Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.
Joker is undeniably one of the biggest films of 2019 - both financially and culturally - so when Ali got the chance to speak to its director, Todd Phillips, he jumped at the chance, talking about the movie's phenomenal success and the possibility, just maybe, of a sequel...
Ali gives his verdict on Motherless Brooklyn starring Ed Norton and Honey Boy with Shia LaBeouf, and gets very excited for Bond 2020 after watching the No Time To Die Trailer.
Writer/director Rian Johnson has only made five films, but what films they've been... There's Brick, The Brothers Bloom, Looper, Star Wars: The Last Jedi and now his latest, Knives Out, a murder mystery/whodunnit starring such big names as Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis and Daniel Craig. Here, Rian talks to Ali about the films that inspired him, constructing such a complicated narrative, getting Craig on board and much more besides.
Hear Ali’s verdict on Charlie's Angels and Rian Johnson’s Knives Out. Plus, a great chat with Jay and Silent Bob creator Kevin Smith who tells of the moment he finally “felt a part of the film business” and of how he saved a fan’s life.
It's Frozen 2 weekend, and all of your local multiplexes will be showing Frozen 2, Frozen 2 and Frozen 2 so to, um, celebrate that fact - honest - here are Josh Gad, Jonathan Groff, Idina Menzel and the directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee on the Frozen phenomenon.
Ali and Ace mull over the latest movie, TV and gaming releases including Disney’s (soon to be – without doubt) blockbuster Frozen 2, gritty British gangland drama Blue Story and U.S action cop thriller 21 Bridges starring Chadwick Boseman & Sienna Miller. Ali has also been playing the new game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Hear what he thinks.
Stephen Graham is one of your favourite actors, admit it. Whether it's This Is England or Boardwalk Empire, not forgetting Line Of Duty or, say, Pirates Of The Carribbean. So it was a great pleasure for our Ali to speak to him about his latest, The Irishman, where he plays Anthony Provenzano, one of Jimmy Hoffa's (Al Pacino) teamster rivals back in the day. But let's let Stephen explain...
As Ali darts around London's West End meeting all your favourite movie stars (I know - hard life isn't it?) he makes time to give you his verdict on Last Christmas which stars Emilia Clarke and Emma Thompson and Le Mans '66, which is called Ford V Ferrari elsewhere and stars Christian Bale and Matt Damon.
You might know Ruth Wilson from Luther, The Affair or Mrs. Wilson but once you've seen His Dark Materials, chances are you'll know her forever more as the evil and enigmatic Mrs. Coulter. Here, she talks to Ali about finding her character, working with her 'daemon' and much more besides.
Hear 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.
Jillian 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!
The 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.
Timothée 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.
Ali Plumb and DJ Ace review Terminator: Dark Fate.
Angelina 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.
Ali 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!
Ewan 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.
Ali reviews the Will Smith-starring thriller Gemini Man and gives more thoughts on Joker
From 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.
Ali gives his verdict on the gritty character study of Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix.
From 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.
Catch 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.
From 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.
Ali 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.
Prepare 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.
Ali 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!
He'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.
Sorry - We have no podcast this week. Ali explains why.
Emily 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...
Radio 1’s Ali Plumb and Radio 1Xtra's Ace answer your movie related questions. Plus all the latest movie news and behind-the-scenes fun.
