Simon Morris
At the Movies for 20 June 2018
Simon Morris reviews three films that walk the fine line between what audiences say they want and the boringly predictable. Audio
Music 101 Pocket Edition 192: Jon Toogood/Hellinn/The Chills
In this week's Pocket Edition, Jon Toogood speaks about the inspiration behind his new album Haja, we learn about Finland's quest to be the global capital of metal and The Chills' Martin Phillips… Audio
Review - Hereditary
Hereditary has been compared to horror classics like The Blair Witch Project, The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby. Can it match the hype? Stars Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne. Video, Audio
Review - Hereditary
Hereditary has been compared to horror classics like The Blair Witch Project, The Exorcist and Rosemary's Baby. Can it match the hype? Stars Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne.
Video, AudioReview - Ocean's Eight
Ocean's Eight is a new slant on an old hit. But it doesn't convince the heist-phobic Simon Morris. Video, Audio
Review - Ocean's Eight
Ocean's Eight is a new slant on an old hit. But it doesn't convince the heist-phobic Simon Morris.
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 13 June 2018
Simon Morris looks at two twists on old genres - an all-women heist film, and a female driven supernatural horror. And he investigates the Film Commission's new Māori initiative Te Rautaki. Audio
Review - Duck Duck Goose
Duck duck goose finds a bachelor goose suddenly in charge of two orphan ducklings. Stars the voices of Jim Gaffigan, Zendaya and Stephen Fry. Audio
Review - Tea With the Dames
Tea with the Dames allows four of the theatre's most distinguished actresses the chance to remember their eventful careers. Stars Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Eileen Atkins and Dame Joan… Audio
Review - Upgrade
Upgrade is the latest horror film from the successful, low-budget studio Blumhouse. A paraplegic gets assisted by technology and lives to regret it. Directed by Leigh Whannel (Saw). Audio
At The Movies for 6 June 2018
Simon Morris finds the rival pickings rather lean during the so-called "blockbuster season" - B-movies, children's cartoons - but one delightful documentary. Audio
Review - Kodachrome
Kodachrome sends father and son on a road-trip to the last shop that develops photographic film. Stars Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis and Elizabeth Olsen. Video, Audio
Review - Kodachrome
Kodachrome sends father and son on a road-trip to the last shop that develops photographic film. Stars Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis and Elizabeth Olsen.
Video, AudioReview - The Bookshop
The Bookshop seems to have everything going for it - a good cast, an attractive setting and a reputable book. Does it deliver? Stars Bill Nighy, Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson. Video, Audio
Review - The Bookshop
The Bookshop seems to have everything going for it - a good cast, an attractive setting and a reputable book. Does it deliver? Stars Bill Nighy, Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson.
Video, AudioReview - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars story gives Han Solo an origin picture, but will it be enough for the fans? Directed by Ron Howard and starring Alden Ehrenreich (Hail Caesar!) Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and… Video, Audio
Review - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars story gives Han Solo an origin picture, but will it be enough for the fans? Directed by Ron Howard and starring Alden Ehrenreich (Hail Caesar!) Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and…
Video, AudioAt The Movies
Simon Morris reviews Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Bookshop and Kodachrome, and wonders why some promising projects fail because something gets lost in the telling. Video, Audio
Review: Number One
French film Number One tackles sexual politics in today's big business boardrooms. Video, Audio
Review: Number One
French film Number One tackles sexual politics in today's big business boardrooms.
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