Are some ANIMAL FARM adaptations more equal than others? With ANDY SERKIS
Summary
Mark and Simon banter about the World Cup before reviewing Pinocchio Unstrung, Ask E. Jean, and Andy Serkis’s animated Animal Farm. They discuss the UK box office, highlighting The Odyssey’s massive success and audience reactions to live-action remakes. Guest Andy Serkis joins from New Zealand to discuss his direction of Animal Farm, focusing on its themes of power, misinformation, and relevance for younger audiences.
Topics discussed
Intro ads and podcast promotion
World Cup final discussion and Argentina's tactics
Listener emails: Bristol cinema and medical humor
Review of Pinocchio Unstrung horror film
Interview with Andy Serkis on Animal Farm
UK Box Office charts and Jackass review
Oppenheimer IMAX screening debate
Andy Serkis interview: Animal Farm themes and casting
Analysis of Animal Farm's political context and reception
Listener emails on AI and job security
Review of Ask E. Jean documentary
Outro, film of the week, and closing ads
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