Sunshine Cinema Show

After a controversial initial reveal that saw its release cancelled, The Hunt finally makes it to cinema screens six months later. This new, politically-charged take on The Most Dangerous Game finds twelve strangers kidnapped and hunted for sport by a mysterious group. Newly available on home video is Midway, a cinematic retelling of the Battle of Midway in World War II. With an all-star cast and a big budget, does this join the pantheon of modern classic war films such as Dunkirk and 1917? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: The Hunt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoWmwsPU5cQ Midway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9laReRAYFk ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2020. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Harrison Ford teams up with a CGI dog to answer The Call of the Wild on the show this week. A new adaptation of the Jack London novel, this latest version takes advantage of the latest in cinematic technology and marks the live-action debut of Oscar-nominated animator Chris Sanders (How to Train Your Dragon). Newly available to rent, the horror comedy Ready or Not is poised to dig into your funny bone. This gruesomely humourous movie gives a new meaning to the phrase “in-laws from hell”, and is bound to find a larger audience on home video. But is it worth seeking out? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: The Call of the Wild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P8R2zAhEwg Ready or Not: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtYTwUxhAoI ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2020. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Neatly timed with its success at the Oscars, Parasite finally arrives on UK screens. This dark satirical thriller has already developed a formidable reputation as an excellent film best enjoyed with no prior knowledge of its story. Nick’s been desperately avoiding any spoilers for months. Was it worth the effort? And, neatly timed with its success at the Oscars, Joker finally arrives on home video. This dark character piece has already developed a formidable reputation as a controversial origin story of the popular comic book character. Nick’s been desperately trying to form an opinion on it for months. Where has he landed? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Parasite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBfgTZsBeFM Joker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t433PEQGErc ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2020. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Charles Dickens adaptations always draw impressive British casts, and The Personal History of David Copperfield is no exception. This new film version of the famous novel (the eighth to date) stars Dev Patel in the lead role, ably supported by Tilda Swinton, Hugh Laurie, Ben Whishaw and Peter Capaldi, and directed by comedy legend Armando Iannucci. But does it approach the classic story in a bold new way? Speaking of familiar material, Sylvester Stallone returns in the creatively-titled Rambo: Last Blood. This fifth, supposedly final entry in the series sees John Rambo pulled back into action one last time when a Mexican cartel kidnaps a young friend. Is there anything new to be said with this character? Was there ever? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: The Personal History of David Copperfield: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHG7FnBDY0Q Rambo: Last Blood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vWg5yJuWfs ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2020. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Our first review of 2020 is a corker! 1917, the World War One action epic from Skyfall director Sam Mendes. Presented as one continuous shot, and crammed full of exceptional British acting talent, the film is a tense thrill-ride that is already winning awards this year. An action movie of an altogether different pedigree is Angel Has Fallen, the third movie in the series that reunites Gerard Butler and Morgan Freeman. Considering neither Nick or Marcus have seen the first two, what kind of experience did they have jumping in with this latest entry? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: 1917: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcmZN0Mbl04 Angel Has Fallen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZJim02z1aA ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2020. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

With the advent of 2020, Marcus and Nick take the opportunity to look back at their favourite films of the 2010s, a period of time which covers the entire history of the show! The five films (selected by Nick) encompass a variety of genres, and have all been previously reviewed on the program. You can visit sunshinecinemashow.wordpress.com to hear some of our older episodes. We’ll be back next week, talking about some brand new releases! Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2020. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

The conclusion to the latest Star Wars trilogy (and all of them, apparently) is here. Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker features one last check in Rey, Finn, Poe, Kylo Ren, and brings back Lando and Emperor Palpatine for good measure. But will this film please the fans, who were divided on the previous chapter? More importantly, will it please Nick? Later in the episode, we count down our Top Ten Movies of the past year, all of which we’ve previously reviewed on the program! As always, there’s also the latest movie news, and box office and rental charts. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Qn_spdM5Zg ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2020. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan are welcomed back to the jungle this week, in Jumanji: The Next Level. Also trapped in the titular game this time around are Dannys Glover and DeVito, in an effort to mix up the formula of the previous film. Newly available to own/rent is Blinded By The Light, a coming-of-age story of a young man from a Pakistani family with a new-found passion for the music of Bruce Springsteen. While not a commercial success on the level of Rocketman or Yesterday, the film weaves the songs into the story in some interesting ways. As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz, featuring this week an extended remembrance of the reign of the Crazy Frog. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Jumanji: The Next Level: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBxcF-r9Ibs Blinded By The Light: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtmeIu0dEqQ ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

If you’re in the mood for a whodunnit with a twist and a boatload of knitted jumpers, Knives Out is the film for you. Packed to the rafters with a massive cast (including Daniel Craig speaking in a Southern U.S. accent) the film defies expectations at every turn. If defying expectations isn’t your bag, Stuber is out to rent and own on DVD, starring Dave Bautista and Kumail Nanjiani as an action-comedy double-act. It’s very much the film that the trailer sells it as, but does it have more to offer beyond the punchlines and fireworks? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Knives Out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGqiHJTsRkQ Stuber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5l6a5RiR1E ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

At cinemas this week, we’re taking you to the sky with The Aeronauts, a film “inspired” by true events. Felicity Jones and Eddie Redmayne reunite for the first time since The Theory of Everything, flying high in a hot air balloon for the benefit of early meteorology. Meanwhile, at home, we’ll take you to the mat with The Art of Self-Defense. This dark and humorous satire stars Jesse Eisenberg joining a karate dojo, after a mugging leaves him feeling powerless. As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: The Aeronauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm4VnwCtQO8 The Art of Self-Defense: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td0oBCWO_I4 ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Two famous films get sequels this week. Doctor Sleep is more unexpected of the two, catching up with Danny Torrance several decades after the events of The Shining. This film adaptation of Stephen King’s 2013 novel is written and directed by Mike Flanagan, and attempts to reconcile the differences between The Shining novel and Stanley Kubrick’s film from 1980. Men in Black: International is the latest instalment in the dependably popular franchise, but there’s a new double act at the center this time around. Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson team up once more after the successful Thor: Ragnarok. As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Doctor Sleep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2msJTFvhkU4 Men in Black International: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV-WEb2oxLk ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Six years after the end of Breaking Bad, Jesse Pinkman returns to our screens in El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie. A Netflix exclusive, El Camino shows us what Jesse got up to in the immediate aftermath of the series finale, with Aaron Paul reprising his award-winning role. Our rental review is a sequel of completely different type: The Secret Life of Pets 2, another successful CGI animation from Illumination; the studio behind Despicable Me and Minions. As always, there’s also the latest movie news (with an absolutely baffling headline this week), box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JLUn2DFW4w The Secret Life of Pets 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYocfuqu2A8 ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

With Marcus away, Nick takes the opportunity to review one of his favourite films of the year so far: the coming-of-age comedy Booksmart, which is newly available to rent and own. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILER: Booksmart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX2MvB0kyA0 ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Brad Pitt is blasting off into space in search of his father in the space-travellin’ Ad Astra. Drawing comparisons to not just First Man, but also Apocalypse Now, this is a film that’s got everyone talking. But why settle for anyone else when Nick’s right here to give his take on it? If you want something more down to (Middle) earth, Tolkien is our to-rent review for this episode. The film tells us about the early of the titular author, and how his experiences inspired him to write The Hobbit and The Lord Of The Rings. As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Ad Astra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxi6rtBtBM0 Tolkien: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq2MFEGJ_Sw ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

September kicks off with a bang and several popped balloons, with the highly-anticipated It Chapter Two. Can the second half of this new adaptation match the quality of the first? Nick shares his thoughts on both films, having seen them as a double bill. Meanwhile, Jonah Hill makes the leap from actor to writer-director with Mid90s, a coming-of-age tale set in the L.A. skateboarding scene of the titular era. Mid90s is a very different type of film compared to the ones that Jonah Hill has starred in over the years, but does that alone make it worth your time? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: It Chapter Two: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhJ5P7Up3jA Mid90s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXzSE0uqmjI ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Two devilish cinematic figures are making their grand return on the show this week. First up: Quentin Tarantino’s back, baby!, with Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, his love letter to the film industry of the late 1960s, and a fictional retelling of events surrounding the murder of Sharon Tate. Also back on our screens is Hellboy, the titular hero of our to-rent review film, a movie notable for necessitating our first instance of ethical disclosure. It’s also super-bloody, which is possibly a coincidence. As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELeMaP8EPAA Hellboy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsBO4b3tyZg ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

The Fast & Furious franchise has grown to the point where it’s produced its first spin-off: Hobbs & Shaw, starring Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham. Does this latest ludicrous action extravaganza fit with the previous entries? Our review also includes a brief summation of just how this unlikely series got to where it currently stands in the film cultural landscape. Stop-motion masters Laika are still going strong, and their latest production Missing Link is out now to rent. Featuring the voices of Hugh Jackman, Zach Galifianakis and Zoe Saldana, does this yeti-filled family adventure have what it takes to erase our memories of Smallfoot? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Hobbs & Shaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SA7FaKxZVI Missing Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6jCNhebfg8 ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

The unstoppable Disney remake train keeps a-rollin’. The latest stop on its journey? A photo-realistic reimagining of 1994’s The Lion King, featuring the voices of Donald Glover, Beyoncé and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Does the visual upgrade add a new dimension to the classic animation? Out to rent this week is James Cameron’s long-gestating Alita: Battle Angel, directed by Robert Rodriguez. Based on a manga series with a similar title, Alita takes place in a futuristic world full of dirt, desperation and dangerous cyborgs. Common territory for a sci-fi action movie then, but does the film transcend its familiar setup? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: The Lion King: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TavVZMewpY Alita: Battle Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7pYhpJaJW8 ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

After Hereditary (our third favourite film of 2018), Ari Aster is back to thoroughly creep us out all over again with Midsommar. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor and Will Poulter, Midsommar takes place in a rural commune in Sweden, where blazing sunshine constantly covers a land with many disturbing secrets. If horror in the sun isn’t your thing, how about murder in the snow? Liam Neeson stars in Cold Pursuit, our to-rent review, which is a more blackly-comic affair than his more recent films. Is there humour to be found amongst all the death? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. There’s a bonus podcast intro this time quickly going over the films we reviewed on our last episode (Toy Story 4 and If Beale Street Could Talk), the recording of which was unfortunately lost. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Midsommar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Vnghdsjmd0 Cold Pursuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0phuNQQ_gHI ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

National treasure Emma Thompson is giving Jimmys Fallon and Kimmel a run for their money this week, playing a late night chat show host in, uh, Late Night. Co-starring (and written by) Mindy Kaling, Emma’s character has to diversify her writing staff to make her show stand out from the crowd. But does the film stand out from the crowd? Newly available to rent/own is this year’s Best Picture winner Green Book. This racially-charged road comedy was a somewhat controversial victor, considering its mostly gentle tone. What do Nick and Marcus think? The film suggests you can’t judge a book by the cover, but can you judge the film by the poster? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. Follow us on Twitter @sunshinecinemax TRAILERS: Late Night: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxefiCjQirw Green Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkZxoko_HC0 ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

We’re postponing our next full show until next weekend, but we’re always prepared to chat about films! In a podcast exclusive, Nick gives his thoughts on the Elton John biopic Rocketman, still showing in cinemas. Following on from his savage take on Bohemian Rhapsody, how does Rocketman compare? Does the film take a different approach to the tired biopic formula? Both Nick and Marcus will be back for a new full-length episode next week! TRAILERS: Rocketman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3vO8E2e6G0 ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

We’ve got a double-bill of trilogy-cappers on the show this week. John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum sees the return of our favourite retired assassin for two hours of finely choreographed violence. Can this third entry match the intensity of the previous two? For that matter, what did we think of the second one? All will be revealed! Meanwhile, Glass is the surprise conclusion to the story M Night Shyamalan began telling in 2000’s Unbreakable, and continued telling in 2016’s Split. This latest instalment features Bruce Willis, James McAvoy and Samuel L Jackson facing off against each other in a big showdown that is sure to excite…right? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. TRAILERS: John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7XM597XO94 Glass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95ghQs5AmNk ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

It’s a comedy double-bill this week. First up is the latest cinematic offering from Seth Rogen, Long Shot, which co-stars Charlize Theron. The film is a departure from the usual Rogen antics, but is that enough to recommend this particular rom-com? Available to rent is Holmes & Watson, a universally condemned parody starring Will Ferrel and John C. Reilly. The knives were out for this movie when it hit the box office at Christmas time. But, hey, maybe it’s actually good? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quiz. ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

It’s time to give our thoughts on the biggest cinematic release of the weekend. The film everyone’s been waiting for: Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade! This comedic character piece is sure to set the box office aflame with its touching portrayal of modern-day early adolescence, especially with absolutely nothing else competing for your attention. #DontSpoilTheEighthGrade And, because we had to squeeze in a superhero movie somewhere, Aquaman is our to-rent review this week. After briefly talking about it last episode, it’s time to dive in to explore just how ridiculous this movie is. But maybe that’s a good thing? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz. TRAILERS: Eighth Grade: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnesHAtSHzs Aquaman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDkg3h8PCVU ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

We review a superhero version of Big this week, with Shazam (audible exclamation mark). The movie’s been a big financial success already, but does it offer anything new to the genre, and is it as fun as it looks? New to own/rent this week is Ralph Breaks The Internet, the sequel to 2014’s Wreck-It Ralph. We rated the original quite highly, and called it “very smartly plotted”. Does this sequel earn the same description? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz. TRAILERS: Shazam!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uilJZZ_iVwY Ralph Breaks The Internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BcYBFC6zfY ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

After the excellent Get Out, Jordan Peele returns to cinemas with Us, another horror film with creepy imagery and big issues on its mind. Lupita Nyong’o and her family face off against their doppelgangers, but will this film leave Nick and Marcus in two minds? Creed II is our at-home review, with everyone from the first film returning, along with Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago. The first Creed was the perfect example of how to reinvigorate an old series, but does this sequel run the risk of following the previous Rocky sequels into mediocrity? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz. TRAILERS: Us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hNCmb-4oXJA Creed II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u22BXhMu4tI ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

The first big Marvel movie of 2019 is here, with their first female lead. In our review of Captain Marvel, Nick promises to keep his fanboy tendencies in check and give a proper examination of the film’s pros and cons. Out to rent and buy is the mountain climbing documentary Free Solo. You’d think based on the clip we have that this’d be a comparatively relaxing watch, but it’s a nail-biting experience which sees climber Alex Honnold attempting to scale the face of El Capitan with NO ROPES. Who needs Spider-Man when you can see the real thing? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and retail charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz. TRAILERS: Captain Marvel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHxvxdRnYc Free Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urRVZ4SW7WU ---------------------------------- Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

We’ve got a pair of family-friendly comedies for you this week. Out now at cinemas is Fighting With My Family (13m39s), which tells the true story of WWE wrestler Paige’s road to stardom. Written and directed by Stephen Merchant, does the film prove an attractive prospect to non-fans of the sport? New to rent is CGI animation Smallfoot (28m13s), which stars the voices of Channing Tatum, James Corden and Zendaya (is Meechee). The film is also notable for having the worst clip we’ve ever played on the program. Can it redeem itself with the remaining 88 minutes of its running time? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz (20m26s). TRAILERS: Fighting With My Family: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqF3VTv0cqU Smallfoot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34cHO5_LX9g ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

This week sees the release of the sequel to one of our favourite films: The Lego Movie 2 - The Second Part (13m47s)! It’s difficult to imagine how it can possibly stand up the quality of the original, but our faith in Phil Lord and Chris Miller runs very, very deep. For our home review, we finally get to share our long-form opinion on the 2018 version of A Star Is Born (27m39s), starring Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The film made our Top Ten of 2018, but does it still work on the small screen? As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz (21m28s). TRAILERS: The Lego Movie 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cksYkEzUa7k A Star Is Born: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSbzyEJ8X9E ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk Instrumental tracks by Joe Perkins Music. https://www.joeperkins.co.uk/

Melissa McCarthy returns to screens with an Oscar-nominated performance in Can You Ever Forgive Me?, our cinema review this week (13m51s). The film also stars an Oscar-nominated Richard E Grant in a boozy role that harkens back to his Withnail & I days. This week’s to-rent review looks at a VERY different film. The Predator (26m30s), directed and co-written by action-comedy maestro Shane Black (who also starred in the original). Critics and audiences alike weren’t kind about this new entry in the franchise, but when has that ever stopped us in the past? Maybe it’s good, actually? Listen to find out! As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz (20m27s). TRAILERS: Can You Ever Forgive Me?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvJIaNsf_bY The Predator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50_Ala5BKBo ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

Our big cinema review this week is the crowd-pleasing Stan & Ollie (14m15s), about the similarly crowd-pleasing double-act Laurel & Hardy. Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly star in the titular roles. Is this the feel-good movie of the year? Already? In January? New to rent is American Animals (29m58s), a new docu-drama from the director of The Imposter. This is the gripping true story of four college students that planned to turn their lives into a real-life heist movie. Our review features the first disagreement between Nick and Marcus for quite some time. How do they each feel about the film? Listen to find out! As always, there’s also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz (20m36s). TRAILERS: Stan & Ollie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdcBNrjc3wo American Animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmJYELj-jNE ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

Mary Poppins returns in… Mary Poppins Returns, our cinematic review this week (14m08s). Emily Blunt takes the title role this time, joined by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda and Paddington’s Ben Whishaw. Does the new cast have what it takes to revive the stories for modern times? Can it possibly match the magic of the original? And, as we enter the new year, it’s time to take a look back at the one we’ve just had with our Top Ten Films of 2018 (26m31s). Our picks span a range of genres and certificates, and there’s something great for everyone. As always, there's also the latest movie news and the UK box office chart of the year. TRAILERS: Mary Poppins Returns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3jsfXDZLIY ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2019. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

We check back in with two of our favourites this week. Our first review is the vivid animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (20m29s), a movie featuring more Spider-Men than you can count one hand! But can a film support that many Spiders-Man? Meanwhile, Tom Cruise is back for his sixth performance as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - Fallout (35m09s), new to rent. Breaking his ankle in that video is just the tip of iceberg when it comes to his stunts in this latest entry! As always, there's also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz (29m11s). TRAILERS: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4Hbz2jLxvQ Mission: Impossible - Fallout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wb49-oV0F78 That video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNT-tPrz4OM ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2018. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

Here’s a brand new episode for your ears! This week’s cinema review is franchise-starter-hopeful Robin Hood (12m22s). Word of mouth for this film has been…not kind, but that’s never stopped us from reviewing films in the past! Is it as bad as the critical consensus suggests, or does it present a welcome fresh take on the classic tale? A bad critical consensus would never stop a film like Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, our to-rent review this week (26m57s). The entire cast from the first returns for this sequel (with some newcomers too) for more fun, more sun, and much more ABBA songs. And our 60-second review feature has a new name, For Your Consideration! This week, with a handy Jamie Foxx and Lily James link, Nick gives us a quick look at Baby Driver (34m25s). As always, there's also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz (20m11s). TRAILERS: Robin Hood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJfDBSWYqU8 Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcSMdhfKga4 Baby Driver - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9YZw_X5UzQ ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2018. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

It’s a perfect mix of shade and light on this week’s show. Our first review is Steve McQueen and Gillian Flynn’s film adaptation of Linda LaPlante’s Widows (15m13s), a slick but dark crime thriller starring Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez and Elizabeth Debicki. As a nice contrast, Pixar is back with another sequel. The follow-up to the beloved Incredibles is available to rent (29m16s). Can this second entry in the series possibly stand up to the quality of the first? Listen to find out! As always, there's also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quotes quiz (23m06s). TRAILERS: Widows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN2yBBSRC78 Incredibles 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5qOzqD9Rms ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2018. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

We review one of the most-hyped releases of the year this week. Bohemian Rhapsody (14m00s) tells the story of how Freddie Mercury and Queen rose to incredible heights of fame and fortune, but does it tell the true story? Nick has…misgivings… Meanwhile, we return to Mexico with Sicario 2: Soldado, our to-rent review (32m46s) We enjoyed the original (if “enjoy” is the right word), but how does the sequel compare? As always, there's also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz (26m03s), this week featuring famous movie quotes and more astounding accents from Marcus. TRAILERS: Bohemian Rhapsody - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mP0VHJYFOAU Sicario 2: Soldado - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74NMhaeC62U ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2018. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

It’s an intense episode this week, with three films that’ll have you on the edge of your seat! Our First Review is First Man (12m11s), the story of how Neil Armstrong (portrayed by Ryan Gosling) came to be the first man to walk on the Moon. Our to-rent review looks at the hair-raising horror Hereditary (27m05s), which has been favourably compared to The Exorcist. Staying with the alternative horror theme, Nick takes a quick look at Get Out in our What Have We Missed feature (35m22s). As always, there's also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our Take Five movie quiz (19m50s), this week featuring famous movie quotes and more astounding accents from Marcus. TRAILERS: First Man - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSoRx87OO6k Heredtary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6wWKNij_1M Get Out - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzfpyUB60YY ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2018. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk

We’re back! Fresh-faced, fresh-voiced and raring to go! We ease back into the reviewing swing by taking a look at the hit Night School (13m56s), the only comedy to top the UK box office this year so far, and then check out franchise spin-off Solo: A Star Wars Story (28m02s). If that weren’t enough, we’re acknowledging our long absence with a new feature, simply titled: What Have We Missed? This week, we’re sticking with a Star Wars theme, and catching up with The Last Jedi (38m08s). As always, there's also the latest movie news, box office and rental charts, and our esteemed Take Five movie quiz (20m39s), this week featuring famous opening lines. TRAILERS: Night School - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9QtXGirWf0 Solo: A Star Wars Story - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPEYpryMp2s Star Wars: The Last Jedi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0CbN8sfihY ---------------------------------- *All music removed*. Copyright Sunshine Hospital Radio 2018. For more information on Sunshine Hospital Radio visit www.sunshinehospitalradio.co.uk