The Rest Is Entertainment Strictly's Secret Weapon
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Oct 15, 2025 Is Dave Arch the most stressed man in TV? Richard and Marina dive into the underwhelming performance of The Smashing Machine and debate who might be sweating over its flop. They explore the art of editing in Dragon's Den, revealing how a two-hour pitch becomes a gripping 20 minutes. The duo also discusses whether The Traitors could work with oblivious contestants. Plus, a peek into the high-pressure world of Strictly's music preparation and production. Tune in for fun insights on TV themes and memorable wrestlers in film!
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When Indie Ambition Collides With Studio Budgets
- Big-budget indie flops can still be artistically successful but fail financially when costs spiral far beyond genre norms.
- Marina Hyde argues The Smashing Machine was fine artistically but doomed by a $50m price tag and bad timing.
Don’t Let One Flop Define A Star
- Do not equate a single flop with career ruin when you have established star power and varied projects.
- Marina Hyde and Richard Osman say Dwayne Johnson can pivot back to blockbusters after an awards-aimed miss.
Three Great Films Featuring Wrestlers
- Marina Hyde lists her top films featuring wrestlers and explains why each works dramatically and comically.
- She ranks The Wrestler, Rocky III (Hulk Hogan), and Andre the Giant in The Princess Bride as her top three.
