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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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!

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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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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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Tony Black

Co-Host
Carl Sweeney

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

Host / Editor
Tony Black

Co-Host
Carl Sweeney

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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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Carl Sweeney

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Tony Black

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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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Host / Editor
Carl Sweeney

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Tony Black

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Follow us on Twitter:
@podthediscourse
Carl: @CKJSweeney
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Listen to Tony's YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING podcast:
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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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New episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Tuesday...

Host / Editor
Tony Black

Co-Host
Carl Sweeney

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Follow us on Twitter:
@podthediscourse
Carl: @CKJSweeney
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Listen to Tony's YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/show/you-have-been-watching

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

Host / Editor
Tony Black

Co-Host
Carl Sweeney

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Follow us on Twitter:
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beyondthescreenpod

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1398503911

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

Host / Editor
Tony Black

Co-Host
Carl Sweeney

Subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+:
https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discourse

Follow us on Twitter:
@podthediscourse
Carl: @CKJSweeney
Tony: @ajblackwriter / https://ajblackwriter.substack.com

Listen to Tony's BEYOND THE SCREEN podcast:
beyondthescreenpod

Listen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:
1398503911

Email us:
[email protected]

Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/wemadethis

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

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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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Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners. Support the show here: https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discourse

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

Host / Editor
Tony Black

Co-Host
Carl Sweeney

Subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+:
https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discourse

Follow us on Twitter:
@podthediscourse
Carl: @CKJSweeney
Tony: @ajblackwriter / https://ajblackwriter.substack.com

Listen to Tony's BEYOND THE SCREEN podcast:
beyondthescreenpod

Listen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:
1398503911

Email us:
[email protected]

Support the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:
www.patreon.com/wemadethis

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

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