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

09/10/2023 47 min Episodio 109
The Lineker Clause, Worst Movie Decisions & Emma Thompson's Content Problem

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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...-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/id1645920271New 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://www.spreaker.com/show/the-movie-palace-podcastWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethispodcasts.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com
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