A Seasonal Stand for Centrism

Inspired by ‘The Order’s cinema release this week, our One Frame Back is Nazi hunting films—and on a more family-freindly note, we’ve got a bonus review of Studio Gibbli classic ‘Spirited Away’ in celebration of its Boxing Day re-release. We’re also making a seasonal stand for centrism with 5 ‘ok films of the year’, bringing you a definitive list of those moderate screen achievements that go down nicely with a cuppa tea and a biscuit—and are resolutely ‘alright, if you like that sort of thing.’ Plus Mark and Simon answer your film-related questions on big budget flops, and miscellaneous schmestions on the worst ever Christmas gifts, books of the year, and unusual Christmas traditions... Happy holidays Vanguardistas! Timecodes One frame back 16:38 Spirited Away Review: 19:59 ‘Ok’ films of the year: 30:35 Questions Schmestions 35:30 You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayo 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