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Underwater, Frida: Viva la vida
Film and TV reviewer Sarah McMullan joins Kathryn to talk about deep sea thriller Underwater, starring Kristen Stewart. She'll also look at Frida: Viva la vida, a documentary on the two sides of… Audio
Apartners: Living happily ever apart
Filmmaker Sharon Hyman has lived just down the road from the love of her life, David, for 20 years. The couple live happily apart as 'apartners'. Sharon's second film, Apartners: Living Happily Ever… Audio
Fellowship of the Ring named second best film of 21st century
Peter Jackson's The Fellowship of the Rings, the first in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, has been named as the second greatest film of the 21st Century by Empire Magazine. Audio
Dolittle, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, McMillions
Film and TV reviewer James Croot looks at the latest take on Dolittle, starring Robert Downey Jr and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, with Tom Hanks as beloved children's entertainer Fred Rogers… Audio
The Third Wife
A 14 year old girl becomes the latest bride of a wealthy farmer in 19th Century Vietnam (reviewed by Dan Slevin). Audio
Bombshell
Dan Slevin reviews a plucked-from-the-headlines drama about the sexual harassment scandal that hit Fox News in 2016 starring Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman and Margot Robbie. Audio
Dolittle
Robert Downey Jr. takes on the role of Hugh Lofting's famous doctor who preferred animals to people in this expensive reboot. (reviewed by Dan Slevin). Audio
At the Movies for 22 January 2020
Dan Slevin is filling in for Simon Morris and he reviews a new family entertainment starring Robert Downey Jr., Dolittle; a drama about the Fox News sexual harassment scandal that ended the career of… Audio
The myth persists: Online streaming algorithms need reboot
Dan Slevin is frustrated that the personalised promises made by the new streaming age are not being delivered on. Video
Five reasons to watch Watchmen
2019’s wonder year for television ended with a bang – Dan Slevin recommends Watchmen, still streaming on Neon. Video
Artificial intelligence in the world of film
There is no question that Hollywood is being ushered into a new digital age, as film studios turn to advanced technology to maximise their profits. Audio
Review: Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Ben Wheatley’s Happy New Year, Colin Burstead is a very black comedy about a family falling apart in the holidays, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Review: Marriage Story
Marriage Story shows (yet) another side of the great Adam Driver, reports Dan Slevin. Video
Female Hollywood directors reached record highs in 2019
The number of women behind the camera on Hollywood movies jumped to record levels in 2019, with 12 directing top-grossing films including Frozen II, Captain Marvel and Hustlers.
Review: The best movies of the decade
Some of the great films of the 2010s came from younger, diverse filmmakers who were unafraid to take risks with modest backing. Max Towle counts down the decade's top 30. Video
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable
American surfing pro Bethany Hamilton lost her left arm in a tiger shark attack when she was just 13 years old, and never hesitated to return to the water and the sport she loves so much. Video, Audio
'Gay jesus' movie sparks Brazilian backlash
A satirical holiday special depicting Jesus as a closeted homosexual has come underfire in Brazil, with millions of people signing a petition for its removal from Netflix. Audio
Film Review: Graeme Tuckett
Graeme reviews Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Dr Ruth. Audio
Lightbox and Neon to merge
The merging of media continues - this time TV streaming platforms. Audio
