Wayne’s 4X2 — 10 July 2025: The Shrouds, Big Boys and More!
Need something to watch over the weekend but not sure where to start? Want to listen to something but don’t quite know what?
Wayne Massingham is here to save you with his weekly recommendations in film, music, and television.
Film: The Shrouds
David Cronenberg’s newest film is The Shrouds. This film takes place in a world similar to our own, but with a technology that allows one to see the decaying body of their buried loved one. Cronenberg continues to experiment with the capabilities of technology with his iconic body-horror to explore grief and mortality in the modern world. It stars Diane Kruger, Vincent Cassel, Sandrine Holt, and Australia’s own Guy Pearce.
The Shrouds is in cinemas now. Watch the trailer here.
Television Show: Big Boys
The British three-season series, Big Boys, follows Jack and Dylan as they forge an unlikely friendship at university. This show is semi-autobiographical: based off writer Jack Rooke’s life, who is also the narrator. This coming-of-age show explores queerness, grief, and mental health challenges in a sitcom fashion, evoking both warm-hearted and bittersweet emotions.
Big Boys is available on ABC iview and AppleTV+.
Television Show: Joan
This miniseries is based on the real life events of British diamond thief, Joan Hannington. We see initially see Joan in an abusive marriage with a criminal. When her husband disappears to evade the police, she takes this opportunity to start a new life for herself and her daughter. Sophie Turner embodies Joan as we slowly discover why and how she became a notorious burglar.
Joan is available on Stan. You can watch it here.
Album: Spun – Wavves
Wavves are a four-piece band from San Diego, formed in 2008. Their year of formation heavily influences their music, with emo-punk-rock resonating through all songs on this new album, Spun. Their dependable alternative sound, which they have perfected over the years, is showcased in all its glory in this album. This 13-track record will be loved by listeners of Paramore, Vampire Weekend, and Linkin Park. If you’re wanting to travel back to the early 2000s, this album is just the thing for you!
Spun can be listened to on Bandcamp here.
