Kermode on Film

In this week’s episode of the MK3D show actress Naomi Ackie joins Mark to talk about starring in the incredible biopic, WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY. Naomi talks about singing live in front of Stanley Tucci and talks passionately about her love of acting.Mark also welcomes Brett Morgen, director of the incredible MOONAGE DAYDREAM. Brett discusses his editing process for the film and bonds with Mark over a shared love of Bowie.WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY is available to watch on Netflix and MOONAGE DAYDREAM is available to rent on Prime Video.This episode of Kermode On Film is the first half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank in February 2023.Thank you for listening!———————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 AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#MarkKermode #MK3D #KermodeOnFilm #BFI #BFISouthbank #NaomiAckie #WhitneyHoustonIWannaDanceWithSomebody #BlueJasmine #BrettMorgen #MoonageDaydream #OneFromTheHeart Films and TV series mentioned in this episode:Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with SomebodyThe End of the F…ing WorldMaster of NoneStar Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerLady MacbethBlue JasmineFour Weddings and a FuneralMoonage DaydreamBreathless (1983)David Holzman’s DiaryTexas Chainsaw MassacreThe Beatles: Eight Days a WeekOne from the HeartFantasiaHeaven’s GateCast and Crew mentioned in this episode:Kasi LemmonsJohnny FlynnClarke PetersStanley TucciClive DavisTom CruiseFlorence PughCosmo JarvisRobert de NiroCate BlanchettKenneth AngerJim McBrideL.M. Kit CarsonJean-Luc GodardFrancis Ford Coppola Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week’s episode is the first half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank in February 2023.Mark welcomes actress Sheila Atim to talk about her action-packed film, THE WOMAN KING. Sheila discusses performing her own stunts, and displaying her spear in the living room as a warning to others…Mark is also joined by Carol Morley to talk about her heartfelt film about Audrey Amiss, TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING. Carol explains the meaning behind the title and talks about the vast amount of research she did into the Audrey for the film.THE WOMAN KING is available to rent on Prime Video and TYPIST ARTIST PIRATE KING is available to watch on Netflix.Thank you for listening!———————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!Cover photo by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© HLA AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#MarkKermode #KermodeOnFilm #MK3D #BFI #BFISouthbank #SheliaAtim #TheWomanKing #Hunger #CarolMorley #TypistArtistPirateKing Films, TV Series, Plays, and Books mentioned in this episode include:Blue VelvetEraserheadDune (1984)Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with MeElephant ManMulholland DriveThe Straight StoryThe Woman KingHunger (2008)Constellations Taste of SaltThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas AdamsThe Wages of FearSorcerer Solaris (2002)Breathless (1983)À Bout de SouffleThe Falling Out of BlueTypist Artist Pirate KingDreams of a LifeSweetieThe RebelWhitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with SomebodyMoonage DaydreamCast and Crew mentioned in the episode include:David LynchGina Prince-Bythewood Michael FassbenderLiam CunninghamNick PayneRaven JacksonSteve McQueenSteven SoderberghRichard GereMonica DolanClio BarnardJonathon GlazerAudrey Amiss Jane CampionTony HancockRay GaltonAlan SimpsonIrene HandlNaomi AckieBrett Morgen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode was is the second half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18th November 2024.In this 96th edition of the MK3D show, Mark Kermode talks to Himesh Patel about his new satirical comedy, The Franchise. Himesh talks about his cast mates and reveals that perhaps the storylines aren’t as fictional as they appear…Mark also talks to James Norton about his new film, Joy. James discusses the cast and crew’s personal connections to IVF in the film. Mark also draws out more about James's decision to invite his therapist to watch him play an evil character in a recent play. And finally, James tells us why an Al Pacino performance encouraged him to become an actor. The Franchise is available on NOW and Sky, with new episodes releasing each week, and Joy is out now, only on Netflix.Thank you for listening!———————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!Cover photo by Charlotte Matheson.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© HLA AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #HimeshPatel #TheFranchise #JamesNorton #Joy #BlazingSaddles #Yesterday #AngelsInAmerica #Tenant #PlayingNice #KingAndConqueror #HappyValleyFilms and TV series mentioned in this episode include:The FranchiseTenetYesterdayBlazing SaddlesYoung FrankensteinWickedJoyPlaying NiceKing and ConquerorHappy ValleyFlatliners (1990)Flatliners (2017)Northmen: A Viking SagaAngels In AmericaOpen HeartsMuriel’s WeddingPoint BreakBad Boys IIHot Fuzz Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode include:Sam MendesArmando IannucciJon BrownBilly MagnussenRichard E. GrantDanny BoyleMel BrooksCleavon LittleGene WilderBill NighyThomas McKenzieJack ThorneRachel MasonBen TaylorDiego LunaElliot PageNina DobrevKiersey ClemonsKiefer SutherlandNiels Arden OplevMichael DouglasAl PacinoMike NicholsTony KushnerMike LeighMeryl StreepEmma Thompson Jeffrey Wright Mary-Louise ParkerEddie Marsan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank last night, Monday 18th November 2024.In this 96th edition of the MK3D show, Mark talks to Susan Wokoma about her role in short-form sitcom Cheaters. Series 2 releases tonight on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, and the first series is on BBC iPlayer now.Mark also talks to fellow film critic Tim Robey, whose book Box Office Poison: Hollywood's Story in a Century of Flops was released by Faber earlier this month. Mark and Tim catch up about the most entertaining and deserving flops – as well as an underrated masterpiece.Plus a few of the questions from this evening’s audience.This show is the first half of edition #96 of the MK3D show. The second half of the show features Himesh Patel and James Norton, and is uploaded next week,Thank you for listening!———————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!Cover photo by Julie Edwards.Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.© HLA AgencyHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #SusanWokoma #Cheaters #TimRobey #MurielsWedding #Wicked #GladiatorII #CatWoman #Sorcerer #WilliamFriedkin #CutThroatIsland #ToniColette Films and TV series mentioned in this episode include:WickedGladiator IICheatersMuriel’s WeddingYear of the RabbitHeaven’s GateWaterworldCat Woman (2004)Babe, Pig in the CityCutThroat IslandSorcererBatmanMad MaxHudson HawkPirates of the CaribbeanThe ExorcistJawsWages of FearStar WarsPiece By PieceThe ApprenticeThe FranchiseJoyActors and Directors mentioned in this episode include:Oliver LitteltonJoshua MaguireJack FoxPitof (Jean-Christophe Comar)Halle BerryJoel SchumacherMichael CiminoToni ColetteNick CaveRussell CroweGeorge MillerRenny HarlinMatthew ModineGeena DavisJohnny DeppRoy ScheiderSteve McQueenJeanne MoreauPharrell WilliamsBill ForsythBrian CoxHimesh PatelJames Norton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.