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It’s Q&A time! In this episode of The Media Couple, we ask each other 10 big questions about film, TV, and what it’s really like working in the media industry today.

Expect honest answers on: 

• Whether you need money or connections to get your foot in the door
• The truth about film school in 2025
• Who we’d cast in every Netflix show (Jake Gyllenhaal fans, rise)
• Our favourite actor transformations and dream projects
• Why kids’ media isn’t what it used to be—and what that means

We cover Skins, Twilight, Succession, The Big Short, Game of Thrones, Tarantino, and more.

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This week on The Media Couple, Sophie and Rory unpack the media frenzy around the Trump vs Musk feud and the rapid response from broadcasters like Channel 4. With a new documentary set to air just days after the story broke, we ask: is this the future of factual storytelling or a sign that traditional media is adapting to survive?

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Why do we keep watching reality TV, even when we know it’s fake? Has TikTok changed what we expect from reality shows? Why are shows like Couples Therapy and The Traitors doing so well? Are we moving away from shock value and towards emotional vulnerability, and what does that say about us as viewers?

This week, we unpack all of this and more.

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You’ve heard of AI but have you heard of a race so dangerous that it’s been banned, revived, and regularly breaks bones barely 10 seconds in? This week, Sophie and Rory go deep on two very different competitions: the death-defying cheese-rolling event in Gloucestershire, and the tech race that’s reshaping media and entertainment. We break down just how AI tools are changing the video production landscape, what it means for creators, and how we’re adapting. Plus, HBO just dropped the main trio for its new Harry Potter series, we’ve got thoughts. And to top it off: a Rotten Tomatoes battle with the best competition movies of all time. Think you can guess the scores?

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Eurovision 2025 was a massive live broadcast — but is winning still the point?

This week on The Media Couple, we unpack why Eurovision has become less about the trophy and more about creating a viral moment. From the jaw-dropping scale of the live production to the Austria vs. Israel showdown at the end, we break down what Eurovision really rewards now — and why that might be changing.

We also share our favourite acts, wonder what went wrong for Remember Monday, and ask: is it time to rethink the voting process?

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This week on The Media Couple, Sophie and Rory take on the cultural shift that’s making waves across film, media, and Gen Z habits. Why are analogue experiences—like Blockbuster pop-ups and dumb phones—suddenly back? Is it rebellion, exhaustion, or just the natural correction after a decade of algorithm overload?

They also review Another Simple Favor (yes, there's a sequel), unpack Hollywood’s obsession with recycled IP, and try to answer the bigger question: have we finally had enough content?

Smart analysis. Good shade. Real industry talk.

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Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on foreign film imports are making headlines, and for good reason. In this emergency episode, The Media Couple breaks down how these tariffs could devastate the UK film industry. As BECTU warns, the impact could be "a knockout blow,” threatening thousands of jobs and billions in production investment.

We explore the politics driving the policy, why the UK is particularly vulnerable, and what this means for the global entertainment landscape. If you work in film, TV, or care about the future of British storytelling, this is one you can't miss.

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This week, Sophie and Rory pull back the curtain on two fascinating entertainment stories. First, they analyze why Seth Rogen's The Studio works as both brilliant satire and accidental documentary - from its painfully accurate portrayal of executive meddling to those stunning continuous shots that say more about filmmaking than any dialogue could. Then, they tackle the perplexing case of the Bourne franchise's latest chapter, questioning why this particular spy keeps getting rebooted and whether "The Bourne Dilemma"  is questionable or shows potential. Wrapping up with their signature Rotten Tomatoes showdown, they'll determine which Bourne installment actually deserves its high scores.

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This week, Sophie reaches her breaking point with Netflix's Pride & Prejudice reboot, Rory makes an impassioned case for video game adaptations, and we somehow end up debating whether Jack Lowden should be the next Bond...again!

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This week, Sophie and Rory dive into the White Lotus Season 3 finale (stop reading now if you haven't seen it, spoiler alert!) featuring mass deaths, off-screen drama, and a very public feud between Mike White and the show’s Emmy-winning composer.

Also on the docket: the legal row over a Duke University t-shirt, the ongoing remake obsession with The Bodyguard, and why Tom Cruise might never stop running. Literally.

Plus, a Tom Cruise-themed Rotten Tomatoes game and some very strong opinions about product placement.

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