Simon Morris
Review - Tea With the Dames
Tea with the Dames allows four of the theatre's most distinguished actresses the chance to remember their eventful careers. Stars Dame Judi Dench, Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Eileen Atkins and Dame Joan… Audio
Review - Upgrade
Upgrade is the latest horror film from the successful, low-budget studio Blumhouse. A paraplegic gets assisted by technology and lives to regret it. Directed by Leigh Whannel (Saw). Audio
At The Movies for 6 June 2018
Simon Morris finds the rival pickings rather lean during the so-called "blockbuster season" - B-movies, children's cartoons - but one delightful documentary. Audio
Review - Kodachrome
Kodachrome sends father and son on a road-trip to the last shop that develops photographic film. Stars Ed Harris, Jason Sudeikis and Elizabeth Olsen. Video, Audio
Review - The Bookshop
The Bookshop seems to have everything going for it - a good cast, an attractive setting and a reputable book. Does it deliver? Stars Bill Nighy, Emily Mortimer and Patricia Clarkson. Video, Audio
Review - Solo: A Star Wars Story
Solo: A Star Wars story gives Han Solo an origin picture, but will it be enough for the fans? Directed by Ron Howard and starring Alden Ehrenreich (Hail Caesar!) Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and… Video, Audio
At The Movies
Simon Morris reviews Solo: A Star Wars Story, The Bookshop and Kodachrome, and wonders why some promising projects fail because something gets lost in the telling. Video, Audio
Review: Number One
French film Number One tackles sexual politics in today's big business boardrooms. Video, Audio
Review: Mr Stein Goes Online
Mr Stein Goes Online is a French farce that puts a modern twist on Cyrano de Bergerac, as a grandfather looks for an internet date using a photo of his granddaughter's boyfriend.
it's an olda date… Video, Audio
Review: Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2 sees Ryan Reynolds return as foul-mouthed superhero Wade Wilson, saving Kiwi Julian Dennison from an assassin of the future. Video, Audio
At the Movies
Simon Morris reviews Deadpool 2, and French films Number One and Mr Stein Goes Online that tackle, respectively, sexism in high places, and old people online-dating.
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Review - I Feel Pretty
I Feel Pretty has Amy Schumer transformed into believing she is a ravishing beauty. Also featuring Michelle Williams, Naomie Campbell and Emily Ratajkowski. Video, Audio
Review - Sherlock Gnomes
Sherlock Gnomes is the sequel to the successful animated romcom Gnomeo and Juliet. Featuring the voices of Johnny Depp, James McAvoy, Emily Blunt - and Ozzy Osborne. Video, Audio
Review - Peter Rabbit
Peter Rabbit updates the Beatrix Potter books with more state of the art digital animation. Featuring Sam Neill, Rose Byrne and the voice of James Corden. Video, Audio
At The Movies
Simon Morris goes to some children's holiday movies and also checks out the Amy Schumer comedy that's getting lots of coverage on social media. Video, Audio
Review - Sweet Country
Sweet Country is an engrossing and unpredictable story of a runaway aboriginal couple, based on events in 1920s Australia.. Directed by Warwick Thornton (Samson and Delilah) and co-starring Sam Neill… Video, Audio
Review - A Wrinkle in Time
A wrinkle in time combines a popular American children's book with Oprah Winfrey and the landscape around Wanaka. Directed by Ava DuVernay (Selma). Video, Audio
Review - Rampage
Rampage pits Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson against corrupt science and giant mutant animals. Video, Audio
At The Movies
Simon Morris reviews Rampage, starring Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, A Wrinkle in Time featuring Oprah Winfrey, and acclaimed Australian film Sweet Country. Video, Audio
Walking Out - review
Walking out is a grueling story of a father and son who get in trouble up in the Montana Rockies. Starring Matt Bomer, Josh Wiggins and Bill Pullman. Audio