Film Review of "Scoop". (Flickering Dreams Episode 72, 12/04/2024)

In this episode we review "Scoop": a docu-drama on the Newsnight interview in 2019 between Emily Maitlis and Prince Andrew.
The reviewers are:
- Scott Forbes of The Forbes Film and TV Review on Facebook ( / theforbesfilmreview);
- Bob Mann of One Mann's Movies (www.onemannsmov...) and BBC Radio Solent;
- Rev. Andy Godfrey of Konnect Radio (www.konnectrad...) and Sorted Magazine (sortedmag.com).
AI Generated Show Notes
Summary
The Flickering Dream podcast discusses the Netflix movie 'Scoop' which is based on the infamous interview with Prince Andrew. The hosts and guest praise Billy Piper's performance and the behind-the-scenes look at the journalist's efforts to set up the interview. They find the film surprisingly funny and highlight the political maneuvering between the palace and the journalists. Overall, they enjoy the movie and recommend it for streaming.
Keywords
Flickering Dream podcast, Scoop, Netflix, movie, Prince Andrew, interview, Billy Piper, behind-the-scenes, journalist, political maneuvering, streaming
Takeaways
- Billie Piper delivers a standout performance in 'Scoop'
- The film provides an interesting behind-the-scenes look at the efforts to set up the infamous interview
- The movie balances humor with the serious subject matter
- Political maneuvering between the palace and the journalists adds intrigue
- The hosts recommend watching 'Scoop' on a streaming platform
Sound Bites
- "Cringe-worthy"
- "Fascinating the way she went about it"
- "Magnetic presence on the screen"
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[@lalida6432]

I didn’t think it was *enough* teddy bears.

[@b0bwell0w]

Or ‘Roos?!

[@t.p.mckenna]

That they had cast The Windsors' Prince Harry as one of the Newsnight producers was not a good omen. Also, why is it that creatives making tv dramas set in TV Land do it so very badly. Meanwhile, Gillian Anderson who I consider a good actress, is locked into a strike-a-pose rictus body outfit to become Emily Maitliss, just as they did with her Margaret Thatcher on The Crown. She's been rendered to a Terry Gilliam animation in which only the teeth move in a gotttle-of-geer stylie.

[@b0bwell0w]

I hadn’t spotted the Windsor’s casting! Thanks.

[@MsZelda2012]

It wasn’t great tbh. Billie Piper was a wrong casting.

[@b0bwell0w]

I don’t know how alike she is to the real Sam McAllister, but I thought she was the best thing in it.

[@Gorilla007-r6t]

My critical view of Scoop is that it is crap

[@b0bwell0w]

And you are welcome to your view!