The Drop

It's Barbie's world and Osman, Thomas and Mel are just living in it.

On today's episode of The Drop, a conversation about Thomas' interview with Tom Cruise and a deep dive into the marketing hype around Margot Robbie's upcoming Barbie film, which has taken over the culture.

Plus, a recap of the season finale of The Idol.

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Jennifer Lawrence is back!

The Oscar-winner is the star of new sex comedy No Hard Feelings, about a 32-year-old woman who attempts to seduce a 19-year-old.

Osman, Thomas and Mel dig into J-Law's career, her pivot to comedy, and discuss what happened to the great comedy movies of the 2000s.

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Osman, Thomas and Mel discuss the new season of And Just Like That and debate the show's merits compared to Sex and the City. They unpack the show's attempts to diversity to the cast and whether it works, and whether it's worth watching.

Plus, they discuss episode three of the The Idol and the news that The Bear will be delayed by nearly a month in Australia.

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Osman Faruqi, Thomas Mitchell and Rob Moran break down the success of Kylie Minogue's latest hit Padam Padam and how a hit song is created in 2023. They look back at Kylie's career and her longevity and discuss her best songs.

Plus, a look at The Idol episode two, and Osman recommends his favourite film of the year so far.

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Osman, Thomas and Mel are back to break down HBO's controversial new show, The Idol. Starring Lily-Rose Depp and popstar The Weeknd, the show has been panned by critics.

But is it as bad as the reviews say? Can The Weeknd actually act?

Plus, they share their tips on the best new shows to watch to fill the gap left by Succession.

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Osman, Thomas and Mel break down the final ever episode of Succession! Did the ending live up to the hype? What next for the Roys? How does Succession’s ending compare to other great prestige shows? 

Plus, this final ever discussion of best lines, fun fact corner, and Gerri-watch.

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Ahead of Succession's final ever episode, Osman, Thomas and Mel look back at what made the show such a cultural phenomenon, discuss the best and worst moments from the show's history, talk about underrated characters, predict how the show will end and answer listener questions.

Plus, an interview with J. Smith Cameron who plays Gerri.

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On this episode of The Drop, Osman Faruqi and Today Show's Brooke Boney explore the enduring appeal of the Fast and Furious franchise, from its humble beginnings to the star packed phenomenon it's become.

And featuring interviews with Charlize Theron, Brie Larson, Michelle Rodriguez and Helen Mirren.

The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Join host Osman Faruqi and the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.

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Osman, Thomas and Mel dissect the penultimate episode of Succession, Church and State. While the Roy family patriarch is finally put to rest there's unrest on the streets of New York following the US election.

Closer to home, Shiv drops a bombshell, Roman drops the ball and Kendall drops the nice guy act as the sibs fight it out for control. We chat about who delivers the best eulogy, why mausoleums are a terrible idea, and if Mel should be worried that she's dreaming about Roman.

Plus, this episode's best lines, fun fact corner, rankings and our final ever predictions ahead of Succession's grand finale.

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Osman, Thomas and Mel dissect the highly anticipated election night episode of Succession by exploring the real world comparisons, analysing the games within games the siblings are playing with each other, and debate what the show is trying to tell us about how politics works.

Plus, this episode's best lines, fun fact corner, rankings and predictions.

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