Movies
Review : The Origin Of Evil
The origin of evil sees French comedy star Laure Calamy (Call my agent!) in a decided change of pace - as the cuckoo in the nest of a wealthy family fighting for control of the business. Directed by… Audio
Review : Fair Play
Ice-cold thriller Fair play shows a workplace relationship torn apart when one of them gets a big promotion. Starring Phoebe Dynevor (Bridgerton) and Alden Ehrenreich (Solo). Audio
Review : Strange Way Of Life
Strange way of life is a short - a very short Western, about two cowboys who re-ignite an old flame. Starring Pedro Pascal (The last of us) and Ethan Hawke (Before midnight), it's directed by Pedro… Audio
At The Movies for 18 October 2023
Simon Morris talks about the importance of identifying with characters - in an unusual Western and two thrillers about people trying to make a fortune. Audio
At The Movies for 11 October 2023
Simon Morris welcomes a new film festival - from the people who brought the popular French Festival, here comes the British and Irish Film Festival. It features a distinguished cast list, from Sir… Audio
Review : It Lives Inside
It lives inside - a spooky ghost story from the producers of Get out! Directed and written by Bishal Dutta. Audio
At The Movies for 27 September 2023
Simon Morris wonders if the latest batch of movies have already been compiled by AI - from teenage krakens and superhero/puppy mashups to a basic love story and a by-the-book monster movie. Audio
Review: Love At First Sight
Love at First Sight is what it says on the tin - American girl meets cute with English dude, and they struggle to reach the happy ending. Stars Haley Lu Richardson (The White Lotus) and Ben Hardy (… Video, Audio
Review: El Conde
El Conde (The Count) satirises Chilean dictator General Pinochet. In this film he's now a 250-year-old vampire with family problems. Directed by Pablo Larraín (Spencer, Jackie). Video, Audio
At The Movies for 13 September 2023
Simon Morris is confronted with several movies that come with a pre-booked audience, you'd think - a popular ethnic comedy, one for anyone who's been to theatre school, and another hit French comedy… Audio
Review: My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 is yet another visit to the Portokalos family - this time on holiday in Greece. Starring, written and directed by Nia Vardalos, with John Corbett (And Just Like That) and… Video, Audio
Review: Theater Camp
Theater Camp is an independent, semi-improvised mockumentary about a run-down school for child actors. Starring, written and directed by Molly Gordon and Noah Galvin (Booksmart), co-starring Ayo… Video, Audio
Review: The Innocent
The Innocent is an award-winning French comedy drama, starring, written and directed by Louis Garrel. Co-starring Noémie Merlant (Portrait of a lady on fire) and Roschdy Zem (Chocolat). Video, Audio
Movie Review - A Great Friend
A Great Friend is a typically French character comedy, that takes the old city clicker/country bumpkin formula and adds some unexpected twists. Starring Lambert Wilson (Mrs Harris goes to Paris) and… Video, Audio
Review - Sound of Freedom
Sound of Freedom is an American surprise success - a low-budget real-life thriller about rescuing kidnapped children from traffickers in Colombia. Stars Jim Caviezel (Passion of the Christ) and… Video, Audio
Movie Review - Retribution
Retribution sees Liam Neeson in Speed territory - trapped in a car with a bomb primed to go off under the driver's seat. Co-starring Noma Dumezweni (The Little Mermaid) and Matthew Modine (Stranger… Video, Audio
At The Movies for 30 August 2023
Simon Morris looks at three movies that take certain short cuts to reach their audience. Audio
At The Movies for 23 August 2023
Simon Morris sees three smallish movies, though only one seems interested in selling it to a potential audience Audio
Movie Review : Jules
Jules is the story of the small town that gets an unexpected visitor from outer space. But can this one ring any changes to a rather familiar tale. Stars Sir Ben Kingsley and Jane Curtin (Coneheads). Audio
Review: Last Film Show
Last Film Show is a semi-autobiographical, independent film from India about a poor tea-maker's son who's determined that one day he'll become a film maker. Directed by Pan Nalin (Samsara). Video, Audio