Russ: Briefcase wanker... is apparently coming back.
Nadia: This is Nadia.
Russ: And I'm Russ.
Nadia: And this is The Feed for Monday, September 7th, 2026.
Russ: We've got a packed show for you, from streaming reboots to film festival firsts.
Nadia: Coming up, Netflix is getting the old gang back together, confirming an Inbetweeners reunion movie is officially in production.
Russ: Then, Nathan Fielder dropped a surprise documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, and... [sighs] it's exactly as weird as you'd think.
Nadia: And we'll end with a hopeful story from the Venice Film Festival, where a new film academy for Gazan filmmakers has launched to build a new generation of storytellers.
Nadia: So, that Inbetweeners news. Variety is reporting that the original lead cast are all confirmed for a reunion movie at Netflix.
Russ: Simon, Will, Jay, and Neil. Bus wankers, the lot of them. I can't believe it.
Nadia: Yep, Netflix confirmed production has kicked off in the U.K. This is a huge get for them, reviving a massive piece of British IP.
Russ: Is it? Or is it a desperate nostalgia play for 30-somethings who are about to be very disappointed?
Nadia: I think you're underestimating the global appeal. The original series was massive just from YouTube clips. Netflix is banking on everyone remembering the name.
Russ: Remembering a show about four awkward British teens from... what, 2008? The world has changed. The comedy has changed.
Nadia: That's the gamble, isn't it? Can you recapture that magic fifteen years later? But for Netflix, the upside is owning a beloved show globally. It’s a library-builder.
Russ: It just feels... ghoulish. The whole point was that it's about a specific, mortifying time in your life. They're not teens anymore. What's the premise? A mid-life crisis?
Nadia: [laughs] They haven't released plot details. But basically, if you were a fan, you're getting a dose of something you love. If you weren't, get ready to see it everywhere on your Netflix home screen.
Russ: I just hope they don't screw it up. This is sacred ground for a lot of people.
Nadia: Well, the original creators, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are writing and directing, so it's in the original hands.
Russ: Okay, that's something. But my expectations are... [beat] on the floor.
Nadia: A cynical take. But one that Netflix is betting millions against.
Russ: Alright, let's switch gears to something truly bizarre: Nathan Fielder versus Elizabeth Holmes.
Nadia: Not 'versus' so much as... 'uncomfortably observing'. Fielder dropped a surprise documentary at the Telluride Film Festival called 'You Can See Everything'.
Russ: And it's about Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder, post-prison? What is even happening here?
Nadia: Apparently, it's not a straightforward doc. Variety's review calls it a 'reality-TV-as-hangout-movie psychodrama circus'.
Russ: That sounds... awful. And fascinating. Does it just let her off the hook? She was convicted of massive fraud!
Nadia: That seems to be the point. The review says Fielder just... sits there, with his signature awkwardness, as she tries to rebrand herself. He doesn't challenge her, he just creates this excruciatingly uncomfortable space around her.
Russ: So he's using his 'Nathan For You' persona on a convicted felon. I feel... very conflicted about that.
Nadia: From a business perspective, it's the perfect 'surprise drop.' People like Fielder, with an HBO deal, can do this. It generates instant, massive conversation with no marketing budget, just pure shock value.
Russ: But should she be the subject of this? What do we get out of watching a disgraced billionaire try to be relatable, 'hangout-movie' style? It feels... gross.
Nadia: The review suggests the film is more of a mirror. It's about 'entitled duplicity' and how reality TV warps our perception. It's not a redemption story for her; it’s an indictment of the culture that lets people like her exist.
Russ: So it's a documentary about how weird it is to make a documentary about her. That is peak Fielder.
Nadia: [laughs] Exactly. It's reality TV eating its own tail. So your next 'must-watch' is probably going to be a deeply uncomfortable film that dominates social media for a week.
Russ: Great. I can't wait to argue with everyone about whether it's genius or just shamelessly platforming a fraud.
Nadia: Let's end on something different, though. Something genuinely new happening at the Venice Film Festival.
Russ: This is a good one. A group of Palestinian, Arab, and other international filmmakers announced the launch of the Gaza Cinema Academy.
Nadia: Right. According to Variety, the goal is to establish a film school for emerging talent in Gaza, providing both training and, crucially, a production hub.
Russ: Which seems incredibly difficult, but also incredibly important. Giving people tools to tell their own stories, from their own perspective.
Nadia: Exactly. The initiative is backed by some prominent names and aims to create a sustainable infrastructure. This isn't just a one-off workshop; it's an institution.
Russ: What does that actually look like? Are they building a physical school?
Nadia: The plan involves both online and in-person training, mentorships with international filmmakers, and support for producing short and feature films. They're trying to build a bridge to the global film industry.
Russ: So this means we might actually get to see more films from Gaza, not just films about Gaza made by outsiders.
Nadia: That's the entire point. It's about creative sovereignty. It’s a long-term play, but launching at a venue like Venice gives it immediate international legitimacy and a platform for fundraising and partnerships.
Russ: It's a reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, people are fighting to create art. It's... hopeful.
Nadia: It is. A testament to the power of storytelling to build something new.
Nadia: So, recapping our stories: The Inbetweeners are getting back together for a Netflix movie.
Russ: Nathan Fielder is making everyone uncomfortable with a surprise Elizabeth Holmes documentary.
Nadia: And the new Gaza Cinema Academy launched at Venice, aiming to foster a new generation of filmmakers.
Russ: Before we go, a quick look at the podcast charts. You know I love the weird corners of the podcast world.
Nadia: [laughs] Oh no, what did you find this time?
Russ: The number one podcast in Lichtenstein right now is not true crime, not news... it's a 10-hour recording of someone slowly eating a bag of crisps.
Nadia: No! What flavor?
Russ: [dry] The chart doesn't specify. But for one glorious moment, salt and vinegar has beaten The Daily.
Nadia: And that's our show for today. We'll be back tomorrow with more from the worlds of streaming, podcasting, and film.
Russ: In the meantime, for 'what we're actually listening to': I've been hooked on 'Fall of Civilizations'. The episode on the Byzantines is just epic storytelling. No crisps involved.
Nadia: A solid recommendation. Find us wherever you get your podcasts. Talk to you tomorrow.
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