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SHRINK THE BOX: I May Destroy You - Arabella Essiedu Mar 21, 2023

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Black, British and kind of famous, Michaela Coel’s Arabella colours outside of the lines; misses deadlines, and, can’t *quite* remember what happened to her last night?

One woman’s search for the truth raises questions around agency, relationships and whether or not there’s ever such a thing as shades of grey - when it comes to consent.

Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of I May Destroy You to avoid spoilers.

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If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

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Daveed Diggs, Pearl, Rye Lane, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, 80 for Brady & Extrapolations Mar 17, 2023

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The Multifaceted Daveed Diggs tells Simon how his role as Marshall Zucker in the start studded ‘Extrapolations’ was deeply personal.

Mark reviews South London rom- com ‘Rye Lane’ - starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, ‘Pearl’ Ti West’s prequal to horror film ‘X’ which sees Mia Goth reprise her role as the title character, ‘80 for Brady’- which is a comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno and is inspired by the true story of four best friends who travel to the Superbowl to see their hero Tom Brady, ‘Extrapolations’ Apple +’s new anthology drama, set in the near future where the effects of climate change have become embedded in everyday life, and last but not least ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ - which once again follows teen Billy Batson as he transforms into his adult superhero alter ego.

Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):

08:25 - 80 For Brady Review

15:42 - Shazam Review

21:08 Box Office Top 10

38:52 Daveed Diggs Interview

51:27 Extrapolations Review

55:47 Laughter Lift

01:00:51 Pearl Review

01:09:08 What’s On

01:09:56 Rye Lane Review

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SHRINK THE BOX: Wandavision - Wanda Maximoff Mar 14, 2023

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Transporting viewers to the idyllic, suburban world of Westview, New Jersey, but all is not how it seems. Despite her otherworldly powers, Wanda experiences grief and loss, just like the rest of us.

Plus a deep dive into the strength of nostalgia, what the mysterious beekeepers mean, and how sometimes, destruction is the only thing that helps us heal.

Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of Wandavision to avoid spoilers.

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If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

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Andy Serkis, Luther: The Fallen Sun, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, Scream VI, & Champions Mar 10, 2023

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Andy Serkis tells Simon about playing his darkest role yet, and why he decided to take on the challenge.

Mark reviews the new horror/slasher take on a child’s classic ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ which follows a bloodthirsty Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet as they terrorise their former friend Christopher Robin; ‘Champions’ - a heartwarming new comedy/drama starring Woody Harrelson about a former minor-league basketball coach who is court ordered to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities; ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ which sees Idris Elba reprise his role as detective John Luther, this time for the big screen, & ‘Scream VI’ - survivors of the Ghostface murders find themselves in fresh danger when a new killer is on the loose.

Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):

11:57 Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Review

21:07 Box Office Top 10

33:36 Andy Serkis Interview

49:34 Luther: The Fallen Sun

54:49 Laughter Lift

56:25 Champions Review

01:03:23 What’s On

01:04:22 Scream VI Review

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SHRINK THE BOX: Mad Men - Don Draper Mar 07, 2023

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Advertising sells - and Don Draper knows how to sell it better than anyone: a product, the American dream, and even himself.

We look at why the ad-men of the ‘60s were so terrified of therapy, how sex is power, and why faking who you are - is actually the hardest sell of all.

Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of Mad Men to avoid spoilers. Do you have a character suggestion for us? Get in touch! Please email shrinkthebox@somethinelse.com

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

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Michael B. Jordan, Creed III, Close, Project Wolf Hunting and Electric Malady Mar 03, 2023

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Michael B. Jordan talks about his directorial debut – he discusses how he feels about Danielle Deadwyler missing out at the Oscars, and working with Jonathan Majors (who interrupted Jordan’s directing playing his music).

Mark reviews new MUBI release ‘Close’ which follows two teenage boys whose friendship is thrown into disarray when their schoolmates point out their intimacy. New slashes/splatter film ‘Project Wolf Hunting’ - about dangerous criminals on a cargo ship bound for Busan, South Korea; and ‘Electric Malady’ directed by Marie Liden, about a man who suffers from electro-sensitivity.

Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):

11:14 Close Review

19:18 Box Office Top 10

32:37 Michael B. Jordan Interview

46:24 Creed III Review

54:54 Laughter Lift

58:54 Project Wolf Hunting

01:04:52 What’s On

01:07:14 Electric Malady

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SHRINK THE BOX: Fleabag - Fleabag Feb 28, 2023

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Falling in love with a priest - whilst being deathly afraid of intimacy? What’s that about?

Join us as we delve into the world of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Fleabag and find out why she is so intent on being quite so ‘naughty’.

Don’t forget to check out Season 1 and 2 of Fleabag to avoid spoilers.

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

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Hugh Jackman, Cocaine Bear, What’s Love Got To Do With It, The Independent, Broker Feb 24, 2023

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Simon speaks to Hugh Jackman about how filming ‘The Son’ changed him as a parent, plus he talks about reprising his role as Wolverine! Mark reviews ‘Cocaine Bear’, a film about a 500-pound black bear who goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine. ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ starring Lily James and Shazad Latif, centering around an arranged marriage; ‘The Independent’ starring Jodie Turner-Smith and Brian Cox which tells the story of a reporter who uncovers a presidential election conspiracy; and ‘Broker’, a Korean drama film written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda.

Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):

11:08 The Independent review

17:54 Box Office Top 10

33:41 Hugh Jackman Interview

50:43 Broker Review

01:02:22 What’s On

01:04:28 What’s Love Got To Do With It? Review

01:09:10 Cocaine Bear Review

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SHRINK THE BOX: The Wire - Omar Little Feb 21, 2023

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Omar is only Barack Obama's favourite fictional character of all time. And perhaps ours too?

We find out why we're on the side of the gun-toting, duster-coat wearing stick-up badass who robs drug dealers for a living.

Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of The Wire to avoid spoilers.

Do you have a character suggestion for us? Get in touch! Please email shrinkthebox@somethinelse.com

If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode: For the UK, call SAMARITANS on 116 123 samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan.

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Michael Douglas, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, The Son & Nostalgia Feb 17, 2023

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Simon speaks to Hollywood royalty Michael Douglas about the return of Ant-Man - Michael recommends the best way to watch his new film... Mark reviews drama ‘Nostalgia’ about a man named Felice who returns to his hometown, Naples, after a 40-year absence; ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On’ - the feature adaptation of the animated short, Marcel (voiced by Jenny Slate) is a 1-inch-tall shell that lives with his grandmother; ‘The Son’ starring Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby which tells the tragic story of a deeply troubled teenager who tries to navigate moving in with his father, and ‘Ant- Man and the Wasp: Quantumamia’ which sees Paul Rudd, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Michael Doulas reprise their role in the Marvel franchise.

Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):

11:34 Marcel the Shell With Shoes On Review

18:43 Box Office Top 10

29:59 Michael Douglas

43:55 Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania Review

52:06 Laughter Lift

01:01:43 Nostalgia Review

01:05:57 What’s On

01:07:46 The Son Review

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