Kermode on Film

In this episode Mark talks to returning guest, writer-director Carol Morley about her new coming-of-age feature 7 MILES OUT premiering at BFI London Film Festival. The only British film in competition, it is adapted from Carol’s celebrated semi-autobiographical novel of the same name.They discuss Carol’s journey into filmmaking, including discovering Florence Pugh, the making of 7 MILES OUT, and what’s next for her.Tune in to next week's Kermode on Film for the final episode from this month’s MK3D, when Mark is joined by Nigel Smith to talk about his delightful book AN OPINIONATED GUIDE TO FILM LONDON, and director James Watkins about his latest film CLAYFACE.Take a front row seat for the 117th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank. Enjoy!MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you’d like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.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)This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Anaïs Ferrato. It was edited by Alex Jones.Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark talks to director Molly Manners and actors Marni Duggan and Galaxie Clear about their debut feature, the coming-of-age comedy EXTRA GEOGRAPHY.Next, Mark talks to acclaimed actor, director and writer Simon Callow about his BFI Film Classics book, THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, and about the film's director and legendary actor, Charles Laughton.If you missed the first half of this edition of Mark Kermode Live in 3D at the BFI Southbank, listen to episode 299, in which Mark talks to Nick Mohammed about his upcoming TV series WAR and to David Kittredge about his documentary BOORMAN AND THE DEVIL.MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you’d like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.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)This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, with Anaïs Ferrato as Assistant Producer.It was edited by Alex Jones.Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the last of four episodes from the Provence Arts Festival du Film, Mark sits down with editor Susan Steinberg to talk about Rolling Stones documentary Gimme Shelter. Next, he talks to Samantha Morton about her festival highlights, her role as Circe in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, and Heath Ledger. And finally, festival director Lucy Darwin looks back on the festival, and the Elvis screening that blew her mind.Films mentioned in this episodeGimme Shelter (1970, dir. Albert and David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin)Cocksucker Blues (dir. Robert Frank, unreleased)Broken English (2025, dir. Jane Pollard and Iain Forsyth)Summer of Soul (2021, dir. Questlove)EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2025, dir. Baz Luhrmann)One to One: John & Yoko (2024, dir. Kevin Macdonald and Sam Rice-Edwards)The Odyssey (2026, dir. Christopher Nolan)Rosemary's Baby (1968, dir. Roman Polanski)The Brothers Grimm (2005, dir. Terry Gilliam)This episode was recorded at the Provence Arts Festival du Film, an annual festival founded by Lucy Darwin, dedicated to documentary cinema and the arts held in the hilltop village of Ménerbes, which this year focused on music documentaries.This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and recorded and edited by Richard Gay.With thanks to Lucy Darwin and the Provence Arts Festival du Film, and to Susan Steinberg and Samantha Morton.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Kermode and Jack Howard talking about Christopher Nolan's films at The Sun Pub on Drury Lane.Films mentioned in this episode:The OdysseyOppenheimerThe Dark KnightInceptionTenetInterstellarThe PrestigeDunkirkBatman BeginsMementoThe Dark Knight RisesInsomniaFollowingSilent RunningThe ExorcistKnowingWith thanks to Richard Gay and The Sun Pub on London's Drury Lane.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency productionProduced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Finlay about her documentary feature ALL RIVERS SPILL THEIR STORIES TO THE SEA, in which Jeanie worked with the beleagured Teeside fishers, charting their journey through grief and wry humour to finding power in community. ALL RIVERS SPILL THEIR STORIES TO THE SEA will screen in cinemas in autumn 2026.  Tune in to next week’s Kermode On Film to hear the other half of June’s MK3D when Mark talks to Olivia Cooke about HOUSE OF THE DRAGON (season 3) and to Ronni Ancona about comedy, impressions, EASTENDERS and her new feature, THINK OF ENGLAND. Plus Mark talks to Lucy Darwin, founder and curator of the Provence Arts Film Festival.  Take a front row seat for the 114th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank. Enjoy!MK3D shows happen live every month. Head over to the BFI website if you’d like to join us in the audience at the BFI Southbank.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) This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, and edited by Alex Jones.  Image by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film and MK3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:TogetherKeeperHellraiserNightbreedCitizen KaneEvil DeadBooksmartSuperbadThe DramaVideodromeThe ExorcistHereditaryWeaponsStar Wars: The Mandalorian and GroguWith thanks to Richard Gay and The Sun Pub on London's Drury Lane.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency productionProduced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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:AvatarAvatar: The Way of WaterAvatar: Fire and AshPirates of the CaribbeanBatman BeginsChristopher NolanJonathan NolanFollowingKnowingNicolas CageMementoBaitMark JenkinInsomniaErik SkjoldbjærgThe PrestigeInterstellarTenetBack to the FutureLudwig GöranssonStanley Kubrick2001 a Space OdyssetDoug TrumbullSilent RunningKermode on Film is an HLA Agency productionProduced by Hedda Lornie Archbold© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Southbank.---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)This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and Nicki Glossop, and edited by Alex Jones.Image by Julie EdwardsKermode on Film and Mark Kermode Live in 3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 if you’d like to join us live at the BFI Southbank.---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 masterpieces. Watch them.This episode was produced by Hedda Lornie Archbold and edited by Alex Jones.Image by Julie Edwards VisualsKermode on Film and Mark Kermode Live in 3D are HLA Agency productions.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.