The Movie Podcast

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We talk film, television and life in general . A show where friends get together & sometimes joined by guests from the filmworld, gather to chat about a range of topics. If you have a project you'd like to chat about get in touch at frompage2screen@gmail.com If you could also leave a review or rating wherever you listen, that would be totally appreciated! Sharing is Caring so please care and share the show link to your friends and colleagues.

  1. Jul 13

    802 Toxic Fandom When Did Movie Fans Start Hating Movies

    Movie fandom has changed dramatically over the last few decades—but when did everything become so divided? In this video, The 2 hosts take a look at the rise of toxic fandom in film culture, exploring how movie discussions evolved from friendly debates in magazines, conventions and video stores into today's world of social media outrage, review bombing, online arguments and culture wars. We'll discuss questions such as: When did toxic fandom really begin? Has social media made movie discussions worse? Is criticism being confused with toxicity? Are studios helping or hurting the situation? Can fans disagree without attacking each other? Is there a way back to enjoying movies together? From classic franchises like Star Wars, Star Trek, Doctor Who, Marvel, DC, and many others, we'll examine how passionate fan communities have changed over time and whether modern fandom has become more about winning arguments than celebrating the films we love. This isn't about taking sides it's about having an honest conversation about where movie fandom has been, where it is today, and where it might be heading in the future. I'd genuinely love to hear your thoughts in the comments: When did you first notice toxic fandom? Has it affected your enjoyment of movies? Can respectful debate still exist online? What are your favourite positive fan communities? If you enjoy thoughtful movie discussions, classic cinema, Blu-ray reviews, physical media collecting and conversations about film culture, please consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel, and joining the discussion.

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We talk film, television and life in general . A show where friends get together & sometimes joined by guests from the filmworld, gather to chat about a range of topics. If you have a project you'd like to chat about get in touch at frompage2screen@gmail.com If you could also leave a review or rating wherever you listen, that would be totally appreciated! Sharing is Caring so please care and share the show link to your friends and colleagues.