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The Stroud Film Festival returns for 2022 with some exciting films and live events. To get the lowdown on what is happening this year, we spoke to Co. Director of the Festival, Andy Freedman. The festival launch is Friday 4th March at the Stroud Subscription Rooms (check out the link to the programme below). After that, you will find an event on most days up to the closing night of Sunday 27th Mar...

Up until now, probably the biggest scandal around lost tapes involved the BBC and the Beatles recordings they misplaced. That scandal has now been surpassed as we reveal to you the even more shocking story of the At The Flicks lost tapes. OK, the reality is not that they were not lost per se, they were just irretrievable for almost two months thanks to one of our own. Like all great calamities it...

So that was 2021. A year we are all pleased to wave goodbye to (just like Neil’s relatives after his extended Christmas stay). But what was it like for movies? In part one of our end of the year show, we spoke to some very special people about what films they liked. Now it is the turn of our review panel. Yes, our normal review panel of Darren, Graham, Jeff, Neil and Phil, have gathered to cast th...

It’s almost time to say goodbye to 2021. Overall, not the best of years, but what was it like at the movies? With cinema closed for much of the first half of the year, and most watching done online, did that mean a drop in film quality? Or was 2021 a classic film year? To answer that question we have spoken to three friends of the show. We did cheat and also ask them to give us their top five movi...

Today’s pick has a very limited human cast. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick explains how all the presents are delivered in one night. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick could only have come from Emma At The Movies!! Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick became a Christmas favourite because of a copyright error. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick is acclaimed by many as the ultimate Christmas film. Can you guess what it is?

Christmas is almost upon us (unless Bodger stuffs up the holidays rather than the turkey). The At The Flicks household is buzzing with that pre Xmas excitement. Graham is demanding we screen his Lethal Weapon box set (again), Neil continues to tell us tales of his golf round with Santa (who he said held a grudge and gave him no presents that year) and Jeff is hoping for a soapbox in his Christmas...

Today’s pick is shown on Italian TV every Christmas Eve. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick includes clips from Angels With Filthy Souls. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick is our Neil’s most hated Christmas film. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick is a modern day version of a Christmas classic. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick was inspired by two short films from the same director. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick is a British musical – but not for all the family. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick has been remade twice since this original. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick includes a character inspired by Donald Trump. Can you guess what it is?

Welcome to the final Darren’s Dash of 2021. Despite all of Darren’s recommendations throughout the year, we have saved the best for last, with some cracking reviews of films you really need to see. After last month’s spectacular explosion, there is only one minor meltdown this month, surprisingly, not from the usual suspect. This particular movie is loved by all except one, who has some rather har...

Today’s pick won the Oscar for Best Make-up. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick went by another name when first shown on American TV. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick could have been inspired by many Christmas shopping trips. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick is Marvel’s entry as a Christmas film. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick is very bad. Can you guess what it is?

Today’s pick is about the creation of a holiday favourite, Can you guess what it is?