Hugh Jackman, Cocaine Bear, What’s Love Got To Do With It, The Independent, Broker

Simon speaks to Hugh Jackman about how filming ‘The Son’ changed him as a parent, plus he talks about reprising his role as Wolverine! Mark reviews ‘Cocaine Bear’, a film about a 500-pound black bear who goes on a murderous rampage after unintentionally ingesting cocaine. ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’ starring Lily James and Shazad Latif, centering around an arranged marriage; ‘The Independent’ starring Jodie Turner-Smith and Brian Cox which tells the story of a reporter who uncovers a presidential election conspiracy; and ‘Broker’, a Korean drama film written and directed by Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda.Time Codes (relevant only when you are part of the Vanguard):11:08 The Independent review17:54 Box Office Top 1033:41 Hugh Jackman Interview50:43 Broker Review01:02:22 What’s On01:04:28 What’s Love Got To Do With It? Review01:09:10 Cocaine Bear ReviewEXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/take Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!You can contact the show by emailing correspondence@kermodeandmayo.com or you can find us on social media, @KermodeandMayoA Somethin’ Else & Sony Music Entertainment production.Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcastsTo bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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