Kermode & Mayo’s Take A film of the year already – is it The Monkey?
Feb 20, 2025
Multi-hyphenate filmmaker Mario Van Peebles joins to discuss his latest project, 'Outlaw Posse', a bold reimagining of Black Westerns that defies typical narratives. He shares insights on celebrating Black cowboys and family legacies in indie filmmaking, being part of a creative dynasty with his father and son. The conversation also touches on the unsettling themes in 'The Monkey', a dark comedy horror about a murderous toy, blending slapstick and gore in a refreshing way. Listeners get a broad look at modern cinema’s rich storytelling landscape from a diverse perspective.
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M25 Incident
- Mark Kermode witnessed a car swerve and crash on the M25.
- The driver had been on a long-haul flight and fell asleep at the wheel.
Hum-Based Communication
- Gonzalo Cotello, a listener, shared how he and his partner developed a system of hums.
- These hums represented complex feelings and became part of their identity as a couple.
Complexity of Non-Verbal Cues
- Wordless communication, like the hums described by Gonzalo, can be as complex as language.
- Tone and inflection carry significant meaning, even without words.
