At The Movies

Simon Morris looks at Hollywood's endless fascination with the crusading reporter, and the less than noble version, hungry for ratings

Duration:00:22:51

Review: Civil War

Civil War imagines a future America torn apart by another civil war, and the people who have to cover the story. Written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex Machina), it stars Kirsten Dunst (Power of the Dog) and Caelee Spaeny (Priscilla).

Duration:00:06:48

At the Movies - Late Night With The Devil

In Late Night with The Devil, a 1970s TV host goes for the ultimate shock interview at Halloween. "Absolutely brilliant," says Stephen King. Is he right?

Duration:00:05:47

At the Movies - Origin

Origin is a semi-fictionalised adaptation of a Pulitzer Prize-winning book about racism. It's a serious film with a strong cast and some fresh and intriguing ideas, says Simon Morris.

Duration:00:06:14

At The Movies for Wednesday 10 April 2024

Simon Morris buckles up for an all-action show - a drug-fuelled bloodbath, an Indian martial arts revenge thriller and the return of an animated kung-fu favourite.

Duration:00:22:15

At The Movies - Monkey Man

Dev Patel is best known for playing nice chaps in Slumdog Millionaire, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Lion. Who knew he wanted to write, direct and star in a ferocious revenge movie like Monkey Man?

Duration:00:06:06

Review: Love Lies Bleeding

Love Lies Bleeding sees two women falling in love in the worst possible way. There will be blood…. Starring Kristen Stewart (Twilight), Katy O'Brien (The Mandalorian) and Ed Harris (Apollo 13).

Duration:00:06:07

At The Movies - Kung Fu Panda 4

Jack Black tackles Po's final Dragon Warrior adventure with his usual exuberance, says Simon Morris, but the animation is what carries Kung Fu Panda 4.

Duration:00:05:41

At The Movies for Wednesday 3 April 2024

Simon Morris looks at three films, all based on journeys - to safety, to a better life, to some sort of happy ending.

Duration:00:22:28

Review : The Mountain

The Mountain sees three plucky kids attempt to get to the top of Taranaki to save the life of one them. Debut directing feature of actress Rachel House (Cousins, Boy, Moana).

Duration:00:05:46

Review : Io Capitano

Io Capitano is an Oscar-nominated Italian film about two boys who run away from their village in Senegal in search of fame and fortune in Europe. Directed by Matteo Garrone (Gomorrah).

Duration:00:06:09

Review : Damsel

Netflix's Damsel sees Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger things) marry a handsome Prince - though he may not be much help when it comes to fighting dragons. With Robin Wright (The Princess Bride), Ray Winstone (Beowulf) and Angela Bassett (Black Panther).

Duration:00:06:58

At The Movies for Wednesday 27 March 2024

Simon Morris reviews three films all dependent, more or less, on audiences already softened up to like them.

Duration:00:22:15

At The Movies - Road House

Road House is a reboot of an Eighties thriller starring Patrick Swayze, no stranger to ghosts himself. Stars Jake Gyllenhaal, with guest appearances by MMA star Conor McGregor and singer Post Malone. Available on Prime Video.

Duration:00:05:29

At The Movies - Immaculate

Immaculate sees teen favourite Sydney Sweeney (Euphoria) play an American nun in Italy, who finds that her new spiritual home isn't as safe as they thought. Produced by Sweeney herself.

Duration:00:06:06

Review: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire sees the return of the new cast - and most of the old cast - of the rebooted franchise. Stars Paul Rudd (Antman) and Finn Wolfhard (Stranger Things) join old favourites Dan Aykroyd and Bill Murray as the Ghostbusters get back to the Big Apple.

Duration:00:05:55

At The Movies for Wednesday 20 March 2024

Simon Morris looks at three films based on real life, but wonders if that necessarily means a good story.

Duration:00:22:25

Review: Wicked Little Letters

Wicked Little Letters is based on a real-life event in 1920s England, in which a small town is terrorised by abusive poison pen letters. Stars Olivia Colman (The Favourite), Jessie Buckley (Wild Rose) and Timothy Spall (Mr Turner).

Duration:00:05:59

Review: Goodbye Julia

Goodbye Julia is an award-winning drama set in Sudan, North East Africa, just before it split into two separate countries. A tragedy unexpectedly brings two women together in an unlikely friendship.

Duration:00:06:27

Review: The Convert