Kermode & Mayo’s Take Summer Holiday Highlights of the year so far
Aug 28, 2025
This week, the hosts bring a nostalgic look back at the year's cinematic highlights, sharing laughs along with insights. They dive into notable films like 'Bring Her Back' and 'The Ballad of Wallis Island,' while dissecting themes of grief and horror. A fascinating discussion on music and memory showcases a poignant film set in 1930s Mississippi. They also critique various works, exploring greed and character dynamics, and wrap up with a review of the impactful series 'Adolescence,' highlighting its relevance to contemporary issues.
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Glasses As Daily Mood Choice
- Mark Kermode keeps about ten pairs of glasses and chooses a pair each morning to set his mood.
- He pairs limited wardrobe variations with different ties and spectacles as a daily ritual.
Horror Through Slow Revelation
- Mark praises Bring Her Back for building dread through slow revelation and strong performances, especially Sally Hawkins.
- He argues the film uses atmosphere, grief, and a score to create genuinely unsettling horror.
