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James Cameron-Wilson reviews horror film Smile at #1 in the UK box office chart, which he found overlong, clichéd and boring, despite a strong central role. He applauded Prima Facie which has now taken over £5m, the first event movie to do so. Despite its long length, he found Blonde, telling a fictionalised life of Marilyn Monroe, to be remarkabe, with Spanish-speaking actress Ana de Armas perhaps the best female performance of the year.

Share Radio's technology editor Steve Caplin tells Simon Rose about the new EU requirement for all small and medium portable electronic devices to have a standard USB-C cable from 2024. Amazon have brought out a raft of new devices, Google are closing Stadia, Tesla has demonstrated a prototype humanoid robot – which can't walk, a work of art has been destroyed to promote NFTs, a next generation razor may not work and scientists have worked out how animals can be used to create batteries, degrade plastic and create hydrogen.

Lord Rees, Astronomer Royal and former Master of Trinity College Cambridge, has just published a new book called ‘If Science is to Save Us’, which he discussed at a Topos Institute seminar at the Royal Society in London on Wednesday 27th September. Our 'Thought' for this week reflects on his analysis of the mega-challenges which confront us, picking up links to commentaries on his themes which we have provided over recent years, and which are accessible from the website commentary link below. Background music: 'Ether Oar' by The Whole Other Share Radio webpage for links: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/thinkingaloud/newsletters/comment-wc-2022-10-03/

It has been an incredibly turbulent week for the UK economy as the Bank of England stepped in to protect pension funds, the pound hit a record low against the dollar before rebounding and lenders pulled mortgage deals to re-price them at far higher rates. Georgie Frost, Simon Lambert and Lee Boyce tackle what has been a truly remarkable one in the world of personal finance with a message of: don't panic. So, is the UK economy in crisis… again? How much is the Chancellor's 'mini' Budget to blame? And what can the Government do now? Simon gives an economics 101 on why the pound fell and why the Bank of England stepped in, seemingly with a u-turn on plans for quantitative tightening. What is happening to mortgages? With lenders pulling deals and replacing them with higher rates, how will that impact first-time buyers, those looking to remortgage and the property market in general? Will base rate continue to head higher and what does that mean? And a chink of light for savers: this week, NS&I boosted Premium Bonds, while savings rates continue to race higher.

If what's happening today with Apple seems familiar, it should. Jim Gillies discusses reports that lower demand for the iPhone 14 is causing Apple to tell their suppliers there's no need to ramp up production, how history is an excellent guide on what today's short-term drop in Apple's stock means for long-term investors, and why now is the time to invest (even if it doesn't feel great). Also, ten minutes in, Ricky Mulvey talks with best-selling author Blake Crouch about gene modification, and a future that may be closer than most people imagine. Stocks discussed: AAPL Host - Chris Hill; Guests - Jim Gillies, Blake Crouch

“No one's success is proven until they've survived a calamity.” You can’t join the NBA with a few good shots, but you can join the ranks of “great” investors. Luck and skill are much harder to separate in the financial world and making that distinction can take a few decades. Chris Hill talked with best-selling author Morgan Housel in front of a live audience about why inflation is so personal and variable, Elon Musk’s best product (hint: it’s not a car), the power of incentives, the secret to 99% of Warren Buffet’s success, and investing through bear markets. Companies mentioned: BRK.A, BRK.B, HOOD, TSLA. Host - Chris Hill; Guest - Morgan Housel

Fear of medical interventions is often caused by imagining graphic and disturbing images of the future which heighten anxiety: this may also extend to other walks of life. This episode uses the 'rewind technique' to encourage thinking about the future as opposed to imagining undesirable things. While medical treatment is rarely enjoyable, it can be associated with positive thoughts, giving the brain the opportunity to go for a better alternative. How to combat fear of the unknown, of walking into darkness? - Think positive and constructive thoughts.

Adam Cox is joined by Lee Elliot, from Compare and Recycle, who have conducted new research which reveals 60% of Brits are no longer able to buy a new phone. They discuss how much money could be made from phones left laying in drawers, and why so many people aren't aware of their old phones value. www.compareandrecycle.co.uk

Adam Cox is joined by Lawrence Chard, Coin Expert from Chards, a UK Coin and Bullion Dealer, to discuss the increase in demand for Elizabeth II coins. He explains how you can tell if a coin in valuable, in addition to providing advice to those interesting in coin investing, or the bullion market. https://www.chards.co.uk

Adam Cox is joined by Aimee Benbow, qualified nutritionist and author of The Menopause Journal, to discuss new research from Viridian Nutrition for World Menopause Month. They discuss some of the main symptoms of menopause, and how to track and explain these to medical professionals. She explains foods that can help with menopause symptoms, and what independent health stores can offer. https://www.viridian-nutrition.com/