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DISCLOSURE DAY

US, 2026, 145 minutes, Colour.

Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell, Elizabeth Marvel.

Directed by Stephen Spielberg.

The title, Disclosure Day, has the touch of the apocalyptic about it. And, when the focus is on alien visitors to earth, will it be a genial close encounter or will it be a continuation of the war of the worlds. Even, a variation on ET? So, a reminder that for almost 50 years, Steven Spielberg has been fascinated with the alien encounters. (And, a lot of the promotion of the film raises the issue of whether Spielberg actually believes in aliens and their visits.)

Most audiences will enjoy this film, especially the Spielberg fans over the decades, not only his encounters movies but also his action shows and the heritage of Indiana Jones. And, the screenplay here dwells a lot on mental communication which may remind audiences of Minority Report.

And, we remember the visiting alien theories, Roswell 1947, conspiracy theories… Enough ingredients here to foster all of this and the question as to whether the world is able to accept the aliens.

The two central characters, a science mathematical cyber-whizz played by Josh O’Connor and weather television personality in Kansas City played by Emily Blunt, seem to have special powers, and, her being pursued by governmental but sinister powers, led by Colin Firth, forgetting all his charming roles of the past and his proving an intense sinister presence. On the other hand, Colman Domingo, more genial, is leading forces to save those pursued and belief that there should be a disclosure day to the world.

The two leads give very strong performances, often bewildered by what has happened to them, the intensity of Colin Firth’s ability to bilocate and interrogate and threaten, continually on the move and, Spielberg reminds us that he can direct action sequences as well as anyone else. There are plenty of chases, especially cars, but there is a sequence at a railway crossing, the passing train, a car pushed into the path of the train a leap on to carriage rungs… a highlight of the film.

So, while there is a great deal of action, there is also a great deal to think about, whether we the audience believe that there are aliens, that they have visited earth, whatever their intentions, or whether this is all imagined and that there is no evidence. (There are some Catholic themes in the film, especially with a sympathetic nun, who when Genesis 1 is quoted points out that God created us to be masters on earth – no reference to space are other planets!)

The film goes for 2 ½ hours so plenty of entertainment, strong characters, strong interactions, intensity and suspense, action, and, testing our response when Disclosure Day eventually happens.

1. Steven Spielberg, close encounters, ET, War of the Worlds, telepathy and Minority Report? Almost 50 years? Conspiracies about aliens, government cover-ups, Spielberg’s own beliefs? Audience belief in aliens, encounters, government deception? The impact if the world knew about aliens? The importance of Disclosure Day?
2. The plausibility of the situation, the state of the world, the brink of World War III? The government and the Department, Wardex, Daniel, the extraterrestrial device and its power, the files and films, his intentions, expose, contact with Hugo? Daniel and his background, science and maths, cyber skills, time in jail, release, no escape and Scanlon’s over him? His escape?
3. Daniel, personality, past experience with the aliens, his skills, on the run, contact with Hugo, Noah pursuing him, Noah and his squads?
4. The character of Jane, her time in the convent, flashbacks with the nuns, and about the monsignor and their lives, her leaving, her faith, relationship with Daniel, pressing him, for him to reveal what was happening? Her returning to the convent, the nun, protective, the discussions, Catholic rituals, the book of Genesis, humans as lord of the earth, emphasis on earth rather than planets in space? Scanlon, his hold over Jane, entering into her personality, her erratic behaviour with Daniel? Her going back to the convent?
5. Margaret, television personality, the weather, relationship with Jackson? Ambitions, at the studio, the personnel, uses, director, hosts, make up…? Situation at home, her uncertainties, the effect of the past experience and her blocking it out? At home, Jackson’s reactions, late, speeding in the car, held up by the police, her knowledge of the policeman’s life, at the station, the hurry, the strange sounds in her delivery?
6. Noah Scanlon, age and experience, government, the cover up, the personalities of his staff? Tracking Daniel and wanting him back, the files? Tracking Margaret? His skills, undergoing the treatment, able to bilocate, present to Jane, the interviews with her, appearing and disappearing, the threats? His presence to Daniel? Margaret and the effect on him, the reappearance of his wife?
7. Margaret, personality, travelling with Jackson, evading him, her travels, a sense of where she should go? Jackson not believing her? The encounter with Daniel, the house, the car, the crash into the house, their fleeing, pursued, the train episode, on the rails, the leap onto the carriage?
8. Margaret and Daniel, Noah and his tracking them down, Margaret and her abilities to know people from the inside, using it, the rescue by Hugo and the whistleblower team, going back to Kansas City, the television station, a preparation for Disclosure Day?
9. Hugo and his relationship with Scanlon, the past, Hugo wanting disclosure, Scanlon wanting cover, fear of mass hysteria with the disclosure? And the work of engineering with the aliens, the films of the aliens, bodies, skeletons – showing them to Jane and her reaction? The audience sharing this? Issues of the device, its power, Casper holding it in the reaction, its being covered, the three devices?
10. Daniel and Margaret, going back into their past, Margaret and her experiences, as a child, the red birds, the influence, the transformation by the aliens, absorbing their powers?
11. The buildup to the confrontation, the buses, the trucks, the personnel, chases, pursuits, diversions? Shutting down power? The device restoring power?
12. The studio, the fights, the defeat of Scanlon’s troops, their withdrawal, Scanlon remaining to be present for the disclosure?
13. Disclosure Day, the host on the radio, the explanations, the visuals, Daniel uploading all the films? The huge bank of screens, the communication with various networks, the buildup to the whole world tapping into the information, every language, nation, the TV executives and their decisions?
14. Scandal watching, Hugo vindicated, Daniel and Margaret – and the final revelation of the alien, the appearance, head and make-up, kindly, communication – and the possibility of harmony between humans and the aliens?

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2

US, 2026, 190 minutes, Colour.

Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Tibor Feldman, B.J.Novak, Patrick Brammel.

Directed by David Frankel.

We all enjoyed the original film 20 years ago. What could happen in 20 years? What are they all like now? Has Meryl Streep’s Miranda mellowed in any way? And what about Andy and Emily, just beginning their careers in those days? Have they had success? And, the ever faithful Nigel. Is he still working for Runway?

As we launch into this enjoyable sequel, overcoming the two decade gap, the entity is mainly, yes. And it is still very much the same, Meryl Streep obviously enjoying this dominating and controlling personality, very much evident as she encounters Andy and Emily again, disdain, feigning not to know them and wonders have they ever met! But, the times are certainly changing. There are threats to Miranda’s dominance. (However, she now has a husband and, unseen in the film, twins – and the advantage of having Kenneth Branagh playing her husband.)

But, the success story is Anne Hathaway’s Andy, an award-winning journalist, and, during an award ceremony just before her acceptance speech, a text to tell her and her fellow-journalists that they are fired.

In fact, this is a strong theme of this sequel, the changes from 2006 to 2026 in terms of print media, magazines, online publication, social media, the struggle to find followers, the threats to traditional publications, challenges for the future. In this way, the film is rather pessimistic about journalism, outlook and future.

But, back to Alex, she is employed again by Runway, a feature writer, still put down by Miranda, encountering Emily once more, Emily Blunt, setting up some conflicts along with challenges to business models, corporation executives, and, with quite some flourishes towards the end at a fashion show in Italy, the management of the world of fashion.

There is also a scene in the Dominican Priory in Milan with Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper on the wall, as a location for a social event. (And a touch of inventiveness for the romance, Andy finding an Australian boyfriend, Patrick Brammel.)

Same writer, same director as before, and they bring the relish they had two decades ago to this sequel, not so surprising, of course, but old audiences welcoming the opportunity to see and engage with these characters again. And delighting a new audience.

1. The popularity of the original film? 20 years? Continuity of the stars, age, 20 years later? Memories of the original characters?
2. New York, the world fashion, publishing, business and corporations? International sequences, Milan, fashion, the catwalks, the visit to the Dominican priory and da Vinci’s Last Supper? The musical score?
3. 20 years and changes in publications, social media, the role of journalists, reorganisations, sackings, online communications, articles, target audiences and success not? Attempts at revitalising journalism?
4. The focus on Andy, with Miranda 20 years earlier, with Nigel, with Emily? As a success, a roving journalist, the initial awards ceremony, her win, the text of their all being sacked, her vigorous speech, Irv and his son and seeing it, the offer of the job, and the later revelation that Nigel urged him on? Her life, her good friends, sharing, the enthusiasm, going to Runway, the initial encounter with Miranda and Nigel, their not knowing, going to the meeting?
5. Andy, after 20 years, success, relationships? The visit to the apartment, the encounter with Peter, Australian, friendly, her initial faux pas, meeting him again, dating conversations, his Australian direct personality? Her leaving for Milan, leaving him stranded?
6. Miranda, over the years, her manner, remembering Andy and Emily, the touch of disdain, her success? The surprise to find she was married, her husband, pleasant, musician, past drinking, supportive? That she had twins and did not spend time with them? The dependence on Nigel, taking him for granted? The upset, the meeting with Irv and his son, the plan for her to be head of editing, the attitude towards Andy?
7. Andy, hard work, writing the articles, the apology for the precarious situation about fashion and child workers? At the board meeting, raising it, Miranda off-hand? Relationship with the staff, with Miranda’s imperious assistant, with Charlie, with her new assistant, friendly?
8. Irv, the celebration, birthday, everybody gathered, Miranda and hopes for the announcement, his collapse and death? His son taking over, casual, in his father’s shadow, his board meeting, advice, the 2020s and the different approach?
9. Sasha, her success, wealth, seclusion, Miranda wanting an interview, Andy and her many attempts, final success, session pleasant, the interview, the article and success? And her past relationship with Benji? The later plan, her investment, coming to the rescue?
10. Emily, after 20 years, her manner, failed marriage, children, her manner, her work, retail? Meeting Miranda again and disdain? Meeting Andy again? Her relationship with Benji, his character, manner, imposing, wealth, promises to Emily? The meeting with Benji, the deals, Emily and negotiating with Andy, not telling the t//ruth, the buying of Runway, her being editor, wanting to be on the cover…?
11. Milan, the fashion show, the range of models, elaborate? The dinner, the visit to the Dominican priory, the Last Supper and Miranda’s comment about the leader? Her giving her speech, Andy advising Nigel to do it? Nigel, in the background, his fashion sense, friendship with Miranda, the difficulties, persevering over the years? Writing speeches – and his giving the speech and place of Miranda?
12. Andy, her ideas, collaboration with Miranda, the phone calls, all day, the plan, the final revelation, Benji and the sale, the break with Emily, Sasha and the rescue?
13. The happy ending, everybody nicer, happier? Miranda, her relationship with her husband, the discussions, his support? Her mellowing, changing – but at the end her manner and style? Andy, older and wiser, enterprising, her future?

THE SMASHING MACHINE

US, 2025, 123 minutes, Colour.

Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Ryan Bader, Bas Rutten.

Directed by Benny Safdie.

The Smashing Machine was the professional name for fighter, Mark Kerr. (There had been a 2002 documentary with the same title focusing on this period of Mark Kerr’s life and career, sport, achievement, his relationship with Dawn Staples.)

The film focuses on the development of fights, boxing, wrestling, martial arts, their combinations, and the development of the UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship. For those in the know, there will be great interest in this re-creation of the period, the staging of fights (which may be more than a touch alarming and/or offputting for those not familiar). And there will be the interest in this portrait of Mark Kerr, as a fighter, as a personality, his public image, his private life, his relationship with Dawn Staples.

The film opens with fights and interviews, enabling the audience to enter into this world.

The main expectation from audiences for The Smashing Machine was to see Dwayne Johnson in the role, bringing his long experience in wrestling to the part, and also showing his ability in acting and performance. Make up and hair transform him into the appearance of the actual Mark Kerr rather than a variation on Dwayne Johnson (except when he does shave his head towards the end of the film). The Mark Kerr of this drama comes across much more sympathetically than the actual Mark Kerr of the documentary. However, at the end of this film, there are some 2025 scenes of Mark Kerr himself, many years after retiring from fighting in 2009, at a supermarket in Arizona, smiling, genial and friendly – and some photos during the credits with Dwayne Johnson preparing for the film.

Mark Kerr comes across well to fans and the media, this film focusing on the fights in Japan, the media and interviews there, rules and regulations, the crowds at the bouts, the physicality of the fighting and its consequences, physically, psychologically, emotionally. Key to Mark Kerr’s experience is his beginning to take painkillers, drugs and injections, their increasing, having an effect on his moods, ultimately his going into rehab after a physical collapse but emerging once again.

Emily Blunt (who had starred with Dwayne Johnson in the Disney action adventure, Jungle Cruise), offers an intense interpretation of Dawn Staples, the glamorous look, easily emotionally upset, supportive of Mark, but often careless in the details he demands. She is loving but she is also clingy, some peaceful sequences at home, then some highly emotionally-charged conflicts. In the final crisis sequence, highly intense, both stars are able to create an alarming atmosphere.

While Mark Kerr achieved some fame, his life and career were not as fulfilling as he hoped for, especially in comparison with Mark Coleman, his friend (portrayed here very effectively by actual fighter, Ryan Bader).

The film was directed by Benny Safdie, who with his brother directed such films as Good Times and Uncut Gems.

1. Martial arts, wrestling, mixed martial arts, UFC, Ultimate Fighting Championship?
2. Based on actual characters and events? The appearance of Mark Kerr during the final credits, the photos, and with Dwayne Johnson?
3. The 1990s and early 2000’s, lifestyle in the US, Arizona, homes, gyms, training, fights? The sequences in Japan, the atmosphere for Pride tournament, dressing rooms, auditoriums, the fights? The musical score? The use of My Way?
4. The introduction to Mark Kerr, his background, fighting, competitions, winning? His friendship with Mark Coleman? His relationship with Dawn? Their life together? The 1990s, Mark Kerr and his career, the nickname, The Smashing Machine? The interviews and his explanations? Mark Coleman and the interviews and his giving the information about their careers?
5. Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr, the make up, the physique, his personality, sympathetic, alienating, manner of speaking, vocabulary, interactions with trainers, match authorities, the discussions about money and payment? His fights, techniques, success? Success in Japan, the crowds, the interviews, the presentations?
6. The pressure on Mark Kerr, relief, painkillers, persuading suppliers to give him drugs, the amount taken, the injections, the effect on him? In conversation with Dawn, high, differing consciousness? The effect on his career? Dawn and her pills? Mark Kerr going into rehab, the effect of the rehab, coming out? His moods?
7. The visualising of the fights, audiences and understanding or not, the mixing of boxing, wrestling, jujitsu, martial arts? The visual impact of these fights? The consequences for the fighters, physically, psychologically, emotionally?
8. Success in Japan, unable to go because of the rehab? Going into training again, the encounters with Bas? Bas and his advice, techniques?
9. The friendship with Mark Coleman, over the years, Coleman and his career, his family, wife and children, supporting Mark Kerr, Dawn’s phone call, his coming to the hospital, support? His re-entry into competition, successes? The buildup to competing with Mark Kerr?
10. The background to going back to Japan, the clash with Dawn? Dawn, her personality, psychologically, the relationship with Mark Kerr, at home, the reaction about the cat on the sofa, making the shakes and the ingredients, her style, glamour, her friends, the parties? Socialising? In Japan, the moods, surprise arrival, supporting Mark, his defeat? At home, the tensions, Mark and his nitpicking, her response, the angry exchanges, his accusing her of being self-centred, her wanting to be liked and loved, his ousting her, going packing, the gun, the struggle, her breaking the gold laced bowl that he bought her? (And her later fixing it and reconciliation)?
11. Japan, the buildup, the various bouts, the rivals, the matches, the authorities, the press conferences? The interviews?
12. Mark, his fight, the device of having the flashbacks of his life and relationships, unable to move, his defeat? The aftermath, his having shaved his hair, his beard, the stitches, his bearing in defeat?
13. Mark Coleman, his success, achievement?
14. The information afterwards, the defeat, the return, marrying Dawn, six years of marriage, their child? His retiring in 2009?
15. The scenes in 2025, the actual Mark Kerr, in the supermarket, check-in, to the vehicle, smiles, genial?
16. The overall impact of the film, for fighting fans? For those interested in biography? Dwayne Johnson’s performance as well is that of Emily Blunt?

THE FALL GUY

US, 2024, 126 minutes, Colour.

Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Teresa Palmer, Stephanie Hsu, Winston Duke.

Directed by David Leitch.

A big-budget, Northern Hemisphere summer blockbuster, action and romance – and plenty of stunts – for a happy popcorn audience. And based on an 8os television series with Lee Majors.

The fall guy is usually the one who has to take the blame but the emphasis here is on stunt men who have to do all kinds of literal falls for the action sequences of the movie. Actually, later it is revealed that Colt Stevens, longtime reliable stuntman, is actually the fall guy for a murder.

And it was filmed in Sydney! Action on the Harbour Bridge. Elaborate futuristic science-fiction stunts in front of the Opera House, action chases on the harbour.

And the star is Ryan Gosling. For 20 years he has been a very serious actor, able to do comedy, and hitting the headlines as Ken, I’m just Ken, in last year’s very popular Barbie. The Fall Guy won’t dent his popularity at all. All kinds of stunts, some deadpan lines, some pining for Jody, the camera director who is now making her first feature film, Metalstorm, an action show which looks like a minor variation on Dune. And she is played with charm and energy by Emily Blunt.

One of the main attractions for The Fall Guy is the range and extent of so many of the stunts, many going on for quite a while. The director of the film, David Leitch, was a stuntman and body doubled in the past, even in Sydney for The Matrix films. One can tell that he is very enthusiastic about all the stunts. And, he was one of the powers behind the original John Wick, so is not afraid of violent confrontations. And, there are quite a lot of those, always serious but is a lot of tongue-in-cheek humorous touches..

Television audiences will have seen Hannah Waddingham in the popular series, Ted Lasso. Here she is the big, upfront, producer, spurring people on, sometimes sweet-talking them, other times manipulating them, ruthless. And, as the action goes on, we discover that she is even more ruthless! And the hero of Metalstorm, is show pony, Tom Ryder, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson, full of himself, prone to flattery, unscrupulous – and sporting a very broad Matthew McConnaughy kind of Texan accent.

And the romance pervades the whole film, stuntman and director pining for each other, split, gradually coming together (symbolised by the split screen sequence where with all their talk about the plot of the film and happy ending, they gradually walk towards each other!).

There will be many more American summer movies like The Fall Guy – but this is the one that we have this year. And a drawcard for American tourists to Sydney to see the sights where Ryan Gosling went into action!

1. A popular blockbuster? Action, stunts, intrigue, murder, romance? And a tribute to stunt experts and their performances?
2. Hollywood, the studios, the sets, Sydney, Harbour Bridge, Opera House, harbour, the use of locations?
3. The musical score, songs and lyrics, the theme for the stunts, the theme for Jody? Background to the action?
4. The opening, colt, personality, appearance, manner, getting ready for the stunt, relationship with Jody, her camera work, his voice-over explaining the situation? The harness, his fall, breaking his back? 18 months away, valet parking, the actor who recognised him? The message from Gail inviting him to come back, saying that Jody wanted him as she was directing Metal Storm? The sneer of the actor, Colt in the car swerving? Response to Gail, flying to Sydney?
5. Jody, with the camera, Gael encouraging her, her first feature film, onset, acting like the Dir, discussing the scenes, with the stunt experts, the graph assistant and his abusing people and her rebuke, the action sequences? Setting it up, suddenly seeing Colt, her not expecting him, her reaction?
6. Colt in Sydney, agreeing to the stunt, meeting up with Dan, their discussions, the car and the role, is seeing Jody, her reactions?
7. The romance theme, at the opening, the separation, her reaction, his reasons, the songs and the themes, the conversations about the screenplay echoing their romance, happy endings, the split screen sequence, coming together, the gradual mellowing, the work on the film, his stunts, her reliance on him? The karaoke, his not turning up, her song, upset, in the screenings, ignoring his phone calls? The shock of his being accused of murder?
8. Colt, the stunt work, at the front of the Opera house, the details of the stunt work? Stunts in action, the fights in the hotel room, Alma and the deal, the chase, the stunts, the Harbour Bridge, the streets and crashes? The issue of the phone?
9. Tom Ryder, self-satisfied, star, absent, Colt set to find him, Gail and her intervention, his going to the room, the body in the bath, camera capturing him, seeking the room, the drug connections after his going to the club, the thugs in the truck, his being captured?
10. The revelation of the truth, Tom Ryder, killing his new stunt double, his motivations, the revelation of his setting up Colt is the fall guy? His security henchman, vicious?
11. Colt tied up, dust with petrol, ready to be killed, his blowing the flame to the villain, the petrol in his mouth? The boat, guiding it facing backwards, getting loose, the pursuit about the harbour, the explosion, presumed dead, the media and the reports, the finding of his jacket, a sign for Jody?
12. The final plan against Tom after his return for the film, the setting up of a scene, the close-ups, trapping him, setting him up with the wire, the drive, his confession, the actual stunt and his reaction?
13. Gail, setting up Colt, giving him the plane ticket, her pretences, the meeting with Jody, the fight, unmasked?
14. The film a success, starring Jason Mamoa, the scenes, the reception?
15. The humour of the final credits, the repeat of so many of the sequences – and then the sudden scene of Alma taking stock of the situation and calling for Jason Mamoa’s agent?

PAIN HUSTLERS

US, 2023, 123 minutes, Colour.

Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, Catherine O'Hara, Andy Garcia, Jay Duplass, Bryan D'Arcy James, Amit Shah, Chloe Coleman.

Directed by David Yates.

Here is a drama that focuses on the opioid crisis in the United States (and beyond). This is a fictionalised drama about a young woman, Liza, working in the club, with an ill daughter, who is propositioned by a businessman in the club, makes contact with him, looking for a job. She is played by Emily Blunt. He is played by Chris Evans.

Liza is shrewd, fabricates an education background, auditions well, especially with the founder of the company, Jack Neel, played by Andy Garcia. The company is just starting, producing drugs, looking for outlets, promoting the drugs with doctors, offering them benefits.

The drama shows how easy it is to be caught up in the enthusiasm of big profit, underestimating the moral approaches of the company directors. Liza find she has a flair for influencing doctors, a talent for plausible explanations. The film has an interesting supporting cast led by Catherine O’Hara who plays Liza’s mother who becomes involved with Dr Neel as well as becoming a member of the sales staff.

Ultimately, there are moral issues, doctors and their downfalls, arrests, exposures, court cases, prison.

Since 2020, the opioid epidemic, the proliferation of oxycodone and fentanyl, have become key to some documentaries, a television miniseries, other fiction films. The focus is on the Sackler family who developed the opioids with great business success but with moral challenges. Award-winning documentarist, Alex Gibney, probed this in The Crime of the Century. Celebrated photographer, Nan Golden, also made a devastating exploratory and accusing documentary, All the Beauty and the Bloodshed. Netflix also has a six part series, Painkiller, starring Matthew Broderick, a docudrama about the Sackler is. The theme was also present in the thriller, Crisis, with Gary Oldman.

Pain Hustlers is interesting and enjoyable as a drama – but, it raises the very important issues of opioids, medication, exploitation, financial interests.

(Direction by David Yates who made the last four Harry Potter films and the Fantastic Beasts series)

1. Based on true story and court cases? Other films on this theme?
2. The US, drugs, prescriptions, deaths? Investigations?
3. Florida, the atmosphere, homes, companies, officers, promotions, court? The musical score?
4. Liza Drake, agent background, living in the garage, her daughter, Phoebe, epilepsy? An exotic dancer? Her life and prospects? The encounter with Pete? The offer? Her being ousted and her car taken, at the motel?
5. Peter Brenner, customer, relationship with Liza, opportunist, his work for the company, with Jack Neel?
6. The company, Zanna, the situation, start-up, investors, money, drugs and marketing, contact with doctors on promotion?
7. Liza, meeting with Neel, Pete falsifying her resume, her qualifications? Jack Neel, accepting her? Setting a target, five days, her not achieving it, Phoebe and her seizures? The exploitation?
8. Dr Lydell, Liza and the meetings, listening to his discussions with the cancer patients, persuading him, invite him to speak, not a success? Pete and his continued persuasion, the growing number of clients, prescriptions?
9. The team, the range of recruits, the training, their mission, Jackie’s presence?
10. Exposure, Neel and his favours, Pete and the CEO recording discussions, the range of clients?
11. The role of Jackie, her relationship with her daughter, granddaughter, their interactions, the attraction to Jack Neel, the affair, sleeping with him, her becoming part of the team, her being fired?
12. Phoebe, the seizures, need for an operation, the situation, financial?
13. Liza and the death of her friend’s husband, hostility, the need for a further exposure?
14. Liza, her actions and decisions, taking the documents from Pete, Neel isolating himself, yet the exposure through the past emails?
15. The issue into more, its history in the US, the principals going to court, prison sentences?
16. Liza, 15 months in prison, getting out, with her mother, a new beginning?