Kermode on Film

Welcome to Kermode on Film. This episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 16 December 2024.Mark Kermode was 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 talked to Mike Leigh and Michele Austin about Leigh's new film HARD TRUTHS, a powerful film about complicated 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. Make sure to tune in for Part 2 next week. Thanks for listening, and remember, keep watching the skies!

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 AgencyHosted 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 SomebodyThe End of the F…ing WorldMaster of NoneStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerLady MacbethBlue JasmineFour Weddings and a FuneralMoonage DaydreamBreathless (1983)David Holzman’s DiaryTexas Chainsaw MassacreThe Beatles: Eight Days a WeekOne from the HeartFantasiaHeaven’s GateCast and Crew mentioned in this episode:Kasi LemmonsJohnny FlynnClarke PetersStanley TucciClive DavisTom CruiseFlorence PughCosmo JarvisRobert de NiroCate BlanchettKenneth AngerJim McBrideL.M. Kit CarsonJean-Luc GodardFrancis Ford Coppola

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 AgencyHosted 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 VelvetEraserheadDune (1984)Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with MeElephant ManMulholland DriveThe Straight StoryThe Woman KingHunger (2008)Constellations Taste of SaltThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Wages of FearSorcerer Solaris (2002)Breathless (1983)À Bout de SouffleThe Falling Out of BlueTypist Artist Pirate KingDreams of a LifeSweetieThe RebelWhitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with SomebodyMoonage DaydreamCast and Crew mentioned in the episode include:David LynchGina Prince-Bythewood Michael FassbenderLiam CunninghamNick PayneRaven JacksonSteve McQueenSteven SoderberghRichard GereMonica DolanClio BarnardJonathon GlazerAudrey Amiss Jane CampionTony HancockRay GaltonAlan SimpsonIrene HandlNaomi AckieBrett Morgen

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 AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #HimeshPatel #TheFranchise #JamesNorton #Joy #BlazingSaddles #Yesterday #AngelsInAmerica #Tenant #PlayingNice #KingAndConqueror #HappyValleyFilms and TV series mentioned in this episode include:The FranchiseTenetYesterdayBlazing SaddlesYoung FrankensteinWickedJoyPlaying NiceKing and ConquerorHappy ValleyFlatliners (1990)Flatliners (2017)Northmen: A Viking SagaAngels In AmericaOpen HeartsMuriel’s WeddingPoint BreakBad Boys IIHot Fuzz Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode include:Sam MendesArmando IannucciJon BrownBilly MagnussenRichard E. GrantDanny BoyleMel BrooksCleavon LittleGene WilderBill NighyThomas McKenzieJack ThorneRachel MasonBen TaylorDiego LunaElliot PageNina DobrevKiersey ClemonsKiefer SutherlandNiels Arden OplevMichael DouglasAl PacinoMike NicholsTony KushnerMike LeighMeryl StreepEmma Thompson Jeffrey Wright Mary-Louise ParkerEddie Marsan

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 AgencyHosted 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:WickedGladiator IICheatersMuriel’s WeddingYear of the RabbitHeaven’s GateWaterworldCat Woman (2004)Babe, Pig in the CityCutThroat IslandSorcererBatmanMad MaxHudson HawkPirates of the CaribbeanThe ExorcistJawsWages of FearStar WarsPiece By PieceThe ApprenticeThe FranchiseJoyActors and Directors mentioned in this episode include:Oliver LitteltonJoshua MaguireJack FoxPitof (Jean-Christophe Comar)Halle BerryJoel SchumacherMichael CiminoToni ColetteNick CaveRussell CroweGeorge MillerRenny HarlinMatthew ModineGeena DavisJohnny DeppRoy ScheiderSteve McQueenJeanne MoreauPharrell WilliamsBill ForsythBrian CoxHimesh PatelJames Norton

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 AgencyHosted 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

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 2022You 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 AgencyHosted 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

This episode is the second half of an MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 October 2024. First, Mark is joined by Alice Lowe and Tanya Reynolds to talk about their new time-traveling rom-com, Timestalker, highlighting the inspirations behind their performances in the film.Next, Mark welcomes the one and only Sir Steve McQueen to talk about his new Blitz, which was the opening gala for this year's London Film Festival. Steve discusses the research done and the historical importance behind the film and shares some of the cinematic influences that have shaped his previous projects.---------------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 AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #alicelowe #tanyareynolds #timestalker #lifeissweet #labyrinth #stevemcqueen #blitz #zerodeconduit

This episode is the first half of an MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 October 2024.To celebrate the beginning of the London Film Festival, Mark welcomes some incredible guests whose films will be premiering at the event. First up, Mark welcomes Sadie Frost to discuss her documentary, Twiggy, giving us a glimpse into the life and legacy of one of Britain's iconic models and her experiences on the big screen.Later, Mark is joined by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard to talk about their upcoming film, The Extraordinary Miss Flower.They delve into the creative process behind crafting a non-genre-abiding film and discuss their previous works, such as 20,000 Days on Earth.---------------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 AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #sadiefrost #twiggy #catchingfire:thestoryofanitapallenberg #iainforsyth #janepollard #theextraordinarymissflower #oluckyman #20000daysonearth