The Wild West of Noughties Reality TV

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Why are our TVs being flooded with documentaries about the problematic reality shows of the 2000s? Do Ai companies really care about killing Hollywood? How did niche French Existentialist theatre from the 90s inspire the biggest reality hit in history? The biggest (and most shocking) reality TV shows of the 90s and 00s are getting the 'tell-all' documentary treatment. Why did our culture create such a toxic environment for contestants, and has anything really changed? Sora2, the supposed film studio killer, has been shuttered by OpenAI. Can Hollywood breathe a sigh of relief, or is it because they're irrelevant to the tech titans of Silicon Valley? The Rest is Entertainment is brought to you by Octopus Energy, Britain's most awarded energy supplier. Join The Rest Is Entertainment Club: Unlock the full experience of the show – with exclusive bonus content, ad-free listening, early access to Q&A episodes, access to our newsletter archive, discounted book prices with our partners at Coles Books, early ticket access to live events, and access to our chat community. Sign up directly at therestisentertainment.com For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Video Editor: Adam Thornton & Joey McCarthyAssistant Producer: Imee MarriottSenior Producer: Joey McCarthySocial Producer: Bex TyrrellExec Producer: Neil Fearn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices