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Essential film reviews, TV reviews, and all conversations around movie and non-movie related stuff brought to you by Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media.   Want more Kermode & Mayo? Subscribe to Kermode & Mayo’s Extra Takes to get ad-free listening plus access to our subscriber-exclusive show, TAKE TWO, with new episodes every Friday. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or at extratakes.com to get access on your preferred podcast platform.   There's more to discover at kermodeandmayo.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices . EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

  1. Is Amélie Really a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?

    5 DAYS AGO ·  BONUS • EXTRA TAKES ONLY

    Is Amélie Really a Manic Pixie Dream Girl?

    Our first bonus review this week is McCartney: Hunt For The Lost Bass—a deep dive for Macca fans into mysterious disappearance of his iconic Höfner violin bass, and his quest to find it decades later. And we’ve got the 25th anniversary rerelease of Amélie too, a whimsical, visually enchanting and très French celebration of love, loneliness, and small acts of kindness. Plus, playing along with the release of Super Mario Galaxy, in this week’s One Frame Back we’ll be hearing your favourite Nintendo movies. From Detective Pikachu to, erm, The Tetris Movie (if that counts???) we take your pixelated pics and Mark chooses the champ. In Five Question Film Club, we hear your thoughts on last week’s pick, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, before turning to American Psycho—a darkly satirical, ice-cold look at excess, identity, and the horrors lurking beneath the polished surface of Yuppiedom. Revisit the business cards, the breakdowns, and that unforgettable central performance—then get your answers ready for next week. Plus questions, schmestions and much more. Keep them coming Vanguardistas! Timecodes McCartney: Hunt For The Lost Bass Review: 08:46 One Frame Back: 17:05 Amélie 25th anniversary rerelease Review: 19:05 Five Question Film Club: 29:33 Questions Schmestions: 39:54

    52 min
  2. Level up or game over for SUPER MARIO GALAXY?

    6 DAYS AGO

    Level up or game over for SUPER MARIO GALAXY?

    Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member-only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. More movie musings and cinematic chat this week on Kermode & Mayo’s Take. The Good Doctors will be reviewing this week’s biggest big screen releases—plus a bit of TV for you too today. First up, there’s The Drama, a black comedy starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as a soon-to-be-married couple whose romantic bliss is derailed by a shocking confession. Then more white-knuckle stuff in Fuze—a bomb disposal meets heist thriller starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Theo James and Sam Worthington. On a much more colourful note, we’ve got Super Mario Galaxy—but will this latest screen outing for the videogame franchise be a level up or game over? On the small screen, the spotlight turns to the BBC’s Twenty Twenty Six—a brand new sequel series that catches up with Hugh Bonneville’s Ian Fletcher in all his bureaucratic glory. This time he’s been appointed ‘Head of Integrity’ on the organizing committee for an international football tournament taking place in summer 2026, which definitely isn’t the FIFA World Cup. Simon sits down with the ever-charming Hugh to unpack the series—plus a word on his latest stage outing in Shadowlands, and little bit of Downton chat too. All that, along with the usual listener correspondence and presenter cantankerousness—you won’t want to miss this one. 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! 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

    1hr 19min
  3. Mark discovers a brand new way to annoy Simon…

    27 MAR ·  BONUS • EXTRA TAKES ONLY

    Mark discovers a brand new way to annoy Simon…

    Our bonus review this week is Orwell: 2+2=5—a documentary about the legendary writer’s work on dystopian unease, slippery truths, and the unsettling power of collective belief—and how it’s still terrifyingly relevant to today. Does the doc stand up in a world that often feels stranger than fiction? More literary adaptation in this week’s other review as we revisit Romeo + Juliet—Baz Luhrmann’s vibrant, hyper-stylised take on Shakespeare’s tragedy. From swooning romance to operatic heartbreak (with a killer soundtrack to boot), the Good Doctors dig into why this version continues to endure. In Five Question Film Club, we hear your thoughts on last week’s pick Heat before turning to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind—Michel Gondry’s inventive, melancholic exploration of love, memory, and whether it’s ever wise to erase the past. Revisit the mind-bending moments, the emotional gut punches, and that quietly devastating central relationship—then get your answers ready for next week. Plus questions, schmestions and much more. Cheers Vanguardistas! Timecodes Midwinter Break review: 08:06 One Frame Back: 20:19 Five Question Film Club: 27:46 Questions Schmestions: 39:45

    1hr 1min
  4. THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE: Enchanting or just lost in the woods?

    26 MAR

    THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE: Enchanting or just lost in the woods?

    Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member-only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. On this week’s episode of Kermode and Mayo’s Take, director François Ozon joins us to talk about his latest film, The Stranger. He sits down with Simon and Mark to discuss the inspirations behind the story, balancing ambiguity and tension, and the challenges of bringing such a distinctive vision to the screen—along with a few reflections on his wider body of work and the themes that continue to draw him in. You’ll be able to hear Mark’s full verdict on The Stranger in two weeks’ time, and this week we have a packed slate of new releases. First up, The Magic Faraway Tree brings a beloved children’s classic to life with a mix of whimsy, adventure, and a touch of nostalgia. Then there’s Splitsville, a comedy exploring relationships in all their messy, unpredictable glory. And finally, They Will Kill You, a new horror starring Tom Felton—son of Jason Isaacs, of course. They’re really related you know, just like all the Skarsgårds and Sargaards….The Elsewhere, we’ll have all the usual Take treats: the box office top 10, a Laughter Lift that may (or may not) brighten your week, and your ever-wonderful correspondence. Thanks for listening! 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 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 Timecodes: 00:00:00 Show starts 00:07:57 Splitsville 00:14:59 Box Office top ten 00:31:43 François Ozon Interview 00:44:11 They Will Kill You review 00:51:35 Laughter Lift 00:56:56 The Magic Faraway Tree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    1hr 11min
  5. The funniest Jared Leto story ever?

    20 MAR ·  BONUS • EXTRA TAKES ONLY

    The funniest Jared Leto story ever?

    Our bonus review this week is Midwinter Break—a moving, subtle drama starring Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds about love in later life, and a secret that threatens to freeze their longstanding partnership. More Ryan Gosling in this week’s One Frame Back as we ask you for his best roles, in honour of Project Hail Mary. From brooding loners to musical romantics (and everything in between), the Good Doctors will dig into a career that’s as varied as it is meme-able. In Five Question Film Club, we hear your thoughts on last week’s pick Silence of the Lambs before turning to Heat—Michael Mann’s towering crime saga that brought Al Pacino and Robert De Niro together on screen in unforgettable style. Revisit the heists, the coffee shop face-off, and that thunderous downtown shootout—then get your answers ready for next week. Plus questions, schmestions and much more. Cheers Vanguardistas!

    1hr 5min
  6. Is Stephen Graham another bad boy in THE GOOD BOY?

    19 MAR

    Is Stephen Graham another bad boy in THE GOOD BOY?

    Some exciting news—The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member-only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind-the-scenes photos and videos, the monthly Redactor’s Roundup newsletter, and access to a new fortnightly LIVE show—a raucous, unfiltered lunchtime special with the Good Doctors, new features, and live chat so you can heckle, vote, and have your questions read out in real time. On this week’s episode of Kermode and Mayo’s Take, Stephen Graham joins us to talk about his new film The Good Boy. It’s an unsettling thriller where he plays a father fixated on a strange rehabilitation ritual for a violent young man who he takes in and…erm… chains up in his basement. Stephen chats to Simon about navigating the film’s darker emotional undercurrents, finding the human intrigue in morally murky territory, and being his usual lovely Liverpudlian self. You’ll be able to hear Mark’s full verdict on The Good Boy in this week’s show too, alongside a packed slate of other new releases. First up, Project Hail Mary finally lands—bringing big ideas, bigger stakes, and one very lonely astronaut to the big screen. Then there’s Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, which ups the ante on the original’s gleefully gory game of survival. And finally, Dead Man’s Wire, a tense thriller starring Bill Skarsgard that sees a desperate act spiral into a gripping standoff. Elsewhere, we’ll have all the usual Take treats: the box office top 10, a Laughter Lift that may (or may not) brighten your week, and your ever-wonderful correspondence. Thanks for listening! Timecodes: 00:00:00 Show starts 00:09:44 Dead Man's Wire review 00:18:12 Box office top ten 00:30:51 Stephen Graham interview 00:44:11 The Good Boy review 00:53:37 Laughter Lift 00:57:06 Ready or Not 2: Here I Come review 01:04:42 What's On? 01:09:21 Project Hail Mary 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 🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code [Take] at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/Take ⛵ 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

    1hr 30min
  7. Oscars Schmoscars 2026

    16 MAR

    Oscars Schmoscars 2026

    In this Oscars special episode of Kermode & Mayo’s Take, Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode break down the biggest moments from the 2026 Academy Awards. Mark shares his reactions to the ceremony, from Avatar: Fire and Ash winning Visual Effects to the triumph of Sentimental Value.   Simon and Mark unpack the night’s major wins — including One Battle After Another sweeping six awards and Paul Thomas Anderson’s backstage reflections on politics, culture, and “bringing common sense and decency back into fashion.” They also explore the fierce race between One Battle After Another and Sinners, Michael B. Jordan’s emotional Best Actor win, and Autumn Durald Arkapaw’s groundbreaking Cinematography victory.  Hear extended backstage moments from Paul Thomas Anderson, Michael B. Jordan, and Jessie Buckley as they reflect on the significance of their awards, artistic responsibility, and historymaking achievements. The duo also discuss Amy Madigan’s longawaited Supporting Actress win, Norway’s triumph with Sentimental Value, and the powerful documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin.  Plus: the rise of KPop Demon Hunters, Guillermo del Toro’s three craft wins for Frankenstein, a rare Oscars tie, Conan O’Brien’s sharp hosting, emotional tributes to Rob Reiner, Catherine O’Hara, Diane Keaton and Robert Redford — and the films that left emptyhanded.  The video version of this episode is available on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/kermodeandmayo  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    🌎 Get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code [Take] at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/Take ⛵   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

    46 min
  8. Who would make the worst James Bond?

    13 MAR ·  BONUS • EXTRA TAKES ONLY

    Who would make the worst James Bond?

    Our bonus reviews this week take us from tear-streaked romance to island-set savagery. First up is Reminders of Him, the latest big-screen weepie aiming squarely for the heartstrings with a story of guilt, forgiveness and the long road back to family. Will it earn a sniffle of approval from Mark? Then there’s the BBC’s new adaptation of Lord of the Flies, William Golding’s enduringly bleak tale of civilisation unravelling when a group of schoolboys are left to their own devices on a desert island. It’s been given the TV treatment by Jack Thorne—who else?! Mark weighs up whether this fresh take captures the novel’s savage spirit—or whether it ends up a little lost in the jungle. One Frame Back this week is all about agents—linking up with One Last Deal, we asked for all your favourite films about the people cutting deals and filling diaries. And speaking of agents, the boys consider the secret variety in a In Five Question Film Club, we hear your thoughts on last week’s film Withnail & I before turning our attention to The Silence of the Lambs—Jonathan Demme’s Oscar-winning psychological thriller that introduced audiences to the chilling brilliance of Hannibal Lecter. Revisit the lambs, the lotion, and that unforgettable dinner invitation—then sharpen your pencils and prepare your responses for next week. The correspondence bag remains pleasingly overstuffed, and as ever the Good Doctors wade through your Questions and Schmestions. Thanks for listening, Vanguardistas! Timecodes: Reminders of Him review: 07:47 One Frame Back: 18:17 Lord of The Flies Review: 22:18 Five Question Film Club: 36:22 Questions Schmestions: 49:34

    1hr 5min
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Essential film reviews, TV reviews, and all conversations around movie and non-movie related stuff brought to you by Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media.   Want more Kermode & Mayo? Subscribe to Kermode & Mayo’s Extra Takes to get ad-free listening plus access to our subscriber-exclusive show, TAKE TWO, with new episodes every Friday. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or at extratakes.com to get access on your preferred podcast platform.   There's more to discover at kermodeandmayo.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices . EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

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  • Channel
    The Take
  • Creator
    Sony Music Entertainment
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    551
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Sony Music Entertainment
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    Pod Sub LLC

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