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 Spenc...
Jun 24, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 234
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. Thanks for listening! Films and shows mentioned in this episode: Mission: Impossible Spaced Hot Fuzz Shaun of the Dead The World's end Meantime Sy...
Jun 17, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 233
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'...
Jun 10, 2025•59 min•Season 2Ep. 232
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 fil...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 231
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 ...
May 27, 2025•39 min•Season 2Ep. 230
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...
May 20, 2025•57 min•Season 2Ep. 229
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! ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes f...
May 13, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 228
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. Th...
May 06, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 227
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 r...
Apr 29, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 226
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...
Apr 22, 2025•58 min•Season 2Ep. 225
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-antic...
Apr 15, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 224
This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 April 2025. Mark talks to Margy Kinmonth about WAR PAINT - WOMEN AT WAR, her documentary about women war artists. And he speaks with Sasha Nathwani, about his directorial feature debut LAST SWIM, a beautiful British coming-of-age film starring Deba Hekmat. Sit back and enjoy Part 1 of this MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank. In Part 2, Mark is joined by Icelandic singer-songwriter Emiliana Torrini, who talks to...
Apr 08, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 223
Kermode on Film supports the British Film Designers Guild Awards – and shines a spotlight on the BFDG Planet Positive Award sponsored by Sky Studios Elstree. In this episode Mark Kermode talks to the winner of that award, Freya Bruce, co-founder of ReCollective, about their work on 'My Lady Jayne'. ReCollective are a non-for-profit, setting new standards of re-use for the film industry to tackle the enormous amount of waste it produces. ReCollective's work on 'My Lady Jane' involved repurposing ...
Apr 01, 2025•23 min•Season 2Ep. 222
This episode of Kermode on Film is the third and last part of the 100th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 10 March 2025. In this episode, Mark talks to two great friends of the show, Sanjeev Baskhar and Meera Syal, and he says hello to Jason Isaacs. People mentioned in this episode: Sanjeev Baskhar Meera Syal Jason Isaacs Ben Wheatley Jeanie Finlay Alan Parker Elvis Presley Toby Jones Richard Burton Samantha Morton James Bond Kiefer Sutherland Laurence Olivier Laure...
Mar 25, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 221
This episode of Kermode on Film is Part 2 of the 100th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 10 March 2025. In this episode, Mark talks to Karan Kandhari, whose feature debut Sister Midnight released on 14 March, and to Toby Jones, who shares his thoughts on playing Mr Burton in the film of the same name. Plus we are joined by the world’s best silent movie accompanist, Neil Brand Thank you for listening? People mentioned in this episode: Karan Kandhari Toby Jones Neil B...
Mar 18, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 220
This week's MK3D was the 100th edition and this special milestone show featured a fabulous and diverse array of conversations about film culture: some great friends of the show who have graced the stage before, and some new filmmaking talent. At the top of the show the CEO of the BFI Ben Roberts leaped onto the stage to congratulate everyone involved on being the longest running and most successful strand at the BFI, ever. First up Mark welcomes Samantha Morton on stage to talk about her work as...
Mar 12, 2025•35 min•Season 2Ep. 219
This episode features gorgeous George Mackay, who talks about his award-winning role in FEMME, and Jason Isaacs, who discusses playing Cary Grant in ARCHIE. This episode of the Kermode on Film podcast is Part 2 of the 86th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18 December 2023. Last week’s podcast features Part 1 of that show, in which Mark talks to Sir Ian McKellen about playing HAMLET, and to star Mia McKenna-Bruce and director Molly Manning Walker about their ...
Mar 03, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 218
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark is joined by the legendary Sir Ian McKellen to talk about the film version of HAMLET directed by Sean Mathias. Following that he talks with star Mia McKenna-Bruce and director Molly Manning Walker about their award-winning feature HOW TO HAVE SEX. This episode of the Kermode on Film podcast is Part 1 of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18 December 2023. Next week’s podcast features Part 2 of that show, in which Mark talks to Geo...
Feb 25, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 217
In today’s podcast, which is the second in a four-part miniseries of podcasts about Britain's talented Art Departments, Mark talks to this year’s winners of THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SUPPORTED BY WARNER BROS. STUDIOS LEAVESDEN. The award honours Art Department members who have made a significant creative mark in their work, benefitting the industry as a whole. This year there are two recipients of the award. First up, Mark talks to Emily Stillman, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Studi...
Feb 23, 2025•37 min•Season 2Ep. 216
This episode of Kermode on Film is the first in a four-part miniseries about Britain's brilliant Art Departments in our screen industries. For the past few years Mark Kermode has hosted the annual British Film Designers Guild Awards. The awards celebrate the brilliant work of production designers and art departments across film and TV. One of the things the British Film Designers Guild does brilliantly is to support young people who are keen to get into the business. In today’s podcast Mark talk...
Feb 22, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 215
In this episode of Ke rmode on Film , Mark is joined by Fiona Shaw to talk about her new film Hot Milk , which premiers at the Berlin Film Festival this year, and to Warren Ellis, composer, musician and superstar, to talk about his score for Walter Salles autobiographical film I'm Still Here . Sit back and enjoy Part 2 of this MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 10 February 2025. In Part 1, Mark was joined by Mario Van Peebles and Mandela Van Peebles, to talk about their film ...
Feb 18, 2025•52 min•Season 2Ep. 214
In this episode of Ke rmode on Film , Mark is joined by Mario Van Peebles and Mandela Van Peebles, to talk about their film Outlaw Posse , shown as part of the BFI season Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western. And he talks to Bernard MacMahon and Allison McGourty, the director and producer of the high grossing new documentary Becoming Led Zeppelin . Sit back and enjoy Part 1 of this MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 10 February 2025. In Part 2, Mark is joine...
Feb 11, 2025•47 min•Season 2Ep. 213
In this week’s episode of the MK3D show Mark Kermode talks to Taghi Amirani whose film COUP 53 – edited by Walter Murch and featuring Ralph Fiennes – explores the involvement of the CIA and MI6 in the coup in Iran in 1953. Mark and Taghi also connect About their shared love of LOCAL HERO. The Mark is joined by RYE LANE director Raine Allen-Miller and star Vivian Oparah to talk about their film, which follows two youngsters reeling from bad break-ups who connect over a particularly eventful day i...
Feb 04, 2025•45 min•Season 2Ep. 212
This episode of the Kermode on Film podcast, is Part 2 of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 20 January 2025. In next week’s episode, Mark is joined by NOSFERATU director Robert Eggers, and actor Nabhaan Rizwan, nominated for this year's EE Rising Star Award for his roles in BFI release In Camera , and the TV series Informer . Thank you for listening! ——————— The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from: - Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and ...
Jan 28, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 211
Thank you for listening to Kermode on Film. At the top of the show, Mark Kermode pays tribute to the late great David Lynch who passed away this week. He is joined by Cynthia Erivo to talk about her role as Elphaba in Wicked , and about one of the performances that inspired her, by Zhang Ziyi in Memoirs of a Geisha . Next, Connor Swindells talks to Mark about playing the evil Albrecht Gessler in William Tell , and about his memories of watching Naked Gun with his dad. This episode of the Kermode...
Jan 21, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 210
In this week’s episode of the MK3D show Mark Kermode talks about the Oscar wins of 2024, before welcoming his guests, in this Ska Special First on stage was cinematographer Joe Dunton, who talks about shooting the film DANCE CRAZE, which has recently been remastered in 4K by the BFI. DANCE CRAZE showcases the very best of the British Ska phenomenon, with exclusive live performances from THE SPECIALS, MADNESS, THE SELECTER, THE BEAT, BAD MANNERS and THE BODYSNATCHERS – brought to the screen parti...
Jan 15, 2025•38 min•Season 2Ep. 209
In this week’s episode of the MK3D show Mark Kermode talks to a director who is a legend in his own lifetime: Guillermo Del Toro, together with his co-director for the stop-motion animation musical about Pinocchio, Mark Gustafson. GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO released at the end of 2022 is based on Carlo Collodi's novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio, about the wooden puppet who comes to life as the son of his carver, Geppetto. Set in Fascist Italy, the characters are voiced by Gregory Mann as P...
Jan 07, 2025•34 min•Season 2Ep. 208
In this week’s episode of the MK3D show, actress Andrea Riseborough joins Mark to talk about her starring role in TO LESLIE , for which she won an Oscar. She plays a West Texas single mother who wins the lottery and squanders it just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak. Mark also welcomes Mark Nighy, to talk about her directorial debut ALICE, DARLING , the tense psychological thriller from a screenplay by Alanna Francis. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Charlie Carrick an...
Dec 31, 2024•57 min•Season 2Ep. 207
Thank you for listening to Part 2 of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 16 December 2024. In this episode, Mark talks to Andrew Garfield and John Crowley about their new film We Live In Time, and the process that created such a heartfelt and intimate story. Then Mark sits down with Jason Isaacs to talk about acting, awards season and his upcoming film The Salt Path – and they are joined by George Mackay, who worked with Jason on Peter Pan. Please note there’s some strong...
Dec 24, 2024•45 min•Season 2Ep. 206
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 ...
Dec 17, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 205
