For the first episode, I am joined by Georgie to discuss the battle of the Biopics! We discuss the 2018 film 'Bohemian Rhapsody' about Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and the 2019 film 'Rocketman' about Elton John.

As well as discussing many aspects of both films including their general enjoyability and overall cinematic experience, we also talk about the representation of sexuality on screen and the response this has caused. I have attached some of the articles I used for this research below, but would recommend delving further into this yourself as there are many layers to it which are definitely worth taking into account if have seen the films.

https://www.vox.com/2018/11/16/18071460/bohemian-rhapsody-queerphobia-celluloid-closet-aids

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/nov/09/the-freddie-mercury-biopic-isnt-homophobic-its-inspiring-bohemian-rhapsody-queen

https://www.them.us/story/bohemian-rhapsody-queer-representation

https://www.pride.com/movies/2018/10/24/how-bohemian-rhapsody-sterilized-freddie-mercurys-bisexuality

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/freddie-mercury-sexuality/

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a27632021/rocketman-gay-sex-scene/

https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/elton-john-rocketman-straight-actor-taron-egerton_uk_5cdfbbb7e4b00735a9172431

Please let me know what you think of this first episode and what you would like me to improve on, this is just the first attempt and there will be a variety of films and shows to come! Send any requests or ideas to me on my instagram @afterspodcast

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