On the pop culture podcast this week, we discuss important men biopics (pecs?!) The Revenant and The Big Short, James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke, and Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries.
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The Links
The Revenant / The Big Short
Ryan Gilbey on this year’s Oscar nominations, including his take on The Revenant.
Films like Spotlight imply absolution for their viewers – but come up short.
Carpool Karaoke
The full Carpool Karaoke playlist on YouTube.
Our faves: Adele, One Direction and Justin Bieber.
Stuart Heritage on Carpool Karaoke and how it makes you like James Corden.
Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries
How Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries conquered America
Next time:
Caroline is reading Public Library and Other Stories by Ali Smith.
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PS If you missed #26, check it out here.