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'.
