Kermode on Film

Mark Kermode
Kermode on Film

This weekly podcast with film critic Mark Kermode is a podcast version of MK3D - the live show he does every month at BFI Southbank which includes movie guests and questions from the audience. Produced by HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Mike Leigh & Michele Austin on HARD TRUTHS, Christopher Frayling on Sergio Leone by Himself

    17 DEC

    Mike Leigh & Michele Austin on HARD TRUTHS, Christopher Frayling on Sergio Leone by Himself

    Welcome to Kermode on Film. This episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 16 December 2024. Mark Kermode is joined by Professor Sir Christopher Frayling, to talk about his new book Sergio Leone by Himself, which touches on the life and legacy of one of cinema’s most iconic directors. He then talks to Mike Leigh and Michele Austin about Leigh's new film HARD TRUTHS, a powerful film about complex relationships and the raw emotional terrain of real-life struggles. The second half of the live show will be podcast a week today, when Mark is joined by Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley to discuss their new film WE LIVE IN TIME, followed by a conversation with Jason Isaacs about his upcoming work in THE SALT PATH. acting, awards season, and playing Cary Grant in ARCHIE. Thanks for listening, and remember, keep watching the skies! ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews. - Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer. - Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant. - The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces! Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. Cover photo by Julie Edwards. This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. #MarkKermode #MK3D #KermodeOnFilm #BFI #BFISouthbank #MikeLeigh #MicheleAustin #HardTruths #SergioLeone #ChristopherFrayling #BarbraStreisand Films and TV series mentioned in this episode: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  2. Brett Morgen on MOONAGE DAYDREAM and Naomi Ackie on WHITNEY HOUSTON, I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY

    10 DEC

    Brett Morgen on MOONAGE DAYDREAM and Naomi Ackie on WHITNEY HOUSTON, I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY

    In this week’s episode of the MK3D show actress Naomi Ackie joins Mark to talk about starring in the incredible biopic, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY. Naomi talks about singing live in front of Stanley Tucci and talks passionately about her love of acting. Mark also welcomes Brett Morgen, director of the incredible MOONAGE DAYDREAM. Brett discusses his editing process for the film and bonds with Mark over a shared love of Bowie. WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY is available to watch on Netflix and MOONAGE DAYDREAM is available to rent on Prime Video. This episode of Kermode On Film is the first half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank in February 2023. Thank you for listening! ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews. - Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer. - Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant. - The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces! Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. Cover photo by Julie Edwards. This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. #MarkKermode #MK3D #KermodeOnFilm #BFI #BFISouthbank #NaomiAckie #WhitneyHoustonIWannaDanceWithSomebody #BlueJasmine #BrettMorgen #MoonageDaydream #OneFromTheHeart  Films and TV series mentioned in this episode: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody The End of the F…ing World Master of None Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Lady Macbeth Blue Jasmine Four Weddings and a Funeral Moonage Daydream Breathless (1983) David Holzman’s Diary Texas Chainsaw Massacre The Beatles: Eight Days a Week One from the Heart Fantasia Heaven’s Gate Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode: Kasi Lemmons Johnny Flynn Clarke Peters Stanley Tucci Clive Davis Tom Cruise Florence Pugh Cosmo Jarvis Robert de Niro Cate Blanchett Kenneth Anger Jim McBride L.M. Kit Carson Jean-Luc Godard Francis Ford Coppola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min
  3. on THE WOMAN KING and Carol Morley on TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING

    3 DEC

    on THE WOMAN KING and Carol Morley on TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING

    This week’s episode is the first half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank in February 2023. Mark welcomes actress Sheila Atim to talk about her action-packed film, THE WOMAN KING. Sheila discusses performing her own stunts, and displaying her spear in the living room as a warning to others… Mark is also joined by Carol Morley to talk about her heartfelt film about Audrey Amiss, TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING. Carol explains the meaning behind the title and talks about the vast amount of research she did into the Audrey for the film. THE WOMAN KING is available to rent on Prime Video and TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING is available to watch on Netflix. Thank you for listening! ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews. - Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer. - Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant. - The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces! Cover photo by Julie Edwards. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. #MarkKermode #KermodeOnFilm #MK3D #BFI #BFISouthbank #SheliaAtim #TheWomanKing #Hunger #CarolMorley #TypistArtistPirateKing  Films, TV Series, Plays, and Books mentioned in this episode include: Blue Velvet Eraserhead Dune (1984) Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Elephant Man Mulholland Drive The Straight Story The Woman King Hunger (2008) Constellations  Taste of Salt The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams The Wages of Fear Sorcerer  Solaris (2002) Breathless (1983) À Bout de Souffle The Falling  Out of Blue Typist Artist Pirate King Dreams of a Life Sweetie The Rebel Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody Moonage Daydream Cast and Crew mentioned in the episode include: David Lynch Gina Prince-Bythewood  Michael Fassbender Liam Cunningham Nick Payne Raven Jackson Steve McQueen Steven Soderbergh Richard Gere Monica Dolan Clio Barnard Jonathon Glazer Audrey Amiss  Jane Campion Tony Hancock Ray Galton Alan Simpson Irene Handl Naomi Ackie Brett Morgen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min
  4. James Norton talks JOY and HAPPY VALLEY & Himesh Patel discusses THE FRANCHISE and YESTERDAY

    26 NOV

    James Norton talks JOY and HAPPY VALLEY & Himesh Patel discusses THE FRANCHISE and YESTERDAY

    This week's episode was is the second half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18th November 2024. In this 96th edition of the MK3D show, Mark Kermode talks to Himesh Patel about his new satirical comedy, The Franchise. Himesh talks about his cast mates and reveals that perhaps the storylines aren’t as fictional as they appear… Mark also talks to James Norton about his new film, Joy. James discusses the cast and crew’s personal connections to IVF in the film. Mark also draws out more about James's decision to invite his therapist to watch him play an evil character in a recent play. And finally, James tells us why an Al Pacino performance encouraged him to become an actor.   The Franchise is available on NOW and Sky, with new episodes releasing each week, and Joy is out now, only on Netflix. Thank you for listening! ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews. - Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer. - Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant. - The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces! Cover photo by Charlotte Matheson. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. #markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #HimeshPatel #TheFranchise #JamesNorton #Joy #BlazingSaddles #Yesterday #AngelsInAmerica #Tenant #PlayingNice #KingAndConqueror #HappyValley Films and TV series mentioned in this episode include: The Franchise Tenet Yesterday Blazing Saddles Young Frankenstein Wicked Joy Playing Nice King and Conqueror Happy Valley Flatliners (1990) Flatliners (2017) Northmen: A Viking Saga Angels In America Open Hearts Muriel’s Wedding Point Break Bad Boys II Hot Fuzz   Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode include: Sam Mendes Armando Iannucci Jon Brown Billy Magnussen Richard E. Grant Danny Boyle Mel Brooks Cleavon Little Gene Wilder Bill Nighy Thomas McKenzie Jack Thorne Rachel Mason Ben Taylor Diego Luna Elliot Page Nina Dobrev Kiersey Clemons Kiefer Sutherland Niels Arden Oplev Michael Douglas Al Pacino Mike Nichols Tony Kushner Mike Leigh Meryl Streep Emma Thompson  Jeffrey Wright  Mary-Louise Parker Eddie Marsan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  5. Susan Wokoma on extramarital sex in CHEATERS and Tim Robey on notable Hollywood flops

    19 NOV

    Susan Wokoma on extramarital sex in CHEATERS and Tim Robey on notable Hollywood flops

    This week's episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank last night, Monday 18th November 2024. In this 96th edition of the MK3D show, Mark talks to Susan Wokoma about her role in short-form sitcom Cheaters. Series 2 releases tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and the first series is on BBC iPlayer now. Mark also talks to fellow film critic Tim Robey, whose book Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops was released by Faber earlier this month. Mark and Tim catch up about the most entertaining and deserving flops – as well as an underrated masterpiece. Plus a few of the questions from this evening’s audience. This show is the first half of edition #96 of the MK3D show. The second half of the show features Himesh Patel and James Norton, and is uploaded next week, Thank you for listening! ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews. - Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer. - Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant. - The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces! Cover photo by Julie Edwards. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. #markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #SusanWokoma #Cheaters #TimRobey #MurielsWedding #Wicked #GladiatorII #CatWoman #Sorcerer #WilliamFriedkin #CutThroatIsland #ToniColette  Films and TV series mentioned in this episode include: Wicked Gladiator II Cheaters Muriel’s Wedding Year of the Rabbit Heaven’s Gate Waterworld Cat Woman (2004) Babe, Pig in the City CutThroat Island Sorcerer Batman Mad Max Hudson Hawk Pirates of the Caribbean The Exorcist Jaws Wages of Fear Star Wars Piece By Piece The Apprentice The Franchise Joy Actors and Directors mentioned in this episode include: Oliver Littelton Joshua Maguire Jack Fox Pitof (Jean-Christophe Comar) Halle Berry Joel Schumacher Michael Cimino Toni Colette Nick Cave Russell Crowe George Miller Renny Harlin Matthew Modine Geena Davis Johnny Depp Roy Scheider Steve McQueen Jeanne Moreau Pharrell Williams Bill Forsyth Brian Cox Himesh Patel James Norton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
  6. Steven Spielberg's writer Tony Kushner talks THE FABELMANS and Aimee Lou Wood & Stephen Woolley talk about LIVING

    12 NOV

    Steven Spielberg's writer Tony Kushner talks THE FABELMANS and Aimee Lou Wood & Stephen Woolley talk about LIVING

    In this week's episode of Kermode On Film you can hear the second half of the MK3D show recorded on 5th December 2022 —the 75th MK3D show live at the BFI Southbank. Mark is joined by screenwriter Tony Kushner to talk about his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on The Fabelmans. Tony reflects on the deeply personal nature of the film and the process of working with Spielberg to bring this autobiographical story to life. And he talks about his guilty pleasure – it's a true Hollywood Classic! Actress Aimee Lou Wood and producer Stephen Woolley talk to Mark about their film Living, in which Aimee stars. Stephen shares how this remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru came to fruition, and Aimee discusses working with the brilliant Bill Nighy. You can hear the first half of this MK3D show on last week’s Kermode On Film. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, remember to like, subscribe, and tell your friends. And if you want to experience MK3D live, head over to the BFI website for tickets to our next show. ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews. -Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer. -Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant. -The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces! Cover photo by Julie Edwards. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. #markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #TonyKushner #StevenSpielberg #TheFabelmans #RobertAldrich #BetteDavis #JoanCrawford #WhateverHappenedToBabyJane #AimeeLouWood #StephenWoolley #BillNighy #Living #AkiraKurosawa #Ikuru #TheirFinest #OliverHermanus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  7. Oscar-winner Edward Berger, Mark Jenkin, Mary Woodvine and Hassan Nazer talk to Mark Kermode

    5 NOV

    Oscar-winner Edward Berger, Mark Jenkin, Mary Woodvine and Hassan Nazer talk to Mark Kermode

    This week's episode of Kermode On Film takes us to Christmas 2022, and a special milestone —the 75th MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 5 December 2022 You can hear the first half of that MK3D show on this podcast. Mark welcomes a great lineup of guests, starting with director Hassan Nazer, who talks about his award-winning, aptly named film Winners. Hassan also shares stories of his Iranian heritage, the films that influenced him, and his journey to becoming a filmmaker in the UK. Next, Mark talks to Mark Jenkin and Mary Woodvine about their Cornish folk horror Enys Men, and about the BFI season that Mark Jenkin curated: “The Cinematic DNA of Enys Men”. And finally, Mark is joined by Oscar-winning director Edward Berger, to discuss his powerful remake of All Quiet on the Western Front. Edward talks about what drew him to retelling this classic, about his connection to the original novel, and the challenges of depicting visceral scenes on screen. In next week’s episode, you’ll hear the next half of the show, featuring screenwriter Tony Kushner, who talks about his collaboration with Steven Spielberg on The Fabelmans, and Aimee Lou Wood and Stephen Woolley who talk about Living, the remake of Akira Kurosawa’s Ikiru. If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, remember to like, subscribe, and tell your friends. And if you want to experience MK3D live, head over to the BFI website for tickets to our next show. ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews. -Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer. -Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant. -The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair. We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again. They are masterpieces! ——————— Cover photo by Julie Edwards. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. #MarkKermode #KermodeonFilm #MK3D #BFI #MarkJenkin #MaryWoodvine #EnysMen #HassanNazer #Winners #EdwardBerger #AllQuietOnTheWesternFront #AbbasKiarostami #AndWhereIsTheFriendsHouse #MajidMajidi #ChildrenOfHeaven #LawrenceGordonClark #Stigma #BBCGhostStories #NottingHill #JuliaRoberts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
4.6
out of 5
28 Ratings

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This weekly podcast with film critic Mark Kermode is a podcast version of MK3D - the live show he does every month at BFI Southbank which includes movie guests and questions from the audience. Produced by HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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