It's got everything: sex, horror, state power, space Nazis and beneficial institutional change. What else could you possibly want? If you're new to Origin Story, this is a damn fine place to start.

I presume you've heard @kermodemovie.bsky.social wax on about how brilliant the BBFC is?

Great episode; now I’m obliged to share my favourite fact about Life of Brian - the actress who played Judith in the film (Sue Jones-Davies) became mayor of her hometown Aberystwyth, and her first act as mayor - in 2008 - was to allow the film to be shown as the council didn’t like it back in 1981!

I don’t want space Nazis.

Sold. Downloading it now to listen to later.

You had me at space Nazis!

Really is remarkable how much better the current BBFC are at this stuff than the industry-run MPAA.

I will definitely listen to this - @dorianlynskey.bsky.social is so good at big narratives!

SPACE NAZIS?! Say no more! Queued up for the dog walk later today!