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Danielle Deadwyler, Women Talking, Epic Tails, Blue Jean, & Magic Mike’s Last Dance Feb 10, 2023

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We learn about the making of ‘Till’, and what Danielle thinks about the Awards. Mark reviews ‘Women Talking’ - a harrowing American drama about a religious isolated community starring Jessie Buckley, Rooney Mara and Claire Foy, ‘Epic Tails’ - which tells the story of a super smart mouse named Pattie and her feline friend Sam, who embark on an exciting adventure through ancient Greece. ‘Blue Jean’- Georgia Oakley’s standout feature film about a closeted PE teacher in the 1980s who must lead a double life in order to keep her job, and Channing Tatum takes to the stage once again in ‘Magic Mike’s Last Dance’ - which sees Mike Lane go to London for one last hoorah with a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek).

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

11:44 Epic Tales Review

15:57 Box Office Top 10

32:21 Danielle Deadwyler and Barbara Broccoli Interview

48:43 Magic Mike’s Last Dance

54:31 Laughter Lift

58:22 Women Talking

01:08:39 What’s On

01:10:27 Blue Jean

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SHRINK THE BOX: Breaking Bad - Walter White Feb 07, 2023

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Sliding on their gloves, and stepping into their Hazmat suits, Ben and Sasha distil one of TV’s most infamous characters: The mighty Heisenburg.

On this week’s Shrink the Box we uncover why Walter White is often in his underpants, how he taps into his ‘shadow side’ and we explore if the ‘Revenge of the Nerd’ is really a thing.

Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of Breaking Bad 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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Brendan Fraser, Darren Aronofsky, The Whale, Knock at the Cabin, EO, & Puss in Boots: The Last Wish Feb 03, 2023

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Telegraph critic Robbie Collin stands in for Simon this week as he’s unwell. Mark reviews ‘EO,’ Jerzy Skolimowski’s harrowing new film about a donkey that encounters happiness and sorrow along his journey through life, ‘Knock at the Cabin’ - M Night Shyamalan’s apocalyptic film – which tells the story of a same sex couple who are held hostage and asked to make an unthinkable choice, from the Shrek family ‘Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,’ starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, and Florence Pugh, and ‘The Whale’ - adapted from stage to screen, the film tells the sad tale of a reclusive and obese man named Charlie who wishes to reconnect with his estranged daughter.

You can also hear Simon’s interview with The Whale actor, Brendan Fraser, and director, Darren Aronofsky, with more from them both in Take 2. Mark and Robbie go through this week’s Top 10 and your correspondence.

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

10:55 EO Review

18:00 Box Office Top 10

36:20 Darren Aronofsky and Brendan Fraser

48:29 The Whale Review

57:44 Laughter Lift

01:00:28 Knock at the Cabin Review

01:07:43 What’s On

01:09:09 Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

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SHRINK THE BOX: The Sopranos - Tony Soprano Jan 31, 2023

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Unravelling the complex (and surprisingly endearing) layers of the OG mobster: Mr Tony Soprano, all roads lead to New Jersey on the first episode of Shrink the Box!

We find out why talking to a therapist is a ‘whackable’ offence, how falling in love with your shrink is not THAT uncommon and why his mother, Livia Soprano could be the real villain of the show.

Don’t forget to check out Season 1 of The Sopranos 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.

Internationally: https://www.befrienders.org/.

For UK help via talking therapies contact your GP or the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bacp.co.uk

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Shrink The Box, Plane, Unwelcome, All The Beauty and The Bloodshed, & The Fabelmans Jan 27, 2023

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Ever wondered why Tony Soprano's therapist stuck with him? Simon and Mark chat with friend of the show, actor/comedian Ben Bailey Smith, and psychotherapist Sasha Bates about their new podcast ‘Shrink the Box’ where every week Sasha and Ben give listeners the chance to delve into the psyches of their favorite fictional film and tv characters.
Mark reviews Steven Spielberg’s semi-autobiographical coming of age drama ‘The Fablemans’, ‘Plane’ stars Gerrard Butler who finds himself in even more danger after he is forced to land a commercial plane on an island in the Philippines, ‘Unwelcome’ a new horror film about a couple who are gifted a house in rural Ireland that isn’t what it seems, and ‘All the Beauty and the Bloodshed’ - the new Oscar nominated documentary directed by Laura Poitras which explores the life of artist Nan Goldin and her takedown of the Sackler family.

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

13:51 All The Beauty and The Bloodshed Review

18:54 Box Office Top 10

33:16 Shrink The Box with Ben Bailey Smith and Sasha Bates

48:54 The Fabelmans Review

58:35 Laughter Lift

01:02:42 Plane Review

01:09:37 Unwelcome Review

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Cate Blanchett, Babylon, Holy Spider, More Than Ever & Alice Darling Jan 20, 2023

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Cate Blanchett is the star of ‘Tár’ and is tipped to win big at the awards this year; in this episode you’ll hear Cate talk to Simon about the impact the film has had on her. Mark reviews Damien Chazelle’s latest film ‘Babylon’ - set in the decedent and depraved world of 1920’s Hollywood, ‘Holy Spider’ a Persian-language crime thriller directed by Iranian director Ali Abbasi, ‘More than Ever’ - a heartfelt drama starring Vicky Krieps and Gaspard Ulliel in the penultimate film before his death, and ‘Alice Darling’ - directed by Mary Nighy, and starring Anna Kendrick - the film tells the story of a young woman who is pushed to the brink by her psychologically abusive boyfriend.

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

09:55 Alice, Darling Review

18:44 Box Office Top 10

35:12 Cate Blanchett interview

51:58 Laughter Lift

53:55 Holy Spider Review

58:23 More Than Ever Review

01:02:04 What’s On

01:03:45 Babylon Review

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Sam Mendes, Empire of Light, Enys Men, Tár & M3gan Jan 13, 2023

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Would Empire of Light have happened if Olivia Colman hadn’t said yes to playing Hilary? Director and writer, Sam Mendes CBE, chats to Simon in this week’s episode as the pair unpack his latest release.

Mark reviews psychological horror ‘Enys Men’, set in 1973 on an uninhabited island off the Cornish coast; Cate Blanchett’s new film ‘Tár’ - about the life of composer and conductor, Lydia Tár; ‘M3gan’ - about a robotics engineer at a toy company, who builds a life-like doll that begins to take on a life of its own, as well as Olivia Colman and Sam Mendes’ latest ‘Empire of Light’.

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

10:24 Enys Men Review

20:45 Box Office Top 10

31:29 Sam Mendes Interview

46:40 Empire of Light Review

54:05 Laughter Lift

59:42 M3GAN Review

01:04:49 What’s On

01:06:05 Tár Review

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Mary McCartney, Till, If These Walls Could Sing, Piggy & A Man Called Otto Jan 06, 2023

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The daughter of Beatle Paul McCartney, Mary McCartney, joins Ben and Anna to give us a glimpse of what went down in the world-famous Abbey Road Studios. Anna reviews ‘Till’ - the heart-breaking film about the death of Emmett Till in 1960s America, the highly anticipated ‘A Man Called Otto’, the Disney Original documentary ‘If These Walls Could Sing’, and ‘Piggy’- a Spanish French indie thriller.

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

13:09 Till Review

24:27 Box Office Top 10

39:55 Mary McCartney Interview

51:32 If These Walls Could Sing Review

57:13 Laughter Lift

01:04:55 Piggy Review

01:09:06 What’s On

01:10:16 A Man Called Otto Review

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BEST OF 2022, TOM HANKS AND MARIANA TREVINO, OBITUARY Dec 30, 2022

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Mark and Simon take a look at the best bits of Kermode and Mayo’s Take this year including highlights from Rowan Atkinson, Jeff Goldblum, Charlotte Rampling – as well as the biggest reviews like Top Gun Maverick, Elvis and Everything Everywhere All At Once.

PLUS Simon interviews TOM HANKS and MARIANA TREVINO about the upcoming comedy-drama ‘A Man Called Otto’.

They also reflect on those we have lost this year in the world of Film and TV, including Robbie Coltrane, Angela Lansbury, Olivia Newton-John and Sidney Poiter among others.

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Daniel Craig and Rian Jonson, The Pale Blue Eye, The Enforcer, I Wanna Dance with Somebody & Corsage Dec 23, 2022

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Detective Benoit Blanc is back!! Simon sits down with Daniel Craig, and director Rian Johnson to chat all things ‘Glass Onion: A Knives out Mystery,’ the sequel to ‘Knives Out.’ (2019) Mark reviews ‘The Enforcer’- an American action thriller starring Antonio Banderas who must sacrifice everything to save a young girl from his femme fatale boss (Kate Bosworth), ‘The Pale Blue Eye’ - a gothic horror starring Christian Bale, Gillian Anderson and Henry Melling’s as a young Edgar Allan Poe, ‘I Wanna Dane with Somebody’ the new biographical musical about American icon Whitney Houston starring Naomi Ackie and Stanley Tucci, and ‘Corsage’ - a fictional account of a year in the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria played by Vicky Krieps.

Plus your correspondence, the Box office Top 10, What’s On, the Laughter Lift and much more!

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Time Codes:

00:12:25 – The Enforcer

00:18:02 – Ad

00:19:26 – Box Office Top 10

00:36:16 – Interview

00:53:27 – Laughter Lift

00:55:43 – Ad

00:58:32 – The Pale Blue Eye