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...-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-discourseHost / EditorCarl SweeneyCo-HostTony BlackSubscribe to THE DISCOURSE+:https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discourseFollow us on Twitter:@podthediscourseCarl: @CKJSweeneyTony: @ajblackwriter / https://ajblackwriter.substack.comListen to Tony's YOU HAVE BEEN WATCHING podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/you-have-been-watchingListen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-movie-palace-podcastEmail us:contactthediscourse@gmail.comSupport the We Made This podcast network on Patreon:www.patreon.com/wemadethisWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com
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