Screen & Sound

The landscape of reality television often blurs the lines between public entertainment and personal struggle, and few shows have navigated that tension quite like the hit Hulu series The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. This week, the conversation surrounding the show has shifted from the screen to real life, as cast member Jen Affleck officially filed for divorce from her husband, Zac Affleck.

This episode explores the new British festive film Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint, analyzing its Dickensian narrative and the ensemble cast that elevates the production. We discuss the performances of John Bradley and the supporting cast in this holiday comedy.

#MerryChristmasAubreyFlint #JohnBradley #ChristmasMovies #BritishFilm

This episode explores the new Japanese horror-satire New Group, examining how director Yuta Shimotsu uses surreal choreography to critique peer pressure and school culture. We break down the film’s striking visual style and its uneven character development.

#NewGroup #YutaShimotsu #JapaneseHorror #FilmReview

Singer-songwriter James Blunt discusses his surprising strategy on the latest season of Celebrity Traitors and how his time in the castle influenced his new album.

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This episode explores the behind-the-scenes conflict between Eric Dane and Josh Duhamel on the set of the television series Las Vegas. We discuss the context of the incident and the reflections shared in Dane’s newly released memoir, My Book of Days.

#EricDane #JoshDuhamel #LasVegas #Memoir

This episode explores the plot and aesthetic of the film Manipulation, a thriller directed by David Balda. We break down why the film’s attempt at a Da Vinci Code-style conspiracy story results in a confusing and overly dramatic viewing experience.

#ManipulationFilm #DavidBalda #OccultThriller #FilmReview

It is rare to find a public figure who speaks with such refreshing, raw honesty about the baggage we carry from our school days. For many of us, the memories of physical education are not fond ones.

When we talk about the scale of modern science fiction, we often focus on the digital wizardry that fills our screens. But for the Dune franchise, director Denis Villeneuve and his production designer Patrice Vermette have taken a different, more tactile path.

There is a specific kind of tragedy attached to Carrie White. In pop culture, we often use the term eternal teenager to describe a sense of youthful vitality, but for the telekinetic protagonist of Stephen King’s debut novel, it feels more like a sentence.

This episode explores the permanent closure of the David Walliams themed attraction at Alton Towers. We look at the history of the section and the park's decision to update its visitor experience.

#AltonTowers #DavidWalliams #ThemeParks #GangstaGrannyTheRide