What would you do if you found out you could not die? You’d live your life doing all the craziest things because there’s no fear or risk, but, as shown in Netflix’s The Old Guard films, including the sequel – The Old Guard 2, you begin to lose your purpose… and possibly, your empathy for society.
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We have a PACKED episode this month. After discussing some excellent and exciting MENA entertainment news, Mae and Swara review Netflix’s The Old Guard, which is directed by the incredible Gina Prince-Bythewood and stars one of our favorite MENA actors Marwan Kenzari! But before that, we have an open and frank discussion about “cancel culture,” why it scares powerful and privileged white people so much, and how if they just actually devoted themselves to be better people they wouldn’t have to worry about being “canceled.” Enjoy listening!
Spoilers for The Old Guard being around 1:12:00.
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