<p>Nobody asked for a Legally Blonde prequel, but is Elle actually worth watching? TV critics Wenlei Ma and Jason Di Rosso weigh up Prime Video's latest reboot, then head to a cursed New England island for Apple TV+'s horror-comedy Widow's Bay. One unnecessary spin-off, one surprise hit, or something else entirely?</p>

Nobody asked for a Legally Blonde prequel, but is Elle actually worth watching? TV critics Wenlei Ma and Jason Di Rosso weigh up Prime Video's latest reboot, then head to a cursed New England island for Apple TV+'s horror-comedy Widow's Bay. One unnecessary spin-off, one surprise hit, or something else entirely?

THE COUCH: Did Legally Blonde need a prequel? (+ Widow's Bay)

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From blockbusters to award season predictions (including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and AACTAs) and film festival coverage (including Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and all the Australian film festivals), The Screen Show keeps you on top of cinematic trends, award nominees and winners, international favourites, indie darlings, Australian gems, cult classics, retrospectives, and box office hits.

Whether you're interested in cinema or TV streaming, The Screen Show covers it all, celebrating cinematic storytelling in all its forms.

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The Screen Show, hosted by renowned Sydney-based film critic Jason Di Rosso, is your ultimate guide to the world of film, television, and streaming. Each episode explores the latest films, TV shows and streaming originals through reviews, analysis and exclusive conversations with directors, actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, producers, showrunners and production designers, from A-list Hollywood talent to Australian creatives and emerging and established talent from around the world, providing you with VIP access to the minds shaping today's entertainment landscape. From blockbusters to award season predictions (including the Oscars, Golden Globes, Emmys, BAFTAs and AACTAs) and film festival coverage (including Cannes, Venice, Berlinale, and all the Australian film festivals), The Screen Show keeps you on top of cinematic trends, award nominees and winners, international favourites, indie darlings, Australian gems, cult classics, retrospectives, and box office hits. Whether you're interested in cinema or TV streaming, The Screen Show covers it all, celebrating cinematic storytelling in all its forms.

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