Episodes

  • Costner's Horizon, Mocking Madame Web & 21st Century Cinema (So Far)

    Costner's Horizon, Mocking Madame Web & 21st Century Cinema (So Far)
    Jul 29 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Carl and Tony chat about Kevin Costner's Horizon: Chapter One, his Western saga, quite why it failed at the box office, and whether it represents 'real' cinema. Plus! Emma Roberts is not happy we (well, not just us) are mocking films like Madame Web, claiming internet culture is one big pile on. Does she have a point? Or should we be extracting the Michael out of some films? Finally, after a Sight & Sound piece on 21st century cinema so far, we discuss the list and ponder quite what the prevailing winds of modern cinema are... New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Host Tony Black Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • New Hollywood RIP's, Sexiest Movies of the 21st Century, Old Man Opinions & the Biden Problem

    New Hollywood RIP's, Sexiest Movies of the 21st Century, Old Man Opinions & the Biden Problem
    Jul 17 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss the sad recent passings of New Hollywood legends Donald Sutherland, Robert Towne and Shelley Duvall, wondering if they are now seeing the beginning of the end for that era. Plus! They get into bed with a piece discussing the 21st century's Sexiest Movies to date and quell some serious thirst. Following a voice note from listener Violet, they chat about a recent Richard Dreyfus right-wing tirade and wonder why older actors seem to be growing more opinionated. Plus! Is Joe Biden really past it? Should he be put out to pasture? They weigh in... New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Tony Black Co-Host Carl Sweeney Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • General Election 2024: Things Can Only Get Better?

    General Election 2024: Things Can Only Get Better?
    Jul 14 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Tony and Carl laser focus on the recent UK General Election, analysing Labour's expected trouncing victory, what it means for the country, how the election was covered and exactly where this thirst for Keir Starmer is suddenly coming from. Plus! Is it coming home? We ponder... New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Tony Black Co-Host Carl Sweeney Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Prequels at the Box Office, Unpalatable Punditry & Re-Loaded

    Prequels at the Box Office, Unpalatable Punditry & Re-Loaded
    Jun 19 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Carl and Tony ponder the state of the cinematic box office in relation to prequels, especially after the failure of Furiosa: A Mad Max Story. Does it factor into wider trends about where the cinema experience is going wrong? Plus! With the BBC deciding to hire controversial tennis star Nick Kyrgios as a pundit, they wonder whether being an unpalatable figure is a blessing or a curse for broadcasters these days. And finally, 90s-era lads mag Loaded is being reborn for a new, middle-aged man audience. Do Carl and Tony fit the demographic? And if so, will they buy a copy? New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Host Tony Black Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • General Election 2024: Debates, Polls & TikTok + Euro 2024 Predictions

    General Election 2024: Debates, Polls & TikTok + Euro 2024 Predictions
    Jun 17 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Carl and Tony dig into the ongoing build up to the 2024 U.K. General Election, discussing some of the debates so far, what the polls are saying, how TikTok is influencing the discourse and, crucially... who do they think is taking home the keys to 10 Downing Street? Plus! Football discourse! The European Championships are here so they predict how England might do, what the coverage might look like, and Tony manages to alienate three quarters of the U.K... New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Host Tony Black Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • Straight White Doctor Who Angst, Smoking on TV and Film & What Do Cinema Audiences Want?

    Straight White Doctor Who Angst, Smoking on TV and Film & What Do Cinema Audiences Want?
    May 29 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Tony and Carl discuss a recent piece suggesting Doctor Who is so diverse it has never been for 'straight white men'. As two straight white men, they question the true inclusivity of this statement. Plus! Why does nobody smoke anymore on TV and film? They ponder why this paean to progressive health might be doing a disservice to art. And finally, as both The Fall Guy and now Furiosa tank at cinemas, they wonder exactly what movie audiences want these days, and how changing attitudes to movie watching might be influencing that... -- Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners. Support the show here: www.patreon.com/thediscoursepodcast New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Tony Black Co-Host Carl Sweeney Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • General Election Prep, Baby Reindeer Fallout & Tone Deaf Apple

    General Election Prep, Baby Reindeer Fallout & Tone Deaf Apple
    May 27 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Tony and Carl react to news Britain is getting a General Election (finally!) in July, discussing how the media might react. Plus! Netflix's Baby Reindeer took the country by storm but the real world fallout is ethically questionable at best. We unpack the reasons. And finally, we wonder what Apple are smoking with a recent tone deaf ad. Are they at last leaning into the reality that they are the very monolith they began taking on? -- Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners. Support the show here: www.patreon.com/thediscoursepodcast New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Tony Black Co-Host Carl Sweeney Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • How Young for a Smartphone? Emeritus Actors & The Unstreamables

    How Young for a Smartphone? Emeritus Actors & The Unstreamables
    May 16 2024
    Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture. In this episode, Carl and Tony tackle the thorny issue of children and media access - kids accessing smartphones is on the rise, but is it a good or bad thing? Plus! Older actors should be celebrated, according to a recent piece, so we think about the aged Hollywood and British legends still going, and ponder what might have been for some had they carried on. And finally, there are some TV shows from recent decades, including Chris Carter's Millennium, that have never hit streaming services. Why? And is this likely ever to change? -- Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners. Support the show here: www.patreon.com/thediscoursepodcast New episodes of The Discourse drop Mondays and Wednesdays... Host / Editor Carl Sweeney Co-Host Tony Black Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcast Follow Tony & Carl: Carl: @CKJSweeney on Twitter Tony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriter Support the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/simonbrew Twitter: @filmstories Facebook/Instagram/Threads: Film Stories Website: www.filmstories.co.uk Title music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins