Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 34 The MPA (this one’s all about movie ratings)

Episode 34

10th February 2021

Brenda and Austin start this episode off by contemplating what Sega cameos might be in the new Sonic cartoon (Majima from Yakuza, anyone) and then deep dive into the movie rating system in the United States, the MPA.  Is it really a good idea to put movie ratings in the hands of the corporations that create them?  Are movies featuring Black and LGBTQ+ characters unfairly given high ratings? (the answer is yes)  Is Birds of Prey the most important film of this decade?  (the answer to that is also, yes).

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Brenda and Austin start this episode off by contemplating what Sega cameos might be in the new Sonic cartoon (Majima from Yakuza, anyone) and then deep dive into the movie rating system in the United States, the MPA.  Is it really a good idea to put movie ratings in the hands of the corporations that create them?  Are movies featuring Black and LGBTQ+ characters unfairly given high ratings? (the answer is yes)  Is Birds of Prey the most important film of this decade?  (the answer to that is also, yes).

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Two friends, Austin and Brenda, delve into the rich history of secret nerd mysteries near and dear to their hearts in their own loose, light-hearted way. If you’ve ever wondered “Why Saturday morning for cartoons?” or “How come Chuck E. Cheese cares so much about other people’s birthdays?”, this is the show for you!

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