Review: Riz Ahmed comedy Bait, Schiaparelli at the V&A
Summary
This episode reviews Riz Ahmed's new comedy-drama "Bait," exploring its social commentary and humor, and delves into the V&A's Schiaparelli exhibition, highlighting the designer's avant-garde approach. It also discusses the controversy surrounding an AI-assisted novel, examining the publishing industry's challenges and the broader impact of AI on creative fields. Finally, the show reviews the bleak Ukrainian film "Two Prosecutors" and offers cultural recommendations.Episode description
On this week's review show, critic and broadcaster Rhianna Dhillon and fashion historian and writer Amber Butchart join Tom Sutcliffe to discuss Riz Ahmed's new comedy series Bait, which follows a struggling actor who auditions for the role of James Bond and has to deal with the fallout.
They give their verdicts on Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art at the V&A in London, featuring the work of designer Elsa Schiaparelli.
And they review Two Prosecutors, the new film from Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, a bleak comedy following a prosecutor as he attempts to help a political prisoner during the Stalinist Purge of 1937.
Plus, the ongoing story of the novel that was pulled by its publisher after allegations that it was partly written by AI. Tom talks to Alexandra Alter, the New York Times journalist who broke the story, and Anna Ganley from the Society of Authors.
Presenter: Tom Sutcliffe Producer: Tim Bano