Stay ConnectedThis 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.
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In this edition of the Kermode on Film podcast, Mark talks to legendary producer John Battsek, who explains why the Oscar-winning documentary WHEN WE WERE KINGS inspired him to devote his career to enthralling documentaries.about his two documentaries released simultaneously in the summer of 2023, WHAM! and THE DEEPEST BREATH.
Mark also talks to Sally Phillips and director Louis Myles, alongside Olly and Charlie – two brilliant young people with Down syndrome – about their football documentary, all about their football club, THE MIGHTY PENGUINS.
Opening title quotes from:
Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)
Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)
Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)
The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)
These films are essential viewing.
Watch them. Love them. Share them.
They are masterpieces.
MK3D is a production of HLA Agency
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones
Cover photo: Julie Edwards Visuals
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This episode is the very first edition of MK3D recorded in Edinburgh, as part of the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Mark Kermode talks to three iconic Scottish actors: Brian Cox, whose directorial debut Glenrothan opens later this year. Kate Dickie, who is currently on Netflix in Department Q, and Michelle Gomez, BAFTA-nominated for her role as Missy in Doctor Who.
Sit back and enjoy this MK3D show recorded live at McEwan Hall in Edinburgh.
With thanks to Charlotte Matheson at HLA and Lilidh Kendrick and Jenny Niven and the whole, brilliant team at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
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Opening title quotes from:
Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)
Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)
Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)
The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)
These films are essential viewing.
Watch them. Love them. Share them.
They are masterpieces.
MK3D is an HLA Agency production
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In this week's episode Mark talks to director Ben Wheatley. In this archival edition recorded at the BFI Southbank back in May 2023, Ben had freshly completed The Meg 2: The Trench, starring the inimitable Jason Statham. Mark and Ben dive into making of The Meg, and into the monster-movie inspirations that informed it, which include the 1961 classic Mothra, and Godzilla. And the incredible work of the legendary Ray Harryhausen.
Films mentioned in this episode:
The Meg
The Meg 2 - The Trench
Zardoz
A Field in England
Happy New Year, Colin Burstead
Mothra, (Mosura)
Godzillah
People mentioned in this episode:
Jason Statham
Jon Turteltaub
Ishiro Honda
Edgar Rice-Borroughs
Ray Harryhausen
Opening title quotes from:
Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)
Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)
Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)
The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)
These films are essential viewing.
Watch them. Love them. Share them.
They are masterpieces.
MK3D is a production of HLA Agency
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones
© HLA Agency
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In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark is joined by three fantastic guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 10th April 2023.
This is Part 1 of Show 79, in which Mark welcomes director Andrew Legge to discuss his innovative debut feature LOLA, a genre-defying Irish-British sci-fi set during World War II. Andrew talks about the creative challenges and joys of shooting the film in a “found footage” style, and about the journey of bringing such a unique vision to the screen.
Next up is director Pravesh Kumar, who speaks about his heartfelt debut feature Little English, a comedy-drama set in suburban Slough about family, tradition, and finding your voice.
Mark then welcomes actor, writer and improvisational legend Josie Lawrence, who talks about her performance in A Clever Woman, a bold and intimate film created through improvisation.
Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:
Guests in This Episode:
Opening title quotes from:
Mary Poppins (Robert Stevenson, Walt Disney Productions – featuring Julie Andrews)
Nope (Jordan Peele, Universal Pictures – featuring Keke Palmer)
Withnail & I (Bruce Robinson, HandMade Films – featuring Richard E. Grant)
The Exorcist (William Friedkin, Warner Bros. – featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair)
These films are essential viewing.
Watch them. Love them. Share them.
They are masterpieces.
MK3D is a production of HLA Agency
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones
© HLA Agency
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark is joined by longtime collaborator and filmmaker Jack Howard for a live conversation recorded at Latitude Festival 2025.
Mark and Jack return to the Latitude stage to explore the current state of cinema, offering their perspectives on everything from Hollywood blockbusters to indie gems. With plenty of humour, insight, and disagreement along the way, the pair debate the highs and lows of modern filmmaking, reflect on recent releases and, with the audience, hazard a guess at who will be the next Bond.
Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production
This episode was edited by Jack Howard
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In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes two legendary guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 14th July 2025.
This is Part 2 of that show, in which Mark is joined by Allison Anders, the director of Gas Food Lodging and Grace of My Heart, to talk about her work. She talks about her experiences of working on Paris, Texas, and about her bucket list project, Paul Is Dead.
Mark is also joined by best beloved writer, actor, and broadcaster Stephen Fry, who reflects on his enduring relationship with cinema, storytelling, and satire.
In the first half of the 14 July MK3D show, uploaded last week, Mark was joined by Barbara Broccoli and John Carney to discuss the stage to screen production of Sing Street, and by actor and writer Arinzé Kene to talk about Harvest.
Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:
Guests in This Episode:
Opening title quotes from:
These films are essential viewing.
Watch them. Love them. Share them.
They are masterpieces.
MK3D is a production of HLA Agency
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones
© HLA Agency
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In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes a trio of outstanding guests for a lively evening of film and conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 14th July 2025.
Barbara Broccoli and John Carney join Mark to talk about Sing Street, the joyous, music-filled coming-of-age story originally brought to life on screen by Carney, now reimagined for the stage. As producers of the new production opening at the Lyric Hammersmith on 18 July, they discuss the creative journey from film to musical theatre and the power of music to transcend time and appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Also on the show is actor and playwright Arinzé Kene, who stars in Harvest, an adaptation of Jim Crace’s acclaimed novel, directed by Athina Rachel Tsangari. With its UK cinema release set for Friday 18 July, Arinzé shares his thoughts on the film’s exploration of rural upheaval, tradition, and transformation.
This is the first half of the 14 July MK3D show. In Part 2, Mark is joined by Allison Anders, the director of Gas Food Lodging and Grace of My Heart, and beloved writer, actor, and broadcaster Stephen Fry, who reflects on his enduring relationship with cinema, storytelling, and satire.
Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:
Guests in This Episode:
Opening title quotes from:
These films are essential viewing.
Watch them. Love them. Share them.
They are masterpieces.
Mark Kermode Live in 3D and Kermode on Film are HLA Agency productions
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones
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In this episode, Mark Kermode and Jack Howard are back to rank the eight Mission: Impossible films in order of preference, and talk about everything from Tom's tumbles to theme tunes.
Films and people mentioned in the two episodes are:
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
Limp Bizkit
Lalo Schiffrin
Mike Oldfield
Nick Hornby
John Wu
Secrets of Cinema
Kim Newman
Nick Jones
Wallace & Gromit
Oceans 11
Brian de Palma
JJ Abrams
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tom Cruise – action movie Jesus
Eddie Hamilton
Simon Pegg
Doctor Who
Michael Bay
Ben Bailey Smith
Chris McQuarry
Brad Bird
The Incredibles
Indiana Jones
Dark Knight Rises
Michael Giacchino
Paddington
Jurassic Park – Lost World
Joe Kramer
Lorne Balfe
Han Zimmer
Sean Harris
Turandot
Nessun Dorma
Simon Mayo
Alex Baldwin
Stanley Kubrick
Punch Drunk Love
Henry Cavill
Stone Cold
Brian Bosworth
Terminator 2
No Time to Die
Ethan Hawke
Julie Delpy
Top Gun Maverick
Vanessa Kirby
Rebecca Ferguson
Hayley Atwell
James Bond
Face-Off
John Travolta
Nic Cage
Lea Seydoux
Paula Patton
Ana de Armas
Star Wars
John Boyega
Jon Voight
Vanessa Redgrave
Michelle Monaghan
True Detective
Dune
Buster Keaton
Thandiwe Newton
Sean Connery
Jason Bourne
Danny Boyle
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In this episode, Mark Kermode and Jack Howard rank the eight Mission: Impossible films in order of preference, and talk about everything from Tom's tumbles to theme tunes. Part two of their conversation is uploaded next week.
Films and people mentioned in the two episodes are:
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
Limp Bizkit
Lalo Schiffrin
Mike Oldfield
Nick Hornby
John Wu
Secrets of Cinema
Kim Newman
Nick Jones
Wallace & Gromit
Oceans 11
Brian de Palma
JJ Abrams
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Tom Cruise – action movie Jesus
Eddie Hamilton
Simon Pegg
Doctor Who
Michael Bay
Ben Bailey Smith
Chris McQuarry
Brad Bird
The Incredibles
Indiana Jones
Dark Knight Rises
Michael Giacchino
Paddington
Jurassic Park – Lost World
Joe Kramer
Lorne Balfe
Han Zimmer
Sean Harris
Turandot
Nessun Dorma
Simon Mayo
Alex Baldwin
Stanley Kubrick
Punch Drunk Love
Henry Cavill
Stone Cold
Brian Bosworth
Terminator 2
No Time to Die
Ethan Hawke
Julie Delpy
Top Gun Maverick
Vanessa Kirby
Rebecca Ferguson
Hayley Atwell
James Bond
Face-Off
John Travolta
Nic Cage
Lea Seydoux
Paula Patton
Ana de Armas
Star Wars
John Boyega
Jon Voight
Vanessa Redgrave
Michelle Monaghan
True Detective
Dune
Buster Keaton
Thandiwe Newton
Sean Connery
Jason Bourne
Danny Boyle
Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production
This episode was edited by Jack Howard
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In this edition of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode talks to legendary actor Brian Cox about his career, from Manhunter and the controversial L.I.E., all the way through to the final season of Succession.
This is part two of the Mark Kermode Live in 3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank in April 2023.
Films mentioned in this episode:
Succession
Manhunter
The Silence of the Lambs
L.I.E.
Woman of the Year
Bringing Up Baby
People mentioned in this episode:
Jesse Armstrong
Katherine Hepburn
Spencer Tracy
Cary Grant
Howard Hawks
Anthony Hopkins
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We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.
They are masterpieces!
Mark Kermode Live in 3D and Kermode on Film are HLA Agency productions
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones
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