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's Latest Articles

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Dangerous Liaisons on Stan review: it's either love or war

The spark between steamy French lovers Camille and Valmont feels like a strong foundation for what’s to come.

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Fisk Season 2 review: Australia's funniest sitcom in years

Top quality casting, writing, acting and laughs raise the ABC's Fisk high above its competitors on Australian TV.

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The Peripheral, Amazon Prime review: a sci-fi bursting with ideas

This stunning adaptation of William Gibson's 2014 sci-fi novel will leave you wondering: what took them so long?

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Has Australian free-to-air TV given up?

How many times can you shuffle the same deck of cards before they fall apart completely? We'll find out soon…

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Don't Worry Darling review: ultimately unsatisfying despite shiny star appeal

Even a well-worn story can surprise someone who’s never encountered it before – but if you’re surprised by Don’t Worry…

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Streaming: the 'clone shows' competing for eyeballs

For streamers – as with TV – making series that resemble other successful shows is too tempting to ignore.

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Bali 2002 Stan review: tackles painful memories with a sombre approach

The new miniseries from Stan and the Nine Network attempts to cover all sides of the infamous Bali bombings –…

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Savage River, ABC, review: let it flow

Savage River isn’t exactly a missed opportunity, and things come together, but a slow start doesn’t do it any favours.

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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…

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