Martin McDonagh does not like his script to be messed with 😬 🎬 More movie witterings in the latest Take, plus... 📽️ All the latest film reviews 🍿 ⭐ Hugh Bonneville on TWENTY TWENTY SIX ⚽ 🎧 Listen ⬇️ podfollow.com/kermode-mayo...

Do you *really* want to know everything about your partner? 🫣 👰🤵 Check out Mark's review of THE DRAMA in the latest Take 🎬 + Loads more movie reviews 🍿 ⭐ And Hugh Bonneville on TWENTY TWENTY SIX ⚽ 🎧 Listen ⬇️ podfollow.com/kermode-mayo...

"I always used to think of Downton as a sort of stately galleon, and this is a jet ski"🛥️ 🤩 Hugh Bonneville talks Twenty Twenty Six & the corporate absurdity of life as Ian Fletcher 👔 + Mark reviews it & the week's biggest movies 🍿 All in the latest Take 🎬 🎧 Listen ⬇️ podfollow.com/kermode-mayo...

🤩 Hugh Bonneville joins Simon & Mark on this week's new Take 🎬 He talks Twenty Twenty Six & reprising his role as the ever-bewildered Ian Fletcher 😂 The office wars, biscuit battles & general absurdity of being Director of Integrity + Reviews & more 🍿 🎧 Listen ⬇️ podfollow.com/kermode-mayo...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙 We have an interview with the great filmmaker, actor, writer, and artist JOHN WATERS very soon so naturally Mark and Simon want to know your favourite of his films. Give us your suggestions below ⤵️ and Mark may agree ⭐

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙 With this week seeing the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, we want to know the best NINTENDO FILM OR TV ADAPTATION please... Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

You know, that really famous children's author... Gnid Blyton 🤔 📚 Sure about that one Mark? 😂 Check out the Good Doctor's review of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE in the latest Take 🎬 + More reviews & all the usual witterings 🍿 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/3c21e9 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcQU...

"...I love Jelly Babies more than I loved this." 🍬🍭👶 🤔 Catch the whole Jelly Baby controversy in the latest Take 🎬 + Reviews 🍿 🌳 THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE 💔 SPLITSVILLLE 🔪 THEY WILL KILL YOU & More 📽️🎞️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/3c21e9 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcQU...

👋 Hello to Claire Foy's dad! 👨‍🦳 🌳 Mark reviews THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE in the latest Take 🎬 + More reviews 🍿📽️ And Francois Ozon on THE STRANGER 🇫🇷📚 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/3c21e9 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcQU...

Ever listened to the Officially World's Greatest Dad Joke Feature, The Laughter Lift, and thought - I could do better than that? Well now's your chance. If you're not signed up already head over to Patreon and grab a free account, and you can pun-ish Simon and Mark in a forthcoming show.

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of GLENROTHAN, we want to know your favourite BRIAN COX (The Actor) film and TV perfomances please. Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

We're going through the Official UK Film Download Chart soon and we are looking for your opinions on these popular movies. Let us know thoughts please!

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of THE MAGIC FARAWAY TREE, we want to know your favourite ENID BLYTON film and TV adaptations. Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐ 🪾🌲

"The greatest touchstone is Silent Running" 🌎 😍 That'll be the seal of approval from Mark for PROJECT HAIL MARY 🚀 Full review in the latest Take 🎬 + All the week's biggest movies 🍿 🤩 And Stephen Graham on THE GOOD BOY⛓️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/3b2755 📺 FULL SHOW on YT www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Be...

🤩 Stephen Graham reacts to Mark's review of THE GOOD BOY 😍 Check out his full interview with Simon in the latest Take 🎬 + Mark's full review & loads more of the week's movies 🍿 🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/3b2755 📺 FULL SHOW on YT: www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1Be...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of the PROJECT HAIL MARY, we want to know your favourite Ryan Gosling performances. Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

We're about to record OSCARS SCHMOSCARS which will be with you this morning. Your thoughts on last night's awards?

"It's kind of my Hamlet" 🥴 ⚽ Says the star of ONE LAST DEAL 💸 🤔 To watch or not to watch? Mark has the definitive answer 📣 Catch his full review in the latest Take 🎬 🍿 This is vintage Kermode on his nemesis—don't miss it! 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/3a75e0 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS9M...

🌍 100 days alone on camera 😮 🚀 Ryan Gosling tells us what lengths he went to for his PROJECT HAIL MARY performance in the latest Take 🎬 + Reviews 🍿 💸 HOW TO MAKE A KILLING ⚔️ SCARLET ⚽ ONE LAST DEAL & even more in Take 2 🎞️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/3a75e0 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS9M...

🤩 Ryan Gosling joins us in this week's brand new Take 🎬 He talks PROJECT HAIL MARY 🚀 🎶 And how begging another actor to sing led to an amazing movie moment 🎤 + Reviews 🍿 ☎️ ONE LAST DEAL ⚔️ SCARLET 💰 HOW TO MAKE A KILLING 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/3a75e0 📺 FULL SHOW on YT www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS9M...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of the new Danny Dyer film ONE LAST DEAL, we want to know your favourite FILMS FEATURING OR ABOUT AGENTS. Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

"If you breathe air, you have got some awareness of Peaky Blinders" 🧢🔪 Check out Mark's full review of PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN in the latest Take 🎬 🍿 + More reviews 📽️ 🤩 And MARTIN CLUNES ⭐ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/39d645 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAs...

"I've never known anyone be so clear about what they want" 📣 💪 Martin Clunes talks WUTHERING HEIGHTS & working with Emerald Fennell in the latest Take 🎬 + Loads more on his new film MOTHER'S PRIDE 🍻 🍿 Reviews & more 📽️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/39d645 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAs...

Is Thelma Schoonmaker the greatest film editor ever? 🎞️ 🤩 We revisit her interview on the Take in our International Women's Day special, in partnership with Vanguard 🛡️ 🎥 Celebrating the work of women filmmakers we love 🎬 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/39b207 📺 Watch www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrXE...

There's still more work to do in championing female filmmakers 🎬💪 📽️ And leveling the industry playing field 🎞️ We're celebrating the work of women filmmakers we love in our International Women's Day special 🎥 In partnership with Vanguard 🛡️ 🎧 pod.fo/e/39b207 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrXE...

"Believe me, you'll soon be seeing that in nightclubs and on Halloween masks around the country" 🧟‍♀️ 🤩 Is THE BRIDE! already iconic? Get Mark's verdict in this week's brand new Take 🎬 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/39d645 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAs...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of THE BRIDE!, we want to know your fave FRANKENSTEIN FILMS please 🧟‍♂️⚡ Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

Mark and the old man from Up are official lookalikes 😂 "I love it", says Pixar's Pete Docter 🎈 Hear from him on Pixar's magic at 40 in the latest Take 🎬 + BAFTAs reaction, reviews and more 🍿🎞️📽️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/397c36 FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/kermodeandma...

🤔 Remember the first time you saw a Pixar film? Did it blow your mind? 🤯 Hear their animation secrets from Creative Director Pete Docter on this week's Take 🎬 + Reviews & more 🍿🎞️📽️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/397c36 FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/kermodeandma...

🤩 Pixar legend Pete Docter tells us why storytelling is always key on this week's Take 🎬 More from him on Pixar's 40th anniversary + all the biggest reviews of the week 🍿📽️ 🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/397c36 FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/kermodeandma...

"I works brilliantly and I can't quite figure out why" 🤔 Corruption, shark attacks and academic funding feuds: THE SECRET AGENT might be the most eclectic film of the year 🦈🕵️📚 Check out Mark's full review in the latest Take 🎬 🎧 pod.fo/e/39292a FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndW...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, we want to know your top CONCERT FILMS please 🎤 Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

With International Women’s Day approaching, we’re going to be dedicating a full show to women in film to mark that occasion. Your nominations for inclusion in the show please - reply below or via the normal email address with your suggestions for the greatest women working in film today. #IWD2026

Special episode: Mark and Simon react to last night's awards in BAFTAS SCHMAFTAS

We had a very exciting emergency-mailer on the latest Take 🤩 🎬 Keep an ear out and you might just be hearing more from him on the podcast soon... 🍺 🎧 Listen ➡️ pod.fo/e/39292a FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndW...

BAFTAS SCHMAFTAS: It's a Monday morning reaction special. Join Simon and mark over your cornflakes...

Amanda Seyfried's Mancunian accent? 🤔 🗣️ "All thanks to Maxine Peake" 😍 Reckon she nailed it? Hear her & director Mona Fastvold on THE TESTAMENT OF ANN LEE in this week's brand new Take 🎬 🎧 Listen ➡️ pod.fo/e/39292a FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndW...

🤔 Did Wuthering Heights make you swoon? ...But are you a teenage girl though? 👸 Check out Mark's full review in the latest Take 🎬 + Emerald Fennell interview 🤩 And loads more 🍿📽️🎞️ 🎧 pod.fo/e/38e6c6 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6RT...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of WASTEMAN, we want to know your top PRISON DRAMAS please 🗝️ Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

Who's seen Wuthering Heights already? 🌧️😳❤️ Check out Simon's interview with director Emerald Fennell in the latest Take 🎬 + Mark's review & more 🍿 🎧 pod.fo/e/38e6c6 FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6RT...

Pretty strong opening gambit from Mark on MELANIA then... 🫢 👀 If you haven't seen the full review—first of all, where have you been? Better check it out in the latest Take ⬇️ 🎧 pod.fo/e/388f4e FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8I...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ 💨 🌧️ With this week seeing the release of WUTHERING HEIGHTS, we want to know your top BRONTË ADAPTATIONS, TV OR FILM (but not pop) please! Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

We've opened this week's FIVE QUESTION FILM CLUB poll to free members as well as paid. Please let us know which one you'd like Mark to preview on this week's show: BLUE RUIN (2013) --- NETLFLIX DAS BOOT - THEATRICAL CUT (1981) --- NETFLIX THE PRODUCERS (1967) --- BBC iPlayer bit.ly/4a5amch

Hamlet for the housing crisis? 🤔🏠 Riz Ahmed plays the Prince of Denmark and tackles Shakespeare's most famous speech in his new adaptation 🗡️ 🤩 Don't miss his chat with Simon + Mark's review in the latest Take 🎬 🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/388f4e FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8I...

"It's a heist movie about a crime family breaking into the seat of power and stealing the cutlery whilst destroying democracy" 🫣 Mark reviews MELANIA in the latest Take 🎬 Don't miss the full takedown ⬇️ 🎧 pod.fo/e/388f4e FULL SHOW ON YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8I...

1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME 🔙‼️ With this week seeing the release of survival horror film SEND HELP, we want to know your top SAM RAIMI films please. Give us your suggestions ⤵️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

♥️ We'll be reflecting on the career of Catherine O'Hara on this week's show. Please reply below with your fondest memories, or email us at [email protected]

🎞️ Your 5 Question Film Club choice this week is FARGO (1996) 🖥️ You can watch it here: www.netflix.com/title/493387 ✒️ Give us your review please for this week's pod [email protected]

Where do John Bishop & Will Arnett get their comedy inspo? 🤔 😂 The Laughter Lift, obvs 🎤 More hilarity + IS THIS THING ON? interview, review and more in the latest Take 🎬 🎧 pod.fo/e/3836ad FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSVV...

Real audience reactions: no edits, just laughter! 😂 🎤 Will Arnett did stand up for real in IS THIS THING ON? Will & John Bishop chat to Simon in this week's brand new Take 🎬 Check out the full interview ⬇️ 🎧 pod.fo/e/3836ad FULL SHOW on YT 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSVV...