Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.
Danny Boyle is the Academy Award-winning British director who's given us Trainspotting (1 and 2), Sunshine, 28 Days Later, The Beach and now Yesterday, a film all about a big 'What if...?' What if one day, only one person in the world remembered The Beatles? Ali talks to Danny about how this Richard Curtis-written comedy came about, shooting sci-fi and what mementos he's taken back home.
Ali Plumb reviews the latest movie releases plus chats to Radio 1Xtra's Ace about the Spiderman situation, Bond 25 and a new Matrix sequel.
Quentin Tarantino needs no introduction, but here's one anyway: he's the director of such acclaimed film as Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, the Kill Bills and now Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, a film about filmmaking, and 1950s TV, and the 1960s generally (and Charlie Manson, kind of). Here QT - as those nervous about spelling call him - talks to Ali Plumb about the films he's made over the years, and which scenes mean the most to him (and much, much more).
Ali gives his views on Quentin Tarantino's latest Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. Plus all the latest movie and TV news with Radio 1Xtra's Ace.
Three of the biggest names in the movie business - Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Leonardo DiCaprio - sit down to talk to our little Ali Plumb about their new movie Once Upon A Time In... Hollywood. Will our beloved film bloke survive? Or will his nerves get the best of him? Find out in this latest exciting installment of... BBC Radio 1's Screen Time!
Ali gives his views on epic new TV series The Boys and Ace gives his on the latest series of Orange Is The New Black. Plus, movies - Blinded By The Light and Animals come under the spotlight.
Fast & Furious: Hobbs & Shaw is out in cinemas and as it stars one of Ali's favourite people, Jason Statham - no offence, Mr The Rock sir - there had to be a Screen Time interview special to honour that fact. Also along for the ride: Vanessa Kirby, Idris Elba and director David Leitch. Oh, and that Dwayne Johnson guy.
Ali is joined by Steffan Powell to give his verdict on the latest in the Fast & Furious franchise, along with lots of chat about Quentin Tarantino and all of the film world's latest trailers.
Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner chats to Radio 1's movie critic Ali Plumb about her career so far, including best lines in GOT, new film Dark Phoenix and James McAvoy's neck!
This week, Ali and Ace deal with the aftermath - in a good way - of San Diego Comic-Con, where last weekend Marvel unveiled big announcement after big announcement. It's going to get a little bit nerdy, people. Also, The Lion King gets revisited and the rest of the year's big upcoming releases are laid out for your diary.
If you’ve seen all of the latest season of Netflix’s Stranger Things, well… Ali and Ace have got just the podcast for you. Chock-full of spoilers, here’s just the slice of audio waffle you need in your life, discussing the twists and turns that took place in Hawkins, Indiana in that one fateful summer in 1985.
Ali gives his verdict on The Lion King. Plus, he and Ace chat about the Top Gun sequel, Cats and The King’s Man.
Dame Emma Thompson talks Radio 1's Film Critic Ali Plumb through her greatest movie moments from Sense & Sensibility, Love Actually and Harry Potter to new film Late Night.
Ali gives his verdict on Annabelle Comes Home & Stuber. Plus, he and Ace chat about the latest "streaming wars" the new series of Stranger Things and the remake of Space Jam
Seen Far From Home? Good, because we have just the podcast for you. Get ready for over half an hour of spoiler-filled, extra-nerdy chit chat about the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest offering, Spider-Man: Far From Home, with Ali and Ace taking it all far too seriously (in the best possible way).
Ali and Ace discuss the latest Marvel offering Spider-Man: Far From Home starring Tom Holland, and the bazaar horror Midsommar. Also the latest trailers, plus hear their take on reactions to the new Little Mermaid casting.
Anne Hathaway talks to Radio 1's film critic Ali Plumb about her greatest roles from The Princess Diaries, The Devil Wears Prada and The Dark Knight Rises to new movie The Hustle.
Hear Ali's verdict on the latest Danny Boyle / Richard Curtis film Yesterday, Brightburn and Child's Play. Plus an interview with Secret Cinema founder Fabien Riggall about the idea behind the project and what to expect in future screenings.
Toy Story 4 is finally here, and so is “the nicest guy in Hollywood” ™, Tom Hanks, on this very special Screen Time interview podcast. Talking all about how he became Woody, the world’s favourite toy, he’s on great form as he discusses everything from catchphrases to tattoos.
With Ace away, games journalist extraordinaire Louise Blain joins Ali this week to not only discuss the week's movie news -including Little Women, "The King's Man" and the end (*sniff*) of Toy Story - but also have a little E3 debrief, so you're up to date with gaming as well as films. We're generous like that.
Ali Plumb talks to Zac Efron about his career-defining moments from High School Musical to The Greatest Showman and his latest role as Ted Bundy.
Hear Ali and Ace's views on Men In Black: International starring Chris Hemsworth & Tessa Thompson and we are starting to suspect that Ali is in love with Keanu Reeves (then again who isn't?).
Keanu Reeves talks to Radio 1's Ali Plumb about how he took on the role of dog-loving hitman John Wick, ahead of the latest film in the series, John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum.
Ali and Ace give their views on the latest X-Men movie Dark Phoenix, Emma Thompson's comedy Late Night and Ma starring Octavia Spencer. Also as a little treat Ali and Matt Edmondson run down their favourite board-games (yes you read that right - board-games).
Good Omens: the TV show is finally here, and to celebrate, here’s a Screen Time interview special, featuring Michael Sheen, David Tennant, Jon Hamm and more talking about how they took Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman’s beloved book about the end of the world – it’s a comedy, honest – and managed to do it justice on screen.
Ali and Ace discuss Godzilla: King of the Monsters and comedy Booksmart, plus Ace runs down his top five monsters with star of Godzilla, O'shea Jackson (Ice Cube's son). Ali also has updates on the Sonic the Hedgehog film and Lion King, whereas Ace has been to Comic Con and watching a Netflix show where prisoners talk through the toilets.
Taron Egerton IS Elton John. Well, in Rocketman anyway: the musical fantasy biopic that’s kind of brilliant. Directed by Dexter Fletcher, it’s a fantastical flight of fancy through the key moments of Reggie Dwight’s frankly amazing life. Here in this interview special you’ll hear about the film was all put together, sequins, feathers and all.
Ali & Ace give their thoughts on Rocketman starring Taron Egerton and Aladdin starring Will Smith (of course). Also hear Ali's verdict on The Secret Life of Pets 2.
It’s finally here: the very last episode of Game Of Thrones, and to celebrate - kind of - Ali and Ace talk all about what happened in Westeros in spoilerific detail. So to be clear, do not press play on this podcast unless you’ve seen the final episode of Game Of Thrones. Really can’t stress that enough.
Your new favourite teen comedy – probably, can’t be certain of course – is called Booksmart, and it’s in UK cinemas on May 27. To celebrate, here’s a Screen Time interview podcast, featuring its director, Olivia Wilde, and its stars, Kaitlyn Dever and Beanie Feldstein, talking about how they made this funny, clever, brilliant movie about two American teenagers coming to terms with what geeks they are by partying like they’ve never partied before... for one night only.
