LA Times
“Lo-fi sci-fi ‘This Giant Papier-Mâché Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy’ excels on a shoestring” Kimber Myers 18 January 2018
Starburst Magazine
“If it happens to play anywhere near you, don’t pass up on the chance of seeing it. Seriously, you’ll be missing out on your next favourite cult movie.” 9/10 STARS
Review: Jo Richards Golden Bay Weekly
“With its cheap – or more accurately, inexpensive – laughs, this top value space movie could be destined to become a modern classic – proof that you don’t need to spend big bucks to get a decent bang. ” 4/5 STARS
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This story was broadcast on Monday 29 February 2016.
“Our next guest had a dream of making a sci-fi movie and he’s not only made it but he’s taken out an award at the 41st Boston Sci-Fi Film Festival. Auckland-based artist and filmmaker, Christian Nicolson, has just returned from Boston where his film, This Giant Papier Mache Boulder Is Actually Really Heavy, won Best Sci-fi Comedy. And the category didn’t even exist…”
Listen to this interview with Christian Nicolson, Director of This Giant Papier Mache Boulder is Actually Really Heavy.