Kermode on Film

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard talking about Christopher Nolan's films at The Sun Pub on Drury Lane. Films mentioned in this episode: The Odyssey Oppenheimer The Dark Knight Inception Tenet Interstellar The Prestige Dunkirk Batman Begins Memento The Dark Knight Rises Insomnia Following Silent Running The Exorcist Knowing With thanks to Richard Gay and The Sun Pub on London's Drury Lane. Kermode on F...

In this episode of Kermode On Film, Mark talks to Olivia Cooke about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON series 3, and about working with Steven Spielberg. Next, he welcomes Ronni Ancona to the stage to talk about comedy, impressions, EASTENDERS and her new feature THINK OF ENGLAND. Finally, in a special pre-record, Mark talks to Lucy Darwin, founder and curator of the Provence Arts Film Festival.   The...

In this episode of Kermode On Film, Mark talks to journalist, broadcaster and film critic, Ellen E. Jones about celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe in her radio 4 series BOMBSHELL: FIVE FACES OF MARILYN MONROE (available on BBC Sounds). The series coincides with a BFI Season celebrating Marilyn's centenary, titled MARILYN MONROE: SELF-MADE STAR.   Next, Mark talks to filmmaker Jeanie...

Mark and Jack discuss Disclosure Day, the new Spielberg film that raises some big questions. Not least: who's right? Other films and people mentioned in this episode: Disclosure Day Jaws Jurassic Park Jurassic World Indiana Jones X-Files Star Wars Roswell Close Encounters of the Third Kind Josh O'Connor Arrival The Butterfly Effect Donnie Darko Kurt Vonnegut Mission Impossible Beggars of Life Wall...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard talk about indie horror movies BACKROOMS and OBSESSION taking the box office by storm. Other films mentioned in this episode: Together Keeper Hellraiser Nightbreed Citizen Kane Evil Dead Booksmart Superbad The Drama Videodrome The Exorcist Hereditary Weapons Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu With thanks to Richard Gay and The Sun Pub on London's Drury Lane. Kermode...

Part 2 of Mark Kermode and Jack Howard talking about Christopher Nolan's films at The Sun Pub on Drury Lane. Films and books mentioned in this episode: Tenet The Prestige Interstellar The Odyssey Inception Oppenheimer Insomnia Batman Trilogy Ray Harryhausen's Sinbad Movies The Devils Metropolis Trainspotting The Passion of Christ The Death of Stalin Troy Minions Books: A Hard Day's Night by Samira...

Part one of who-knows-how-many on Christopher Nolan's films. Mark and Jack chat at their regular pub. Other films and people mentioned in this episode: Avatar Avatar: The Way of Water Avatar: Fire and Ash Pirates of the Caribbean Batman Begins Christopher Nolan Jonathan Nolan Following Knowing Nicolas Cage Memento Bait Mark Jenkin Insomnia Erik Skjoldbjærg The Prestige Interstellar Tenet Back to t...

In this episode of Kermode On Film, Mark talks to journalist, writer and award-winning radio presenter, Samira Ahmed about her newly published BFI Classics book on The Beatles’ 1964 movie, A HARD DAY’S NIGHT.     Next, he talks to actress, Leisa Gwenllian and director, Marc Evans about their upcoming Welsh language feature, EFFI O BLAENAU. In cinemas from Friday 19th June 2026....

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode talks to director Ben Wheatley and actor Bob Odenkirk about their feature NORMAL, which is released in UK cinemas on 15 May 2026. This is the second half of the 113th edition of MK3D, recorded live at the BFI Southbank May 2026.  The MK3D shows happen every month. Head over to the BFI website if you’d like to join us in the audience at the BFI...

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode talks to director Mark Jenkin and actors Callum Turner and George Mackay about newly released feature ROSE OF NEVADA. This is the second half of the 112th edition of MK3D, recorded live at the BFI Southbank.  The MK3D shows happen every month. Head over to the BFI website if you’d like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank. --- Openin...

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to actress Lindsay Duncan and writer director Charlotte Regan, to talk about their new BBC series MINT. Next, he talks to writer-director Thea Gajić about her directorial debut feature SURVIVING EARTH.  Take a front row seat at the 112th edition of MK3D at the BFI IMAX.  The MK3D shows happens live every month. Head over to the BFI website i...

Mark Kermode & Jack Howard meet at their regular London pub to record a spoiler-laden episode on The Drama, starring Robert Pattinson & Zendaya: dark, funny, and deeply uncomfortable. With thanks to Richard Gay and to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production Produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

But WHY didn't they like it? Mark Kermode and Jack Howard re-watched EYES WIDE SHUT and get together in their regular Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane to talk about Kubrick's 1999 film starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. With thanks to Richard Gay and to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production Produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast....

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard Re-watched EYES WIDE SHUT and get together in their regular Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane to talk about Kubrick's 1999 film starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. With thanks to Richard Gay. And to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production Produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard get together in The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane to discuss PROJECT HAIL MARY and Ryan Gosling. Also, Bruce Dern in SILENT RUNNING. With thanks to Richard Gay. And to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production Produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The legendary icon herself, Dame Twiggy Lawson, joins Mark Kermode to talk about TWIGGY, Sadie Frost’s documentary about her life as a model, singer, actress and fashion icon. They also talk about working with Ken Russell on THE BOY FRIEND and THE DEVILS – and meeting her idol Fred Astaire. Mark is also joined by film director and visual artist Andrew Kötting to talk about his exhibition EVERYWORL...

It was the Oscars. But Mark and Jack didn't want to talk about the Oscars. Instead, Jack convinces Mark that The Pirates of the Caribbean is actually Good. With thanks to Richard Gay, and to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to Edgar Wright about The Running Man as it releases on DVD and Blu-Ray – and about the films that influenced him. Next, and he talk to Amma Asante about her recent series  Smilla’s Sense of Show , and about the upcoming  Billion Dollar Spy featuring Russell Crowe. Take a front row seat at the 111th edition of MK3D at the BFI IMAX. Enjo...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard get together in their regular to discuss whether Vince Gilligan's series PLURIBUS is the best series of the year, and also talk about his previous series, BREAKING BAD and BETTER CALL SAUL. With thanks to Richard Gay. and to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard get together in their regular pub and discuss last Monday's BAFTAs and the upcoming Oscars, and a whole lot more. With thanks to Ciaran O'Brien and to The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Kermode on Film. In this episode Mark talks to Jack O’Connell, who joined him on stage at the BFI Southbank to talk about his role in  28 Years Later: The Bone Temple , about  Sinners , and about the film that inspired his performances. And Mark talks to Ben Wheatley about his strange new film Bulk . Take a front row seat at the 110th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank....

This episode of Kermode on Film is the first half of the February 2026 MK3D how, recorded at the BFI Southbank. Mark Kermode is joined by two of this year’s EE Rising Star Award nominees, Posy Sterling, who made an impact this year with LOLLIPOP, and Archie Madekwe, who impressed in LURKER and SALTBURN. So sit back, relax, and take a front row seat at MK3D at the BFI Southbank.  Enjoy! I...

Spoiler episode with Mark Kermode & Jack Howard talking about the 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Plus, looking back at 28 Years Later, 28 Weeks Later and 28 Days Later. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production With thanks to Richard Gay, and to The Sun Pub. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, you’ll hear from director Philippa Lowthorpe and composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch, who talk about their film H is for HAWK – and from Harry Melling, star of PILLION. This is the second half of the tenth anniversary MK3D: it's ten years since Mark first took to the stage at the BFI Southbank to host his own show. In last episode, Mark talks with director Akinola Davies Jr...

This week's episode marks a special milestone — this January it’s 10 years since Mark first took to the stage at the BFI Southbank to do an MK3D show. In this episode Mark talks with director Akinola Davies Jr about his BIFA and Gotham award-winning film MY FATHER’S SHADOW, and with Bart Layton about his new heist movie, CRIME 101. So, sit back and enjoy the first half of this MK3D , recorded live...