At The Movies for Wednesday 9 February 2022
AT THE MOVIES #866 BIGGEST AND BEST
Simon Morris starts the countdown to the Oscars next month, looking at two contenders - Belfast and Parallel Mothers. He also checks out an Indian-American family romcom, from the producers of Crazy Rich Asians.
Belfast is based on Sir Kenneth Brannagh's memories of growing up in Northern Ireland, just as the Troubles broke out. Starring Jamie Dornan, Judi Dench, Ciaran Hinds and young Jude Hill as "Buddy".
India Sweets and Spices sees American-born Alia clash with her traditional mother in suburban Ruby Hill. She's shocked to discover Mum wasn't always as conservative as she seems. Stars Sophia Ali (Grey's Anatomy).
And Parallel Mothers, the latest from legendary Spanish director Pedro Almadovar, is the acclaimed story of two mother and two babies born on the same day. Stars Penelope Cruz.
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At the Movies for 9 Feb 2022
7:35 PM.Simon Morris starts the countdown to the Oscars next month, and looks at two likely contenders - Belfast and Parallel Mothers. He also checks out an Indian-American rom-com, from the producers of… Read more Audio
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Indian Sweets and Spices
7:42 PM.Indian Sweets and Spices sees American-born Alia clash with her traditional Indian mother in suburban Ruby Hill. She is shocked to discover that Mum wasn't always as strait-laced and conservative as… Read more Video, Audio
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Parallel Mothers
7:50 PM.And Parallel Mothers, the latest from legendary Spanish film-maker Pedro Almadovar, is the highly-acclaimed story of two mothers and two babies born the same day. Stars Penelope Cruz. Audio
