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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Mark is joined by actor Simon Pegg, who talks about his role in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and reflects on his career from Spaced and the Cornetto Trilogy all the way to Hollywood.
This episode of Kermode On Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 9 June 2025, and was the second half of that date's Mark Kermode Live in 3D show.
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Films and shows mentioned in this episode:
People mentioned in this episode:
The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film features quotes from:
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.
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.
Cover photo by Julie Edwards
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In this episode of Kermode On Film Mark talks to actor Domhnall Gleeson and director Michael Pearce, whose gripping psychological drama Echo Valley stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, and he talks to actor Posy Sterling, who takes on her first leading role as Molly in Lollipop, a bittersweet story about a mother faced with the injustices of the care system in Britain.
This episode of Kermode On Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 9 June 2025, and was the first half of that date's Mark Kermode Live in 3D show.
Come back for Part 2, where Mark is joined by actor Simon Pegg, who talks about his role in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, and reflects on his career from Spaced and the Cornetto Trilogy all the way to Hollywood.
Thanks for listening!
Films mentioned in this episode:
People mentioned in this episode:
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The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:
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.
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.
© Copyright HLA Agency
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this second part of Mark Kermode Live in 3D, Mark is joined by director Shannon Murphy, who discusses Dying For Sex—a powerful and provocative television series based on a true story, starring Michelle Williams.
Mark also talks with filmmaker John Maclean about Tornado, a bold and genre-defying Samurai western set in 18th Century Scotland, and with acclaimed editor Eddie Hamilton, who shares behind-the-scenes insights from cutting high-octane blockbusters like the Mission: Impossible films.
This episode was recorded live at BFI Southbank on 19 May 2025 as the second half of that evening’s Mark Kermode Live in 3D show.
Thanks for listening!
Films and shows mentioned in this episode:
People featured in this episode:
The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film features quotes from:
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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In this episode of Kermode On Film Mark talks to director Babak Anvari, whose nail-biting thriller Hallow Road was released in UK cinemas on 16 May 2025, and he talks to writer-director Alberto Sciamma, whose stunningly beautiful film Cielo premieres at SXSW on 6 June 2025.
This episode of Kermode On Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 19 May 2025, and was the first half of that date's Mark Kermode Live in 3D show.
In Part 2, Mark is joined by director Shannon Murphy, who talks about the television series Dying For Sex, based on a true story starring Michelle Williams.
Mark also talks with John Maclean about Tornado, the Samurai western set in 18th Century Scotland, and with Eddie Hamilton, editor of the Mission: Impossible films, among many others.
Thanks for listening!
Film mentioned in this episode:
Hallow Road
Under the Shadows
Us
I Came By
The Exorcist
Star Wars
Cielo
Tales of Ordinary Madness
La Grande Bouffe
People mentioned in this episode:
Babak Anvari
Alberto Sciamma
William Gillies
Rosamund Pike
Matthew Rhys
John Cassavetes
Lorne Balfe
Depeche Mode
Peter Adams
George Mackay
Bettina Kadoori
John Dunton-Downer
Ana-Maria Vera
Marco Ferreri
Ben Gazzara
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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.
This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.
© Copyright HLA Agency
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard pick up where they left off, and get together again on the Kermode On Film podcast. You won’t get any reviews of new releases here: for those, you can listen to Kermode & Mayo’s Take. Jack and Mark talk about the classics they love, about highly anticipated films that aren’t on release yet, and about screen culture in general.
In this bumper episode they talk, among other things, about Jack’s recently completed short film The Second Time Around. Buckle up!
Topics discussed in this episode:
The Revenge of the Sith
The Force Awakens
The Dark Knight
Times tables
School results and exams
The validity of film criticism
The demise of the Kermodean Rant
Star Wars
Space wizards
Clive Barker’s Weave World
Christopher Nolan's Tenet
Jack Howard's The Second Time Around
YouTube fame
The White Lotus and Jason Isaacs
The Studio Vs The Player
Mission: Impossible titles
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This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 5 June 2023, and was the 81th edition of MK3D.
This is Part 2 of that show, in which Mark Kermode is joined by director Edward Lovelace to talk about his documentary feature Name Me Lawand.
Mark also talks to legendary, multi-Oscar-winning sound designer and film editor Walter Murch about his documentary feature Her Name Was Moviola.
Thanks for listening!
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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.
© Copyright HLA Agency
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 5 June 2023, and was the 81th edition of MK3D.
This is Part 1 of that show, in which Mark Kermode is joined by director Thomas Hardiman to talk about his debut feature Medusa Deluxe. They also delve into the work of much-missed director Ken Russell, and in particular his film The Boyfriend.
Mark also talks to director Dionne Edwards about her film Pretty Red Dress, and the film that influenced her, Do The Right Thing.
Thanks for listening!
People mentioned in this episode:
Robbie Ryan
Robert Altman
Spike Lee
Louise Brooks
Marlene Dietrich
Fellini
Derek Jarman
Toyah Wilcox
Halle Berry
Gary Oldman
Bram Stoker
Leos Carax
Ken Russell
Ted Ashley
Twiggy
Steve McQueen
Clio Barnard
Tina Turner
Mel Gibson
Phil Spectre
Alexandra Burke
Natey Jones
Hugo Goggin
Martin Scorsese
Films Mentioned in this episode:
Medusa Deluxe
Nashville
Deadly Cuts (2021)
Don’t Mess with the Zohan
Joe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads (1983)
Shampoo (1975)
Swan Song (2021)
Pandora's Box
Blonde Venus
Casanova
The Tempest
Bats
Star Trek Beyond
Blade
Dracula
Mahler
The Devils
Tommy
The Music Lovers
The Devils
Chinatown
The Arbors
Weekend
Pretty Red Dress
Do The Right Thing
Ali & Eva
Cabaret
Bugsy Malone
The Sound of Music
Do the Right Thing
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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.
© Copyright HLA Agency
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 15 May 2023, marking the 80th edition of MK3D.
This is Part 2 of that show, in which Mark Kermode is joined by the brilliant Sanjeev Bhaskar to talk about his role in the acclaimed drama series Unforgotten, reflecting on its emotional depth and his experience working with a stellar cast.
They also dive into the classic film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, discussing its intense performances, sharp dialogue, and why it remains so powerful decades after its release.
Sit back and enjoy Part 2 of this MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank.
Part 1 of this MK3D was uploaded last week, featuring Nina Menkes on Brainwashed and Jenny Seagrove on Local Hero.
Thanks for listening!
People mentioned in this episode:
Nina Menkes
Sanjeev Bhaskar
William Friedkin
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Francis Ford Coppola
Jenny Seagrove
Celia Johnson
David Lean
Little Richard
Films, plays and TV series mentioned in this episode:
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
The Exorcist
Unforgotten
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
The Offer
Local Hero
The Guardian
The Exorcist (Stage Play)
Brief Encounter
The Girl Can’t Help It
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
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This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 15 May 2023, marking the 80th edition of MK3D.
In Part 1 of the show, Mark is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Nina Menkes, who discusses her provocative documentary BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER exploring the male gaze in cinema and its real-world impact. Nina also shares her unexpected guilty pleasure – THE EXORCIST– and explains why she sees it as a feminist film.
Mark also speaks to actress Jenny Seagrove about the heart-warming film LOCAL HERO, which returned to select UK cinemas to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2023.
Sit back and enjoy Part 1 of this MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank.
Thanks for listening!
People mentioned in this episode:
Nina Menkes
Sanjeev Bhaskar
William Friedkin
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Francis Ford Coppola
Jenny Seagrove
Celia Johnson
David Lean
Little Richard
Films, plays and TV series mentioned in this episode:
Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power
The Exorcist
Unforgotten
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf
The Offer
Local Hero
The Guardian
The Exorcist (Stage Play)
Brief Encounter
The Girl Can’t Help It
Little Richard: I Am Everything
Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll
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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.
© Copyright HLA Agency
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 April 2025.
In Part 2 of this MK3D show, Mark is joined by Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini, who talks about her performance in THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER, directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. Emilíana is accompanied on stage by her collaborator Simon Byrt for a special live performance from the film.
Then, Charlie Brooker takes to the stage to talk about the return of BLACK MIRROR for its much-anticipated seventh season — expect dark humour, razor-sharp commentary, and a few surprises.
Sit back and enjoy Part 2 of this MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank.
Thanks for listening!
People mentioned in this episode:
Val Kilmer
Tom Cruise
Richard Loncraine
Tom Conti
Noddy Holder
Margy Kinmonth
Kate Winslet
Dziga Vertov
Sasha Nathwani
Deba Hekmat
Shakyra Dowling
Peter Bradshaw
Bill Forsyth
Matt Damon
Ben Affleck
Robin Williams
Jack Nicholson
Chloe Zhao
Emiliana Torrini
Iain Forsyth
Jane Pollard
Charlie Brooker
Films, plays and tv series mentioned in this episode:
Heat
Tombstone
Top Gun Maverick
Final Reckoning
Slade in Flame
Lee
Man With a Movie Camera
Last Swim
Sound of Metal
The Rider
Star Wars
Good Will Hunting
The Extraordinary Miss Flower
Black Mirror
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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.
© Copyright HLA Agency
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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