Kermode & Mayo’s Take

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you. And if you’re already a Vanguardista, we salute you.  Our guest this week is Harry Melling—all grown up after first hitting the big screen as Dudley Dursley in the Harry Potter films. He’s here to chat about the latest in a hit parade of pleasingly weird and wonderful post-Potter projects, ‘Harvest’. This trippy period piece sees a mysterious feudal society in an unspecified place and time fall apart after crops fail and sinister strangers arrive. Simon unpacks this unique film with Harry—plus a bit of Potter chat since the HBO reboot has put the wizarding world back in the spotlight.   Mark reviews Harvest too—along with two more of this week’s biggest cinema releases: ‘Friendship’--a black comedy about male bonding starring Paul Rudd as the new-best-pal-next-door, and ‘Smurfs’--the latest big-screen outing for the little blue fellas. If that didn’t sound like a bit of Mark-bait already, it also stars James Corden. Odds on Kermode going full ‘Grouchy Smurf’ on this one?   Plus we revisit the Salt Path controversy, including some of your excellent correspondence, run down the Box Office Top 10 and serve up sizeable portions of delectable daftness as always.     Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free):  Friendship Review: 10:25  BO10: 18:16  Harry Melling Interview: 26:50  Harvest Review: 42:09  Smurfs Review: 56:18    You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo  Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey   EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!  A Sony Music Entertainment production.      Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts    To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mark Gatiss, the talented actor and writer behind 'Sherlock' and 'Game of Thrones,' joins Simon and Mark to chat about his whimsical crime comedy, 'Bookish,' where he plays a bookseller-turned-detective in postwar London. Expect delightful discussions on detective fiction and quirky vocabulary! They also dive into the controversy surrounding 'The Salt Path,' exploring authenticity in storytelling. Plus, enjoy insights on the latest Superman film, blending humor with serious themes and paying homage to classic styles.

This week, David Cronenberg, the visionary director behind genre classics like 'The Fly' and 'Videodrome', shares insights on his latest film 'The Shrouds'. Written after a personal loss, it explores a technology that lets people witness the decomposition of their loved ones. He and Mark dive into the intersection of grief, humor, and the human experience in art. Plus, Mark reviews 'Jurassic World Rebirth', contrasting it with nostalgia for the franchise while reflecting on its shortcomings. Expect laughter and thought-provoking discussions!

Maxine Peake, a British actress known for her roles in 'Shameless' and 'Peterloo', joins to discuss her starring role in 'Words of War', the biopic of brave journalist Anna Politkovskaya. She shares insights about the film's portrayal of Anna's fearless reporting and the gripping challenges faced by journalists. The conversation includes the decision to skip fake Russian accents for authenticity and Peake's light-hearted take on her screen marriage to Jason Isaacs. They also dive into the buzz around the new Formula One film and the allure of high-speed cinema.

Danny Boyle, acclaimed film director behind classics like Slumdog Millionaire, joins actress Jodie Comer to dive into their new project, 28 Years Later. They discuss the chilling evolution of society following the Rage Virus, unpacking themes of memory and identity in this post-apocalyptic sequel. The duo explores the emotional struggles of their characters and reflect on the balance of humor in horror. They also touch on cinematic trends and what audiences can expect from the trilogy's future. Prepare for a thrilling ride back into a terrifying world!

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you. And if you’re already a Vanguardista, we salute you. Our guest this week is the prounciationally challenging but very lovely Domnhall Gleeson, who sits down with Simon to talk about his new Apple TV+ thriller ‘Echo Valley’. In it, he plays the sinister dealer Jackie to Sydney Sweeney’s addict Claire—no more nice Domnhall. He and Simon talk accents, improv, and looking like a psychopathic Ronan Keating—don't miss it. Mark reviews ‘Echo Valley’, along with two more of the biggest big-screen releases this week. First up, ‘Tornado’, a Scottish Samurai tale starring Jack Lowden and Tim Roth as criminal heavies, and Kôki as the titular Tornado they are chasing down. Plus, ‘How to Train Your Dragon’: Mark delivers his verdict the live action (except for the dragon) remake starring Nick Frost, Gerard Butler and more. Some more excellent Jason Isaacs content too, and an iWttr mystery solved... Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free): Tornado Review: 10:24 Box Office Top Ten: 16:46 Domhnall Gleeson Interview: 26:53 Echo Valley Review: 43:21 How To Train Your Dragon Review: 52:50 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com And to find out more about Sony’s new show Origins with Cush Jumbo, click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to another Now & Ben! This little nugget of bonus interview goodness features Carey Mulligan and Tim Key—stars of the new wholesome folk musical The Ballad of Wallis Island—in cinemas now. Ben sits down with them to talk about this British gem of a film that’s got Richard Curtis cooing. Plus behind the scenes goss on everything from corpsing on camera to sliding into dms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrate two decades of entertaining film critique and nostalgia! Enjoy hilarious anecdotes from the pandemic and witty reflections on listener memories. Dive into engaging discussions on new releases like 'Ballerina,' 'Clown in a Cornfield,' and 'Dangerous Animals.' Relive 20 years of cinematic history with highlights from the past and explorations of the evolving film landscape. Sip on joyful moments and connect through a shared love for movies, all wrapped in lighthearted banter and insightful reviews.

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you. And if you’re already a Vanguardista, we salute you. It’s time for another of those very special episodes where we all get to say “hello” to one of our very favourite friends of the show in the actual flesh (or whatever the audio equivalent of that is...). You guessed it, our guest this week is the one and only Jason Isaacs. He drops in for a chat with both Simon and Mark about ‘The Salt Path’—a seriously inspirational film that sees him walk the South West Coast Path in a journey of massive resilience and self-discovery alongside Gillian Anderson. They play the real-life couple Moth and Raynor Winn, who walked the path after losing their home and livelihood, and wrote the bestselling memoir on which the film is based. It’s a seriously meaty chat and Jason is on top form—you don’t want to miss it. Mark reviews it too, plus two more big releases this week. We’ve got ‘Karate Kid: Legends’, the high-kicking and wholesome latest in the Kung Fu franchise, starring Jackie Chan—and ‘The Ritual’--an exorcism horror with a demon-ousting Priest played by... Al Pacino??? This one sounds like Kermode catnip, so listen in and say your prayers for a rant or a redemption. Simon is back this week too, so expect bumper banter from the Good Doctors. Timecodes (for Vanguardistas listening ad-free): Karate Kid: Legends: 08:06 Jason Isaacs Interview: 30:18 The Salt Path Review: 48:20 The Ritual Review: 58:35 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo Please take our survey and help shape the future of our show: https://www.kermodeandmayo.com/survey EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts To advertise on this show contact: podcastadsales@sonymusic.com And to find out more about Sony’s new show Origins with Cush Jumbo, click here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Chris McQuarrie, the mastermind behind the Mission: Impossible franchise and Top Gun: Maverick, as he dives into the exhilarating world of filmmaking. He shares behind-the-scenes stories about the jaw-dropping stunts in 'The Final Reckoning' and his creative synergy with Tom Cruise. The discussion also touches on the challenges of filming during a pandemic, innovative techniques in action sequences, and the emotional weight of storytelling. Plus, there's a playful look at Wes Anderson's quirky new film and its unique narrative style.