At The Movies for Wednesday 12 December 2018
AT THE MOVIES #751 A STANDARD 2018 SELECTION
In the penultimate show this year, Simon Morris introduces a typical trio of films – one blockbuster, one small film aimed at an older audience, and one award-winning art film – from Mexico this time.
Mortal engines from Weta is based on a series of “Steampunk” fantasy novels, featuring giant cities on wheels. Produced by Sir Peter Jackson, directed by Christian Rivers.
Rose is an independent American film about a retired cop – Cybill Shepherd – on a road trip through New Mexico in a motorized wheelchair. Co-stars James Brolin and Pam Grier.
And winner of the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, Roma is a hot favourite to do well at the upcoming Oscars. Directed by Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity, Children of Men).
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At The Movies for 12 December 2018
7:30 PM.On At The Movies, Simon Morris looks at the surreal Sorry To Bother You and the heroic Creed 2. And he talks to Rupert Everett, star, writer and director of a new film about Oscar Wilde, the acclaimed… Read more Audio
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‘Mortal Engines’: Too much steampunk, not enough character
7:31 PM.Review - A gigantic blockbuster with franchise ambitions, Mortal Engines has enough detailed gadgets to fill a dozen films, but skimped on big-name actors to carry it, Simon Morris writes. Read more Video, Audio
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Review - Rose
7:32 PM.Rose is an independent American film about a retired cop - Cybill Shepherd - on a road trip through New Mexico in a motorized wheelchair. Co-stars James Brolin and Pam Grier. Audio
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'Roma': Cuaron's masterpiece
7:33 PM.Review - A wonderful B&W portrayal of '70s Mexican family life directed by one of the best in the world - Alfonso Cuaron (Gravity, Children of Men) - Roma is a hot favourite to do well at the upcoming… Read more Video, Audio
