141 episodes
Kermode & Mayo’s Take The Take
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- TV & Film
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4.6 • 181 Ratings
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The new home of Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo. They’re back, and it’s bigger, and better and larger-er and more-er.
Film reviews, TV reviews, and all your conversation around movie and non-movie related stuff. Plus a whole bunch of recommendations to watch in cinemas, on all streaming services and on physical media.
As well as the film and TV reviews, Mark and Simon will be talking about anything and everything. Punctuation, Thunderbirds, obscure German pop music, fax machines, subtitles, MRI scans, magic, school assemblies, Scandinavia, and don’t forget the dad jokes.
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Questions Schmestions 17
On your weekly dose of Questions, Schmestions - Mark and Simon answer Questions like; why is a sweeper called a sweeper?, does Mark have examples of films that he initially loved, but later fell out of love with?, which are the best screening rooms, Simon’s favorite interviewees – and so many more!
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Daveed Diggs, Pearl, Rye Lane, Shazam! Fury of the Gods, 80 for Brady & Extrapolations
The Multifaceted Daveed Diggs tells Simon how his role as Marshall Zucker in the start studded ‘Extrapolations’ was deeply personal.
Mark reviews South London rom- com ‘Rye Lane’ - starring David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah, ‘Pearl’ Ti West’s prequal to horror film ‘X’ which sees Mia Goth reprise her role as the title character, ‘80 for Brady’- which is a comedy starring Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Sally Field, and Rita Moreno and is inspired by the true story of four best friends who travel to the Superbowl to see their hero Tom Brady, ‘Extrapolations’ Apple +’s new anthology drama, set in the near future where the effects of climate change have become embedded in everyday life, and last but not least ‘Shazam! Fury of the Gods’ - which once again follows teen Billy Batson as he transforms into his adult superhero alter ego.
Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):
08:25 - 80 For Brady Review
15:42 - Shazam Review
21:08 Box Office Top 10
38:52 Daveed Diggs Interview
51:27 Extrapolations Review
55:47 Laughter Lift
01:00:51 Pearl Review
01:09:08 What’s On
01:09:56 Rye Lane Review
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Spoiler Special – The Last of Us
Mark and Simon discuss this American post-apocalyptic drama television series in great detail; this episode contains *spoilers*! Consider yourself warned.
Listen to hear Mark and Simon discussing each episode of the series; expect favorite bits, things you’ll have missed, discussions around casting and set design.
Created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann for HBO , the show is based on the 2013 video game developed by Naughty Dog. The series is set in 2023, twenty years into a pandemic caused by a mass fungal infection, which forces its hosts to transform into zombie-like creatures and collapses society. The series follows Joel (Pedro Pascal), a smuggler tasked with escorting the teenage Ellie (Bella Ramsey) across a post-apocalyptic United States. Guest stars include Nico Parker as Joel's daughter Sarah, Gabriel Luna as Joel's younger brother Tommy, Merle Dandridge as resistance leader Marlene, and Anna Torv as Joel's smuggler partner Tess.
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Allelujah, Jane Fonda films, Pretentious, Moi? & TILOI: You decide
For this week’s bonus film, Mark reviews British drama ‘Allelujah’ about staff members at a geriatric ward in a Yorkshire hospital fighting to save it from closure. This week’s one frame back looks at legendary actress Jane Fonda’s filmography (inspired by 80 for Brady) Mark may or may not be able to guess this week’s Pretentious, Moi? And TIOLI: You decide is back with ‘Haunting of Hill House’ and ‘Beautiful Beings.’
Time Codes:
12:05 – 16:50 Allelujah review
35:56- 37:33 Pretentious, Moi?
38:00 – 42:00
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Questions Schmestions 16
On your weekly dose of Questions, Schmestions - Mark and Simon answer Questions like would they ever turn the story of their lives into a film, and Mark gives his take on whether film critics can separate their political and personal ideologies when writing a film review. Plus, much more.
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Andy Serkis, Luther: The Fallen Sun, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey, Scream VI, & Champions
Andy Serkis tells Simon about playing his darkest role yet, and why he decided to take on the challenge.
Mark reviews the new horror/slasher take on a child’s classic ‘Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey’ which follows a bloodthirsty Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet as they terrorise their former friend Christopher Robin; ‘Champions’ - a heartwarming new comedy/drama starring Woody Harrelson about a former minor-league basketball coach who is court ordered to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities; ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’ which sees Idris Elba reprise his role as detective John Luther, this time for the big screen, & ‘Scream VI’ - survivors of the Ghostface murders find themselves in fresh danger when a new killer is on the loose.
Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):
11:57 Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey Review
21:07 Box Office Top 10
33:36 Andy Serkis Interview
49:34 Luther: The Fallen Sun
54:49 Laughter Lift
56:25 Champions Review
01:03:23 What’s On
01:04:22 Scream VI Review
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Customer Reviews
A toasty cuddle of wit and charm… and a side of the best reviews around
I am a sarcy native of the UK’s shores living with the “oh so pleased with themselves” techarati in Silicon Valley and this is hands down my favourite listening of the week. Feels like two old friends sitting at my kitchen table with a suitable beverage making me laugh, shout, disagree and learn in the same debate, question the nonsense but celebrate the really talented, creative stories and people we have in this choppy world. Cheers to you both - for a naturally optimistic soul with a grumpy gene like me, I feel like I have my tribe with me three times a week!!
I am sick of old men telling me to pay them
I am sick of old wealthy men gleefully trying to get me to pay them as a young student. I was introduced to this pod by my dad (as everyone is), and I used to love it. But now they have left the BBC, the show is way shorter, and they always just talk about how much you miss if you don’t pay. As a student, I can’t afford a subscription, so it just feels like a slap in the face when they are laughing about getting money from people. This will only consolidate their audience as old and middle class (their own demographic), while young people excited to learn about film miss out. Personally, I have pretty much stopped listen now, after listening every week for years. Congratulations on getting rid of the young filmmakers in your audience.
A poor shadow of the previous show
I was distraught when they announced the end of their podcast, then thrilled to learn it was returning. Yet after a year, I’m still waiting. Maybe if I st through more ads and pleas for money I’ll finally get some quality entertainment.
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