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This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: frenetic action, iconic actors, zooming camerawork and much more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

At the Movies in the Noughties

Wazzup?! It’s a brand new week and brand new podcast on Fspn as Dev Elson begins a show focused on the 2000s, looking at a film an episode, starting with Mark McManus and The Bourne Identity, plus don’t miss Aj Black and Rob Turnbull discuss 2001’s Planet of the Apes…

Reel Talk

Gareth Evans, he of The Raid films, is back with another action fest for Netflix in Havoc, which Sam Stokes and guest Nick Chandler fight their way through the streets to explore…

Writers on Film

John Bleasdale gets into the mind of a great, much lamented actor as author Jason Bailey joins him to discuss his tome on the mighty James Gandolfini…

The X-Cast

Conspiracies...

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: shock death and tragedy, surprise twists and turns, fortune and glory and much more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

The Rest of Us

Maria Latilla and guest Sam Stokes bear witness to what has to be one of TV’s most seismic moments of the year as they discuss The Last of Us 2×02 ‘Through the Valley’…

Ask Us About Loom

A discussion at least five years in the making, Matt Latham sits down with old pals Lee Chrimes and Aj Black to discuss the seminal point and click adventure game, 1992’s Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis…

Writers on Film

John Bleasdale is joined by a pre-eminent critic of cinema, Jonathan Rosenbaum, to discuss his wide-ranging book in conversation with film scholar Ehsan Khoshbakht…

Britcom Goes to the Movies

It’s all going wrong for John Cleese’s...

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network: close-up warfare, close-up aliens, close-up nuclear submarines and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

Reel Talk

War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing, which certainly seems to be Alex Garland’s message in his new film Warfare, discussed here by Sam Stokes and guest, Film Stories’ own Ryan Lambie…

The Rest of Us

A brand new season of The Last of Us is here with 2×01 ‘Future Days’, so join host Maria Lattila and guest Hugh McStay to discuss all facets of Joel and Ellie in the premiere…

Podmetheus

Get away from this podcast, you–not really! You’re welcome to come on in and join Aj Black, plus guest Kat Hughes, to discuss James Cameron’s iconic 1986 sequel, Aliens…

The Collectors Commentary

Physical media aficionados Mark McManus and Ian Buckley are back to focus in on Second Sight...

On Wednesday March 19 2025, Bravo broadcasts Summer House!

Shipwrecked Season 9 Episode 6 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Summer House,” titled “Shipwrecked,” promises to deliver drama and excitement as the cast navigates a weekend filled with new dynamics. With Lindsay away from the house, Carl takes the opportunity to invite a girl to the party, which may stir up some unexpected feelings among the group. This change in the usual house atmosphere could lead to interesting interactions and possible tensions.

Meanwhile, Jesse finds himself grappling with the pressures of monogamy. As relationships within the house evolve, Jesse’s struggles may resonate with viewers who understand the challenges of commitment. His journey could lead to some heartfelt moments as he figures out what he truly wants.

Kyle also has a significant moment in this episode. He sits down with Craig to address their issues, which could reveal deeper insights into their friendship. The...

When I emailed gallery artist and filmmaker Deniz Eroglu to set up an interview about what I thought was his first feature film, The Shipwrecked Triptych, I asked what past work I should familiarize myself with to prepare. “I made another triptych in 2013,” he wrote back. “Maybe that will suffice?” 2013’s The Bedridden Triptych does indeed contain the embryonic seeds of Eroglu’s first formal feature film: three episodes in a darkly humorous vein, all shot on different formats, offering a kind of cross-section of Denmark, where the filmmaker was then based. The Shipwrecked Triptych turns Eroglu’s attention to Germany—first […]

The post “I Love 16mm”: Deniz Eroglu on The Shipwrecked Triptych first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

When I emailed gallery artist and filmmaker Deniz Eroglu to set up an interview about what I thought was his first feature film, The Shipwrecked Triptych, I asked what past work I should familiarize myself with to prepare. “I made another triptych in 2013,” he wrote back. “Maybe that will suffice?” 2013’s The Bedridden Triptych does indeed contain the embryonic seeds of Eroglu’s first formal feature film: three episodes in a darkly humorous vein, all shot on different formats, offering a kind of cross-section of Denmark, where the filmmaker was then based. The Shipwrecked Triptych turns Eroglu’s attention to Germany—first […]

The post “I Love 16mm”: Deniz Eroglu on The Shipwrecked Triptych first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats cover Monty Python, Sean Baker’s Anora and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

As always, we have a wealth of fascinating topics and opinionated minds to offer on the Film Stories Podcast Network. Below you’ll find chatter about up-to-the-minute movies – including Oscar contender Anora – and classic TV, including Babylon 5.

Here’s what we have on offer this week:

Reel Talk

Sam Stokes is back for another discussion, with guest Bo Nicholson, discussing the film of the moment – Sean Baker’s Anora…

Britcom Goes to the Movies

Join the anarcho-syndicalist commune ran by Rob Heath and Guy Walker once again, with special guest in The League of Gentlemen co-creator Jeremy Dyson, chatting 1975’s legendary Monty Python and the Holy Grail…

The CineHistorians Podcast

Our newest podcast kid on the block...

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our array of film and TV chats cover horror mega lists, comic pastiches and more. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

Modern Horror Podcast

Straying a little away from their usual patch, Hugh McStay and A. J. Black dissect Variety’s recent Top 100 Horror Movies of All Time list, but how many modern horror pictures make the cut?

You Have Been Watching

It’s getting creepy on our dedicated British sitcoms podcast as hosts Rob Turnbull and Alex Lynch tackle the cult curio that is Dr Terrible’s House of Horrible…

Make It So

Star Trek: Lower Decks continues its fifth and final season, with host Geoff Owen and guest Ashley Thomas discussing 5×03 ‘The Best Exotic Nanite Hotel’…

Britcom Goes to the Movies

Rod Heath and Guy Walker go to the transatlantic comedy well this week as they look back...

I hate you, Butler! But you’ll almost certainly love the selection of new things to listen to on the Film Stories Podcast Network. Here’s a menu:

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our shows have been busy bringing you an array of film and TV conversation.

Here’s what we’ve been up to…

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Britcom Goes to the Movies

Joining the network for its third season, Rob Heath and Guy Walker are joined by Smersh Pod funny man John Rain to discuss 1971’s big screen version of On The Buses. You’ll never see Reg Varney in the same way again…

The Magic Box

One of Lost's most iconic hours is on the agenda this week as Kurt North is joined by Darren Mooney to dissect 1×04 ‘Walkabout’. Just don’t tell them what they can’t talk about…

Modern Horror Podcast

Anthology horror series V/H/S...

There’s a wealth of things to listen to on the Film Stories Podcast Network, from critiques of Agatha All Along to dissections of The X-Files. Here’s what’s new this week:

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our shows have been busy bringing you an array of film and TV conversation. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

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Marvel have kicked off a brand new series in Agatha All Along, and our all-purpose MCU podcast is bringing the party to you, as hosts Hugh McStay and Ashley Thomas discuss the first two episodes. Don’t miss Hugh with guest Rob Turnbull chatting episode three too…

ChuckyVision

Sadly, Chucky the TV show was cancelled this week but our dedicated coverage of all things killer dolls will endure, as hosts Mark Adams and Dev Elson here discuss The Garbage Pail Kids Movie from 1987…

The Magic Box...

A new bunch of shows land on the Film Stories Podcast Network – from Lost and vampires, to horror and Red Dwarf. More here.

This week on the Film Stories Podcast Network, our shows have been busy bringing you an array of film and TV conversation. Here’s what we’ve been up to…

The Magic Box

Lost, that bonkers show we all watched relentlessly back in the day, is 20 years old this week so Kurt North fully kicks off coverage of the first season, looking at the ‘Pilot’ Part One with guest, A. J. Black…

Vampire Videos

Dan Owen and Hugh McStay continue their voyage through 100 years of vampire cinema by the 1997 adaptation of Stephen King’s The Night Flier, with guest Robert Clark…

One Rules Them All

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power continues apace and this week, host Luke Winch is joined by fantasy author...

Fans of The Challenge may be shocked to see the order of finish for the All Stars 5 final, which completed filming in Vietnam this month.

Monsters and Critics reported about All Stars 5 winners spoilers within the past several weeks, as one team finished ahead of the other finalists.

The season featured a unique theme and format as cast members partnered with significant rivals based on their history during The Challenge.

Also, All Stars 5 is the first cast for the Paramount+ spin-off to feature reality TV stars who didn’t debut on MTV shows such as Real World, Road Rules, and Fresh Meat.

Among the reality TV shows from which fans will see competitors are CBS’s Big Brother and MTV UK’s Shipwrecked.

This report will contain spoilers for the forthcoming episodes of The Challenge: All Stars 5.

The order of finish is revealed for All Stars 5

Competitors that appeared...

More details about The Challenge: All Stars 5 cast surfaced through an online insider’s recent update.

The fifth season of the popular spin-off show, based on MTV’s competition series, is filming in Vietnam, and several eliminations have already occurred.

While specifics about the winners and prize money are unknown, the format suggests that a pair of teammates will win the final.

The pairs that spoilers revealed also indicate a unique theme for the upcoming All Stars season, which will feature rival teammates.

One update recently revealed a former winner as a rival teammate with a castmate who has yet to win the show despite reaching several finals.

A new update shows that a cast member previously believed as not participating is there and has teamed up with another former show winner.

This report includes potential spoilers for The Challenge: All Stars 5, which arrives on Paramount+ later.

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We’re thrilled to announce that over 30 new podcasts are joining the Film Stories family. More information right here.

Right at the infancy of Film Stories, nearly six years ago, it was an individual podcast that kicked things off. The Film Stories with Simon Brew podcast is now nearing its 400th episode, while Film Stories magazine has just made it to issue 50. Across live events, print magazines, videos and audio, it’s been the podcast that was the catalyst for it all.

Now, we’re excited to announce that podcasts are to become an even bigger part of the Film Stories family. The already-successful We Made This network of film and television podcasts is, going forward, now the Film Stories Podcast Network. And here’s the list of the programmes that are instantly adding hundreds of thousands of downloads a month to the Film Stories world…

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The Challenge: All Stars 4 is airing on Paramount+ featuring a cast that includes several former champions from MTV’s competition series.

Among the OGs are Cara Maria Sorbello, Brad Fiorenza, Kefla Hare, Rachel Robinson, and Laurel Stucky.

For the first three seasons, the show’s format featured only cast members who had appeared on MTV’s The Real World, Road Rules, or Fresh Meat shows.

Season 4 changed things slightly, as Kam Williams became the first former Are You The One? cast member on the show.

Based on early cast speculation, the cast members for All Stars 5 will come from even more shows, including non-mtv shows.

This report will contain spoilers from The Challenge: All Stars 5, set to begin filming later this year.

Eight potential cast members revealed for All Stars 5

Ahead of the filming of each new Challenge season, spoilers arrive online to indicate who will be in the cast.

Updated: There has been another round of content removal from Disney+, this time in the Emea region, which consists of Europe, the Middle East and Africa. More than 120 titles have been taken off this week, primarily Disney Channel original movies and vintage Disney live-action films, as well as a few series, including Zeke and Luther, Pepper Ann, So Random and the first three seasons of Nat Geo’s Genius and ESPN/Nat Geo docs.

According to sources, the takedowns were a result of a library title review. There have been several content purges at Disney+ over the last year amid cost-cutting, most notably the removal of a slew of original series last May.

Here is a list of movie titles that are said to be gone from Disney+ in Emea, compiled by Drew Ryan.

A Tale of Two Critters

America’s Heart and Soul

Angry Sky (ESPN)

Babes in Toyland...

The Challenge season 39 cast includes contestants from Big Brother and Survivor, as well as returning champions who will make surprise appearances during eliminations. The cast features a diverse group of individuals like Jessica Brody, Berna Canbeldek, Ed Eason, and Michele Fitzgerald, among others. Champion competitors such as Ct Tamburello, Cara Maria Sorbello, and Jordan Wiseley will also make surprise returns for eliminations.

The Challenge season 39 cast has been announced, and it includes contestants from Big Brother and Survivor, along with returning champions who will only make surprise appearances during eliminations. The reality competition series is hosted by Tj Lavin and features players competing against each other in physical challenges. At the end of it all, the winner leaves with a grand prize. There have been multiple spin-offs over the years, and competitors from other reality shows have taken part along the way, including during the currently-airing The Challenge: USA season 2, which features contestants from Survivor,...

Exclusive: Channel 4 has made a first foray into the U.S. market with the launch of a duo of Fast channels bringing together some of the network’s top adventure and blue-light shows.

The 4 Adventure and 4 Emergency Fast channels represent a major step for the public commercial broadcaster, which has talked up its strategy to boost digital turnover and find alternative revenue streams for a number of years now.

Launching on Tubi, Plex and Xumo Play later this month, 4 Adventure brings together reality and doc series such as Shipwrecked and The Island with Bear Grylls, while 4 Emergency hosts shows including 24 Hours In A&e and Emergency Helicopter Medics. The channels will also feature shows that didn’t originate on Channel 4 but “fit the editorial curation and Channel 4 tone of voice,” according to a spokeswoman.

Channel 4 can’t produce its own shows and therefore doesn’t own the rights to...

Inside is a psychological thriller directed by Vasilis Kastoupis and starring Willem Dafoe.

Willem Dafoe gets down to business and tells himself what Tom Hanks said to himself years ago: I’ll do this one myself. An interpretative tour de force, indeed… you have to take it ever so calmly and with an even greater degree of reflective spirit.

Plot

An art thief gets locked in a house in the middle of a crime. A hellish heat, with the water turned off and only the images on the TV for company.

Plot

An art thief gets locked in a house in the middle of a crime. A hellish heat, with the water turned off and only the images on the TV for company.

Film Review Inside (2023)

A film that, due to its plot, aims to be Kafkaesque but ends up being… boring (although some critics have said that “it is...

The Burned Over District: "After a fatal car accident causes him to lose his wife. Will is left to pick up the pieces in his new small-town home. The grieving man soon becomes overwhelmed by a dark presence that surrounds him, and he soon discovers that the seemingly quiet town he and his wife fell in love with is hiding a very terrifying dark secret. Now he must find a way to overcome his grief and fight back against the darkness that has consumed the town and its people before it consumes his soul.

The Burned-Over District refers to a large area in Western and Central New York. During the 19th century religious revivals and the formation of new religious movements took place during the Second Great Awakening. During this time evangelical religious fervor swept the country, and found its way to the Burned-Over District via the Erie Canal. From...

The Challenge is making the jump from MTV to CBS.

Paramount announced a series order for The Challenge: CBS, which will air in the Summer.

The series features “reality titans from the CBS universe will compete in the most unpredictable and demanding game of their lives.”

The contestants in the series would be vying for a spot on The Challenge's War of the Worlds championship event series on Paramount+.

They would compete against contestants from the just announced The Challenge: Argentina, The Challenge: Australia, and The Challenge: UK.

The Challenge is going global, and this could be a great way to introduce new competitors into the franchise.

MTV used to have feeder shows to bring new blood into The Challenge, but in recent years, we've had contestants from Big Brother, Shipwrecked, Survivor, and Love Island.

The franchise remains a big draw, so it makes sense to go...

Another big battle for a lot of money will get underway on MTV very soon.

The cabler has announced The Challenge: Double Agents -- the 36th season -- will hit the air December 9.

It has also been announced that the series will be reverting to a partner format, and features 30 of the biggest reality TV stars from all over the world.

They are competing for $1 million in total prize money.

MTV has also announced there will be returning veterans who we haven't seen in a few years, including Darrell Taylor, Theresa Jones, and Devin Walker.

But it wouldn't be a new season of The Challenge without some new faces, and there are a lot of them.

Additionally, MTV is launching an official podcast, which will launch Thursday, December 10 through the iHeartPodcast Network.

Tori Deal and Aneesa will host each episode and will relive some of the biggest moments in Challenge history.

After a 35th season that put its contestants in a post-apocalyptic style bunker, there was no way a global pandemic was going to stop “The Challenge.”

The 36th season, subtitled “Double Agents” and shot on location in Iceland under Covid-safe guidelines, will premiere Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. on MTV, the cabler announced Thursday.

Additionally, MTV announced a “meet the cast” sneak peek special episode, “MTV’s The Challenge: Double Agents Declassified,” airing Dec. 7 at 8 p.m., and that the official “Challenge” podcast through a partnership with iHeartPodcast Network will launch Dec. 10.

“The Challenge: Double Agents” is a partner-format season consisting of 19 episodes in which 30 of players from “The Challenge” history as well as some other reality competition series such as “Survivor,” “Big Brother” and even “America’s Got Talent” compete for their share of a $1 million prize.

This season will feature “Challenge” veteran Chris “Ct” Tamburello, who is the longest-leading vet on the season,...

Though Disney has released a lot of great films throughout the years, the ‘90s, in particular, were filled with solid films. Of course, there were many animated classics released during this decade, being that the company was deep into the Disney Renaissance. That being said, there were also tons of live-action films that should not be overlooked. That’s what we’re here to focus on now. To do this, we’ll be turning to the scoring system on IMDb.

Every single Disney film released between 1990 and 1999 has received a star rating on the popular entertainment website. This score is based on the votes of registered users on a scale of one to ten.

Related: 10 Easter Eggs Hidden In Disney Renaissance Movies From The 90s

Additionally, it’s worth noting that Shipwrecked could have qualified with a score of 6.7. Being that we have limited room, however, it’s getting a shout-out here in the intro.

Comedian/writer Adam Conover is the new host of Nickelodeon’s forthcoming family game show, The Crystal Maze, an all-new version of the UK series.

The show premieres Friday, Jan. 24, at 7:00 p.m. (Et/Pt). The Crystal Maze will feature Conover as the Maze Master, charged with guiding one family team through physical and mental challenges set within an elaborate labyrinth of four giant and immersive themed zones: Aztec, Eastern, Futuristic and Industrial.

“As the Maze Master, the only thing that gives me greater joy than tormenting our adventurers with devious games is handing out giant cash prizes to the lucky few who manage to escape the challenges inside the crystal maze,” said Conover. “This show is the ultimate challenge for families, proving that you have to work together if you want to win, and that’s a fact.”

“We are delighted to welcome Adam Conover into the Nickelodeon...

"Less is more" was the takeaway of the 2019 American Music Awards.

The night celebrated the year's most popular songs and artists, but it was the oldies that made the show resonate with audiences both inside the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles and watching worldwide.

There was plenty of nostalgia going around starting with Kesha's first performance in 6 years that included her latest single "Raising Hell" in addition to her 2011 hit "Tik Tok."

She was finally granted permission to sing her old songs following a public battle with Sony and producer Dr. Luke.

90s oldies but goodies like "Green Day's 1994 "Basket Case," Toni Braxton's 1996 "Unbreak My Heart," and Shania Twain's 1997 classic "I Feel Like a Woman," were also crowd pleasers.

View Slideshow: 13 Shows that Fill Your Urge to Get Lost, Shipwrecked or Stranded

Plenty of statements were also made at the AMAs as artists proved that they were...

Nickelodeon is bringing the British hit game show The Crystal Maze to the U.S.

The kids cable network said Monday that it's greenlighted a new version of the show that'll be co-produced by Bunim/Murray Productions (The Real World, The Challenge, Born This Way) and Rdf Television (Secret Life of 4 Year Olds, Wife Swap, Shipwrecked), all under the BanijayGroup.

The show, touted as a "forerunner to the current escape room craze," has been airing on the U.K. since the mid-'90s, and recently was rebooted with celebrity, charity and family seasons in the U.K., Australia ...

Exclusive: Motion Content Group, the Wpp-backed business behind international hits including reality format Love Island and Syfy’s Western horror thriller Wynonna Earp, is one of the most recondite TV producers and financiers in the industry. The company, which is in 26 international markets and has funded over 500 series, is now making a major play in the United States following CEO Richard Foster’s relocation from London to La.

In an exclusive interview with Deadline, Foster discusses the company’s Stateside battle plan, how he hopes British formats such as Shipwrecked and The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes can follow the likes of Love Island and The Circle, which have landed at CBS and Netflix respectively, to the U.S. as well as a major scripted push with titles including Intergalactic from the team behind Peaky Blinders.

Motion Content Group is a complex business; it works with production companies and broadcasters...

French TV group Banijay is in advanced talks to acquire production and distribution giant Endemol Shine, Variety has confirmed.

The deep-pocketed Banijay Group, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, is controlled by Stéphane Courbit’s Lov Group and De Agostini Group’s DEA Communications. French media giant Vivendi also holds a significant stake.

Endemol Shine, the Netherlands-based producer of “Big Brother,” “MasterChef” and “Black Mirror,” is jointly owned by 21st Century Fox and private equity fund Apollo Global Management. It was put on the block earlier this year.

Although a number of companies are believed to have expressed an initial interest in acquiring Endemol, the field has narrowed considerably in recent weeks. On Wednesday, ITV, the U.K.’s biggest commercial broadcaster, ruled out a bid, joining Fremantle in publicly disassociating itself from the Endemol sale. Sony has bowed out, and Endeavor, which took a look at Endemol, is...

It’s only June and it already feels like the dog days of summer. No breakouts. A slew of niche titles, including several documentaries. This week’s standout is Sundance doc hit “Tickled” (Magnolia), which is showing some potential.

This week’s range of titles is wide and diverse. Some boast high festival and/or review pedigrees, and many come from distributors who aren’t reporting numbers (we offer estimates; “Parched,” an Indian indie from Wolfe Releasing and “2016 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour” remained elusive).

Meantime, “Love & Friendship” (Roadside Attractions) and “The Lobster” (A24) continue to thrive ahead of other recent releases and “Maggie’s Plan” (Sony Pictures Classics) keeps going, along with doc standout “Weiner” (IFC).

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“Tickled” (Magnolia) – Metacritic: 77; Festivals include: Sundance, San Francisco, Seattle 2016

$24,000 in 2 theaters; PTA (per theater average): $12,000

After its strong reaction contending at Sundance’s World Documentary competition, this expose of the...