Simon Morris
Movie review - Funny Cow
Funny Cow is a love-letter to the old-fashioned comedy circuit of Northern England's clubs, and that rare thing there, a female comic. Stars Maxine Peake. Audio
Review - Whitney
Whitney charts the rise and fall of one of the great music stars of the Eighties and Nineties - Whitney Houston. Video, Audio
Review - Whitney
Whitney charts the rise and fall of one of the great music stars of the Eighties and Nineties - Whitney Houston.
Video, AudioAt the Movies for 1 August 2018
Simon Morris looks at some movies that, one way or another, reflect on film-makers' dreams - to get a film made, to get a good film made, and of course, to achieve fame and fortune. Audio
Review - [CENSORED]
Sari Braithwaite takes a look at what got cut by the Australian censors between 1958 and 1971 in the documentary [CENSORED]. Video, Audio
Review - [CENSORED]
Sari Braithwaite takes a look at what got cut by the Australian censors between 1958 and 1971 in the documentary [CENSORED].
Video, AudioEstonian animation is as fresh as it comes
Estonia is currently the hot centre for 'auteur' animation and the short film 'Mindscape' is a fine antidote to mainstream schlock, say the animation curators for the NZ Film Festival. Audio
Estonian animation is as fresh as it comes
Estonia is currently the hot centre for 'auteur' animation and the short film 'Mindscape' is a fine antidote to mainstream schlock, say the animation curators for the NZ Film Festival.
AudioReview - The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2 sees Denzel Washington return to help out some more people with the odds stacked against them. Video, Audio
Review - The Equalizer 2
The Equalizer 2 sees Denzel Washington return to help out some more people with the odds stacked against them.
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 25 July 2018
Simon Morris goes to the latest sequel - The Equalizer 2, starring Denzel Washington. He also investigates the award-winning animation of Estonia, and a documentary called Censored - what got cut by… Audio
At The Movies for 25 July 2018
Simon Morris goes to the latest sequel - The Equalizer 2, starring Denzel Washington. He also investigates the award-winning animation of Estonia, and a documentary called Censored - what got cut by…
AudioAdrift: a gripping true-life tale with an ending worth the wait
Adrift – a film about a young couple sailing the Pacific who run into a Category 5 storm – has impressive special effects, strong acting and a cunning structure, says Simon Morris. Video, Audio
Adrift: a gripping true-life tale with an ending worth the wait
Adrift – a film about a young couple sailing the Pacific who run into a Category 5 storm – has impressive special effects, strong acting and a cunning structure, says Simon Morris.
Video, AudioMovie review - Edie
Edie’s not perfect, but it does get better as it goes along. You want to know the character, and it’s a tribute to the cunning of Sheila Hancock that she lets you in gradually, rather than all at… Video, Audio
Movie review - Edie
Edie’s not perfect, but it does get better as it goes along. You want to know the character, and it’s a tribute to the cunning of Sheila Hancock that she lets you in gradually, rather than all at…
Video, AudioSkyscraper: Dwayne Johnson's charm covers a multitude of cinematic sins
Dwayne Johnson is an action figure brought to life, says Simon Morris. In the new film Skyscraper he's pitted against heights, fire and bad guys... so pretty much business as usual for the big guy. Video, Audio
Skyscraper: Dwayne Johnson's charm covers a multitude of cinematic sins
Dwayne Johnson is an action figure brought to life, says Simon Morris. In the new film Skyscraper he's pitted against heights, fire and bad guys... so pretty much business as usual for the big guy.
Video, AudioAt the Movies for 18 July 2018
Simon Morris goes to three movies about personal danger – the real-life Adrift starring Shailene Woodley, Edie featuring veteran English star Sheila Hancock, and Skyscraper, which stars Dwayne Johnson… Audio
At the Movies for 18 July 2018
Simon Morris goes to three movies about personal danger – the real-life Adrift starring Shailene Woodley, Edie featuring veteran English star Sheila Hancock, and Skyscraper, which stars Dwayne Johnson…
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