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00:06:21

Review: Redemption of a Rogue

At The Movies ·

2023/03/29

Redemption of a Rogue is a blend of black comedy, magic realism and a pub invaded by blues musicians.

00:26:00

At The Movies for 22 March 2023

At The Movies ·

2023/03/22

Simon Morris looks at three movies based on very well-known stories in their home territory. And he fails to be impressed with the latest iteration of an old comic-book hero (created about the same time as Superman).

00:05:15

Review: Corsage

At The Movies ·

2023/03/22

Corsage is an Austrian film about one of the most famous royals of the Nineteenth Century, the Empress Elisabeth of Austro-Hungary, better known as "Sissi". Stars Vicky Krieps (Phantom Thread).

00:05:41

Review: Shazam Fury of the Gods

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2023/03/22

Shazam: Fury of the Gods sees Billy Batson grow older but not much wiser. Featuring, as the Daughters of Atlas, Rachel Zegler (West Side story), Lucy Liu (Charlie's Angles) and Dame Helen Mirren (The Queen).

00:05:58

At The Movies - Boston Strangler

At The Movies ·

2023/03/22

Boston Strangler shows that there's far more to the famous serial killer than made the 1968 movie starring Tony Curtis. Featuring Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon as the two journalists who broke the story.

00:06:04

At The Movies - Argentina 1985

At The Movies ·

2023/03/22

Argentina 1985 is the Golden Globe winning account of how the notorious dictators of Argentina were brought to trial. Starring Ricardo Darín (The Secret in their eyes), it was also nominated for a Bafta and an Oscar.

00:07:59

Review: Living

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2023/03/15

Living is a dream combination - English star Bill Nighy in an adaptation of a 1950s award-winning film by Kurosawa (Seven Samurai) written by English novelist Kazuo Ishiguro (Remains of the Day).

00:26:30

At The Movies for Wenesday 15 March 2023

At The Movies ·

2023/03/15

Simon Morris wraps up the Oscars and looks at three films driven by the writers. A Novel Prize-winning novelist reshapes a Japanese classic film, a modern Japanese master tips his hat at Dickens and Ken Loach, and a genre film from the writers of the sci-fi hit A quiet place.

00:05:51

Review: 65

At The Movies ·

2023/03/15

Genre mashup 65 sees an astronaut land on Earth 65 million years ago and clash with dinosaurs. Stars Adam Driver (Star Wars).

00:05:24

Review: Broker

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2023/03/15

Broker is the latest from Japanese writer-director Kore-eda Hirokazu (Shoplifters), in which a South Korean adoption scam takes an unexpected turn.

00:05:32

Review: Empire of Light

At The Movies ·

2023/03/08

Sir Sam Mendes' nostalgic Empire of Light remembers the picture palaces of 1980s Britain. Stars Olivia Colman, Colin Firth and newcomer Micheal Ward.

00:05:31

At The Movies - Creed 3

At The Movies ·

2023/03/08

Creed 3 continues the extended life of the Rocky franchise, though without Sylvester Stallone this time. Directed by star Michael B Jordan, it co-stars rising star Jonathan Majors.

00:05:43

Review: Triangle of Sadness

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2023/03/08

Triangle of Sadness did well at Cannes last year, and is up for three Oscars this year. But does this satire of the idle rich pack much of a punch? Written and directed by Sweden's Ruben Östlund (The Square), it features Woody Harrelson as a luxury yacht captain.

00:26:42

At The Movies for Wednesday 8 March

At The Movies ·

2023/03/08

Simon Morris tries, and fails, to get excited about the upcoming Oscars. And he's equally underwhelmed by three slightly disappointing releases this week, including one Oscar Best Film nominee.

00:08:20

Review: Aftersun

At The Movies ·

2023/03/01

The acclaimed Scottish independent film is one of the best films of the 21st century so far, according to Dan Slevin.

00:07:09

Review - Fisherman's Friend 2 - One and All

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2023/03/01

Dan Slevin reviews a sequel to the 2019 biopic about the surprise success of a Cornish folk group.

00:07:37

Review: Cocaine Bear

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2023/03/01

Dan Slevin reviews Elizabeth Banks' comedy-horror based on the true story of a black bear who gets a taste for cocaine after finding a stash in the national park where she lives.

00:28:56

At the Movies for 1 March

At The Movies ·

2023/03/01

On At the Movies, Dan Slevin reviews three new releases: Elizabeth Banks's comedy-horror COCAINE BEAR; the wonderful Scottish drama AFTERSUN; and FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS 2: ALL FOR ONE, a sequel to the 2019 biopic about the Cornish folk group.

00:26:31

At The Movies for 22 February 2023

At The Movies ·

2023/02/22

Simon Morris is unimpressed with some remakes of some popular favourites. He looks at the latest Marvel Comics epic, a talky piece elevated by the casting, and socialite Jemima Khan's first movie as a screenwriter.

00:06:59

Review: Ant-Man and the Wasp - Quantumania

At The Movies ·

2023/02/22

Marvel Comics' Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is a mouthful to say. But is it a challenge to watch too? Stars Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Michelle Pfeiffer taking an eye watering trip into the Quantum Realm.

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