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Join Radio 1’s resident film buff Ali Plumb for movie news, reviews and extra behind-the-screens fun.
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Oct 4, 2019 • 19min
Reviewed: Joker
Ali gives his verdict on the gritty character study of Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix.
Sep 28, 2019 • 36min
Simon Pegg Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
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.
Sep 27, 2019 • 31min
Reviewed: Hustlers and Ready or Not
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.
Sep 21, 2019 • 25min
Ben Affleck Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
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.
Sep 20, 2019 • 19min
Reviewed: Ad Astra & The Farewell
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.
Sep 14, 2019 • 20min
Downton Abbey Interview Special
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.
Sep 13, 2019 • 22min
Reviewed: Hustlers & Downton Abbey
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!
Sep 7, 2019 • 25min
Michael Fassbender Interview Special: Movies That Made Me
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.
Sep 6, 2019 • 2min
Where's Ali?
Sorry - We have no podcast this week. Ali explains why.
Aug 31, 2019 • 11min
Emily Blunt Interview Special: Becoming...Mary Poppins
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...
