Kermode & Mayo’s Take Now and Ben: Charlie Brooker & Emma Corrin on Black Mirror
Apr 16, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of Black Mirror with creator Charlie Brooker and star Emma Corrin. They discuss the innovative 'ReDream' technology in their new episode, blending classic films with modern-day narratives. The conversation also touches on the artistic influence of vintage media and the challenge of maintaining secrecy in filmmaking. Additionally, they explore themes of forbidden love and how nostalgic storytelling reveals the bittersweet nature of memory and loneliness. The chat promises surprises, including a detour into bowling!
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Relief Finishing Black Mirror Series
- Charlie Brooker shares that finishing the series felt like the unglamorous relief of needing the toilet after a long journey.
- He compares completing the season to doing a long-held task, emphasizing relief over glamour.
Meta Love Story in Hotel Reverie
- Hotel Reverie explores an actor trapped in an augmented vintage film world.
- The story blurs lines between actor and character, creating a meta love story inside a frozen film world.
Casting Deepens Historical Themes
- The casting of Issa Rae as a black actress in the story adds depth reflecting forbidden love and historic racial barriers in 40s Hollywood.
- The theme echoes previous Black Mirror episodes about love and identity, focusing on universal souls meeting.