Simon Morris
Review - The courier
The courier tells the story of a British businessman working for the Secret Service as the Cold War heats up around Cuban missiles. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Jessie Buckley and Rachel Brosnahan (The… Audio
At The Movies for 7 April 2021
Simon Morris previews the return of some big-screen blockbusters, including children’s favourite Peter Rabbit 2. There’s something for older audiences too, including a secret-identity thriller… Audio
Review - The Father
The Father has been nominated for six Oscars - including Best Film - this year. It stars Sir Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell and Olivia Williams, and is co-written by Christopher Hampton… Video, Audio
Review - Collective
Collective is the Oscar-nominated Romanian documentary about corruption in the health system, and the power of the press. It’s up for Academy Awards for both Best Documentary and Best International… Audio
Review - Godzilla vs Kong
Godzilla vs Kong is pretty much what it says on the poster. Stars Alexander Skarsgård, Rebecca Hall, and Kiwi Julian Dennison (Hunt for the Wilderpeople). Video, Audio
At The Movies for 31 March 2021
Simon Morris wonders how up to date we need to be on previous Godzilla and King Kong movies before going to their latest. And two Oscar nominees - Romanian documentary Collective, and star-studded… Audio
Production designer Ra Vincent
It's great when people in the movie industry get a bit of credit where credit's due. All too often the spotlight only shines on the so-called star performers - directors, writers, producers and of… Audio, Gallery
Review - French Exit
French Exit sees Michelle Pfeiffer as a broke New York socialite who gets a second chance in Paris. Directed by Azazel Jacobs (Mozart in the Jungle). Video, Audio
Review - The Dissident
The Dissident reveals the story of journalist Jamal Kashoggi, and his sensational murder at the Saudi Arabian embassy in Istanbul. Directed by Academy Award-winning director Bryan Fogel (Icarus). Audio
Review - Fanny Lye Deliver'd
Fanny Lye Deliver'd is the story of the awakening of a farmer's wife during the reign of Oliver Cromwell. Stars Charles Dance and Maxine Peake. Video, Audio
At The Movies for 24 March 2021
Simon Morris looks at three films that don't fit the mould - a drama set in the brief moment when Britain was a republic…. A documentary about the assassination of a Saudi journalist…. And… Audio
Movie review - Raya and the Last Dragon
The Disney animated feature Raya and the Last Dragon is a fable based on the myths and countryside of South East Asia. It stars the voices of Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars) and two of the stars of Crazy… Video, Audio
Movie review - Cosmic Sin
Cosmic Sin is a predictable alien-invasion thriller that's received an unpredictable reaction from its intended audience. It stars Bruce Willis and Frank Grillo. Video, Audio
Movie review - Blackbird
Blackbird sees a family coming to grips with the matriarch’s intended suicide. Stars Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet and Sam Neill, and directed by Roger Michell (Notting Hill). Video, Audio
At The Movies for 17 March 2021
Simon Morris looks at the range of films making the cinemas in the time of Covid. This week a drama starring Sam Neill shot two years ago, a C-grade bit of sci-fi with Bruce Willis, and a new Disney… Video, Audio
Review - One night in Miami
Golden Globe nominee One night in Miami sees four famous friends gather to celebrate Cassius Clay’s becoming the heavyweight boxing champion of the world. Based on a play by Kemp Powers (Soul), and… Audio
At The Movies for 10 March 2021
Simon Morris reviews a long-awaited adaptation of a Kiwi classic and two Black American history lessons. Video, Audio
Review - Judas and the Black Messiah
Judas and the Black Messiah is the true story of how desperate the FBI were to topple Sixties Black Panther leader Fred Hampton. Stars LaKeith Stanfield and Golden Globe winner Daniel Kaluuya. Audio
Review -Cousins
The film of Patricia Grace’s novel Cousins is out, and the wait was worth it. Starring Rachel House and Tanea Heke, directed by Ainsley Gardiner (Boy, The Breaker Upperers) and Briar Grace Smith… Audio
Review - Never too late
Australian caper film Never too late sees a group of old Vietnam War vets on a mission to break Jackie Weaver out of hospital. Also starring James Cromwell (Babe) and Dennis Waterman (Minder). Audio