Stephen Bush, FT’s political columnist and a self-proclaimed film buff, teams up with Topher Forhecz, executive producer and horror movie aficionado, for a spirited Halloween chat. They dive into Tim Burton’s iconic 'Beetlejuice,' discussing its lasting impact and how nostalgia colors our view of it. The duo reflects on the decline of creative risks in modern horror, shines a light on cult classics, and shares personal Halloween favorites like 'The Nightmare Before Christmas.' Join them as they explore the charm of lighthearted horror and the evolution of Halloween cinema!

Film critic Nicolas Rapold and FT's editor Topher Forhecz discuss Yorgos Lanthimos' new film 'Kinds of Kindness' and its dark, inaccessible weirdness. They debate if the movie is grotesque in a good or bad way, and explore the 'Lanthimos vibe'. The podcast also touches on the challenges of unconventional cinema formats and mainstream success, as well as the balance between cruelty and humor in storytelling.

This week, guest host Topher Forhecz is joined by Los Angeles bureau chief Chris Grimes to hear about the future of TV's streaming wars. Since the pandemic, streaming services have poured huge amounts of money into new content, but it's unclear how long this boom will last. Then, we talk to Nature Therapy columnist Jonathan Guthrie about bees. He's estimated that we owe bees nearly $160bn for their pollination services. What's at stake if we can't repay that debt? -------Want to stay in touch? We love hearing from you. Email us at ftweekendpodcast@ft.com. We’re on Twitter @ftweekendpod, and Lilah is on Instagram and Twitter @lilahrap.-------Links and mentions from the episode:– Chris Grimes’ piece on the peak of TV streaming: https://www.ft.com/content/0e95cf55-dda1-4f63-bb6b-bf475f974f30  – Jonathan Guthrie’s Nature Therapy column, ‘Our £135 bn debt to the humble bee’: https://www.ft.com/content/286dff35-9634-4fd7-9497-3d2de3a555a4   -------Special offers for FT Weekend listeners can be found here: http://ft.com/weekendpodcast -------Original music by Metaphor Music. Mixing and sound design by Breen Turner and Sam Giovinco Clip from Prime Video.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.