Informative and warm
The comments seem to be an even split between YouTube fangirls and disgruntled codgers - I thought I’d add this for variety. I think the podcast strikes a nice balance between the interviews, Mark’s criticism and the conversations. For me, along with the nostalgic mini-episodes, the live shows and interviews are the highlight - Mark seems to set people at ease and his enthusiasm is really palpable. In defence of Jack, though, there’s no necessity for both ‘critics’ to be industry experts. He’s obviously not as cine-literate as the good doctor, but I quite enjoy the avuncular dynamic of Mark educating a young protégée. I can forgive the occasional flash of overconfidence; it’s a tricky line to walk between deference and maintaining a presence in the room. I would imagine that a lot of the hate is from people who see themselves as more knowledgable and struggle to appreciate the appeal to a younger audience.
saboo via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 06/03/20
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if you are interested in films this podcast is definitely for you.
Kadvent via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 12/05/19
Excellent podcast. The combination of Jack Howard and Mark Kermode makes for hillarious, witty and insightful debates.
FM1579 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/19/19
Really enjoyable and fairly informative. However, not 100% certain why Jack is here... sorry but he’s hardly seen any films pre 2010... The exorcist is a good example... Jack adds to the discussion after his first viewing, “maybe the levitation is a representation on how he’s feeling”... hmmm...Read full review »
Mj fff via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 05/22/20
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