"Wuthering Heights" VS Small Prophets; The Day The Earth Blew Up VS Madam

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The gang is back and ready to rumble! This week on Netflix vs. Cinema,Tosin, Sharon, and Holly host. While Shaun is away in Japan, the team wastes no time diving into the most anticipated—and controversial—release of the year: Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights.

In this episode, we break down why this modern adaptation is causing a literary firestorm. From the "Mills & Boon" aesthetic to the aging up of teenage protagonists, we discuss whether this version captures the true spirit of the Brontë classic or if it’s just a "toxic mess of misery" designed to win Oscars.

In the Cinema:

Wuthering Heights (2026): Is it an erotic masterpiece or just an over-the-top melodrama with too much rain? We give our brutal ratings.
The Day the Earth Blew Up: Tosin reviews the new fully-animated Looney Tunes film starring Daffy Duck and Porky Pig. Is the slapstick enough to sustain a 90-minute feature?

On the Stream:

Small Prophets (BBC iPlayer): Sharon raves about this quirky contemporary drama by MacKenzie Crook .
Madam (Netflix): The team discusses the hilarious and empowering true story of an ethical brothel in New Zealand.
Wuthering Heights (The Final Word): We discuss why a 6-hour TV mini-series might still be the best way to experience this story.

Is Wuthering Heights a cinematic triumph or a literary crime? Join the debate in the comments on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook!

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