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Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries: Ep. 34 The MPA (this one’s all about movie ratings)
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). Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at…
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