by darkalleys
The seedy side of media is an open secret. Original material is replaced by scandal. Alex, Ash and Marina explore the power dynamics of film, TV, streaming and music, and where reality is the new commodity of entertainment. This podcast explores each dark alley of media, the forces that shape it, and the future of scandalous entertainment. Of course it’s all alleged. For thought provoking entertainment only.
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May 26, 2025
The hosts of Dark Alleys of Media analyze the technical brilliance, narrative, and purpose of the Netflix hit 'Adolescence', exploring its impact and the controversies surrounding its themes.
April 13, 2025
In this episode we look at the 2025 Oscars that just went by but decided to delve deeper into the Oscars history, structure and its real purpose. We will look at some of the most controversial Oscar campaigns, the forces behind them, if the Oscars favorite indie movies are really indie and if this whole thing is just an out of touch popularity contest. Also at the end, we hear what Ricky Gervais has to say about the Oscar nominees. History: The House That Mr. Mayer Built: Inside the Union-Busting Birth of the Academy Awards Corruption The Oscars Are Corrupted and Dirty and Driven by Publicists, But Dammit We Still Need Them The bitter truth about Hollywood’s Oscar obsession Most corrupt Oscar campaign Number of television viewers of the Academy Awards ceremonies from 2000 to 2025 Why THIS Is The Worst Best Picture Winner In Oscar History Oscar voter admits meeting Robert Downey Jr ‘tipped the scales’ for his vote Oscar voters speak: 2025 - Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot No. 1: ‘Conclave’ for Best Picture, ‘Emilia Pérez’ Star Lost His Vote with Tweets 2024 - Brutally Honest Oscar Ballot No. 1: ‘Zone of Interest’ Is Best Picture, but Nolan Is Best Director Indie Cinema Don’t be fooled by all the ‘indie’ nominations – Oscars are still dominated by the big players - 2015 Article 2025 Oscars Emilia Perez Nomination Explained “Emilia Pérez” is Not Good Trans Representation REVIEW: ‘Emilia Pérez’ Hates México
March 9, 2025
*This episode was recorded before the Tate's arrived in the US* Who is Andrew Tate? We know of him as a social media influencer, misogynist, champion of men's rights and Pimp and more. But why is he famous and what are the forces that are driving his rise and continued relevance? Join us as we dive into the world of the Tates, hear from their own words and see how the traditional media forms are struggling to combat his or his contemporaries. Video references: The Incredibly Satisfying Downfall of Andrew Tate Andrew Tate Exposed: Chats document manipulation of a trafficking victim! BBC Interview with Tate Andrew Tate's War Room exposed by Cobratate insider Exposing Andrew Tate's Cult Full of Losers! I Joined Andrew Tate's $5,000 War Room for 1 Year Articles: I’m Andrew Tate’s audience and I know why he appeals to young men How the Tate Brothers Came to Romania and How They First Made Contact with Organized Crime Swallowing the Red Pill: a journey to the heart of modern misogyny The female Andrew Tate’: the new influencer dating doctrine is extreme – but I can see why it’s popular Yes, Andrew Tate is a misogynist, but his real game is exploiting men’s vulnerabilities for cash This is why young men are still listening to Andrew Tate Colleges Have a Guy Problem Women Likely to Continue Outpacing Men in Education Gen Z does not dream of labor Tradwives, stay-at-home girlfriends and the dream of feminine leisure Report: Algorithms as a Weapon Against Women: How YouTube Lures Boys and Young Men into the ‘Manosphere’ Social Media: @CrayonMurders @TheMilkBarTV @ThePAXWAX I Don't Dream of Labour TikTok trend
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The seedy side of media is an open secret. Original material is replaced by scandal. Alex, Ash and Marina explore the power dynamics of film, TV, streaming and music, and where reality is the new commodity of entertainment.
This podcast explores each dark alley of media, the forces that shape it, and the future of scandalous entertainment.
Of course it’s all alleged. For thought provoking entertainment only.
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