The Discourse

Remaking Vertigo & Should Straight Actors Play Gay Characters?


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

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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