Simon Morris
At The Movies for 23 March 2022
AT THE MOVIES - WHAT WOULD ROGER MICHELL DO? Simon Morris reviews one of the last films by the late director Roger Michell, as well as two others from directors at different stages in their journey. Audio
Review - The Duke
The Duke is the true story of a man who stole a famous painting of the Duke of Wellington, planning to give the proceeds to charity. Starring Jim Broadbent and Dame Helen Mirren, and directed by the… Video, Audio
At the Movies: Dog
Dog is the debut directing gig for movie star Channing Tatum. He also takes the lead as a burnt-out ex-army man babysitting a neurotic dog. Video, Audio
Review - The Duke
The Duke is the true story of a man who stole a famous painting of the Duke of Wellington, planning to give the proceeds to charity. Starring Jim Broadbent and Dame Helen Mirren, and directed by the…
Video, AudioAt the Movies: Dog
Dog is the debut directing gig for movie star Channing Tatum. He also takes the lead as a burnt-out ex-army man babysitting a neurotic dog.
Video, AudioMovie Review - Blind Ambition
Blind ambition is a documentary about four unlikely contestants in the prestigious World Wine Tasting Championships. Just a few years before, Joseph, Tinashe, Pardon and Marlvin had been refugees from… Audio
At the Movies for 16 March 2022
RETURN OF THE AWARD SHOWS Simon Morris welcomes back the Baftas, and looks at three small films whose virtue is mostly their own reward - a minor Brit-com, a documentary about African wine-buffs and a… Audio
Movie Review - Off the Rails
Off the rails is a routine tale of middle-aged women attempting to retrieve their youth, with some unexpected cameos. Stars Sally Phillips (Bridget Jones) and Kelly Preston (Jerry Maguire). Audio
Review - Bergman Island
Bergman Island, sees two married film-makers (Tim Roth and Vicky Krieps) go to stay at the former home of the late Swedish legend Ingmar Bergman. Will they be inspired, or will it destroy their… Video, Audio
Review - Bergman Island
Bergman Island, sees two married film-makers (Tim Roth and Vicky Krieps) go to stay at the former home of the late Swedish legend Ingmar Bergman. Will they be inspired, or will it destroy their…
Video, AudioAt The Movies for 9 March 2022
Simon Morris plays the hand he's dealt - one of the biggest films of the year, an environmental documentary, narrated by the element Carbon, and a sweet little romance that remembers Lebanon in… Audio
Review - Carbon
Carbon: The Unauthorized Biography is a documentary about "the least understood element on Earth". Featuring a parade of big-name scientists, and Sarah Snook (Succession) as the voice of Carbon. Video, Audio
Review - The Batman
Robert Pattinson takes on the mask and cowl in The Batman. After years of nocturnal misery in Bat Land, Simon Morris is nostalgic for the campy '60s TV series. Video, Audio
Review - Skies of Lebanon
Skies of Lebanon is the romantic story of a young Swiss woman who went to Beirut to work and fell in love - with a professor and the land of Lebanon. Video, Audio
Review - Skies of Lebanon
Skies of Lebanon is the romantic story of a young Swiss woman who went to Beirut to work and fell in love - with a professor and the land of Lebanon.
Video, AudioReview - Carbon
Carbon: The Unauthorized Biography is a documentary about "the least understood element on Earth". Featuring a parade of big-name scientists, and Sarah Snook (Succession) as the voice of Carbon.
Video, AudioReview - The Batman
Robert Pattinson takes on the mask and cowl in The Batman. After years of nocturnal misery in Bat Land, Simon Morris is nostalgic for the campy '60s TV series.
Video, AudioAt the Movies for 3 March 2022
Simon Morris reviews three movies with international flavours - a Danish documentary about an Afghani refugee, a Kosovo drama, and an American film based on a French play. Audio
Review: Flee
Flee is an innovative Danish film about escaping Afghanistan 25 years ago. It's up for three Academy Awards this year - Best International Film, Best Documentary and Best Animated Feature Video, Audio
Review: Cyrano
Cyrano sees Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones) take the role of the poet and soldier who helps his rival woo the woman he loves. Directed by Joe Wright (Atonement, Pride and Prejudice). Video, Audio
