Episodes

  • Shōgun: 6 lesser-known facts about the critically-acclaimed TV show

    Shōgun: 6 lesser-known facts about the critically-acclaimed TV show
    Apr 25 2024
    The Shōgun series finale premiered this week. The FX original series garnered universal acclaim for its compelling story, gripping performances, and captivating exploration of Feudal Japan. Fans of the series have called it Game of Thrones meets Ghost of Tsushima and some even feel that it could go on to be the best TV show of 2024! All 10 episodes of the miniseries are available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar in India. If you loved Shōgun or if it’s part of your binge list, we recommend you check out these lesser-known facts about this epic historical fiction in today’s Now You Know podcast.
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    4 mins
  • Baby Reindeer: Lesser-known facts about Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix series

    Baby Reindeer: Lesser-known facts about Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix series
    Apr 24 2024
    The hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer is an intimate exploration of Scottish comedian, writer, and actor Richard Gadd's real-life experience with a stalker. The revealing show delves into the complexities of obsession, power dynamics, and personal boundaries as Gadd turns to the most unsettling period of his life. The series has garnered praise for its eerie atmosphere and Gadd’s intimate portrayal of various events from his life. Playwright and filmmaker Jon Brittain has helmed the series, who is a recipient of an Olivier Award and is best known for serving as a writer in Netflix’s hit series The Crown. For today’s Now You Know podcast we take a look at some lesser-known facts about Baby Reindeer.
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    4 mins
  • Monkey Man: 6 lesser-known facts about Dev Patel’s action thriller

    Monkey Man: 6 lesser-known facts about Dev Patel’s action thriller
    Apr 23 2024
    British-Indian actor Dev Patel makes his directorial debut in the action thriller Monkey Man. Patel, who is best known for films such as Hotel Mumbai, The Green Knight, Lion, and the multiple-Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, plays the lead in this film, which is being described by some as “John Wick in Mumbai”. The film garnered praise from critics when it premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival, and some even went on to say that it is an ambitious action film with the perfect blend of socio-political commentary. Sharlto Copley, Pitobash Tripathy, Vipin Sharma, Sikandar Kher, Adithi Kalkunte, Sobhita Dhulipala, and Zakir Hussain among others play important supporting roles in Monkey Man. We have curated six lesser-known facts about Monkey Man for today's Now You Know podcast.
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    4 mins
  • Civil War: 6 lesser-known facts about Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller

    Civil War: 6 lesser-known facts about Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller
    Apr 18 2024
    Acclaimed British filmmaker and novelist Alex Garland, who is best known for Ex Machina and Annihilation, has returned with his latest passion project – the dystopian thriller Civil War. The film is set in the near future when the United States is grappling with a new civil war. The film has garnered critical acclaim after it premiered in the US on April 12, and is A24’s biggest box office debut in history. The film features a star-studded ensemble that includes Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Jesse Plemons, Sonoya Mizuno, and Nick Offerman among others.
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    3 mins
  • Fallout: 6 lesser-known facts about Prime Video’s acclaimed video-game adaptation

    Fallout: 6 lesser-known facts about Prime Video’s acclaimed video-game adaptation
    Apr 12 2024
    Amazon Prime Video’s attempts to release a compelling video game adaptation like Netflix’s Arcane and HBO’s The Last of Us, have been successful with the release of Fallout. The post-apocalyptic series set in a retro-futuristic alternate history Earth has garnered immense praise from critics. It offers a gripping narrative, wrapped in humour, violence, gore, and thought-provoking socio-political themes.
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    4 mins
  • Dune: Part Two: 6 lesser-known facts about the sci-fi blockbuster

    Dune: Part Two: 6 lesser-known facts about the sci-fi blockbuster
    Feb 28 2024
    Dune: Part Two, the sequel to Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi space epic is releasing in theatres this week amidst much hype and excitement. Featuring a star-studded ensemble, led by Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, the film has garnered significant praise after its World Premiere in London a fortnight ago. Some critics have likened the adaptation of Frank Herbert’s acclaimed novel to a masterpiece – one that could rival iconic sequels such as Lord of the Rings: The Towers and The Empire Strikes Back. Today’s Now You Know podcast brings you six lesser-known facts about Dune: Part Two.
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    4 mins
  • 6 lesser-known facts about Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender

    6 lesser-known facts about Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender
    Feb 23 2024
    The highly-anticipated live-action adaptation of the acclaimed animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, has been released on Netflix. While fans appear to be divided on some of the creative choices, the series is set to top Netflix’s popularity charts this weekend. So for today’s Now You Know podcast, we take a look at six lesser-known facts about the live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
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    3 mins
  • Anatomy of a Fall: 6 lesser-known facts about the Oscar-nominated film

    Anatomy of a Fall: 6 lesser-known facts about the Oscar-nominated film
    Jan 30 2024
    The French film Anatomy of a Fall has received several nominations at the Oscars this year, including Best Picture and Best Director. Helmed by Justine Triet, the film tells the story of a woman who is accused of murdering her husband, and their blind son being the only witness. The film has garnered significant praise for its gripping narrative, compelling characters, and riveting performances. For today’s Now You Know Podcast we take a look at lesser-known facts about this critically acclaimed film.
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    3 mins