Lately, the Harry Potter world has been… a little chaotic.
Sure, there’s been plenty of exciting news — a brand new HBO series in the works, major casting announcements, and the promise of finally getting a longer, more detailed adaptation of the books.
But not all of the news has been met with open arms.
And one casting decision in particular — the choice f ... Show More
Feb 2024
Are Super Bowl Ads Creative Anymore? Plus, a New Film Camera!
If you’re anything like us, we only watch the Super Bowl for the awesome commercials, but sadly this year’s ads leave much to be desired. While we are disappointed by the Super Bowl commercials, we are happily surprised by two major announcements in the filmmaking space. One anno ... Show More
41m 56s
Jan 2024
‘Layla’ Director Amrou Al-Kadhi and Cast on Opening Sundance, Casting Chemistry, and the Power of Subtext
Amrou Al-Kadhi is the Writer-Director of Layla, a story that explores the conflict between desire and identity. The film stars actor Bilal Hasna who plays Layla, a London drag queen, and actor Louis Greatorex, who plays Max, the love interest. The film premiered at the 2024 Sunda ... Show More
35m 32s
Nov 2024
A Look Ahead at Dune: Prophecy with Showrunner Alison Schapker
To prepare for Dune: Prophecy, hosts Ahmed Ali Akbar and Greta Johnsen are joined by Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer Alison Schapker who teases where we’re going in the new HBO Original series. Whether you’re a Dune super fan or newcomer to the Dune world, this episode ... Show More
49m 37s
Aug 2023
“Mutt” Director and Actor Unpack Career-Launching First Feature
Vuk Lungulov-Klotz is a transgender filmmaker, cinematographer, and director of short films such as Still Liam and River Fork. Vuk’s feature film, Mutt, premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. The film’s leading actor, Lio Mehiel, won the Special Jury Acting Award at the fe ... Show More
1h 9m
Nov 2025
Daniel Day-Lewis and Ronan Day-Lewis on ANEMONE
Some exciting news — The Take is now on Patreon: www.patreon.com/kermodeandmayo. Become a Vanguardista or an Ultra Vanguardista to get video episodes of Take Two every week, plus member‑only chat rooms, polls and submissions to influence the show, behind‑the‑scenes photos and vid ... Show More
1h 26m