Have we found Mark’s film of the year already?
23 April 2026

Have we found Mark’s film of the year already?

Kermode & Mayo’s Take

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On this week’s Take, Mark and Simon return with another trio of fresh reviews spanning the big and small screen.



First up, they dive into the BBC’s Half Man, a hard-hitting new series from Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd, who is also our very special guest on the show. It’s already prompting plenty of discussion—but does it live up to the hype, or crumble under the weight of expectation? Then it’s The Rose of Nevada, Mark Jenkin’s new seafaring feature that could see him launch into the mainstream. And finally, Michael—the Michael Jackson biopic that’s already divided the critics. Find out what Mark makes of it.



And as ever, there’s correspondence from the faithful, a handful of cinematic detours, and the usual mix of passion, persuasion, and playful disagreement that keeps the Take ticking along nicely. Oh, and the Laughter Lift.



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Timecodes:



00:13:34 Rose of Nevada review



00:23:19 Box Office Top Ten



00:40:20 Richard Gadd interview



00:55:13 Half Man review



01:02:13 Laughter Lift



01:11:16 Michael review
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