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Kermode & Mayo’s Take

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Essential film reviews, TV reviews, and all conversations around movie and non-movie related stuff brought to you by Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media.   Want more Kermode & Mayo? Subscribe to Kermode & Mayo’s Extra Takes to get ad-free listening plus access to our subscriber-exclusive show, TAKE TWO, with new episodes every Friday. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or at extratakes.com to get access on your preferred podcast platform.   There's more to discover at kermodeandmayo.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices . EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!
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Episodes

Jordan Peele, Nope, Eiffel, Five Days at Memorial and Blind Ambition

Join Anna Bogutskaya and Rufus Jones as they fill in while Mark and Simon are on their annual cruise. Rufus speaks to the genius director behind ‘Get Out’ and ‘US’, Jordan Peele, about his latest horror/sci-fi ‘Nope.’ Anna reviews the harrowing new Apple TV + series ‘Five Days at Memorial’ - chronicling the aftermath hurricane Katrina had on one hospital, ‘Eiffel’ - following the life and career of Gustave Eiffel and starring Emma Mackey, ‘Nope’ - Jordan Peele’s latest big hit and ‘Blind Ambitio...

Aug 12, 20221 hr 23 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Alicia Vikander Bullet Train, Irma Vep, The Harder They Come (reissue)

Simon and Mark talk to Oscar winning Swedish actress Alicia Vikander about her new role in the highly meta series ‘Irma Vep’ - created by Olivier Assayas. Mark reviews the star-studded ensemble action/thriller ‘Bullet Train’, the reissue of the cult classic ‘The Harder They Come.’ - featuring music by and starring Jimmy Cliff, and Irma Vep – about Mira, an American movie star who is disillusioned by her career and recent breakup, so comes to France to star in a remake of the French silent classi...

Aug 05, 20221 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ron Howard, DC League of Super-Pets, Hit the Road, Thirteen Lives, Fire of Love

Simon talks to legendary Hollywood director and actor Ron Howard, about his new biographical survival film ‘Thirteen Lives’ - starring Viggo Mortensen, Colin Farrell, and Joel Edgerton. Mark reviews the new animation ‘DC League of Super-Pets', ‘Thirteen Lives’, documentary ‘Fire of Love’ - following the lives and careers of volcanologists Katia and Maurice Kraftt, and ‘Hit the Road’ - a new film by Iranian director Panah Panahi, that tells the tender and chaotic story about a family on a road tr...

Jul 29, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Daisy Edgar-Jones, Where the Crawdads Sing, Notre Dame on Fire, She Will, Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck In Time

Simon talks to actress Daisy Edgar-Jones, of ‘Normal People’ fame, who stars in ‘Where the Crawdads Sing’ - the new film adaptation of Number One best-selling book by Delia Owens. Plus Mark reviews ‘Notre Dame on Fire’, based on the real-life disaster that took place in August 2019, documentary ‘Kurt Vonnegut Unstuck in Time’ - about the life of the beloved American writer, and ‘She Will’ - a psychological horror, by debut director Charlotte Colbert. Mark and Simon read out email from Tim Clayto...

Jul 22, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Sheridan Smith, The Railway Children Return, McEnroe, The Gray Man, The Good Boss

Simon talks to Bafta winning British actor Sheridan Smith OBE on what it was like to be a part of ‘The Railway Children Return.’ Mark reviews Ryan Goslings new action flick ‘The Gray Man’, ‘The Good Boss’ - a Spanish workplace satire staring Javier Bardem. ‘The Railway Children Return’ - which is the sequel to the much beloved classic. + ‘McEnroe’ -a new documentary that follows the life of the iconic tennis player. Plus, What’s on World, the Box office chart and more. You can contact the show b...

Jul 15, 20221 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Taron Egerton, Thor: Love and Thunder, Brian and Charles, Black Bird, Futura

Simon interviews actor and singer Taron Egerton best known for his work in the ‘Kingsman Franchise,’ and ‘Rocketman’ about his role in Apple TV+ new drama series ‘Black Bird – based on true events about a convict trying to help catch a serial killer. Mark reviews the much anticipated ‘Thor: Love and Thunder,’ new British robot film ‘Brian and Charles’, ‘Black Bird,’ and documentary ‘Futura’ - Exploring what boys and girls from age 15 to 20 think about the future, through a series of interviews d...

Jul 08, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Minions: The Rise of Gru, Nitram, and Tigers

Mark reviews ‘Minions: Rise of Gru’, ‘Nitram’ - about a young man who develops an unexpected friendship with an older and isolated heiress, and ‘Tigers’ - about a young Swedish football player who is sent to play in Italy’s most prestigious club. Plus, What’s on World, the Box office chart and more. You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or find us on our social channels. Show timings: 17:52 Tigers Review 26:49 Box Office Top 10 40:59 Nitram Review 47:59 The Laugh...

Jul 01, 20221 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Rowan Atkinson, Elvis, The Black Phone, Man vs. Bee, and Wings of Desire

Mark and Simon are joined in the studio by comedic genius Rowan Atkinson to chat about his new comedy Netflix series ‘Man vs, Bee.’ Mark reviews the highly anticipated ‘Elvis’, Ethan Hawkes new horror, ‘The Black Phone’, ‘Man vs. Bee’ and Wim Wenders 1987 classic ‘Wings of Desire’ - about an angel who wonders the streets of Berlin observing its residents. Plus, What’s on World, the Box office chart and more. You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or find us on our...

Jun 24, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Tom Hanks, Lightyear, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, Everything Went Fine, and Spiderhead

Simon speaks to the one and only Tom Hanks about his role as Colonel Tom Parker in ‘Elvis’. Mark reviews ‘Lightyear’ – the story of a young Buzz Lightyear, Emma Thompson stars in ‘Good Luck to You, Leo Grande’, François Ozone’s French drama ‘Everything Went Fine’ and Chris Hemsworth’s new film ‘Spiderhead’ Plus, What’s on World, the Box office chart and more. You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or find us on our social channels. Show timings: 00:11:18 - Everyth...

Jun 17, 20221 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Jeff Goldblum, Jurassic World: Dominion, Swan Song, All My Friends Hate Me, Reel Britannia

Simon speaks to screen legend, and fan of the show Jeff Goldblum about reprising his role as Dr. Ian Malcom in Jurassic World Dominion. Mark reviews new Jennifer Coolidge film ‘Swan Song,’ British comedy horror ‘All My Friends Hate Me,’ ‘Jurassic World Dominion,’ and new Britbox documentary series ‘Reel Britannia’ - highlighting the best of British cinema. Plus, Take it or Leave it, What’s on World, the Box office chart and more. You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo...

Jun 10, 20221 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Danny Boyle, Men, Pistol, The Midwich Cuckoos

Simon speaks to renowned filmmaker, producer, and writer Danny Boyle to discuss his new Disney+ series ‘Pistol.’ Mark reviews folk horror ‘Men’ which stars Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear, the new adaptation of ‘The Midwich Cuckoos’, Mia Hansen- Løve’s ‘Bergman’s Island’ and ‘Pistol’. Plus, TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT: Ukrainian special. Box office chart and more. You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or find us on our social channels. Show timings: 14:42 Men Review 24:4...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Rory Kinnear, Top Gun Maverick, Stranger Things and Bob’s Burgers

Mark and Simon are live from the Union Chapel, Islington, London! They’re joined by friend of the show Sanjeev Bhaskar, and Rory Kinnear who is starring in ‘Men’. Mark reviews Top Gun: Maverick, French film ‘Between Two Worlds’, American animation ‘Bob’s Burger’s’ and the new series of ‘Stranger Things’. Plus, extra bits live from the church! You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or find us on our social channels. Show timings: 7.26 Bob’s Burgers Review 11.42 San...

May 27, 20221 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Miles Teller, Benediction, Emergency, The Innocents

In this week's episode of Kermode and Mayo’s Take, Mark and Simon are joined in the studio by Tom Cruise’s co-star Miles Teller to discuss his latest role as Bradley ‘Rooster’ Bradshaw in ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ Mark reviews Amazon’s college satire ‘Emergency’, Norwegian horror film ‘The Innocents’, Terrence Davies new World War One drama ‘Benediction’ and music documentary ‘A-ha-The Movie’ - about one of 1980’s most popular bands. Plus, Mark and Simon recommend the essential week’s viewing in Take...

May 20, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Everything Everywhere All at Once, Gaspar Noé, The Essex Serpent

In this week's episode of Kermode and Mayo’s Take, Mark and Simon are joined in the studio by Argentinian screenwriter, director, and auteur Gaspar Noé to discuss his latest film Vortex. Mark reviews Apple TV+’s new series ‘The Essex Serpent’, Sci-fi/Action film ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ staring Michelle Yeoh, new drama starring Mark Wahlberg - ‘Father Stu’, ‘The Drover’s Wife’ and ‘The Quiet Girl’ about a 9-year-old girl who discovers a new way of life when she moves in with a middle-...

May 13, 20221 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Introducing: Extra Takes and Take Two

Once a week with us not enough for you? We have great news - i n addition to our regular episodes every Friday, join Kermode & Mayo’s Extra Takes to get our subscriber-exclusive show - TAKE TWO. Every week on TAKE TWO, you’ll get a full extra hour of us diving deeper into topics, discussions (and popcorn) we didn’t have quite enough time for in our regular episode. Plus, if you want to listen without interruption, subscribers get access to all Kermode & Mayo episodes completely ad-free! ...

May 09, 202246 sec

The one with Tom Hiddleston, Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and Cabaret

In this first episode of Kermode and Mayo's Take, Mark and Simon are joined by Tom Hiddleston who talks about his role in The Essex Serpent. Mark reviews new Marvel film ‘Dr Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness’, ‘This Much I Know To Be True’ which captures Nick Cave and Warren Ellis' creative relationship as they bring to life the songs from their last two studio albums, ‘Cabaret’ 50th Anniversary, new Netflix series ‘Clark’ - the story of Clark Olofsson, the man behind Stockholm syndrome, Dani...

May 06, 20221 hr 55 minSeason 1Ep. 1

Introducing Kermode & Mayo’s Take

The new home of Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. Coming early May 2022. Film reviews, TV reviews, and all your conversation around movie and non-movie related stuff. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media. As well as the film and TV reviews, Mark and Simon will be talking about anything and everything. Punctuation, Thunderbirds, obscure German pop music, fax machines, subtitles, MRI scans, magic, school assemblies, Scandinavia, and ...

Apr 01, 20221 min
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