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THE END OF OAK STREET: “Why does it exist?” + SIAN CLIFFORD on LADY

Aug 13, 2026 · 1h 29m

Summary

Guest presenter Sanj Suri joins Mark Kermode to review *The End of Oak Street*, debating its Spielbergian homage and dinosaur chaos. They discuss the box office dominance of *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* and *The Odyssey*, alongside mixed reactions to *Ice Cream Man*. Finally, Sian Clifford joins to discuss her role in the surreal mockumentary *Lady*.

Topics discussed

Intro, Toyota ad, and podcast housekeeping Preview screening logistics and Sanj's trip to France UK heatwave and cinema marquee anecdotes Review: Good Luck to You, Leo Grande Sally.com advertisement Box Office: The Invite, Moana, and Toy Story 5 Box Office: The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day Chosen Foods advertisement Interview with Sian Clifford about Lady Review: Lady Questions Shmestions and Toyota ad Listener mail: Welsh Eisteddfod pronunciation Review: 70-set story (Anthony Bourdain biopic) What's On, Q&A on horror hits, and sign-off
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