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The eminent Dr Richard John Swainson became a doctor in 1996 when he gained his Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Waikato with his thesis on 'The Vietnam combat film as a contemporary genre'. He then went on to manage the Cambridge Road branch of Video Ezy for the next decade. Many cite this as the reason behind his nickname "Dr Ezy", but of course other theories abound. 2007 looks to be Dr Ezy's most exciting year professionally as he heads the Film Society and with the opening of his specialist art-house DVD rental store 'Auteur House' (above Mark One Comics)that also stocks film-related books-for-sale sourced overseas.
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[[Image:Drezy.jpg|right|thumb|[[Richard Swainson|Dr Ezy]] MC-ing the event (pic from [[petrajane.com]])]]
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Dr Richard John Swainson gained his Doctor of Philosophy from [[the University of Waikato]] in 1996 with his thesis on 'The Vietnam combat film as a contemporary genre'. He then went on to manage the Cambridge Road branch of Video Ezy for the next decade. Many cite this as the reason behind his nickname "Dr Ezy", but of course other theories abound. Richard's film reviews have graced the pages of [[Nexus]], the radio waves of Tainui, [[Contact]] FM and [[Community Radio]], as well as the television screens of Big TV and Regional Prime. Until 2006, Richard played host to the [[Cambridge Road Guy Fawkes Party]]. He was the MC for [[Circle Jerk 2006]], [[Circle Jerk 2007|2007]] and [[Circle Jerk 2008|2008]].<br>
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In 2007 Dr Ezy headed the Film Society and opened the specialist art-house DVD rental store [[Auteur House]], above [[Mark One Comics and Games]]. He currently co-hosts the Film Show on [[Community Radio]] with Andrew Johnstone.
  
Rich has been an active man-about-town in Hamilton since his arrival from Rotorua to study at Waikato Uni in the mid-eighties. As well as rising through the scholastic ranks as post-grad student, tutor and occasional lecturer; Rich's film reviews have graced the pages of Nexus, the radio waves of Tainui & Contact FM, and the TV screens of Big TV and Regional Prime. However, I believe he is most proud of his status as number one Mobile Stud Unit (MSU) fan and compatriot. Wherever there are pointless elitist movies being screened, local music to be listened to, cricket to be watched, and beer to be drunk in Hamilton - there will be our Dr Ezy. May you know him by his distinctive laugh and the scary depth of his film knowledge. PS/ As at April 2007 Rich is heterosexual, single and looking for love. So if there are any Hamilton ladies looking to hook up with a (local) legend...
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==External Site==
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[http://www.auteurhouse.com/ Auteur House Official site]
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Dr Ezy MC-ing the event (pic from petrajane.com)

Dr Richard John Swainson gained his Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Waikato in 1996 with his thesis on 'The Vietnam combat film as a contemporary genre'. He then went on to manage the Cambridge Road branch of Video Ezy for the next decade. Many cite this as the reason behind his nickname "Dr Ezy", but of course other theories abound. Richard's film reviews have graced the pages of Nexus, the radio waves of Tainui, Contact FM and Community Radio, as well as the television screens of Big TV and Regional Prime. Until 2006, Richard played host to the Cambridge Road Guy Fawkes Party. He was the MC for Circle Jerk 2006, 2007 and 2008.

In 2007 Dr Ezy headed the Film Society and opened the specialist art-house DVD rental store Auteur House, above Mark One Comics and Games. He currently co-hosts the Film Show on Community Radio with Andrew Johnstone.

External Site[edit]

Auteur House Official site

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