Kermode on Film

Mark Kermode talks to Edgar Wright at the IMAX premiere of The Running Man, Edgar's adaptation of Stephen Kings dystopian life-or-death gameshow thriller. You can watch the conversation on the BFI YouTube channel on the link below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrUNH9pe1cY https://www.instagram.com/kermodeonfilm/ https://www.instagram.com/kermodedodge/ Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard do a Spoiler Special discussing WICKED and WICKED: FOR GOOD https://www.instagram.com/kermodeonfilm/ https://www.instagram.com/kermodedodge/ https://www.instagram.com/jackhoward/ Watch Jack's short film 'The Second Time Around' on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-second-time-around Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. With thanks to Richard Ga...

Five people join Mark in this episode, to talk about two different kinds of rom-coms First off, Tim Key and James Griffiths come on stage to talk about their heartwarming musical rom-com THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND.  Next Mark talks about the affecting sci-fi inflected romance ALL OF YOU, with stars Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots, and director William Bridges who co-wrote it with Brett...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss all three of Rian Johnson's Knives Out movies. https://www.instagram.com/kermodeonfilm/ https://www.instagram.com/kermodedodge/ https://www.instagram.com/jackhoward/ Watch Jack's short film 'The Second Time Around' on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-second-time-around Mark Kermode Live in 3D and Kermode on Film are HLA Agency productions. Wit...

In this episode, Mark is thrilled to welcome Joachim Trier, whose beautiful film SENTIMENTAL VALUE is in UK cinemas boxing day, and Meera Syal, who talks to Mark about her favourite Christmas film ELF - and her role in TINSELTOWN, directing Kiefer Sutherland in a Christmas Panto. Enjoy! This episode is one half of the December 2025 MK3D, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 15 Decembe...

Jack Howard and Mark Kermode talk about The Social Network – written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher – and the upcoming sequel, The Social Reckoning, scheduled for release on 9 October 2026. Written and directed by Aaron Sorkin, it will be a companion piece to the original film and will focus on the fallout from The Facebook Files, the 2021 investigation into Facebook's practices. Th...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard talk about the reviews of their latest book and film - plus a whole lot more. Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production. With thanks to Richard Gay. © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this episode of  Kermode on Film , in which Mark talks with three exceptional actors who appeared on the MK3D show at the BFI Southbank on Monday 17 November 2025. First, Mark is joined by Tamsin Greig to discuss her role in RIOT WOMEN, the fantastic new BBC series by writer Sally Wainwright. Mark then speaks with Felicity Jones about her work in the new fe...

This week's Kermode on Film features the brilliant guests who appeared on the MK3D show at the BFI Southbank on Monday 17 November 2025. First up, Mark talks to Jack Howard, Caroline Goodall and Hannah Onslow about Oscar- and BAFTA-qualifying short film THE SECOND TIME AROUND. which is now available on Channel 4 television. Then, documentary filmmaker Amy Berg, who was in town to talk about h...

One Battle After Another. Or Wombat Laughter 'nother, with Mark Kermode & Jack Howard.    / kermodeonfilm      / kermodedodge      / jackhoward   Watch Jack's short film 'The Second Time Around' on Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/programmes/t... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while since Mark and Jack had a fight. MK3D and Kermode On Film are HLA Agency productions This episode was recorded by Richard Gay and edited by Jack Howard © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard talk about whether it's worth revisiting films more than once. MK3D and Kermode On Film are HLA Agency productions This episode was edited by Jack Howard © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's podcast features two guests who appeared on the MK3D show at the BFI Southbank on Monday 6 October 2025. They are two directors whose films played at of the BFI London Film Festival, and which open soon:  First, Mark talks to Nia DaCosta about her new feature HEDDA, and her upcoming 28 YEARS LATER - TEMPLE OF BONES –and one of the films that infuenced her, Stanley Kubrick's BARRY...

In this first half of the MK3D show recorded on Monday, 6 October, 2025, at the BFI Southbank, Mark Kermode is joined by an inspiring line-up of guests from the world of film. Actress Maxine Peake discusses her role in  I Swear  - a deeply moving and darkly funny comedy-drama based on the true story of a young man living with Tourette’s syndrome. Composer Nathan Johnson joins to talk abo...

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard share the stories, and unpack the mysteries and the madness of Awards and Festivals in this edition of Kermode On Film. MK3D and Kermode On Film are HLA Agency productions This episode was edited by Jack Howard © HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this second half of the MK3D show recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 15 September 2025, Mark is joined by two exciting talents discussing their recent work. Following acclaimed performances in  Beach Rats ,  Triangle of Sadness ,  County Lines , and  Baby Girl , Harris Dickinson discusses  URCHIN , reflecting on his experience stepping behind the camera for this ro...

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark welcomes two brilliant guests for a lively film conversation, recorded at the BFI Southbank on Monday 15 September 2025. This is Part 1 of that show, in which Mark is joined by Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy to talk about his role in the new feature STEVE, directed by Tim Mielants. He also talks about the film that influenced his work as an actor, John Cassave...

Not one but TWO Oscar-winning composers join Mark Kermode on stage at the BFI Southbank to talk all things movie music, for the launch of the new book, Mark Kermode's Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music, co-written by Mark with Jenny Nelson. First up, Rachel Portman, the first woman composer to win an Oscar and the only woman to be nominated more than once, talks about her award-winning sco...

Ten years after it was commissioned, Mark's new book is published this Thursday 11th September. Mark Kermode's Surround Sound, The Stories of Movie Music , co-written by Mark with Jenny Nelson, is a thrilling take on how great scores are brought to life on the silver screen. Jack Howard joins Mark to talk about their shared love of soundtracks, and whether physical media is dead. VHS, anyone?...

In this episode we go back to September 2023, to the eve of the BFI London Film Festival. TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING, Director Carol Morley's latest film, was about to release, and Mark spoke with its star, brilliant actress and national treasure Monica Dolan who played the role of Audrey Amiss. Mark also talked with filmmakers Otto Baxter and Peter Beard, the documentary filmmaker who made OTTO BA...

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 O...

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...

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. A nd the incredible work...

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 o...

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...