Kermode and Mayo's Film Review · BBC Radio 5 Live

Toby Jones, Peter Rabbit 2, Army of the Dead, My New York Year & Rare Beasts

·1 hr 43 min·5 clips

Mark Kermode insists it's 'Sony' not 'Sony', sparking a fiery argument with Japanese correspondents.

This episode of Kermode and Mayo's Film Review features hosts Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo discussing listener correspondence and new film releases. The show includes a special interview with actor Toby Jones about his film *First Cow* and reviews of *Peter Rabbit 2*, *Army of the Dead*, *My New York Year*, and *Rare Beasts*. Listener emails drive much of the conversation, covering topics from a proposed "Wittertainment" musical to font usage on movie posters. A listener named Dr. Phil from Wiesbaden shares an opening number for a potential musical based on the podcast's introduction. Paul Sharp in Sydney, a self-described "frontline font worker," corrects the show's previous claim by stating Universe 39 Thin Ultra Condensed is the most used typeface on movie posters, not Trajan. The hosts debate the pronunciation of "Sony" after numerous listeners, including Rebecca in Tokyo and Becky's mother, insist it should be "SOH-nee" not "SUH-nee," with Mark Kermode humorously refusing to concede. The UK box office top 10 is reported from 401 reopened cinemas, with *Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway* taking the number one spot. Mark Kermode admits he enjoyed *Peter Rabbit 2*, a significant shift from his criticism of the first film, noting it contains meta-jokes that seem to address past critiques. He highlights a specific gag about "wildly mediocre folk music" and praises Donald Glover's physical comedy. The hosts celebrate the return of cinema-going, reading a lobby correspondent's emotional account from the Odeon in Uxbridge. They discuss the importance of seeing films like *Sound of Metal* and *Nomadland* in a theater for the full auditory and visual experience. Kermode reveals an upcoming interview with John Krasinski about *A Quiet Place Part II*, which he anticipates eagerly. He also hints that *Cruella* shares some creative ingredients with the beloved *Paddington 2*. The hosts joke about who would play them in the hypothetical "Wittertainment" musical, suggesting they might prefer humorous cameos. They reference film critic Alan Frank's rule about book deadlines, where publishers are just grateful to receive a manuscript over a year late. The tone is conversational, humorous, and warmly argumentative, filled with inside jokes and playful bickering between the hosts. The style is a blend of film criticism, audience interaction, and light-hearted tangents, all delivered with a distinct radio-friendly energy. Listeners who enjoy detailed film analysis intertwined with quirky listener mail and host camaraderie will love this episode. Those seeking a strictly structured, serious film review without digressions might prefer to skip it.

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