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 enjoy this MK3D show recorded live at McEwan Hall in Edinburgh.

With thanks to Charlotte Matheson at HLA and Lilidh Kendrick and Jenny Niven and the whole, brilliant team at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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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 essential viewing.

Watch them. Love them. Share them.

They are masterpieces.

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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. And the incredible work of the legendary Ray Harryhausen.

Films mentioned in this episode:

The Meg

The Meg 2 - The Trench

Zardoz

A Field in England

Happy New Year, Colin Burstead

Mothra, (Mosura)

Godzillah

People mentioned in this episode:

Jason Statham

Jon Turteltaub

Ishiro Honda

Edgar Rice-Borroughs

Ray Harryhausen

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 essential viewing.

Watch them. Love them. Share them.

They are masterpieces.

MK3D is a production of HLA Agency

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 of shooting the film in a “found footage” style, and about the journey of bringing such a unique vision to the screen.

Next up is director Pravesh Kumar, who speaks about his heartfelt debut feature Little English, a comedy-drama set in suburban Slough about family, tradition, and finding your voice.

Mark then welcomes actor, writer and improvisational legend Josie Lawrence, who talks about her performance in A Clever Woman, a bold and intimate film created through improvisation.

Films and Productions Mentioned in This Episode:

• LOLA (Andrew Legge)
• Little English (Pravesh Kumar)
• A Clever Woman (Jon Sanders)
• Pakeezah (Kamal Amrohi, 1972)
• Rosemary’s Baby (Roman Polanski, 1968)
• Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (Nagisa Ôshima, 1983)

Guests in This Episode:

• Andrew Legge
• Pravesh Kumar
• Josie Lawrence

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 essential viewing.

Watch them. Love them. Share them.

They are masterpieces.

MK3D is a production of HLA Agency

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones

© HLA Agency

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.