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James King

Film Columnist

James is a writer and broadcaster who presents on BBC Radio 2. He worked for many years as the resident film critic at BBC Radio 1 and hosted The Movie Show on ITV2. His most recent book is The Ultimate History of the 80s Teen Movie. He will happily defend Keanu Reeves films at the drop of a hat.

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Recent articles from James King

32 excellent movies to watch in February: Ant Man, The Son and more

32 excellent movies to watch in February: Ant Man, The Son and more

Check out our top movie recommendations for February 2023

7 excellent new movies to watch in January 2023

7 excellent new movies to watch in January 2023

James King is back with his top movie picks for 2023!

I Wanna Dance With Somebody star Naomi Ackie: 'Growing up I wanted to be a Spice Girl!'

I Wanna Dance With Somebody star Naomi Ackie: 'Growing up I wanted to be a Spice Girl!'

Our movie man James King speaks to the British star of the new Whitney Houston biopic

7 must watch moves to enjoy over Christmas

7 must watch moves to enjoy over Christmas

Our movie man James King gives you top festive picks

7 excellent films to watch this week in December

Check out our movie man's top picks

7 of the best films to stream this week

7 of the best films to stream this week

James King has given his top picks...

7 films that are a must-watch this week in December

7 films that are a must-watch this week in December

James King has the top picks for Netflix films in December!

7 of the best movies to watch in the cinema and on streaming

7 of the best movies to watch in the cinema and on streaming

Our movie man is back for his top picks...

18 brilliant movies to watch in winter 2022 in cinema and streaming

18 brilliant movies to watch in winter 2022 in cinema and streaming

Need some recommendations for movies?

7 top reviewed movies to watch this week

7 top reviewed movies to watch this week

From Daniel Radcliffe's Weird to Enola Holmes 2, see our top picks

7 amazing new movies to watch this week in November

7 amazing new movies to watch this week in November

Check out our movie man's top picks

7 top picks of films to watch this week

7 top picks of films to watch this week

James King has the top picks for films to watch in October

7 top films to watch this week in October 2022

7 top films to watch this week in October 2022

Check out James King's top picks for your viewing pleasure!

7 amazing new movie recommendations to watch this week

7 amazing new movie recommendations to watch this week

See James King's top picks this week!

7 top brand new films to watch in cinema and on streaming this week

See James King's top picks this week!

7 brilliant new films to stream and watch in the cinema this week

7 brilliant new films to stream and watch in the cinema this week

Check out James King's top movie picks

Fisherman Friend star James Purefoy reveals public's 'visceral' reactions to former role - exclusive

Fisherman Friend star James Purefoy reveals public's 'visceral' reactions to former role - exclusive

The new film is being released on Friday

7 brilliant must-watch films coming out in cinema and streaming this week

7 brilliant must-watch films coming out in cinema and streaming this week

See our top picks for movies to watch from 19 August 2022

James King's big 7: must-watch films coming to cinema and streaming this week

James King's big 7: must-watch films coming to cinema and streaming this week

Our movie man picks his favourite films coming to screens big and small this week

The Railway Children: meet the new kids on the block

The Railway Children: meet the new kids on the block

Meet the stars of this summer's must-see family movie

61 excellent movies to check out on Netflix this week

61 excellent movies to check out on Netflix this week

James King has the top picks for Netflix films in July

Top Gun Maverick Review: It will take your breath away

Top Gun Maverick Review: It will take your breath away

Our movie man James King gives you the lowdown on the long-awaited sequel.

Downton Abbey: A New Era review: Dame Maggie Smith's presence towers

Downton Abbey: A New Era review: Dame Maggie Smith's presence towers

Our movie man James King reviews Downton Abbey's latest installment

James King reviews the Oscars 2022: a historic night for many different reasons

James King reviews the Oscars 2022: a historic night for many different reasons

HELLO!'s movie man gives his take on the Academy Awards...

5 rom-coms to fall in love with in 2022

5 rom-coms to fall in love with in 2022

It's the return of the rom-com!

Stephen Merchant talks frozen turkey, Samuel L. Jackson's love for The Office and A Boy Called Christmas

Stephen Merchant talks frozen turkey, Samuel L. Jackson's love for The Office and A Boy Called Christmas

Stephen voices Miika the mouse in A Boy Called Christmas

House of Gucci review: Gaga sparkles in real-life bad romance

House of Gucci review: Gaga sparkles in real-life bad romance

Are you ready for the craziest film of the year?

Spencer review: Kristen's majestic Diana is an awards frontrunner

Spencer review: Kristen's majestic Diana is an awards frontrunner

Spencer is in cinemas now

James King's No Time to Die review: Craig Bows Out in Style

James King's No Time to Die review: Craig Bows Out in Style

Our movie man James King with his take on Daniel Craig's final outing as 007

83 must-watch movies to check out on Netflix this week

83 must-watch movies to check out on Netflix this week

James King has the top picks for Netflix films in September

Jojo Moyes on The Last Letter from Your Lover, crying at films and the dreamy nostalgia of letter writing

Jojo Moyes on The Last Letter from Your Lover, crying at films and the dreamy nostalgia of letter writing

Jojo sat down with our resident film critic James King to discuss the new film

46 best movies to watch on Netflix this week

46 best movies to watch on Netflix this week

James King has the top picks for Netflix films for October!

Johnson's Jumanji is next-level fun: It’s James King's Week in Films

Johnson's Jumanji is next-level fun: It’s James King's Week in Films

Our film expert recommends the latest must-see movies

JOKER IS SERIOUS FUN: James King's Week in Movies

JOKER IS SERIOUS FUN: James King's Week in Movies

Our resident film critic rounds up the best new films!

GEMMA’S GENTLE SUMMER: It’s James King’s Week in Movies

GEMMA’S GENTLE SUMMER: It’s James King’s Week in Movies

Our resident film buff is back with his recommendations

Caitlin's girl is rock solid: James King’s Week in Movies

Caitlin's girl is rock solid: James King’s Week in Movies

Our resident film expert recommends is back with the latest recommendations

Brad's Ad Astra is out of this world: James King's Week in Movies

Brad's Ad Astra is out of this world: James King's Week in Movies

The latest must-see choices from our resident film expert

Ben finds his way back to the big time: James King's week in movies

Ben finds his way back to the big time: James King's week in movies

Our film expert recommends what to enjoy on the small screen this weekend

History with Hamilton: James King's Week in Films

History with Hamilton: James King's Week in Films

Out film expert recommends what watch from the comfort of your front room

Dark Waters and Military Wives: James King’s Week in Film

Dark Waters and Military Wives: James King’s Week in Film

Our film expert is back with his latest at-home movie recommendations