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1️⃣ ONE 🎞️ FRAME πŸ”™β€ΌοΈ

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 ⭐

09.03.2026 15:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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"If you breathe air, you have got some awareness of Peaky Blinders" 🧒πŸ”ͺ

Check out Mark's full review of PEAKY BLINDERS: THE IMMORTAL MAN in the latest Take 🎬

🍿 + More reviews πŸ“½οΈ

🀩 And MARTIN CLUNES ⭐

🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/39d645

FULL SHOW on YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAs...

09.03.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I've never known anyone be so clear about what they want" πŸ“£

πŸ’ͺ Martin Clunes talks WUTHERING HEIGHTS & working with Emerald Fennell in the latest Take 🎬

+ Loads more on his new film MOTHER'S PRIDE 🍻

🍿 Reviews & more πŸ“½οΈ

🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/39d645

FULL SHOW on YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAs...

09.03.2026 13:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 πŸ›‘οΈ

πŸŽ₯ Celebrating the work of women filmmakers we love 🎬

🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/39b207
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08.03.2026 15:33 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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There's still more work to do in championing female filmmakers 🎬πŸ’ͺ

πŸ“½οΈ And leveling the industry playing field 🎞️

We're celebrating the work of women filmmakers we love in our International Women's Day special πŸŽ₯

In partnership with Vanguard πŸ›‘οΈ

🎧 pod.fo/e/39b207
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06.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"Believe me, you'll soon be seeing that in nightclubs and on Halloween masks around the country" πŸ§Ÿβ€β™€οΈ

🀩 Is THE BRIDE! already iconic?

Get Mark's verdict in this week's brand new Take 🎬

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FULL SHOW on YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHAs...

06.03.2026 10:48 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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With this week seeing the release of THE BRIDE!, we want to know your fave FRANKENSTEIN FILMS please πŸ§Ÿβ€β™‚οΈβš‘

Give us your suggestions ‡️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

03.03.2026 15:36 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 15 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mark and the old man from Up are official lookalikes πŸ˜‚

"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 πŸΏπŸŽžοΈπŸ“½οΈ

🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/397c36

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02.03.2026 17:59 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ€” 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 πŸΏπŸŽžοΈπŸ“½οΈ

🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/397c36

FULL SHOW ON YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/kermodeandma...

02.03.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🀩 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 πŸΏπŸ“½οΈ

🎧 Listen pod.fo/e/397c36

FULL SHOW ON YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/kermodeandma...

28.02.2026 13:53 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Hi, this is pretty standard, embargo is lifted at 9am tomorrow, it's for everyone including us, not just Letterboxd

25.02.2026 12:09 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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"I works brilliantly and I can't quite figure out why" πŸ€”

Corruption, shark attacks and academic funding feuds: THE SECRET AGENT might be the most eclectic film of the year πŸ¦ˆπŸ•΅οΈπŸ“š

Check out Mark's full review in the latest Take 🎬

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FULL SHOW ON YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndW...

23.02.2026 15:57 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ⭐

23.02.2026 14:11 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 14 πŸ“Œ 1

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

23.02.2026 13:37 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 0
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[BAFTAS] Take Ultra Special - Simon and Mark react to the awards! | Kermode & Mayo's Take Get more from Kermode & Mayo's Take on Patreon

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

23.02.2026 09:34 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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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 ➑️ pod.fo/e/39292a

FULL SHOW ON YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=gndW...

22.02.2026 16:35 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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BAFTAS 2026: Mark and Simon react to last night's BAFTA awards in a special LIVE STREAM | Patreon Patreon is empowering a new generation of creators. Support and engage with artists and creators as they live out their passions!

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

20.02.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Amanda Seyfried's Mancunian accent? πŸ€”

πŸ—£οΈ "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 ➑️ pod.fo/e/39292a

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20.02.2026 07:09 πŸ‘ 17 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ€” Did Wuthering Heights make you swoon? ...But are you a teenage girl though? πŸ‘Έ

Check out Mark's full review in the latest Take 🎬

+ Emerald Fennell interview 🀩

And loads more πŸΏπŸ“½οΈπŸŽžοΈ

🎧 pod.fo/e/38e6c6

FULL SHOW on YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6RT...

16.02.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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With this week seeing the release of WASTEMAN, we want to know your top PRISON DRAMAS please πŸ—οΈ

Give us your suggestions ‡️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

16.02.2026 13:54 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 18 πŸ“Œ 1
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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 πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6RT...

15.02.2026 05:20 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 1
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Pretty strong opening gambit from Mark on MELANIA then... 🫒

πŸ‘€ If you haven't seen the full reviewβ€”first of all, where have you been?

Better check it out in the latest Take ⬇️

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FULL SHOW on YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8I...

09.02.2026 18:52 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 1
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πŸ’¨ 🌧️ With this week seeing the release of WUTHERING HEIGHTS, we want to know your top BRONTΓ‹ ADAPTATIONS, TV OR FILM (but not pop) please!

Give us your suggestions ‡️ and Mark will pick his favourite ⭐

09.02.2026 12:44 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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[POLL] Five Question Film Club | Kermode & Mayo's Take Get more from Kermode & Mayo's Take on Patreon

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

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09.02.2026 12:09 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hamlet for the housing crisis? πŸ€”πŸ 

Riz Ahmed plays the Prince of Denmark and tackles Shakespeare's most famous speech in his new adaptation πŸ—‘οΈ

🀩 Don't miss his chat with Simon + Mark's review in the latest Take 🎬

🎧 Listen: pod.fo/e/388f4e

FULL SHOW on YT πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8I...

08.02.2026 14:19 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"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 πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=4I8I...

07.02.2026 19:35 πŸ‘ 97 πŸ” 30 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 5

THREE QUESTIONS

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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 ⭐

02.02.2026 13:05 πŸ‘ 13 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 6 πŸ“Œ 2
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β™₯️ 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 correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com

02.02.2026 12:25 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎞️ Your 5 Question Film Club choice this week is FARGO (1996)
πŸ–₯️ You can watch it here: www.netflix.com/title/493387

βœ’οΈ Give us your review please for this week's pod correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com

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