Listen "Too Cynical for Star Trek, The BBFC Society Snapshot & The Surprising Sun Newspaper"
Episode Synopsis
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?--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-discoursehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-discourse/id1645920271www.patreon.com/thediscoursepodcastNew episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Wednesday...Host / EditorTony BlackCo-HostCarl SweeneyFollow us on social media:https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcastFollow Tony & Carl:Carl: @CKJSweeney on TwitterTony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterListen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:https://wemadethispodcasts.com/podcast/the-movie-palace-podcastListen to Tony's AT THE MOVIES IN THE 90s podcast:https://wemadethispodcasts.com/podcast/at-the-movies-in-the-90sWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethispodcasts.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com
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