Synopsis
Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Rhianna as she reviews the latest movies hitting screens and interviews Hollywood’s hottest stars.
Episodes
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Reviewed: The Irishman, The Good Liar, The Aeronauts & Dolemite Is My Name
08/11/2019 Duration: 39minHear Ali's verdict on Martin Scorsese's intense drama The Irishman, The Good Liar starring Helen Mirren & Ian McKellen, The Aeronauts with Felicity Jones & Eddie Redmayne and the return of Eddie Murphy in Dolemite Is My Name.
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Jillian Bell Interview Special: Britanny Runs A Marathon
03/11/2019 Duration: 18minJillian Bell has been casually great in a whole host of films and TV shows over the past few years, from Bridesmaids to Workaholics, and now she's the star of her own film, Britanny Runs A Marathon, a film where - you guessed it - someone called Britanny (Bell) runs a marathon. Empowering and positive, it's an Amazon Prime comedy drama worth keeping an eye out for, but not before you listen to this here podcast interview!
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Reviewed: Doctor Sleep
01/11/2019 Duration: 28minThe Doctor, The Boss and The King. Ali and Ace talk about Doctor Sleep - the sequel to Stephen King's The Shining starring Rebecca Ferguson & Ewan McGregor, Western Stars - the live concert performance of Bruce Springsteen and The King starring Robert Pattinson & Timothée Chalamet. Plus lots more film and TV news.
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Timothée Chalamet Interview Special: The King
26/10/2019 Duration: 21minTimothée Chalamet is one of the most talented young actors in film today, having appeared in Lady Bird and Call Me By Your Name, with Dune and Little Women on the way. You can see him now though (in select UK cinemas) in The King, David Michod's take on the Shakespearean story of young Hal becoming King Henry V, with it set to hit Netflix early November. Ali talks to TC - as he likes to refer to him - for the second time, talking about his career so far and much, much more.
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Reviewed: Terminator: Dark Fate
25/10/2019 Duration: 28minAli Plumb and DJ Ace review Terminator: Dark Fate.
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Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil Interview Special
19/10/2019 Duration: 22minAngelina Jolie, Elle Fanning and the rest of the Maleficent 2 gang talk to Ali about how a massive CGI-driven Disney blockbuster gets made. Hint: it takes a while and involves a lot of computers.
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Reviewed: Zombieland 2 & Maleficent 2
18/10/2019 Duration: 37minAli Plumb & 1Xtra’s Ace review Zombieland 2: Double Tap & Maleficent 2: Mistress of Evil. Plus some thoughts on El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie, Ali & Ace’s Top Boy review (finally!), their thoughts on the latest Batman casting and Ali almost forgot he interviewed Peanut Butter Falcon stars Shia LaBeouf & Zack Gottsagen, so you can hear that chat too!
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Ewan McGregor Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
12/10/2019 Duration: 27minEwan tells the stories behind his iconic performances in Trainspotting, Star Wars and Moulin Rouge! and reveals his hidden movie gems to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb.
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Reviewed: Gemini Man
11/10/2019 Duration: 17minAli reviews the Will Smith-starring thriller Gemini Man and gives more thoughts on Joker
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Taron Egerton Interview Special: Becoming...A Kingsman
05/10/2019 Duration: 19minFrom Aberystwyth to Hollywood, Taron Egerton tells Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb how he became a super spy in the Kingsman films, via Eddie the Eagle and a singing gorilla.
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Reviewed: Joker
04/10/2019 Duration: 19minAli gives his verdict on the gritty character study of Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix.
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Simon Pegg Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
28/09/2019 Duration: 36minFrom Shaun Of The Dead, through Mission: Impossible to Star Trek Beyond; Simon takes Ali Plumb through his career in movies. He speaks about the time Steven Spielberg called his mum's house, Jeff Bridges' life advice, and how his infamous Benedict Cumberbatch neutron cream prank started. Plus, he reveals which movie he considers to be his hidden gem.
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Reviewed: Hustlers and Ready or Not
27/09/2019 Duration: 31minCatch up on this week's latest movie news as Ali Plumb delves into the latest and most talked about movies this week. DJ Ace joins in the conversation as they both talk all things movies.
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Ben Affleck Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
21/09/2019 Duration: 24minFrom Good Will Hunting and Dogma to directing Argo and The Town. From blockbusters like Armageddon and Batman v Superman to his hidden gems. Ben talks about his very best films.
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Reviewed: Ad Astra & The Farewell
20/09/2019 Duration: 19minAli is holidaying in Scotland (visiting many a film location of course!) but that doesn’t stop him bringing you movie news, reviews and his thoughts on the latest DC and Marvel offerings.
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Downton Abbey Interview Special
14/09/2019 Duration: 19minPrepare for the poshest podcast in Radio 1 history in this Downton Abbey special. Ali chat's to Writer Julian Fellows, director Michael Engler and cast members Michelle Dockery, Allen Leech, Laura Carmichael, Allen Leech and Penelope Wilton.
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Reviewed: Hustlers & Downton Abbey
13/09/2019 Duration: 22minAli and Ace chat all things movies including reviews of Hustlers starring Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B (sort of) and Downton Abbey, or should we say DA Movie!
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Michael Fassbender Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
07/09/2019 Duration: 24minHe's worked with Quentin Tarantino, played iconic characters like Magneto in X-Men and is the star of blockbuster Assassin's Creed - Michael Fassbender chats to Ali about his film career to date.
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Emily Blunt Interview Special: Becoming...Mary Poppins
31/08/2019 Duration: 11minEmily Blunt is awesome. There, it's been said. So when it was announced that she'd be taking on the role of Mary Poppins from Julie Andrews for the sequel, Mary Poppins Returns, the internet responded with a general feeling of "Good call". But that was just the beginning for Blunt herself, who explains here how it's a little tricky filling Andrews' shoes, not to mention dancing with a cartoon penguin or two...