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 / EditorCarl SweeneyCo-HostTony BlackFollow us on social media:https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcastFollow Tony & Carl:Carl: @CKJSweeney on TwitterTony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterSupport the Film Stories podcast network on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/simonbrewTwitter: @filmstoriesFacebook/Instagram/Threads: Film StoriesWebsite: www.filmstories.co.ukTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices