Kermode on Film

• Thomas Hardiman on Medusa Deluxe & Dionne Edwards on Pretty Red Dress

  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.Thanks for listening!People mentioned in this episode:Robbie RyanRobert AltmanSpike LeeLouise BrooksMarlene DietrichFelliniDerek JarmanToyah WilcoxHalle BerryGary OldmanBram StokerLeos CaraxKen RussellTed AshleyTwiggySteve McQueenClio BarnardTina TurnerMel GibsonPhil SpectreAlexandra BurkeNatey JonesHugo GogginMartin ScorseseFilms Mentioned in this episode:Medusa DeluxeNashvilleDeadly Cuts (2021)Don’t Mess with the ZohanJoe's Bed-Stuy Barbershop: We Cut Heads (1983)Shampoo (1975)Swan Song (2021)Pandora's BoxBlonde VenusCasanovaThe TempestBatsStar Trek BeyondBladeDraculaMahlerThe DevilsTommyThe Music LoversThe DevilsChinatownThe ArborsWeekendPretty Red DressDo The Right ThingAli & EvaCabaretBugsy MaloneThe Sound of MusicDo the Right Thing———————The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.They are masterpieces!Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.Cover photo by Julie Edwards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sanjeev Bhaskar on UNFORGOTTEN, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF and more

  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 remains so powerful decades after its release.Sit back and enjoy Part 2 of this MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank.Part 1 of this MK3D was uploaded last week, featuring Nina Menkes on Brainwashed and Jenny Seagrove on Local Hero.Thanks for listening!People mentioned in this episode:Nina MenkesSanjeev BhaskarWilliam FriedkinElizabeth TaylorRichard BurtonFrancis Ford CoppolaJenny SeagroveCelia JohnsonDavid LeanLittle RichardFilms, plays and TV series mentioned in this episode:Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-PowerThe ExorcistUnforgottenWho’s Afraid of Virginia WoolfThe OfferLocal HeroThe GuardianThe Exorcist (Stage Play)Brief EncounterThe Girl Can’t Help ItLittle Richard: I Am EverythingLittle Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Nina Menkes on BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER and Jenny Seagrove on LOCAL HERO

  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-warming film LOCAL HERO, which returned to select UK cinemas to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2023. Sit back and enjoy Part 1 of this MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank.Thanks for listening!People mentioned in this episode:Nina MenkesSanjeev BhaskarWilliam FriedkinElizabeth TaylorRichard BurtonFrancis Ford CoppolaJenny SeagroveCelia JohnsonDavid LeanLittle RichardFilms, plays and TV series mentioned in this episode: Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power The Exorcist Unforgotten Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf The Offer Local Hero The Guardian The Exorcist (Stage Play) Brief Encounter The Girl Can’t Help It Little Richard: I Am Everything Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Charlie Brooker on BLACK MIRROR, and Emilíana Torrini on THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER

  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-anticipated seventh season — expect dark humour, razor-sharp commentary, and a few surprises.Sit back and enjoy Part 2 of this MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank.Thanks for listening!People mentioned in this episode:Val KilmerTom CruiseRichard LoncraineTom ContiNoddy HolderMargy KinmonthKate WinsletDziga VertovSasha NathwaniDeba HekmatShakyra DowlingPeter BradshawBill ForsythMatt DamonBen AffleckRobin WilliamsJack NicholsonChloe ZhaoEmiliana TorriniIain ForsythJane PollardCharlie BrookerFilms, plays and tv series mentioned in this episode:HeatTombstoneTop Gun MaverickFinal ReckoningSlade in FlameLeeMan With a Movie CameraLast SwimSound of MetalThe RiderStar WarsGood Will HuntingThe Extraordinary Miss FlowerBlack Mirror———————The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.They are masterpieces!Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.Cover photo by Julie Edwards.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Margy Kinmonth on WAR PAINT, and Sasha Nathwani on LAST SWIM

  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 about her performance in THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER, directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. And he talks with Charlie Brooker about Season 7 of BLACK MIRROR.Thanks for listening!People mentioned in this episode:Val KilmerTom CruiseRichard LoncraineTom ContiNoddy HolderMargy KinmonthKate WinsletDziga VertovSasha NathwaniDeba HekmatShakyra DowlingPeter BradshawBill ForsythMatt DamonBen AffleckRobin WilliamsJack NicholsonChloe ZhaoEmiliana TorriniIain ForsythJane PollardCharlie BrookerFilms, plays and tv series mentioned in this episode:HeatTombstoneTop Gun MaverickFinal ReckoningSlade in FlameLeeMan With a Movie CameraLast SwimSound of MetalThe RiderStar WarsGood Will HuntingThe Extraordinary Miss FlowerBlack Mirror———————The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.They are masterpieces!Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.Cover photo by Julie Edwards.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© HLA Agency Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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