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The Wedge

2007

TV Show

Ended

2 Seasons

English

The Wedge was an Australian sketch show created by Ian McFadyen and produced by Network Ten. The show's two seasons starred Dailan Evans, Adam Zwar, Jason Gann, Rebel Wilson, Kate Jenkinson, Katrina Mathers, Anthony Ahern and Julie Eckersley, with appearances from Julia Zemiro, Ross Daniels, Marney McQueen, Aidan Fennessy, Cori Hopper and Frieda McKenna. The main ensemble cast was joined in series two by Damian Callinan and Cal Wilson. It ran for two seasons, airing 2006 and 2007 and averaged a million viewers per episode through most of the first series. A spin-off mockumentary titled Marks Loves Sharon featuring one of the show's characters, Mark Wary (Jason Gann), was produced by Network Ten and premiered in June 2008.

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IMDb5.7/10

Director: A.D. Calvo•Genres: Drama, Sport

Plot Summary

In the competitive world of adult film, a young woman named Casey decides to enter the industry, hoping to make a name for herself. She navigates the challenges and complexities of the profession, facing ethical dilemmas and personal struggles along the way. The film explores her journey as she strives for success while confronting the realities of her chosen career path.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its attempt to explore the human side of adult film performers, while others found the narrative lacking and the subject matter exploitative. Audience reception was similarly divided.

What Reviewers Say

The film offers a glimpse into the lives of adult film actors, but struggles to provide a compelling narrative.
Some viewers found the performances to be adequate, while others felt the plot was underdeveloped.
The movie's exploration of the adult industry was seen by some as superficial and by others as a rare attempt at nuanced portrayal.

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