BFBS at the Movies

Natasha Reneaux, from BFBS, talks to director Simon Curtis about his new film Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Find out what to expect as the iconic series comes to an end, what it was like to direct it and more!

The film is showing at our BFBS Cinemas, so to find out more click here https://bfbscinemas.com/

Natasha Reneaux, from BFBS, chats to director Chris Columbus about his new film the Thursday Murder Club.

Find out more about the film and how filming Harry Potter aided him PLUS we delve into his directing legacy.

Chris Kaye, from BFBS, was on the black carpet in Newcastle for the gala screening of 28 Years Later and managed to chat with director Danny Boyle, actor Alfie Williams and Robson Green.

You can hear the full chats here and the movie is showing now at our BFBS Cinemas, find out more at bfbscinemas.com.

Warfare is based on ex-Navy Seal Ray Mendoza's real-life experiences during the Iraq War. We sent British Army Veteran and BFBS Social Media Manager, Karl Lambert, to watch and then interview the cast and crew.

Warning, the interview contains material that may be harmful or traumatising to some audiences, if you or anyone needs help or support then visit bfbs.com/audiencesupport.

The film will be showing at our BFBS Cinemas, find out more at bfbscinemas.com.

New film ‘Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin’ tells the dramatic story of a German church pastor who joins a plot to assassinate Hitler.

In the backdrop of World War II, emerges the compelling true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a man of profound ideals caught in the crossfire of history.

Tim Humphries spoke to director, Todd Komarnicki to find out more about the film.

During the Second World War The Six Triple Eight were given an extraordinary mission and are unsung heroes, as few people know their story.

Director Tyler Perry’s new film has been inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of colour to serve overseas in the war and Natasha Reneaux caught up with him to find out what made him want to tell this story.

The film ‘Blitz’ sheds a light on the lesser-known stories of those left at home during the Second World War.

Although the film is predominantly fictional, a number of scenes and storylines are based on historical events and facts.

Natasha Reneaux has been chatting to the films Director, Sir Steve McQueen.

Harry Gregson-Williams is one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and prolific composers with a film list including Prometheus, the Equaliser, Gone Baby Gone, Shrek and more!

Here he talks to Natasha Renaux, from BFBS, about composing the score to the highly anticipated Gladiator II, the process that goes into it all and more!

The movie is showing currently at our BFBS Cinemas, for listings you can visit bfbscinemas.com.

New film ‘Lee’ explores the life and work of American photographer Lee Miller, a fashion model who became an acclaimed war correspondent during the Second World War.

Tim Humphries spoke to actress Andrea Riseborough who plays Audrey Withers, an editor who published many of Lee’s pictures.

A new documentary has been released called ‘The Commandants Shadow’. It follows the son and grandson of Rudolf Höss, who was the Camp Commandant of Auschwitz and the terrible legacy he has left. It also tells the story of Auschwitz survivor Anita Lasker-Wallfisch and her daughter, looking at the impact these hereditary burdens have left on the families as they come face to face for the first time.

Natasha Reneaux has been speaking to the documentary maker Daniela VÖlker.

The Iron Claw is out in cinemas and is about the devastating true story of the Von Erich Brothers who dominated professional wrestling in the 80’s.

Natasha Reneaux has been chatting to the films writer and director Sean Durkin.

The movie is showing currently at our BFBS Cinemas, for listings you can visit bfbscinemas.com.

Image credit: Brian Roedel. Courtesy of Lionsgate

The film 'One Life' tells the true story of Sir Nicholas 'Nicky' Winton, a young London banker who, on the eve of World War II, saved 669 children from the Nazis, and put them on what became known as the Kindertransport.

For decades, Winton kept this completely quiet, until in 1988, the TV show ‘That’s Life’ reunited him with many of those he had saved. Tim Humphries spoke with Labour peer Lord Alf Dubs, one of those rescued and who went on to know Nicky personally who also campaigned for him to be knighted to find out more.

The movie is showing currently at our BFBS Cinemas, for listings you can visit bfbscinemas.com.

If you’re heading to BFBS Cinema this December, then make sure you check out Wonka.

The family friendly film stars Timothée Chalamet and Natasha Reneaux has been speaking with songwriter Neil Hannon and director Paul King to find out about the movie.

For listings you can visit bfbscinemas.com.

Based on the best-selling novel, Foe is a science fiction psychological thriller that looks at what the future of AI could possibly bring us.

Now the movie has been turned into a movie, Natasha Reneaux chats with author Ian Reid to find out why he wanted to tell this story!

With the latest Trolls movie hitting the silver screen, with new characters and an epic soundtrack, with a brand new song from NSYNC - Natasha Reneaux has been getting all the details from the films Director, Walt Dohrn!

Back in 2014 a D-Day veteran made his way over to Normandy to mark the 70th anniversary unbeknown to the care home staff where he was living.

Bernard Jordan quickly became known as The Great Escaper and a film has now been made about these events which stars Sir Michael Caine.

Natasha Reneaux has been chatting to the film’s director Oliver Parker.

As Disney gets ready to celebrate their 100th year, Natasha Reneaux chats with film critic James King about their legacy and why their movies are still popular today.

Gurkha Warrior will be hitting the big screen later this year. It's set during the Malaya Emergency, when British troops were deployed to combat a Communist insurgency against colonial rule.

Natasha Reneaux, from BFBS, has been chatting to the film's director Milan Chams and lead actor Ritesh Chams about the movie.

Forced Out tells the important story of the men and women who were dishonourably discharged from the UK Armed Forces, simply for being gay, who dared to take on the military establishment and to fight for the ‘gay ban’ to be overturned. 

Natasha Reneaux chats with Elaine Chambers, a former army nurse who had to resign from the military in the 80s.

Ahead of the new Indiana Jones movie, Natasha Reneaux chats with movie critic James King about the film franchise's heritage and why we love it so much!