, February 2020 Ocean Artists Society, October, 2003 Orlando, Florida – Inducted as an inaugural member; Arts & Cultural Highway of British Columbia – Member; Oceans 2000 Member (a group of leadership level sponsors of the Ocean Futures Foundation) Shows by Invitation. Mobile 027 5615475. Simon Morris is paid to go to the movies, which sounds rather more fun than it often is. Accessed 25 September 2019'Radio with Pictures - Wellington 1982' (Television documentary, TVNZ, 1982)‘Victoria’ (Music video) Director Simon Morris (TVNZ, 1982), We'll send you a weekly email with our picks of new and featured content, Morris managed to marry music with scriptwriting to advantage, while writing for soap, The first line he wrote was the direction 'Liddie goes into the studio where they’re recording her song'. Artist Simon Morris used a mathematical system to create his paintings Pause 4.5 (2006) and Pause 5.5 (2006), which are part of an ongoing series. Kerry Hill Managing Director. Morris admits "pretentious folk groups" might also have been on the list. Simon Morris is a Wellingtonian radio presenter and producer. Profile written by Gabe McDonnell; updated on 25 September 2019, Sources includeSimon Morris'Simon Morris - Funny As Interview' (Video Interview) NZ On Screen website. 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