Kermode on Film
Film, TV & Pop Culture
About
This 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.Produced by HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Callum Turner, George Mackay and Mark Jenkin on ROSE OF NEVADA
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode talks to director Mark Jenkin and actors Callum Turner and George Mackay about their feature film, ROSE OF NEVADA. This discussion was recorded live at the BFI Southbank.
- Lindsay Duncan & Charlotte Regan on MINT, and Thea Gajić on SURVIVING EARTH
Mark Kermode interviews actress Lindsay Duncan and writer-director Charlotte Regan about their new BBC series MINT. He also talks to writer-director Thea Gajić about her directorial debut feature SURVIVING EARTH, discussed live at the BFI…
- This shouldn't be funny... but it is
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss "The Drama," a film starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. They explore its dark, funny, and deeply uncomfortable elements.
- Part 2 - Eyes Wide Shut Rewatch
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard rewatch and discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1999 film, Eyes Wide Shut, starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. The discussion takes place at The Sun Pub in London's Drury Lane.
- More Like Eyes Wide Sh*t
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss Stanley Kubrick's 1999 film Eyes Wide Shut, starring Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise, in this episode of Kermode on Film.
- Is Project Hail Mary THAT good? (spoilers: yes)
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss Project Hail Mary, Ryan Gosling, and the film Silent Running featuring Bruce Dern in this episode of Kermode on Film.
- Twiggy on Ken Russell, and Kötting's Hallucinated Worlds: What Shapes an Icon?
Dame Twiggy Lawson discusses her life, career, and work with filmmaker Ken Russell on Kermode on Film. Additionally, director Andrew Kötting joins Mark Kermode to discuss his exhibition, EVERYWORLD, created with his daughter Eden.
- Convincing Mark Kermode Pirates of the Caribbean is Good
In this episode, Jack attempts to convince Mark Kermode that the film Pirates of the Caribbean is good, departing from their usual discussion about the Oscars. The episode was produced by HLA Agency.
- Edgar Wright on The Running Man and Amma Asante on upcoming Billion Dollar Spy with Russell Crowe
In this episode, Mark Kermode discusses The Running Man with Edgar Wright and speaks with Amma Asante about her work and the upcoming film Billion Dollar Spy. The episode is recorded from the 111th edition of MK3D at the BFI IMAX.
- IS PLURIBUS THE BEST SHOW OF THE YEAR? with Mark Kermode & Jack Howard
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss whether the series Pluribus is the best of the year, while also reviewing Vince Gilligan's work on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
- Are All Awards Nonsense?
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the BAFTAs and the upcoming Oscars from a pub in London. This episode covers their perspectives on film awards.
- Jack O'Connell on 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE & SINNERS plus Ben Wheatley on BULK
Mark Kermode speaks with Jack O'Connell about his work in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and Sinners. Additionally, Ben Wheatley discusses his film Bulk, recorded live at MK3D at the BFI Southbank.
- EE Rising Star nominees Posy Sterling & Archie Madekwe
Mark Kermode hosts an episode of Kermode on Film featuring EE Rising Star nominees Posy Sterling and Archie Madekwe. The episode includes part of the February 2026 MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank.
- Is 28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE a worthy sequel?
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the film 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in a spoiler-filled conversation. They also review the previous entries in the franchise, 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later.
- Harry Melling talks Dom-Rom-Com PILLION, and Philippa Lowthorpe on H IS FOR HAWK, with composer Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode hosts the second half of the tenth anniversary MK3D live show at the BFI Southbank. Guests include Harry Melling, who discusses PILLION, plus director Philippa Lowthorpe and composer Emilie…
- Akinola Davies Jr on My Father's Shadow & Bart Layton on heist movie Crime 101
Mark Kermode celebrates 10 years of MK3D live shows at the BFI Southbank. This episode features interviews with director Akinola Davies Jr regarding My Father's Shadow and director Bart Layton about his heist film Crime 101.
- Edgar Wright and Mark Kermode on The Running Man
Mark Kermode interviews filmmaker Edgar Wright at the IMAX premiere of The Running Man. They discuss the dystopian thriller, which is based on the novel by Stephen King.
- Wicked: For Good – Magnificent or Mid?
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the films Wicked and Wicked: For Good in this spoiler-filled episode of Kermode on Film.
- Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots on ALL OF YOU & Tim Key on THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND
Mark Kermode discusses the musical rom-com The Ballad of Wallis Island with Tim Key and James Griffiths, and the sci-fi romance All of You with Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots, and William Bridges.
- WAKE UP DEAD MAN (spoilers!) | with Mark Kermode & Jack Howard
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss Rian Johnson's three Knives Out films in this episode.
- Meera Syal on ELF & Panto with Kiefer Sutherland + Joachim Trier on SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Mark Kermode hosts guests Joachim Trier to discuss the film SENTIMENTAL VALUE, and Meera Syal, who shares her thoughts on ELF and her work on the Christmas panto TINSELTOWN with Kiefer Sutherland. This live recording from the BFI Southbank…
- The Social Network - 15 years later!
Jack Howard and Mark Kermode discuss the film The Social Network and the upcoming sequel, The Social Reckoning, set for release in 2026. The new film, directed by Aaron Sorkin, will focus on the fallout from The Facebook Files.
- Do Reviews Matter?
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the reviews of their recent book and film projects. This episode of Kermode on Film is produced by HLA Agency.
- Felicity Jones on TRAIN DREAMS, Tamsin Greig on RIOT WOMEN, and John Simm on his career
Mark Kermode speaks with actors Tamsin Greig, Felicity Jones, and John Simm about their recent and past roles following an MK3D event at the BFI Southbank. The guests discuss Riot Women, Train Dreams, and highlights from Simm's career acro…
- THE SECOND TIME AROUND, IT'S NEVER OVER, JEFF BUCKLEY and THE HOLLYWOOD HISTORY OF ART
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode discusses the short film THE SECOND TIME AROUND with guests, interviews documentary filmmaker Amy Berg about IT'S NEVER OVER JEFF BUCKLEY, and talks to Christopher Frayling about his book, T…
- One Battle After Another
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss films in this episode of Kermode on Film, which also mentions Jack Howard's short film, The Second Time Around.
- Is the new NAKED GUN funny?
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark and Jack discuss the new Naked Gun movie. This episode is an HLA Agency production.
- The Films Don't Change – You Do
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the merits of revisiting films and whether one's perspective changes over time.
- Nia DaCosta on HEDDA & Mark Jenkin on ROSE OF NEVADA
Mark Kermode interviews directors Nia DaCosta and Mark Jenkin about their latest films, HEDDA and ROSE OF NEVADA, following their appearance at the BFI Southbank's MK3D event. The discussion also covers DaCosta's upcoming 28 YEARS LATER an…
- Russell Tovey on PLAINCLOTHES, Maxine Peake on I SWEAR and Nathan Johnson for KNIVES OUT
In this episode of Kermode on Film recorded at the BFI Southbank, Mark Kermode interviews Maxine Peake about 'I Swear', composer Nathan Johnson about his work on 'Knives Out' and 'Nightmare Alley', and Russell Tovey about the drama 'Plainc…
- Why are Film Festivals and Awards important? Are they?
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the purpose and significance of film festivals and awards ceremonies on this episode of Kermode on Film.
- Harris Dickinson on URCHIN and Nadia Latif on THE MAN IN MY BASEMENT
Harris Dickinson discusses his work on Urchin and director Nadia Latif speaks about her feature debut, The Man in My Basement, in this episode recorded at the BFI Southbank. The guests reflect on their creative processes and the films that…
- Cillian Murphy on STEVE and BFI LFF highlights with Kristy Matheson
Mark Kermode interviews Cillian Murphy about his role in STEVE and features BFI London Film Festival director Kristy Matheson discussing festival highlights such as WAKE UP DEAD MAN and 100 NIGHTS OF HERO.
- TWO Oscar-winning guests join the SURROUND SOUND special
Mark Kermode discusses movie music with Oscar-winning composers Rachel Portman and Anne Dudley at the BFI Southbank. They discuss their careers and works, coinciding with the launch of the book Mark Kermode's Surround Sound: The Stories of…
- Is physical media dead? Scores & needle drops with Jack Howard & Mark Kermode
Mark Kermode and guest Jack Howard discuss movie soundtracks and the future of physical media. The conversation also highlights the release of Kermode's new book, Surround Sound: The Stories of Movie Music, co-written with Jenny Nelson.
- MONICA DOLAN on Typist, Artist, Pirate, King; OTTO BAXTER & PETER BEARD on Otto Baxter, Not a F••ing Horror Story, and KRISTY MATHESON on the LFF 2023
In this episode, Mark interviews actress Monica Dolan about her role in Typist, Artist, Pirate, King. The episode also features filmmakers Otto Baxter and Peter Beard discussing their documentary, and BFI London Film Festival director Kris…
- Sally Phillips on MIGHTY PENGUINS with Ollie, Charlie & Louis, plus WHAM! & THE DEEPEST BREATH with John Battsek
Mark Kermode interviews producer John Battsek about his documentaries WHAM! and THE DEEPEST BREATH. Additionally, Mark talks to Sally Phillips, director Louis Myles, and subjects Olly and Charlie about the football documentary The Mighty P…
- Brian Cox, Michelle Gomez, Kate Dickie on MK3D at the Edinburgh Festival
Mark Kermode hosts a live edition of MK3D at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, featuring interviews with Scottish actors Brian Cox, Michelle Gomez, and Kate Dickie.
- Ben Wheatley on THE MEG 2 – THE TRENCH
In this archival episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode interviews director Ben Wheatley about his film Meg 2: The Trench. They discuss the making of the movie, its monster-movie inspirations, and the influence of Ray Harryhausen.
- Andrew Legge on LOLA, Pravesh Kumar on LITTLE ENGLISH and Josie Lawrence on A CLEVER WOMAN
Mark Kermode interviews director Andrew Legge about his sci-fi film LOLA, director Pravesh Kumar about his comedy-drama Little English, and actor Josie Lawrence about her performance in A Clever Woman.
- Bond, Box Office and Burning Questions with Mark Kermode and Jack Howard
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard discuss the state of modern cinema, recent film releases, and speculate on the next James Bond in a live recording from Latitude Festival 2025.
- Stephen Fry on ODYSSEY and Allison Anders on GRACE OF MY HEART & PARIS, TEXAS
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark interviews director Allison Anders about her filmography, including Grace of My Heart, Gas Food Lodging, and Paris, Texas. Additionally, Mark speaks with writer and actor Stephen Fry regarding his w…
- Barbara Broccoli and John Carney on SING STREET and Arinzé Kene on HARVEST
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode discusses the stage adaptation of Sing Street with producers Barbara Broccoli and John Carney, and explores the film Harvest with actor Arinzé Kene. The show also features reflections from g…
- Mark & Jack – Mission: Impossible – POND OF WOOD
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard rank all eight Mission: Impossible films, covering themes, musical scores, and various production elements from the series.
- Mark & Jack – Mission: Impossible Part 1
Mark Kermode and Jack Howard begin a two-part discussion ranking the eight films in the Mission: Impossible series. They explore various elements of the franchise, including the stunts and iconic theme music.
- Legend Brian Cox talks to Mark about Succession, Hannibal Lecter, and the actors who inspired him
In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode interviews actor Brian Cox about his career, spanning his roles in Manhunter and Succession. The discussion was recorded live at the BFI Southbank as part of the Mark Kermode Live in 3D show.
- Simon Pegg on everything from Mission: Impossible to Spaced, Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead
Actor Simon Pegg joins Mark Kermode to discuss his career, ranging from Spaced and the Cornetto Trilogy to his role in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. This episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank as part of a Mark Kermode…
- Domhnall Gleeson and Michael Pearce on ECHO VALLEY, and Posy Sterling on LOLLIPOP
Mark Kermode speaks with Domhnall Gleeson and Michael Pearce about the film Echo Valley, and interviews Posy Sterling about her lead role in Lollipop. This episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on June 9, 2025.
- Bold Samurai Western TORNADO by John Maclean, the provocative DYING FOR SEX with director Shannon Murphy, and blockbuster insights from editor Eddie Hamilton
In this live episode of Kermode on Film, Mark Kermode interviews director Shannon Murphy about Dying For Sex, filmmaker John Maclean about his Samurai western Tornado, and editor Eddie Hamilton about his work on major blockbusters like the…
- Nail-biting thriller HALLOW ROAD by director Babak Anvari, and stunningly strange and beautiful CIELO by writer-director Alberto Sciamma
In this live recording from the BFI Southbank, Mark Kermode interviews directors Babak Anvari about the thriller Hallow Road and Alberto Sciamma about the film Cielo. The episode also features discussions with Shannon Murphy, John Maclean,…