It’s-a me… Chris Pratt playing Mario! The internet had some STRONG FEELINGS about the recent announcement that Pratt – of Parks and Recreation, Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World fame – will be voicing Mario in the upcoming animated movie based on the beloved Nintendo game. We unpack those feelings plus discuss some films, many of which have faced lengthy COVID-related delays, that we are looking forward to seeing once cinemas reopen including House of Gucci, Spencer, Dune and Nightmare Alley.

Speaking of COVID delays, are we finally ready to shine shine shine, baby? The 5th season of the Real Housewives of Melbourne is finally coming. Jackie Gillies, psychic and one of the few original cast members of the reality TV series, and new cast member Cherry Dipietrantonio drop by to takes us behind the scenes of the latest season and consider whether the show can be read as a feminist text.

Finally, Survivor Australia may be over but Hannah and Benjamin have both been leaning into the misery of lockdown and enjoying two shows that push people to their physical limits: SBS/Binge’s survivalist reality TV competition Alone and Korean-language survival drama series Squid Game, which is number one on Netflix around the world this week.