The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap – Episode 36

The pop culture podcast that isn't afraid to pop the bubble

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This week, there are beasts and heroes popping up all over the world of pop culture. The new version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is raking in the moolah across the world. Find out what Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen thought of the retelling of this beloved fairy tale. Hint: they’re not very impressed with Belle. However, they’ve got a lot enthusiasm for the leading ladies of Feud and Big LIttle Lies. As far as Aparna Sen’s new film Sonata is concerned, they’re a tad bit dubious. Find out why. Sen and Pal also discuss Chetan Bhagat’s new plan to become India’s Elon Musk and develop an electric car. There’s scandal in Bollywood with Nawazuddin Siddiqui taking on Filmfare, a Times of India publication, and asking for an apology because the magazine claims his marriage is on the rocks. Sen is very excited about Spirited Traveller, a new cooking show anchored by chef Kiran Jethwa. All this and more, discussed and dissected in this episode of The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap.

For reference:

  1. Beauty and the Beast song by Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson
  2. Big Little Lies Trailer
  3. Sonata Trailer
  4. Feud: Bette and Joan,Season 1 Trailer

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