"I'm not American but I've got ears Clayton!".

Clayton from 'Men Who Like Men Who Like Movies' podcast to discuss the book and film adaptation of Red, White and Royal Blue (2023).

Warning: Please be aware that this podcast contains discussions of adult themes, including sexuality and depictions of intimacy on-screen.

Discussion Points:

-Sean introduces the "WTF America" and "Oh Dear Me England" segments.

-Issues with book-to-film adaptations.

-Uma Thurman commits.

-Clayton is delighted by Sean's attempt to keep the discussion politically neutral.

-Clayton thinks that the screen-writers for the film didn't understand the book.

-The cutting of June as a character and the depiction of Bea in the film.

-The differences between the rating of the film in America as opposed to the United Kingdom.

-Cornetto's, crumpets and beans on toast.

-Clayton doesn't know what Jaffa Cakes are and Sean struggles to describe them.

-Sean tries to explain why we love The Great British Bake Off.

-Clayton asks Sean about the Royal Family.

-All cookies are biscuits, but not all biscuits are cookies.

Raised Questions:

-Why are loads of podcasts reviewing this film?

-Why is Shawn (Clayton's co-host) sat in the dark?

-Who does the worst Texas accent, Sean or Uma Thurman?

-Why did they keep the parents together in the film, rather than divorced like in the book?

-Is the film too 'cute'?

-Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?

-What was kind of pie did Clayton's parents have?

-What's the deal with Maypoles?

-Will this film become outdated very, very quickly?

-Was Queen Victoria amused?

-Did you know Renee Zellweger was Texan?

Thanks for Listening!

Apologies for some of the sound quality on Sean's side, he was struggling with a heavy cold during recording.

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