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.

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Lucky Hank: can Bob Odenkirk revive the campus drama?

With the Better Call Saul actor in the lead role, this look at campus life is handled with enough depth…

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Under the Vines on ABC review: to New Zealand with love

A British lead and Australian lead walk into a beautiful New Zealand setting and supporting cast – but what happens…

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We Interrupt This Broadcast: Seven's new sketch show is a gutsy move

It may not always go for quality with its jokes, but they go for quantity (and often the jokes aren’t…

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Aftersun review: memories linger as all else fades

Writer-director Charlotte Wells brings a lightness of touch to just about every element of this enthralling film.

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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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