The Drop is on hiatus. We'll post any updates here, but in the meantime, keep following our entertainment culture news and analysis at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
0:30
Be back soon
The Drop is taking a short break. Check back soon with the latest from The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's culture writers and critics from the world of pop culture and entertainment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
0:24
The stylish, divisive 'Blink Twice', Oasis is back, and 'Industry' gets even better
Blink Twice, Zoe Kravitz's directorial debut, is the latest #MeToo thriller designed to skewer the rich. In this episode, Meg, Thomas and Osman discuss whether Kravitz adds anything new the conversation or just rehashes films like Don't Worry Darling, Promising Young Woman and Get Out. Plus, Oasis announce their surprise comeback, which is excellent news for aging Millennials who can stop crying their hearts out. And Industry goes full Succession with a high stakes trip to Europe in a private jet.This episode also features a conversation with Australian actor Charlie Vickers, who plays Sauron in Amazon Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
1:13:35
Our annual Australian TV check-in, the end of 'Bennifer' and 'Industry' S3E2 (Plus, some big news)
Another year, another marathon-length Logies. But this year’s ceremony showed a massive shift in Australian TV with Netflix’s Boy Swallows Universe swallowing the whole event. Osman, Thomas and returning guest Meg discuss the state of Aussie drama and comedy on commercial TV and whether the streaming takeover has finally arrived. Plus, they dive into the golden age of tabloid media that birthed "Bennifer" (RIP) and break down Industry's second episode. Is this one of the best episodes of TV this year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
--------
57:01
The 'It Ends With Us' controversy, Raygun culture wars and Industry's triumphant return
The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's wildly popular book It Ends With Us is having it's Don't Worry Darling moment, with behind-the-scenes drama between co-stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni overshadowing the film's release. Osman, Thomas and special guest Meg discuss the film, it's controversial portray of domestic violence and what's going between the cast. Plus, they discuss what the divisive reaction to Raygun tells us about the Olympics, Australia and culture. Finally, they review the season three premiere of Industry and unpack why it's one of the most underrated shows on TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Drop is a weekly show tackling the latest in the world of pop culture and entertainment. Why does it seem like everything on television is based on a true story? Why is Kate Bush back in the charts? How did Pete Davidson get so popular? Join host Osman Faruqi and The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age's team of culture writers and critics as they answer these questions and more along with interviews with musicians, actors, film makers and everyone involved in the world of culture.
New Zealand