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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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power – nice cake, OK icing

Would The Rings of Power be improved by a more gripping start? Of course. But that’s probably missing the point.

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Summer Love on ABC: the quality drama Australian TV needs

Gristmill have been exploring the line between comedy and drama since before it was popular – and this new series…

Opinions & Analysis

Win the Week? More like Things Look Bleak for the TV comedy quiz

The ABC keeps smashing the buzzer when it comes to greenlighting comedy quiz shows ... but it's time to try…

Features

Ode to Odenkirk: Better Call Saul may be Breaking Bad's better half

Where so many spin-offs have failed, Better Call Saul has been triumphant. Why? Because of Bob Odenkirk's tragicomic genius.

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Nope review: Jordan Peele's most entertaining film to date

Unsettling moments, jump scares, epic battles and a whole lot of fun – Nope is smart and surprising in equal…

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Bullet Train: Brad Pitt – that's why you're here, right?

Pitt performing in prime goofy mode ensures this showy vehicle will stop at all stations, including your local cinema.

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Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell review: a five-star swan song

After so many years, it’s tempting to call Mad as Hell an institution, and its demise (in its current form…

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Thor: Love and Thunder review – there's plenty to enjoy

Does Natalie Portman steal Chris Hemsworth's thunder in the latest outing for the Marvel superhero? It's complicated.

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Mystery Road: Origin review – Jay Swan is back

The latest instalment in the franchise is set in 1999, with a younger face behind the badge – but some…

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Elvis by Baz Luhrmann review: it's one for the money

From humble beginnings in Memphis to the biggest musical act in the world, it’s all here in a raw onslaught…

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