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

Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction. Image: ABC.
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Shaun Micallef’s Eve of Destruction Season 2 review: yes please

Micallef is back, with a format that shouldn't really work in 2025 ... but luckily he's a very funny man.

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Playing Gracie Darling review: spooky mystery stands out from the pack

The new Australian series Playing Gracie Darling makes for a compelling and haunting watch.

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The Family Next Door review: Sally Hepworth novel makes for great TV

Each episode of The Family Next Door focuses on a different resident, while the deeper mystery develops.

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Planet America, ABC review: when US politics turns to parody

Planet America's new, improved time-slot underscores the show's importance in the Trump era.

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Great Australian Road Trips review: a beautiful SBS journey worth taking

Great Australian Road Trips sees Claudia Karvan, Steph Tisdell, Melissa Leong and Nazeem Hussain explore the country.

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Austin Season 2 review: entertaining by halves

Austin ties off some loose ends and sets off in new directions in Season 2.

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Sold! Who Broke the Australian Dream? review: Humphries tackles housing

Surprisingly moving and justifiably riled-up, Sold! delves into Australia's ongoing housing crisis.

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Untamed review: come for the scenery, stay for Eric Bana

Untamed, a slow-burn murder mystery series on Netflix, sees Eric Bana and Sam Neill on good form.

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Dr Ann’s Secret Lives review: naturally entertaining

Dr Ann Jones takes a down-to-earth approach in the ABC's latest nature series.

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The Back Side of Television Season 3 review: look, laugh, learn

Eye-opening and funny, The Back Side of Television goes beyond nostalgia to offer truths about Australian culture.

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