Talking points for 15 May

Hi there, Brett is your host tonight – as ever please discuss whatever takes your fancy, but give special consideration to the question “Who should protect the Amazon rainforest?” which we will probably consider as part of the Amazon Paradox day on the World Service on Thursday.

On air: Has international pressure changed China?

World opinion has been almost completely united in its praise for China over its response to the earthquake in Sichuan. Two hours after it struck the Premier Wen Jiabao flew to the area, fifty thousand troops have been mobilised to help, and Chinese television is providing continuous updates of the relief effort.

So has international pressure changed China?

What’s the worst film you’ve ever seen?

You might have seen some howlers at the movies but check this out for a bad review. The BBC’s Mark Kermode reviewing the new British “comedy” Three And Out. Well worth a listen. But what is the worst film you have ever seen and could you write a better more entertaining review for us? If you do, it might get a play on the World Today this Saturday.