Anthony Morris

Anthony Morris is a freelance film and television writer. He’s been a regular contributor to The Big Issue, Empire Magazine, Junkee, Broadsheet, The Wheeler Centre and Forte Magazine, where he’s currently the film editor. Other publications he’s contributed to include Vice, The Vine, Kill Your Darlings (where he was their online film columnist), The Lifted Brow, Urban Walkabout and Spook Magazine. He’s the co-author of hit romantic comedy novel The Hot Guy, and he’s also written some short stories he’d rather you didn’t mention. You can follow him on Twitter @morrbeat and read some of his reviews on the blog It’s Better in the Dark.

Anthony Morris's Latest Articles

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Last King of the Cross (Paramount+) review: solid world building with overplayed violence

Last King of the Cross is a series about violent criminals, but if the series has a weak link, it’s…

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The Weekly with Charlie Pickering: bring on the AI chatbots

Is The Weekly a show made by and for people who don’t really care about or follow the news? It…

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Magic Mike’s Last Dance makes minor key moves – review

What happens when Mike gets involved with someone who (seemingly) wants him for more than his body? Well ...

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Transfusion on Stan review: interrogating masculine clichés

Sam Worthington stars in this solid crime thriller that hits its genre beats well and has impressive moments despite its…

Features

Babylon review: a chaotic whirlwind of indulgent filler

A stacked cast and oodles of sumptuous visuals can't save Damien Chazelle's Babylon from a story so lacking.

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The Fabelmans review: Steven Spielberg's movies are dreams

Spot-on performances and big emotions combine in this story loosely based on Spielberg's own childhood.

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Avatar: The Way of Water review – thrilling action in Cameron's unbeatable style

Cameron constantly ups the ante visually, with stunningly designed creatures and a vividly realised alien world.

Opinions & Analysis

Best Australian TV in 2022 – Mystery Road, Fisk and more

Yes, there were flops and fizzles, but overall 2022 was a pretty good – and in some cases brilliant –…

Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer in Colin From Accounts. Image: BINGE
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Colin From Accounts, Binge review: boy meets girl meets vet

For every off-key moment there are at least two funny lines or quirky moments that give proceedings real comedic charm.

Opinions & Analysis

Guardians of the Gingerbread: how streaming stole Christmas

Around 160 Christmas movies are on streaming services this year, and hardly any in cinemas – does the holiday spirit…

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