Direct from PG Towers, join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yes...
Ep 34: 'Till Death Us Do Part' UK TV Sitcom from 1967. Empire, Politics and the 60's Revolution.
Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over controversial UK sitcom 'Till Death Us Do Part'. A moment of popular culture that continues to be divisive to this very day. The character of Alf Garnett holds controversial opinions on immigration, empire, monarchy and politics. Was this satire or far right propaganda on the BBC? With the political climate in the UK and across the globe veering towards the extreme, can we learn a lesson from a 60's sitcom? One things for sure, the more things change, the more they stay the same!Click here to watch the episode of 'Till Death Us Do Part' on YouTubeClick here to follow us on all our socialsPlease leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze. And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!GAZER HOMEWORK:Click here for info on where to watch 'The Comeback', the topic of next week's episode.
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Ep 33: 'Cruising' movie from 1980. Sex, slings and murder. New York and the Gay Underground Scene.
Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over controversial US film 'Cruising' from 1980. Directed by William Friedkin and starring Al Pacino, the film drew protests during filming from members of the gay community unhappy with the films depiction of the underground leather scene. Were the protests justified? Listen to find out more! AND PLEASE BE AWARE, THIS PODCAST CONTAINS SOME PRETTY EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND THEMES. IT'S DEFINITELY NOT ONE TO LISTEN TO IN THE CAR WITH THE KIDS!Click here to watch 'Cruising' from 1980 on YouTubeClick here to follow us on all our socialsPlease leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze. And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!GAZER HOMEWORK:Click here to watch 'Till Death Us Do Part', the topic of next week's episode.
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Ep 32: 'The Girlie Show' UK Chat Show from 1997. Ladettes, Lads and cynical marketing
Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over late night delight 'The Girlie Show' from 1997. Inspired by the phenomenon of 'Ladette' culture in the UK, which in itself was a response to 'Lad' cutlture, which in itself was a response to the 'New Man'...... Phew!!! It's complicated and quite possibly all a cynical marketing ploy. What can The Girlie Show tell women about how they should behave? Turns out... not a lot.Click here to watch 'The Girlie Show' from 2nd March 1997Click here to follow us on all our socialsPlease leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze. And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!GAZER HOMEWORK:Click here to watch 'Cruising', the topic of next week's episode.
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Ep 31: 'Grease' Movie Musical from 1978. T-Birds, Pink Ladies, Sex and Slut Shaming
Greetings from PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we cast our Gaze over high school musical 'Grease' from 1978. The Travolta phenomenon steps up a gear and Olivia Newton John hops aboard. Many a teen girls and gays favourite. Euphoric, innocent fun? Or perhaps a darker representation of teens, cultural morals and gender roles. Also, Dr Lee bursts Dave's 'fake it till you make it bubble'. And just who is the Sandra Dee, and who is the Rizzo in this friendship.You can watch Grease on many media formats in the UK and across the globe!Click here to follow us on all our socialsPlease leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze. And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!GAZER HOMEWORK:Click here to watch 'The Girlie Show', the topic of next week's episode.
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Ep 30: 'The Gaze Year In Review' A look back at our first year in podcasting! Feminism, LGBT representation, toxic masculinity, Shakey and Love Actually!
Happy New Year from all at PG Towers! Join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV Producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture from yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. This week we pause our usual format to reflect on our first year as The Problematic Gaze. What a year it's been at PG Towers! What have we learned since first dipping our toes in the podcasting pond? And what does the future hold?Also, we announce the PG Towers roll of honour as Dave polishes off the Christmas sherry.Please leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts. They really help to spread the word of The Problematic Gaze. And if our fellow Gazers want to comment on what they've heard in our episodes, or to suggest future topics, please email us at [email protected]. We love hearing from you!Click here to follow us on all our socials
Direct from PG Towers, join social historian Dr Lee Arnott and TV producer Dave Moor for a lighthearted look at the world of TV, Film and Popular Culture of yesteryear that has since been considered problematic. Each week we focus on a different piece of pop culture, and put it into context by looking at the news events and cultural landscape of the year it was released.Â
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