Kermode & Mayo’s Take Paul King & Simon Farnaby, Wonka, Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain & Leave the World Behind
Dec 8, 2023
Director and screenwriter Paul King and screenwriter Simon Farnaby discuss their new Christmas blockbuster 'Wonka', a prequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Mark reviews 'Please Don’t Destroy: The Treasure of Foggy Mountain' and 'Leave the World Behind', a psychological thriller interrupted by a mysterious blackout. They also touch on holiday traditions, treasure hunting in films, the importance of specificity, and the use of music in films. The podcast explores themes of race, class, identity, and trust in 'Leave the World Behind'.
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Snakebite Story
- Mark Kermode shares a story about a pub encounter with a filmmaker.
- The filmmaker's drink order caused confusion, highlighting differing regional drink customs.
Vanguard Salute Return
- Robin from Green Bray expresses relief about the return of the "we salute you" segment.
- Mark Kermode's previous reluctance had caused Robin existential distress.
Dedicated Listener
- Flora, a dedicated listener, has spent over 42,000 minutes listening to the podcast.
- This puts Flora in the top 0.05% of listeners, equivalent to about 30 days of continuous listening.