The Discourse

Older Discourse: Mr Beast's Sad Life, Godzilla Minus One's Absence & DreaFans

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, originally recorded in 2024 for a bonus tier, Carl and Tony revisit YouTube sensation Mr Beast, whose life feels a searing indictment on the world he inhabits.

Plus! Godzilla Minus One seemed to be unavailable so they discuss the ephermeral nature of cinema currently.

And finally, Drea di Matteo has joined OnlyFans. Around celebrating, they discuss this platform and how it might be a democratising thing...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

Co-Host

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Older Discourse: The Dull Men's Club, Gen Z Irritation, Dadcasting & Political Swiftcourse

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2024 for a bonus tier, Tony invites Carl to the seemingly insulting 'Dull Men's Club' as they discuss the growing phenomenon of dull men.

Plus! Gen Z are getting Tony's back up, but why? And are they much different from our pair of Millenials?

Also! They tackle the growing trend of 'Dadcasting', which they surely must fall into.

And finally, in what is now some outdated political commentary, they can't help tackling some Swiftcourse...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

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Older Discourse: We're All a Bit Alan Partridge, Films We See in School & The Importance of Fun

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl discuss the suggestion all middle-aged men end up a bit like Steve Coogan's comedy character Alan Partridge. Are they?

Plus! They discuss films they watched while at school and how important it is to find time for fun in their lives...

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Valentine's Discourse: Sex Scenes in Movies, Age Gaps & Memorable Movie Weddings

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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In this hot stuff of an episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl discuss the growing prurience around sex scenes in movies, coming (oo er) from unlikely sources.

Plus! Leonardo DiCaprio and his age gaps are at work again so they wonder about whether these remain as key in cinema as they once did.

And finally, Carl has been thinking about memorable movie weddings, so they unpick a bunch of romantic movie days...

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Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Men and Ancient Rome, the YouTuber Rich List & Naked Attraction Causes a Stir

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl discuss the recent trend of men constantly obsessing about Ancient Rome, which leads to a taxing quiz.

Plus! Both guys for some reason decided to watch each content maker on a YouTube rich list, with enlightening but depressing results.

And finally, that saucy TV strumpet Naked Attraction has caused a right stir in the U.S., so they wonder what's up with getting all flustered about some T&A...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

Co-Host

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Older Discourse: Chat GPT Writes the Discourse! & the Joy of Ads and Trailers

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl see what happens when they let Chat GPT write the show, and wonder whether surrendering to the algorithm is worth doing after all.

Plus! Tony wrote a piece about the joy of arriving at the cinema to enjoy ads and trailers and works to defend this cinematic experience...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Star Wars and the Hero's Journey (Pt 2)

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2019 for an older podcast called Motion Pictures, Tony and Carl in the second of a two-part episode discuss the hero's journey as it relates to Star Wars and The Rise of Skywalker...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Star Wars and the Hero's Journey (Pt 1)

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, originally recorded in 2019 for an older podcast called Motion Pictures, Tony and Carl in the first of a two-part episode discuss the hero's journey as it relates to Star Wars and The Rise of Skywalker...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

Co-Host

Carl Sweeney

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Older Discourse: Sound of Freedom & Friendless Men

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl talk numerous topics including the controversial right wing picture Sound of Freedom, plus how men engage with friends which turns into some unlikely therapy for one of the duo...

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Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Sex Experiments, Seeing the Boss & A Trip to the Library

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl talk numerous topics including watching Open House: The Great Sex Experiment, seeing Bruce Springsteen live and why your local library remains so important...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Spielberg's E.T(weaks), The Death of Physical Media & Taika Waititi's Casablanca Problem

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl talk numerous topics including why Steven Spielberg is editing E.T., the decline of physical media and enjoying what you own, Taika Waititi's Casablanca issues and more...

Host / Editor

Carl Sweeney

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Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Grizzled Americans, Poor Theatrical Behaviour, The Art of Influencing & Bond Corner: Casino Royale @ 70

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl talk numerous topics including Harrison Ford, Yellowstone, influencers and James Bond...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Choice Fatigue, The Art of the Mediocre Movie & Some Shameless Promotion

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2023 for a bonus tier, Tony and Carl talk numerous topics including choice fatigue for TV and movies, the art of the mediocre movie and much more...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

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Older Discourse: Joker and Anti-Hero Ethics

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, originally recorded in 2019 for their previous podcast MOTION PICTURES, Tony and Carl discuss the ethics of the anti-hero in cinema, with a specific focus on Todd Phillips' controversial Joker...

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Tony Black

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Fake Critic Quotes, Oasis Obsessions & Demure, Mindful or Brat?

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:22:00 GMT

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In this episode, Tony and Carl are posed a question by friend of show, Raquel Stecher, regarding strange fake quotes from long dead, legendary film critics for Francis Ford Coppola's upcoming Megalopolis. What the dickens is happening here?

Plus! Everyone is going nuts about the reunion of Oasis, but are we? Ticket madness, musical nostalgia and perhaps just plain middle-aged reverie is to blame, but is there more to it?

Finally, did we have a brat summer? And are we very mindful, very demure? Listen and find out!

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Tony Black

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Editing Out the Problematic People, Why Tony Left X & the Art of Raw Dogging

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 07:57:00 GMT

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In this episode, Tony and Carl explore why disgraced BBC newsreader Huw Edwards is being erased from TV shows and movies, and discuss the wider trend of editing problematic people out of order content.

Plus! Tony has finally abandoned the horror show that is X, which warrants some explanation. Should we all being doing it? Or is he holier than thou?

Finally, raw dogging might sound a naughty pursuit, but it concerns a trend on flights that is ever growing and rather bizarre. We explore it and wonder if we could survive...

Host / Editor

Tony Black

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Strictly Scandal, Bond Corner: Extending 007 & Men and Fiction

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, Carl and Tony discuss the air of scandal surrounding the BBC's flagship entertainment series Strictly Come Dancing - can it weather the storm?

Plus! In a Bond Corner segment, they chat a recent announcement that gadgetmaster Q is getting his own detective novel and wonder whether an expanded 007 universe is going too far.

Finally, following an article suggesting men do not read fiction, they wonder about the link between men, reading for pleasure, storytelling and toxic masculinity...

New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays...

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Carl Sweeney

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Costner's Horizon, Mocking Madame Web & 21st Century Cinema (So Far)

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, Carl and Tony chat about Kevin Costner's Horizon: Chapter One, his Western saga, quite why it failed at the box office, and whether it represents 'real' cinema.

Plus! Emma Roberts is not happy we (well, not just us) are mocking films like Madame Web, claiming internet culture is one big pile on. Does she have a point? Or should we be extracting the Michael out of some films?

Finally, after a Sight & Sound piece on 21st century cinema so far, we discuss the list and ponder quite what the prevailing winds of modern cinema are...

New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays...

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New Hollywood RIP's, Sexiest Movies of the 21st Century, Old Man Opinions & the Biden Problem

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss the sad recent passings of New Hollywood legends Donald Sutherland, Robert Towne and Shelley Duvall, wondering if they are now seeing the beginning of the end for that era.

Plus! They get into bed with a piece discussing the 21st century's Sexiest Movies to date and quell some serious thirst.

Following a voice note from listener Violet, they chat about a recent Richard Dreyfus right-wing tirade and wonder why older actors seem to be growing more opinionated.

Plus! Is Joe Biden really past it? Should he be put out to pasture? They weigh in...

New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays...

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Tony Black

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General Election 2024: Things Can Only Get Better?

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl laser focus on the recent UK General Election, analysing Labour's expected trouncing victory, what it means for the country, how the election was covered and exactly where this thirst for Keir Starmer is suddenly coming from.

Plus! Is it coming home? We ponder...

New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays...

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Tony Black

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Prequels at the Box Office, Unpalatable Punditry & Re-Loaded

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT

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In this episode, Carl and Tony ponder the state of the cinematic box office in relation to prequels, especially after the failure of Furiosa: A Mad Max Story. Does it factor into wider trends about where the cinema experience is going wrong?

Plus! With the BBC deciding to hire controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios as a pundit, they wonder whether being an unpalatable figure is a blessing or a curse for broadcasters these days.

And finally, 90s-era lads mag Loaded is being reborn for a new, middle-aged man audience. Do Carl and Tony fit the demographic? And if so, will they buy a copy?

New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays...

Host / Editor

Carl Sweeney

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General Election 2024: Debates, Polls & TikTok + Euro 2024 Predictions

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony dig into the ongoing build up to the 2024 U.K. General Election, discussing some of the debates so far, what the polls are saying, how TikTok is influencing the discourse and, crucially... who do they think is taking home the keys to 10 Downing Street?

Plus! Football discourse! The European Championships are here so they predict how England might do, what the coverage might look like, and Tony manages to alienate three quarters of the U.K...

New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays...

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Straight White Doctor Who Angst, Smoking on TV and Film & What Do Cinema Audiences Want?

Wed, 29 May 2024 07:33:00 GMT

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In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss a recent piece suggesting Doctor Who is so diverse it has never been for 'straight white men'. As two straight white men, they question the true inclusivity of this statement.

Plus! Why does nobody smoke anymore on TV and film? They ponder why this paean to progressive health might be doing a disservice to art.

And finally, as both The Fall Guy and now Furiosa tank at cinemas, they wonder exactly what movie audiences want these days, and how changing attitudes to movie watching might be influencing that...

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General Election Prep, Baby Reindeer Fallout & Tone Deaf Apple

Mon, 27 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl react to news Britain is getting a General Election (finally!) in July, discussing how the media might react.

Plus! Netflix's Baby Reindeer took the country by storm but the real world fallout is ethically questionable at best. We unpack the reasons.

And finally, we wonder what Apple are smoking with a recent tone deaf ad. Are they at last leaning into the reality that they are the very monolith they began taking on?

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How Young for a Smartphone? Emeritus Actors & The Unstreamables

Thu, 16 May 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony tackle the thorny issue of children and media access - kids accessing smartphones is on the rise, but is it a good or bad thing?

Plus! Older actors should be celebrated, according to a recent piece, so we think about the aged Hollywood and British legends still going, and ponder what might have been for some had they carried on.

And finally, there are some TV shows from recent decades, including Chris Carter's Millennium, that have never hit streaming services. Why? And is this likely ever to change?

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Soaps Losing the Plot, What a Time to Be Alive & We Live in Awful Times

Tue, 14 May 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony discuss soaps via the lens of Coronation Street - where did they come from? When were they at their best? And have they lost the plot?

Plus! Carl loves his YouGov polls and this one asks what previous decade we were happiest in. They discuss the nostalgic era they would choose, and whether the present day has more to like than we think.

And finally, are we living in awful times thanks to doom scrolling and an array of terrible events? One writer thinks so, and we debate whether he might be onto something...

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Physical Media Lives, Terrible Movies By Great Directors & Sapphic Cinema

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl use Carrie Coon mentioning her husband's 10,000 strong bluray collection to discuss the ongoing rise of physical media once more, and inadvertantly kickstart a new section.

Plus! Rolling Stone just released an article - 50 Terrible Movies by Great Directors - so we ask: are these directors all great? And are these movies all terrible?

And finally, they both try and remain non-creepy as they talk lesbians, more specifically how 'sapphic cinema' is becoming much more fun...

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Too Cynical for Star Trek, The BBFC Society Snapshot & The Surprising Sun Newspaper

Mon, 08 Apr 2024 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl talk Star Trek, and specifically how modern writers of the show are tackling societal change in comparison to older series. Have they gone too far?

Plus! Every 5 years, the BBFC do a survey about what audiences are okay with in modern movies, and it suggests a snapshot of where Britain is as a culture. What does it reveal?

And finally, Carl explains to a surprised Tony just how much The Sun newspaper in the UK has changed over time into a much more liberal proposition than it always seemed. Will Tony now need to buy one?

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Old Telly Wins Streaming, The Death of Prestige TV & KateGate

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 06:00:07 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony try and figure out why old TV shows, some going back decades, are doing way better than new content on streaming.

Plus! Following a piece about the 'death' of prestige TV, they look at the fascinating subject of modern television and how the landscape has changed.

And finally, with an important disclaimer by Carl included, they discuss the Kate Middleton photoshop controversy and what it means for how we process media these days.

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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The Phantom Reappreciation, No One Can Tell You What The Matrix Is & Oscars 2024 Roundup

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony tackle a piece reappreciating The Phantom Menace and wonder about tackling less beloved films with distance and how they might be reexamined.

Plus! With teenagers no longer having seen The Matrix or even The Dark Knight, they discuss how films age and how the perception of them as iconic or memorable does.

And finally, a couple of weeks late, but they look at 2024's Oscars, decide whether the awards given were fair, and consider highlights from the ceremony.

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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Gen Z's Sexy Books, The 'Enshittification' of Amazon & Zaslav Strikes Again!

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss how Gen Z seem to have turned books 'sexy', but why are they so obsessed with reading and is it performative or genuine?

Plus! Amazon are being bastards with this new ad tier and an increasingly poor user experience, so they discuss the so-called 'enshittification' of the overall streaming world.

And finally, speaking of bastards, David Zaslav is at it again, this time destroying a film entirely in Coyote vs Acme, but what does it suggest about the future of film production?

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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BAFTAs 2024, Immersive Cinema & What's the Best Time to Watch a Movie?

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl tackle the recent BAFTA Awards 2024, discussing the winners and some of the viral episodes around it - Barry Keoghan's 'prosthetics' and the random Oppenheimer winner on stage.

Plus! Martin Scorsese has been railing a bit against so-called 'immersive cinema', 3D, 4DX and so on, so they ask whether these gimmicks really do add anything and their own experiences with them.

And finally, after Greta Gerwig posits 10am and 4pm as the best times to watch a movie, they wonder just when the optimum time is and why...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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White Cinema, Copyright Kryptonite & (American) History's Iconic TV Moments

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony discuss a fascinating recent article by Ellen E. Jones calling for 'white cinema' to become a recognised term, citing filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Sofia Coppola. They examine the argument.

Plus! With copyright on major comic-book figures like Superman & Batman set to expire in the not too distant future, they consider a 2030s where we might have a franchise landscape filled with superhero Never Say Never Again's.

And finally, following a recent list of 75 of the most iconic TV moments in history, they question why the list had to be so expressly American, and what else you could throw into that canon...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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Oscar Nominations 2024, Cinema of 2023 & How Many Films A Year Do You Watch?

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony discuss the major Oscar nominations of 2024, unpicking who should win, who might win, and if there's anything to the Barbie controversy.

Plus! Thanks to a guest note from listener Sam Stokes, they pontificate over the cinema of 2023 and quite where the movie landscape is right now.

And finally, after film writer Jamie Graham revealed he watched almost 1000 films last year, they question how many they watch and how many is too many...

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We Made this Twitter: @we_madethis
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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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007's Trigger Warnings & Kate Hudson's Male Romcom Stars Plea

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl get into their first Bond Corner of 2024, here discussing the BFI's decision to put trigger warnings in front of old Bond movies. Woke tosh? Progressive historical engagement? Or somewhere in the middle? Your favourite centrist Dad's ponder...

Plus! Kate Hudson wants more men to star in romcoms and we heartily agree, leading us to discuss why the romcom trend has faltered, why it should return, and whether Carl is any relation to recent romcom rising star Sydney Sweeney...

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Carl Sweeney

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We Made this Twitter: @we_madethis
Website: wemadethispodcasts.com

Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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Post Office Drama, Bring Back Weird British TV & Talking (Carl into) The Traitors

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl talk about the biggest news story of the year - the British post office scandal, and the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office that exposed it. What is the power of television to change our politics?

Plus! Is British TV weird and unique enough anymore? We get into some modern and older examples as we come to a decision.

And finally, with The Traitors back and again taking TV by storm, Tony attempts to talk Carl into watching this very expensive version of Wink Murder. Will Claudia Winkleman being severe in leather trousers be enough?

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We Made this Twitter: @we_madethis
Website: wemadethispodcasts.com

Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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The End of The Crown (Pt 2), Polling Trends of TV Watchers & In Defence of 'Filler'

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony wrap up their analysis of the final season of The Crown - did it stick the landing?

Plus! Carl is back with some polls, this time of the voting intentions of British TV watchers and podcast listeners, and there are some surprises.

And finally, after a social media discussion about 'filler' episodes of TV shows, they wonder whether we've lost something from a golden age of television...

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Carl Sweeney

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Tony Black

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We Made this Twitter: @we_madethis
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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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Preview Discourse: Movies, TV & more in 2024...

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In our first episode of 2024, Carl and Tony preview 2024 in film, TV and broader popular culture, discussing what they're looking forward to.

Plus! They take a glance back at 2023, at some of the popular culture they enjoyed, and some of the stranger things that happened...

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Discourse+ Sneak Peek: Men and Ancient Rome

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, with Tony absent, Carl introduces another sneak peak at a recent Discourse+ bonus episode, in which Carl and Tony discuss the recent revelation that modern men constantly think about Ancient Rome, so Carl tests Tony on his Roman knowledge...

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Discourse+ Sneak Peek: Chat GPT Writes The Discourse!

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, with Tony absent, Carl introduces a sneak peak at a recent Discourse+ bonus episode, in which Carl and Tony allow Chat GPT to write a script for the show, and ponder just how this new artificial intelligence could change everything...

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Ridley Scott on Tour, Unearthing Doctor Who & X Marks the Rot

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony discuss the joy of Sir Ridley Scott on his Napoleon press tour, challenging accusations of historical inaccuracy - is he right?

Plus! As collectors reveal they are anxious about returning long lost Doctor Who episodes to the BBC for fear of prosecution, they chat the phenomena of lost British television.

And finally, as Elon Musk continues to veer further into far right nonsense, and major corporations back off X, they chat the continued spiral of Twitter and whether the time has come to cut the cord...

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The End of The Crown (Pt 1) & I'm a Populist, Get Me Out of Here!

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony celebrate the return of The Crown for its sixth and final season, digging deep into the first four episodes, where it still is good TV, and whether Diana's 'ghost' is a bridge too far!

Plus! As populist politician and agitator Nigel Farage enters the jungle, they discuss whether I'm a Celebrity platforming controversial people is the right thing to do...

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007: The Gameshow, TV Trailblazers & Naughty Bloys

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, in Bond Corner, Tony & Carl discuss Amazon Prime's new James Bond gameshow, 007: Road to a Million, and just how bloody strange it all is!

Plus! Following a recent article about TV trailblazers in history (see below for a link), they discuss their personal favourites and what they signify.

And finally, what on earth was HBO boss Casey Bloys thinking using Twitter to spam TV critics who voiced negative opinions? They get into the implications of it all...

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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/03/i-only-realised-it-was-the-first-lesbian-kiss-after-it-aired-the-trailblazers-who-changed-tv-for-ever

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Actors Strike Ends, A Not So Marvel(lous) Box Office & Fincher's The Killer

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl discuss the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike after months of turmoil, considering the fate of the entertainment industry beyond.

Plus! They tackle the box office failure of The Marvels, what it means for Marvel Studios, superhero fatigue, and wider cinematic trends.

And finally, they zoom in on David Fincher's recent film The Killer, giving their thoughts, and considering Fincher's career in relation to Netflix and beyond...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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100 Greatest Film Books, It's Hammer (Films) Time & Bad Modern Movie Cliches

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony pick their three favourites from a recent Rolling Stone ranking of the 100 Greatest Film Books of all time.

Plus! They discuss the recent revival of Hammer and Amicus horror film studios, and what impact this might have on the British film industry.

And finally, they look at a Guardian list of the worst modern movie cliches in cinema, and pick out their favourites...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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FrasIer Has Returned to the Building, Mini-Series Movies & Matthew Perry RIP

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony hear the blues a'callin as they discuss the new reboot of Frasier, and whether it lives up to the classic original.

Plus! They get into the strange new studio tactic of releasing movies as mini-series, such as Blackberry and Australia. What's motivating this?

And finally, they mourn the sad loss of Friends actor Matthew Perry, discussing his career, life and what he meant to their youth...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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10 Favourite Horror Movies (Pt 2)

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this Halloween flavoured episode, the second of a two-parter, Tony & Carl pick out 10 of their favourite horror movies and dissect them.

Films on the mortuary slab in this episode include The Blair Witch Project, The Innocents, The Shining and many more...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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10 Favourite Horror Movies (Pt 1)

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this Halloween flavoured episode, the first of a two-parter, Tony & Carl pick out 10 of their favourite horror movies and dissect them.

Films on the mortuary slab in this episode include Halloween, Psycho, Get Out and many more...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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Cinematic Discourse: Killers of the Flower Moon Special

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Tony & Carl discuss Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, recently released in cinemas.

They examine the film in spoilery and non-spoilery terms, analyse the initial box office, and question many of the moral and political questions it presents.

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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Golda and Jewish Representation, Films for the Kids & the State of Star Wars

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony chat about the contentious issue of Jewish casting in upcoming films Golda and Maestro.

Should gentiles like Helen Mirren & Bradley Cooper be playing Jewish people and what does that say for representation, especially in the current febrile climate?

Plus! Following a ScreenCrush article about the best films to introduce to children, they wonder about the picks and choose their own.

And with Ahsoka on people's lips, they discuss the state of Star Wars and whether it is reflective of the small scale ambition of major franchises right now...

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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Reckoning with Savile, Video Game Ethics & Political X-haustion

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:03 GMT

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Taylor Swift's Era, Streaming Hell & Appropriating Culture

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl talk about the woman on everyone's lips - Taylor Swift.

Turns out our Dr. Sweeney is quite the Swiftie as we discuss her new film, The Eras Tour, and her general cultural dominance. Warning: contains singing.

Also, following a recent Atlantic article about the history and future of streaming, they tackle the subject, whether it has been of benefit, and defend against DVD snobbery.

Plus! Are we appropriating culture too often? Or is it not as terrible a notion as it seems? We unpack the questions...

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The Lineker Clause, Worst Movie Decisions & Emma Thompson's Content Problem

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl begin by returning to the thorny issue of the BBC.

Following the Gary Lineker social media debacle earlier this year, a clause now exists to restrict political opinion of their major broadcasters while on air. Is this sensible or repressive?

Also, they take a look at a new Rolling Stone list of the 50 Worst Movie Decisions of all time, choosing three choices each. It's a varied assortment from across the span of cinema!

Plus! Emma Thompson is not happy with the word 'content' so they tackle just how pervasive the term is right now in the media landscape...

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Scorsese vs Comic-Book Cinema II: Raging Bulls, Gen Z Scammed & Bond Corner Returns!

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony start by revisiting a recurring topic - Martin Scorsese vs Comic Book Cinema.

Or not really, as he's once again been totally taken out of context as part of a much bigger discussion about cinema and culture, which they get into.

Also, with reports that Gen Z are being scammed more than generations before them, they wonder why and just how an age group of people so much technologically savvier could be repeatedly fooled in such a way.

Plus! Bond Corner returns as the rumour mill swirls around Christopher Nolan as director and a radical possible future, or perhaps past, for 007...

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Writers Strike Ends, Kermode Departs & Millie Bobbie Brown the Author

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony start by discussing the great news of the week - the end of the WGA Strike!

They get into some of the details and analyse what the end of the strike means, and what battles still lie ahead.

Also, as Mark Kermode steps down as lead film reviewer for The Observer, they discuss the man, his career, his top films of the last 10 years, and what the movie critic means in the modern day.

Plus! As Millie Bobbie Brown receives criticism for her 'celebrity authored' book, they discuss whether the ghostwriter deserves more credit...

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Russell Brand & the Toxic Noughties, Problematic Directors Revisited & A Haunting in Venice

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl discuss the biggest topic right now in UK news: Russell Brand.

They look at how the media have responded to the allegations about him, the wider context, and the growing conversations about the toxicity of the 2000s.

Also, Bo Nicholson pops back in to ask us a follow up question to our discussion on Polanski, Allen & Hollywood's problematic film directors.

Plus! They look at Kenneth Branagh's A Haunting in Venice - does it match up to previous Poirot puzzlers?

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1 Year of The Discourse: Birthday Reflections

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl do a bit of well-earned naval gazing as The Discourse celebrates a year and 105 episodes of age,

They get into how the podcast started, what podcasting means these days, some of their favourite stories and episodes across the year, plus how the podcast has evolved...

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Ryan Air's TikTok Shade, Beware of GBeebies & Drew Barrymore's Strike Stance

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony tackle three varied topics.

They start with Ryan Air and their remarkable TikTok channel, which throws shade and insults at their customers. Are they breaking new ground? And how does it connect to Donald Trump?

Speaking of politics, they debate whether they should be unnerved or just laugh at British channel GB News. Is it full of wackos? Or does it pose a threat to democracy?

Plus! What is Drew Barrymore up to? Her ill-advised action in the Writers/Actors Strike drama is discussed and queried. [We recorded this before her stance changed]

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Rotten Tomatoes Decomposes & The Problem With Problematic Directors

Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony tackle two related film-centric topics.

A recent piece has exposed the alleged dodgy dealings behind Rotten Tomatoes reviewing, leading us to debate the merits and negatives of the site, and how it has influenced Hollywood.

Plus! With Roman Polanski's latest film The Palace getting excoriating RT reviews, they wonder if him being a problematic figure could be why, and whether art & artist should remain separate.

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Sex and Poor Things & Platonic Love in Cinema

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl get into one steamy and one not so steamy topic.

To kick off, they discuss how Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things has caused a right hoo ha over some explicit sex, and question whether it's a reaction to how sexless American cinema has become.

Plus they get into the flipside, and a growing amount of platonic love in mainstream movies between men & women, from Dungeons & Dragons to Barbie. A sign of changing times?

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CCP: Chinese Cinematic Power & Product Placement in Movies

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl return after a few weeks away, partly on holiday, for two semi-related topics.

They start with the Chinese influence on Hollywood and how the state are perniciously implanting propaganda into the biggest blockbusters, such as Barbie and Meg 2. Where does it end?

Plus they discuss Barbie and other films (including Bond!) in relation to the profligacy of product placement in movies, and what the future may hold...

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100th Episode LIVE in Birmingham: Lionesses Discourse, Second Screen Muzak, Phones in Cinemas & the MovieTokkers

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, recorded live in Birmingham's Custard Factory in Digbeth as part of a We Made This podcasters meet up, Carl & Tony celebrate their 100th episode with a range of special guests!

They chat with Kurt North (Make It So) about the Lionesses and women's football, in advance of the England vs Spain World Cup final (just don't mention the score...)

Violet Hammond (one of our lovely Patrons) & Ian Buckley (The Way) chat the 'second screen muzak' being chased by corporations and what it means for viewing habits.

Phones in cinemas and terrible etiquette is challenged by Sean Wilson (Frame to Frame), Craig McKenzie (We Are Starfleet) & Sam Stokes (Den of Ten).

And the MovieTok/influencer phenomenon is chewed over by Baz Greenland (A Dream Given Form), Bo Nicholson (MovieVersaries) & Andy Williams (Frame to Frame)...

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Carl Sweeney

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Guests
Kurt North / Violet Hammond / Ian Buckley / Sean Wilson / Craig McKenzie / Sam Stokes / Baz Greenland / Bo Nicholson / Andy Williams

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LIVE in Birmingham: Actors Not Nerds, Cinema Self-Love & Pop Culture Parenting Tips

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, recorded live in Birmingham's Custard Factory in Digbeth as part of a We Made This podcasters meet up, Carl & Tony dig into the Rachel Zegler/Snow White controversy & wonder whether actors need to/should be fandom nerds like the audience watching them.

Plus! They examine a recent piece decrying solo acts as being life-affirming choices, so wonder whether going to the cinema alone is an act of self-love, and how long have they been doing it?

And as Tony prepares for imminent parenthood, Carl gives him several parenting tips on how to deal with engaging your children in popular culture...

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Carl Sweeney

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Moralistic Art, Hijack & The Bear

Tue, 08 Aug 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony discuss the growing issue of moralism in art, and how fractious the discourse seems be around it.

Plus! In What We've Been Watching, they chat about the new Apple TV thriller Hijack, Disney+ show The Bear, the films of Ben Wheatley & more...

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Marvel TV Fatigue & the CGI Backlash

Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony get into the debacle that was Secret Invasion and whether it signals a decline for the Marvel TV universe.

Plus! Following a piece on the use of practical sets and effects in recent movies (including Barbie, which Tony feeds back on after seeing it) and wonder if there is a backlash against CGI taking place...

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Older Discourse: Ben Wheatley & Rebecca (Pt 2)

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl present some older discourse, from their previous podcast MOTION PICTURES, for a two-part discussion where they talk, in advance of Ben Wheatley's The Meg 2, his & Alfred Hitchcock's adaptations of Daphne du Maurier's classic novel, Rebecca.

Hope you enjoyed the first part yesterday...

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Older Discourse: Ben Wheatley & Rebecca (Pt 1)

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl present some older discourse, from their previous podcast MOTION PICTURES, for a two-part discussion where they talk, in advance of Ben Wheatley's The Meg 2, his & Alfred Hitchcock's adaptations of Daphne du Maurier's classic novel, Rebecca.

Look out for the second part tomorrow...

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Cinematic Discourse: Barbie & Barbenheimer Special

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Tony & Carl discuss Greta Gerwig's BARBIE, recently released in cinemas.

They examine the film in non-spoilery terms, analyse the initial box office, and get into the 'Barbenheimer' effect, and what lessons could be learned from its organic success.

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Cinematic Discourse: Oppenheimer Special

Tue, 25 Jul 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Tony & Carl discuss Christopher Nolan's OPPENHEIMER, recently released in cinemas.

They examine the film in spoilery and non-spoilery terms, analyse the initial box office, and question many of the moral and political questions it presents.

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Cinematic Discourse: Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning (Part One) Special

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Good morning, listeners. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join Carl & Tony as they discuss Christopher McQuarrie's MISSION IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING: PART ONE, recently released in cinemas.

They examine the film in spoilery and non-spoilery terms, analyse the initial box office, and discuss the ever present power of Tom Cruise - is he really the honorary President of Movies now?

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The Huw Edwards Saga, Actors Striking & Social Media Unravelling

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony get into a heavy and somewhat downbeat news week by tackling the Huw Edwards scandal that has embroiled the BBC, and poses big questions again about the regulation of British press and the public interest.

Also, they react to the recent SAG-AFTRA strike by actors in the US, in solidarity with the ongoing Writers Strike, and wonder just how this might affect the American entertainment sphere.

Plus, Elon Musk strikes again! As he makes Twitter unuseable, so begins a new exodus to platforms such as Bluesky and Threads, so Carl & Tony unpick the new, unravelling landscape...

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Secret (AI)nvasion, Sleazy TV & Movie Needle Drops

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl discuss the growing use of AI in the entertainment industry, concerning the BBFC and Marvel with Secret Invasion. Is it already going too far?

Also, they get into sleazy entertainment by discussing HBO's The Idol, the recent movie No Hard Feelings, and whether we're entering a new puri-teen-ical age.

Plus, after a piece critcising the poor use of needle drops in movies, they chat Pulp Fiction and when creatives use music well and poorly.

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Cinematic Discourse: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Special

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Tony & Carl discuss James Mangold's INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY, recently released in cinemas.

They examine the film in spoilery and non-spoilery terms, analyse the initial box office, and question whether the place of nostalgia in Hollywood storytelling is approaching an end.

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The State of Film Criticism, Jack Grealish's Masculinity & Not (Watching) the 9 O'Clock News

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:00:02 GMT

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In this episode, Carl & Tony discuss the state of film criticism following a Chris Stuckmann video - have we lost the ability to dissect film in a nuanced way?

Plus, following a piece about how England & Man City footballer Jack Grealish might be rejecting toxic masculine forms, they wonder whether this signals a trend in the beautiful game and its fandom.

And after a report suggesting we are watching/reading/listening to less news these days, they discuss whether it is a harbinger of our reduced ability for critical thinking...

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Germany's Kulturpass, Humanities End & Are Phones Ruining Storytelling?

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:01 GMT

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In this episode, Carl & Tony begin with a pleasant topic - Germany's plan to give all 18 year olds money to engage in culture, and they ask if it would work in the UK.

Plus, as writers call for the end to creative humanities degrees in the UK, the recently PhD'd Carl wonders about whether we ought to better recognise these subjects.

And following an interview with Steven Soderbergh where he talks about cellphones impeding drama, they wonder if technology might mean the death of narrative tension...

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Lost's Toxic History & the Disney Connection

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 05:00:01 GMT

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In this episode, Tony & Carl tackle two meaty topics - first, the revelations around the culture on hit 2000s TV series Lost, and what it means for the legacy of the show.

Plus, they examine Disney messing around with The French Connection, which stokes Carl's ire and leads to a broader conversation about the future of streaming.

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TV Finale Discourse: Succession & Ted Lasso

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl are talking TV, specifically the finale episodes of two of the biggest shows of recent years - HBO's Succession & Apple TV's Ted Lasso.

Do they stick the landing? Find out!

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Favourite Film Stars (Pt 2)

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:00:02 GMT

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In this week's episodes, Carl & Tony list their favourite film stars! Who will be crowned the Greatest Film Star of All Time?

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Favourite Film Stars (Pt 1)

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:02 GMT

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In this week's episodes, Carl & Tony list their favourite film stars! Tune in again tomorrow for the second part of this discussion...

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Cultural Elitism, Corporate Activism & Fast X

Tue, 30 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony discuss the value of being elitist, in light of recent comments by Paul Schrader. They also talk about the pros and cons of corporate activism and discuss recent viewings of Poker Face and Fast X.

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Schofield's ITV Exit & Cannes Roundup

Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony react to the scandal surrounding Phillip Schofield's departure from ITV and discuss some of the big stories from the Cannes Film Festival, including the mixed response to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

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Older Discourse: Insomnia & Christopher Nolan (Pt 2)

Tue, 23 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

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In this episode, Tony & Carl present some older discourse, from their previous podcast MOTION PICTURES, for a two-part discussion where they talk, in advance of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer later this summer, his work more broadly framed through his 2002 noir, Insomnia.

You can listen to the first part in our previous episode.

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Older Discourse: Insomnia & Christopher Nolan (Pt 1)

Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl present some older discourse, from their previous podcast MOTION PICTURES, for a two-part discussion where they talk, in advance of Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer later this summer, his work more broadly framed through his 2002 noir, Insomnia.

Look out for the second part tomorrow...

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CNN, Trump, Cleopatra & Richard Dreyfuss

Tue, 16 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl tackle Donald Trump's recent CNN town hall appearance which has caused such divisive controversy. Should he have been platformed or not? And what does Trump's continued survival say about American society?

Plus! They look at a cultural appropriation controversy concerning an upcoming portrayal of Cleopatra, and some triggering comments from actor Richard Dreyfuss, which pull them into a debate about just how we should approach race and acting, and whether the right people control that narrative...

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Musical Discourse: Eurovision 2023, Ticketmaster Troubles & the Beats Go On

Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

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In this episode, a musical special (with very little singing, fear not), Tony & Carl talk through the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest - the winners, losers, and the political implications given the Ukraine tragedy & the contest being hosted in the U.K. for the first time since 1998.

Plus! Listener and podcaster Kurt North sends us voicemail about Tickemaster and U2 fan frustrations, leading to a broader chat about the growing exploitation of 'dynamic ticket pricing'.

And they also look at the recent rise of nostalgic repurposing of songs, tracks and beats from popular culture that might have more morally dubious sources inside the music industry...

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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Writers Striking & Local U.K. Elections Discourse

Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony get into Marvel's latest, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which the latter waxes lyrical about - which makes a nice change!

Plus! The WGA strike in America continues apace so they look at the root causes, the impacts, and previous well-known strikes and their effects.

And following the local elections in the UK, they use a flimsy media excuse to talk politics, wonder if Labour really can win a majority in 2024, and celebrate the Tories getting a kicking...

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Royal Discourse: The Coronation of King Charles III

Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE+, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, our longest yet (so call it a bumper length one), Carl and Tony dig into the big event of May - the Coronation of King Charles III. Well, the second biggest event - Eurovision next week!

They chat the ceremony and its arcane ritual, viewing figures of the day, some of the oddest and most comedic moments, plus look at the concert where Carl's love of Katy Perry once again comes to the fore.

Plus! Our Man Down Under, Bo Nicholson, asks a key couple of questions about the monarchy and we dive into the ever-present topic of what role they serve, and what the alternatives might be.

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Coronation Preview, Your Own Personal AI Rom-Com & Surviving Picasso

Tue, 02 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl dive into some Royal Recess to discuss the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III, previewing the televised event and getting into perceptions of the monarchy after his first six or so months in the big chair.

Plus! With director Joe Russo suggesting AI will allow us to star in our own films, they tackle what this could mean for storytelling & Tony's visible, abject horror at the notion.

And with Pablo Picasso in the ground 50 years this last week, people are critiquing his work in line with his problematic aspects. The guys open the thorny topic of art vs the artist and whether we should let all the bastards of history continue to grind us down...

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Oops, Musk Did It Again, Just Stop Snooker & Celebrity Voyeurism

Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl get back into the wonderful world of Twitter and the latest Elon Musk/Blue Tick shenanigans while also getting their heads around branching into TikTok, of all places!

Plus! Following the recent Just Stop Oil demonstrations on televised events such as the snooker and the Grand Prix, they wonder if climate activism is really having the intended effect.

And they observe the growing trend of ghoulish voyeurism of both 50+ famous women attempting body positivity & photographing long-retired actors. Have the paps gone too far or are we the real villains as consumers?

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American Cultural Influences, Air, Moonage Daydream & Carl's Katy Perry Adventure

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 05:00:02 GMT

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In this episode, Carl continues his love of the YouGov poll by presenting Tony with a poll about American influences on British culture, and as a result they go full British!

Plus! What We've Been Watching! Carl gets some Air while Tony goes tripping with Moonage Daydream.

And Carl tells us about a Katy Perry concert he attended in Vegas, schooling Tony on the Taylor vs Katy beef, and consequently makes Tony sound about 7000 years old...

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Super Mario Box Office, Naked Education & Busted Nostalgia

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl--having returned from his Vegas adventure--and Tony discuss the rampant success of The Super Mario Bros Movie and ponder if video game films might be the Next Big Thing.

Plus! Are the kids alright? The Daily Mail are all in a tizz about Channel 4's Naked Attraction. Child exploitation or body positivity? We find out.

And they discuss, as pop group Busted prepare a comeback tour, whether nostalgia in culture is too much or a warm blanket in cold times.

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PREVIEW - Discourse+ April Bonus Episode

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Tony introduces a short preview for our latest DISCOURSE+ bonus episode, as he and Carl discuss the etiquette of theatrical and cinematic spaces - are people to blame or the venues? Tony goes full misanthrope in his response!

Subscribe and support the podcast for the rest of the episode, including...

Following a fascinating piece on life after influencing, they discuss the curious online phenomenon and reflect on their own 'content creation'.

And in the latest Bond Corner, they get into Casino Royale celebrating 70 years, comments on the age of the next 007, and an exciting rumour about the next film's director.

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Blockbuster Returns, Blue Tick Twitter Chaos & Ryan Coogler's X-Files

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl ponder, following a cryptic announcement, the possible return of the classic Blockbuster chain, and Tony discusses his own physical media collecting endeavours.

Plus! It's chaos over on Twitter as meddling millionaire Elon Musk continues fixing something that ain't broke, so they discuss what it means for the platform.

And following a recent DISCOURSE+ episode on the future of The X-Files, they tackle news that A-list director Ryan Coogler might be in the frame to bring the show back, and what that might look like...

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The Phenomenon of Superhero Fatigue

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl dig into the concept of 'Superhero Fatigue' in relation to the recent box-office under-performance of films such as SHAZAM: FURY OF THE GODS and ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA.

Is there such a thing? Is the comic book bubble finally bursting? Or is there another explanation?

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Someone Think of the Children's Movies, Daisy M Cooper & John Wick: Chapter 4

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony discuss the dearth of movies for children in cinemas, as The Super Mario Bros Movie arrives - where have they all gone? And what does this trend suggest?

Plus! Bond Corner! Here tackling the strange rumour that comedian Daisy May Cooper is being tapped as the next 'M', which leads to a chat about just how far into comedy the Bond series should go.

And finally, they look at the recently released John Wick: Chapter 4, in spoilery and non-spoilery detail, We're thinking he's back...

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Remaking Vertigo & Should Straight Actors Play Gay Characters?

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:02 GMT

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In this episode, Carl & Tony discuss the announcement of an impending Paramount remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic Vertigo starring Robert Downey. Jr, asking whether masterworks should be re-done or left well alone.

Plus! Following a survey about thoughts on straight actors playing gay characters, Carl reveals the somewhat surprising results, leading to a discussion about representation in modern cinema...

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Brian Cox vs the Method, The Cancellation Effect & A.O. Scott's Lament

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl discuss SUCCESSION star Brian Cox's comments about the veracity of 'The Method' and discuss variations in modern acting styles.

Plus! With a recent US report that TV show cancellations are altering viewer behaviour, we get into the modern reality of whether audiences will even take a show on knowing there will be no satisfying ending.

And! They chat the departing comments of New York Times critic A. O. Scott regarding the toxicity of fandom and his assertion it connects to far right nationalism. Is there something to his parting shot?

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Picture of the Year, Boorman's Take & Tarantino's Movie Critic

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:01 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl get some audio feedback from ACADEMY WATCH podcaster Bo Nicholson and a question - would Best Picture Oscar winners sometimes be more palatable if they were called 'Pictures of the Year'?

Plus! After a spicy Guardian take on the veracity of modern cinema from legendary helmsman John Boorman, they discuss the meaning of the word 'film' in the current context.

And! They chat news about Quentin Tarantino's supposedly last film, THE MOVIE CRITIC, what it could be, and whether choosing the end a directing career is the best way out.

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Top Action Movie Moments (Pt 2)

Tue, 28 Mar 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl tie into the release of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 by presenting a list of their 10 favourite Action Movie Moments, from films as varied as the work of Jackie Chan to MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: FALLOUT.

This episode has their last five choices and check back for the first part with five more!

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Top Action Movie Moments (Pt 1)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl tie into the release of JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 4 by presenting a list of their 10 favourite Action Movie Moments, from films as varied as RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK to Buster Keaton's THE GENERAL.

This episode has their first five choices and look out for the second part soon with five more!

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Older Discourse: Examining the Legacyquel (Pt 2)

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl present some older discourse, from their previous podcast MOTION PICTURES, for a two-part discussion where they talk, in relation to the release of BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC, the so-called 'Legacyquel' - movies which follow on from classic, beloved properties years, sometimes decades, after their success.

Look out for the first part which came out yesterday...

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Older Discourse: Examining the Legacyquel (Pt 1)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl present some older discourse, from their previous podcast MOTION PICTURES, for a two-part discussion where they talk, in relation to the release of BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC, the so-called 'Legacyquel' - movies which follow on from classic, beloved properties years, sometimes decades, after their success.

Look out for the second part tomorrow...

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1398503911

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Gary Lineker vs The BBC & Seth Rogen vs Critics

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony discuss the biggest news in the UK over the last week - Gary Lineker taking on the BBC over his social media usage. Does what they did constitute an attack on free speech in the media itself?

Plus! Seth Rogen isn't too happy with the role of the critic, but we discuss the role and place of the critic in culture - how far is too far?

Also - stay tuned for a sneak peek of our latest DISCOURSE+ bonus episode discussing the future of THE X-FILES...

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1398503911

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Oscars 2023 Results Chat & Scream VI

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony break down the key Academy Award 2023 results. Did EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE deserve to sweep the board? Was Brendan Fraser a worthy winner for THE WHALE?

Plus! Having both seen SCREAM VI, they look at the film and wonder where it sits in relation to the broader franchise...

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Tony Black

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1398503911

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Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com

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The Rise of Subtitles & The Censoring of Dahl and Fleming

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl look at the rise and proliferation of subtitles in watching film and TV. More people are building them into watching even content in their own language, but why?

Plus! In what is also the first 'Bond Corner' in a while, they get into the potential censoring of content in classic Roald Dahl & Ian Fleming novels based on racial content. Should these books be changed or censored? And if they are, what can of worms does it open up?

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Carl Sweeney

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The We Made This Top 10 TV Shows of All Time & Death of the Movie Star

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:00:03 GMT

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In this episode, Tony & Carl break down the We Made This podcast community Top 10 TV Shows of All Time, with some surprising and perhaps not so surprising results.

Plus! Following comments from Ana de Armas and Rege-Jean Page, they discuss whether the concept of the movie star is dead or not, and who might be the next generation of cinematic legend...

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TV Discourse: Carl's Greatest 10 TV Shows of All Time

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 06:00:02 GMT

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TV Discourse: Tony's Greatest 10 TV Shows of All Time

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 06:00:03 GMT

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The Future of Podcasting, AMC's Ticketing Gambit & Penn Badgley's Fidelity Test

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony discuss the future of podcasting following a report about dropping numbers of new shows - what does the trend show?

Plus! AMC have started charging different prices for where people sit in their cinemas but this has been happening in the UK for a while - is it a big deal?

And, revisiting a topic from a recent DISCOURSE+ episode on sex in movies, they discuss YOU star Penn Badgley's recent refusal to film sex scenes in the show. Are we growing more prurient again about thirst in cinema and TV?

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BAFTA 2023 Results and Ceremony Chat & Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

Tue, 21 Feb 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony dig into the BAFTA awards results and ceremony, discussing discourse around the show including cringe moments, misjudged memorials and racial inequality.

Plus! Tony discusses ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA as they both wonder whether the Marvel Cinematic Universe zeitgeist is finally over.

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Netflix's Password Saga (Pt II), Bye Bye Bye Delilah & Basil Fawlty Returns?

Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss the most remarkable breaking comedy news of the year so far - John Cleese reviving Basil Fawlty for a new sitcom. A great or terrible idea? We respond.

Plus! They return to the topic of the Netflix password sharing saga as leaked plans continue to show that the clamp down remains on the to do list.

And they discuss the recent conversation around the Welsh rugby team banning Tom Jones' 'Delilah' due to its contentious lyrics - should songs tied up with national identity be disposed of if their content is beyond the pale?

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TV Discourse: Happy Valley Special

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Tony & Carl discuss Sally Wainwright's BBC crime noir series, HAPPY VALLEY.

They look back at the first and second seasons, reveal their own journeys toward discovering the show, look at the 'water cooler' TV phenomenon that the show encapsulates, examine some of the online discourse around the series, and break down the brand new third season in non-spoilery and spoilery fashion, going deep on that final episode.

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Chaw on EEAAO, Levi and Pfizer & Sight and Sound's 250 Greatest Films of All Time

Tue, 07 Feb 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl and Tony discuss the updated Sight and Sound Greatest Films of All Time, which has just been extended to 250 films from 100 - what pictures made the cut?

Plus! They talk about a contentious tweet thread from critic Walter Chaw regarding EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE which gets them into a conversation about emotional investment in culturally specific films. And they explore Zachary Levi's concerning tweets that appear anti-vaccine in nature and what the response should be as SHAZAM! FURY OF THE GODS beckons.

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Cinematic Discourse: Shyamalan & Knock at the Cabin Special

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Carl & Tony discuss M. Night Shyamalan's KNOCK AT THE CABIN, recently released in cinemas.

They look back at Shyamalan's career, charting his peaks and troughs, exploring what makes him tick as a filmmaker, and break down his new film in non-spoilery and spoilery terms.

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Introducing... The Discourse+

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:01 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this bonus episode, Tony & Carl introduce you to the show's brand new subscription tier - THE DISCOURSE+

Details include ad free listening, early released episodes and at least one bonus episode a month.

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Nepo Babies, Mean Razzies & Conversational Muzak

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl talk about the phenomenon of the 'nepo baby' and just how deep the branches of nepotism and class reach into the entertainment industry.

Plus! They chat about the latest controversy around the worst movie award Razzies and their relevance in this day and age; and they consider recent think pieces about whether books and engaging with podcasts truly represent intelligence in our culture.

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Cinematic Discourse: Spielberg & The Fabelmans Special

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Tony & Carl discuss Steven Spielberg's THE FABELMANS, recently released in the U.K.

They dig into Spielberg's place as a filmmaker in the modern climate, get into non-spoilery and spoilery discussions about the movie, and wonder about the movie's recently announced Oscar chances.

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Oscar 2023 Nominations & Predictions, Tar & Hunters

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony dig into the Academy Award nominations and look at some of the front runners in the main categories, such as Best Picture, Actor, Actress & more.

Plus! In What We've Been Watching, Carl goes deep on one of the front runners, Todd Field's TAR, while Tony encourages everyone to check out Amazon's pulp Nazi-centric adventure series, HUNTERS.

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Cinematic Discourse: Babylon Special

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this special episode, Carl & Tony dig into Damien Chazelle's BABYLON, newly released in the U.K.

One of the most divisive pictures of 2022, polarising American audiences, they discuss what they made of it--with and without spoilers--elements of the production, critical responses and the themes and ideas buried inside the film.

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BAFTA 2023 Nominations, Frasier and Rodney & Box Office Green Shoots

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony dig into the BAFTA nominations and look at some of the front runners in the main categories.

Also, they chat about the forthcoming FRASIER reboot, whether the casting of Nicholas Lyndhurst is as strange as it seems, and what they might expect from the show.

Plus! Armed with stats and facts, Carl runs through the mega box office of AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER and the current state of cinema returns. Are we seeing another sea change approaching?

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Megalopolis Now, the Romeo & Juliet Lawsuit, The Rig & Empire of Light

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 07:19:22 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl discuss the rumours of shooting difficulties around Francis Ford Coppola's MEGALOPOLIS - is this another APOCALYPSE NOW?

Also, they discuss an AFI report about female representation in the silent movie era; a fascinating lawsuit around the 1968 Franco Zeffireli ROMEO & JULIET adaptation & the conversation subsequently about teenage exploitation in film.

Plus! In What We've Been Watching, Carl unpicks Sam Mendes' EMPIRE OF LIGHT, while Tony praises to the hilt ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT, isn't sure about Amazon's THE RIG, and tears a strip off Steven Moffat's INSIDE MAN. The horror... the horror...

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Harry's Interview, Channel Four Saved & Oates on Hitchcock

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony & Carl discuss the interview of the moment - Prince Harry on ITV promoting his book. Will this help his reputation or hinder it?

Also, they touch on the saving of Channel Four from privatisation and the UK government's approach to media regulation currently, plus they look at an incendiary tweet from author Joyce Carol Oates about the talent of Alfred Hitchcock. Carl mounts a defence but does it hold water?

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Netflix's Password Saga, We Made This' Greatest Films of All Time & Star Trek: Deep Space Nine @ 30

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl & Tony discuss the ongoing saga around Netflix and password sharing, discussing the phenomenon more generally and whether it could contribute to a burst in the streaming bubble; they reveal the Top 10 Greatest Films of All Time as voted by the We Made This podcast network community; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl waxes lyrical about the BBC's SHERWOOD & Tony gets nostalgic as STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE celebrates 30 years of age.

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Preview Discourse: Coming Soon in 2023...

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, as 2023 arrives, we look forward at the possible TV & movie highlights to come of the year.

Carl & Tony look at movies that excite them coming soon, and TV shows; they consider whether the movie industry is continuing to recover post-COVID; plus they take more of a detailed glance at the trailers for INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY, MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: DEAD RECKONING & OPPENHEIMER...

New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Tuesday...

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The Best Discourse of 2022 (Part 2)

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, as 2023 begins, we look back on the best cultural discourse of 2022 which has encompassed some of the most interesting moments of the year.

Tony & Carl have picked five topics each, spread over this and the previous episode, and here conversation includes an RIP section for those lost in 2022, when the late Queen Elizabeth II met Paddington bear, Johnny vs Amber, the horror of Clarkson & British media, and more!

New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Tuesday...

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The Best Discourse of 2022 (Part 1)

Mon, 02 Jan 2023 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, as 2023 begins, we look back on the best cultural discourse of 2022 which has encompassed some of the most interesting moments of the year.

Tony & Carl have picked five topics each, spread over the next two episodes, and here conversation includes the Will Smith 'Slapgate' fiasco at the Oscars; Kate Bush running up that hill again to STRANGER THINGS, Paul McCartney's barnstorming Glastonbury set, and more!

New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Tuesday...

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Tony Black

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Cinematic Discourse: Carl's Greatest 10 Films of All Time

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, as we end 2022, your hosts Tony Black & Carl Sweeney create their own Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time lists.

Carl's turn this time with a list containing a range of pictures both celebrated, such as PSYCHO, and underrated.

A very Happy New Year and we'll see you in 2023!

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Cinematic Discourse: Tony's Greatest 10 Films of All Time

Tue, 27 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, as we end 2022, your hosts Carl Sweeney & Tony Black create their own Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time lists.

Tony goes first with a list containing well-canonised pictures such as 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY & THE GODFATHER, plus a fair few surprises...

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Christmas Discourse! Festive Special 2022

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In a festive special, your hosts Carl Sweeney & Tony Black chat about all things Christmas!

What kind of Christmas movie/TV traditions do they have? What do they have to recommend that might be on TV this festive season? And most crucially, is DIE HARD a Christmas film or not? All this and more.

We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas & thanks as ever for listening!

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Cinematic Discourse: Avatar - The Way of Water Special

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In a special episode this week, your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, focus in on James Cameron's long-awaited AVATAR sequel, THE WAY OF WATER.

They discuss the first movie and the legacy of that film, The Way of Water's box office so far, plus non-spoilery and spoilery discussions of the new movie itself.
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HBO Rejects, DC Shenanigans, Jeanne Dielman & The White Lotus

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss HBO's recent rejection of several key series from their service, such as WESTWORLD, and the implications, plus they talk about DC & Warner Bros rejection of Henry Cavill and Superman and how The Rock has reacted to it; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl enjoys Mike White's THE WHITE LOTUS and dissects Chantal Akerman's recently reappreciated JEANNE DIELMAN, while Tony waxes lyrical about the first series of Sally Wainwright's HAPPY VALLEY...

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Royal Discourse: Harry & Meghan Special

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney are back in Royal territory as they discuss HARRY & MEGHAN - the new 6-part Netflix documentary telling their story. They unpick how the show works, what it is saying, and how it has been received...

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Older Discourse: James Bond in Spectre - 5 Years On (Part 2)

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 06:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, cheat a bit this week by presenting a classic bit of discourse - the second of a two-part chat for their previous podcast, Motion Pictures, talking about the James Bond film SPECTRE, recorded in late 2020, re-examining the film with five years distance.

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Older Discourse: James Bond in Spectre - 5 Years On (Part 1)

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, cheat a bit this week by presenting a classic bit of discourse - the first of a two-part chat for their previous podcast, Motion Pictures, talking about the James Bond film SPECTRE, recorded in late 2020, re-examining the film with five years distance.

Join us every week for brand new episodes digging into The Discourse...

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Tony Black

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Carl Sweeney

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Cinematic Discourse: Glass Onion Special

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In a special episode this week, your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, focus in on Rian Johnson's hotly anticipated sequel, GLASS ONION: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY.

They discuss Netflix's intriguing box office distribution strategy and dig into the film in non-spoilery and finally spoilery fashion, exploring many of the timely themes and ideas rippling through the film...
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Sight & Sound's Greatest Films of All Time Poll 2022

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 06:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl Sweeney & Tony Black focus on one specific topic that has rocked the online film world this week - the results of the Sight & Sound Greatest Films of All Time Poll 2022, which only comes around every 10 years.

They get into the surprising new #1, what films has arrived and have departed, the initial discourse around the list, and the Director's Poll from auteurs and how that differs from the critics Top 10.

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Carl Sweeney

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She Said & the Awards Season Problem, Triangle of Sadness & Deadstream

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss the recent commercial failure of SHE SAID and the broader problem with 'awards season' movies struggling at the box office; Tony is indulged in talking about his #WorldCupConneryFilms tournament on Twitter to tie in with his book THE CINEMATIC CONNERY; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl finds Ruben Ostlund's TRIANGLE OF SADNESS a mixed bag while Tony has a great deal of fun with Shudder's found footage lampoon, DEADSTREAM.

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Tarantino vs Captain America, Ancient Apocalypse & Die Another Day @ 20

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, chat about Quentin Tarantino's recent comments about Marvel, the commodification of the movie star and how we're in a cinematic nadir; look at Netflix's bonkers ANCIENT APOCALYPSE 'documentary' and wonder how much conspiracy theory is infiltrating mainstream entertainment; and they 'celebrate' 20 years of DIE ANOTHER DAY with one important question - is it still rubbish?

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Footy Discourse: World Cup 2022 Special

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, it's on your head son, not off your head son, as hosts Tony Black & Carl Sweeney dig into football all the way in a special episode chatting about the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022.

They get into whether they're big footy fans, stories about watching England games, controversies including David Beckham & Qatar, One Love armbands and social justice, discuss the coverage and commentary from the BBC & ITV, plus ask the all important question - it is coming home?

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Spectre in Concert, Amazon's Neighbours, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever & The English

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl Sweeney & Tony Black, still broadcasting live from London (in this case Paddington station), discuss their experience watching James Bond flick SPECTRE in concert at the Royal Albert Hall; chat about Daniel Craig selling Belvedere vodka and where his post-Bond career might go; unpick just why Amazon have saved Australian soap opera NEIGHBOURS; and in What We've Been Watching, Tony digs into BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER while Carl tells us why THE ENGLISH is worth a look.

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Royal Discourse: The Crown Special (Live from London)

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl Sweeney & Tony Black are recording live in London in the shadow of some historical Royal monuments to, appropriately, unpick Season 5 of THE CROWN - thoughts on the season, discussion of controversies, and how accurately it relates to history.

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The Last Days of Twitter, Adventures at the MAC, Case 63 & Barbarian

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, chat about their recent events at the Midland Arts Centre in Birmingham involving the Square Eyes TV festival and Film Stories Live; they unpick the possible collapse of Twitter, the rise of Mastodon and how it might impact the discourse; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl chats about Spotify audio drama CASE 63, while Tony waxes lyrical about new horror flick BARBARIAN and mentions new football documentary, ITALIA 90: WHEN FOOTBALL CHANGED FOREVER...

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The Light House Goes Out, Oh Danny Boy(le) & Indy on TV

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney discuss the collapse of Wolverhampton's Light House cinema and the broader decay of the British arts scene; Danny Boyle's contentious comments about British filmmakers to the BFI; the possibility of an Indiana Jones TV show; and a brief tribute to British comedy legend Leslie Phillips. Ding dong!

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Older Discourse: A Tribute to Chadwick Boseman (Pt 2)

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, cheat a bit this week by presenting a classic bit of discourse - the second of a two-part chat for their previous podcast, Motion Pictures, talking about the passing of Chadwick Boseman, given the imminent release of BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER.

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Older Discourse: A Tribute to Chadwick Boseman (Pt 1)

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, cheat a bit this week by presenting a classic bit of discourse - the first of a two-part chat for their previous podcast, Motion Pictures, talking about the passing of Chadwick Boseman, given the imminent release of BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER.

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Oscars Be Cool, Kanye's Descent & The Devil's Hour

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl Sweeney and Tony Black discuss the accusation that the Academy Awards need to be 'cooler'; the descent of Kanye West as he goes to war on Quentin Tarantino & DJANGO UNCHAINED; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl chats about Martin McDonagh's new picture THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN, while Tony waxes lyrical about new Amazon series THE DEVIL'S HOUR...

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Black Adam Blowback, The Disney Whoniverse & Gunning for DC

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this episode, Carl Sweeney and Tony Black discuss the online reaction to Black Adam, as well as recent developments in the world of Doctor Who and the new role for James Gunn at DC.

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Horrific Discourse: Halloween Special

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 06:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In this Halloween special, Carl Sweeney and Tony Black discuss Halloween Ends and the Halloween series in general; John Carpenter and 'elevated horror'; the box-office performance of recent horror films including Smile; and the horror films they've been watching recently...

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John Major's Crown Beef, Alan Moore's Watchmen Beef & Adam Curtis' Russia

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss topics including John Major's frustration at THE CROWN's upcoming depiction of him; Alan Moore's frustration at the new HBO WATCHMEN series from 2019; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl chats Apple's thriller BAD SISTERS while Tony extols the virtues of Adam Curtis' latest visual archive essays, RUSSIA 1985-1999: TRAUMAZONE...

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BBC @ 100, RIP Angela and Robbie & the State of Netflix

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss topics including the 100th anniversary of the BBC, its relevance and where it might head going forward; eulogise the recent passing of Dame Angela Lansbury and Robbie Coltrane; and consider Netflix - their new ad tiers, their boost in subscribers and their growing transparency in viewing figures...

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Older Discourse: Our Favourite 5 Movies (Pt 2)

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, cheat a bit this week by presenting a classic bit of discourse - the second of a two-part chat for their previous podcast, Motion Pictures, talking about their favourite 5 movies ever...

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Older Discourse: Our Favourite 5 Movies (Pt 1)

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, cheat a bit this week by presenting a classic bit of discourse - the first of a two-part chat for their previous podcast, Motion Pictures, talking about their favourite 5 movies ever...

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Tony Black

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Carl Sweeney

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Cinematic Discourse: 60 Years of James Bond

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In a special bonus episode this week, your hosts, Carl Sweeney & Tony Black, focus in on the 60th anniversary of James Bond.

They touch on The Sound of 007 documentary and the Music of 007 concert from the Royal Albert Hall on Amazon Prime, Amazon's release of the Bond canon on their service, give their own thoughts on Bond hitting 60 and their relationship to it, and discuss a Variety piece on future Bond candidates and wonder who might step into Daniel Craig's big shoes...

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The Cinematic Connery, Sight & Sound Greatest Films List Preview & Super Mario Bros

Tue, 11 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Carl Sweeney & Tony Black, discuss topics including the Sight & Sound Greatest 100 Films ever list, previewing the new 10-yearly list and giving a potted history; discuss Tony's new book, released October 13th, THE CINEMATIC CONNERY: THE FILMS OF SIR SEAN CONNERY; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl chats Covid political drama THIS ENGLAND and political reality MAKE ME PRIME MINISTER, while Tony explains why Chris Pratt's accent for the upcoming new SUPER MARIO BROS films led him to the horror, the horror of the 1993 original.

Join us every Monday & Tuesday for brand new episodes digging into The Discourse... plus this week a bonus episode on Thursday talking 60 Years of James Bond...

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Carl Sweeney

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Tony Black

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The 'Endgamification' of Film Casting, David O (dear) Russell & Sean Egan vs Martin Scorsese

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Carl Sweeney & Tony Black, discuss topics including Alissa Wilkinson's Vox piece discussing AMSTERDAM, GLASS ONION & how AVENGERS: ENDGAME influenced film casting; the problematic David O. Russell; and just who is Sean Egan and why is he slamming the worst of takes down on Martin Scorsese?

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Carl Sweeney

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Tony Black

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Cinematic Discourse: Blonde Special

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In a special bonus episode this week, your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, focus in on Andrew Dominik's controversial drama, BLONDE.

They briefly touch on thoughts about the film before diving into the critical and cultural reaction - is it exploitation? Is it disrespectful and abusive toward Marilyn Monroe? Is it even pro-life? We try and find out.

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Star Trek's Movie Woes, Avatar (again) & Bake Off!

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss topics including the latest cancelled STAR TREK movie and the current state of that major franchise; and in What We've Been Watching, Carl discusses going to see AVATAR at the cinema & waxes lyrical about BORGEN, while Tony isn't sure about the new Daisy May Cooper comedy AM I BEING UNREASONABLE? but is delighted to see the return of THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF!

Join us every Monday & Tuesday for brand new episodes digging into The Discourse... plus this week a bonus episode on Thursday talking the reaction to Andrew Dominik's controversial BLONDE...

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Star Wars in Concert, Dominik on Blonde & the BFI's Screen Culture

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss topics including experiencing RETURN OF THE JEDI in concert at the Royal Albert Hall; James Earl Jones selling his voice rights to Disney; Andrew Dominik's controversial interview on his film BLONDE, and the BFI's Screen Culture initiative.

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Cinematic Discourse: Don't Worry Darling Special

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

In a special bonus episode this week, your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, focus in on Olivia Wilde's recent thriller, DON'T WORRY DARLING.

They follow up from a previous episode on gossip around the production, examine the box office figures so far, and get into their thoughts about the movie now they have both seen it.
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Carl Sweeney

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Bond's Ten-Year Plan, Spoiler Culture & House of the Dragon

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 05:00:02 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss topics including the future of the James Bond franchise based on recent statements; Marvel's SHE-HULK wilfully spoiling THE SOPRANOS and a broader discussion about spoiler culture, and in the What We've Been Watching segment, Carl gets into THE LAST MOVIE STARS & ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL while Tony talks GAME OF THRONES: HOUSE OF THE DRAGON and explains why he didn't love EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE...

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Revisiting Avatar, Barren Box Office & the Queen's Funeral

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:00:03 GMT

Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discuss topics including the dearth of significant films at the box office over the summer & what that might mean for cinema; they revisit James Cameron's AVATAR as it enjoys a cinematic re-release and discuss its cultural relevance, and talk their experience watching the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II...

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Don't Worry Darling Drama, Tarantino vs Truffaut & Goodbye Godard

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:02 GMT

A huge welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, discussing topics including the fascinating drama behind Olivia Wilde's upcoming DON'T WORRY DARLING, Quentin Tarantino's controversial opinion on Francois Truffaut, the death of French New Wave icon director Jean-Luc Godard, and touch on what they've both recently been watching, including the recent thriller FALL and romantic potboiler WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING...

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Pam Grier, Jackie Brown & A Problematic 007

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:00:03 GMT

A huge welcome to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.

Your hosts, Tony Black & Carl Sweeney, introduce themselves and give a flavour of what the podcast is, before discussing topics including the BFI season programming geared around Pam Grier, her starring role in Tarantino's Jackie Brown, and the problematic commentary of 007 legend George Lazenby.

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