Welcome to a brand new EIC! 

Seth Rogen and his long-time collaborator Evan Goldberg have taken aim at the film industry – and no one is safe. A star-studded cameo line-up is the least interesting thing about The Studio, which is a testament to the brilliant writing of this hilarious satire. 

(TW; we mention sexual abuse from 23 mins in.) Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault. We explore the historic public image evolution he's undergone, and his rebrand to a conspiracist.

Finally, we're being forced to check-out of the White Lotus and it doesn't feel good! Here's what we thought of Mike White's ambitious meditation on desire, demons and drama.

In collaboration with Cue Podcasts.

Ruchira has been loving Lucky Boy.

Beth has been loving The Righteous Gemstones and Dying For Sex.

Oenone has been loving Costa's pistachio cookie.

The Studio review – Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire is fast, furious and beautifully fun

'White Lotus' and the pain of desire

The off-the-grid adventures of Walton Goggins

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