In this week’s episode of the MK3D show Mark Kermode talks to a director who is a legend in his own lifetime: Guillermo Del Toro, together with his co-director for the stop-motion animation musical about Pinocchio, Mark Gustafson.

GUILLERMO DEL TORO'S PINOCCHIO released at the end of 2022 is based on Carlo Collodi's novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio, about the wooden puppet who comes to life as the son of his carver, Geppetto. Set in Fascist Italy, the characters are voiced by Gregory Mann as Pinocchio and David Bradley as Geppetto, alongside Ewan McGregor, Ron Perlman, John Turturro, Cate Blanchett, Tim Blake Nelson, Christopher Waltz and Tilda Swinton.

Pinocchio was the final film credited to Gustafson before he passed away in 2024.

This episode of Kermode On Film is the second half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 23 January 2023.

Thank you for listening!

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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

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#MarkKermode #MK3D #KermodeOnFilm #BFI #BFISouthbank #GuillermoDelToro #Mark Gustafson #AndreaRiseborough #ToLeslie #MaryNighy #AliceDarling #Lesley #Pinocchio

Films and TV series mentioned in this episode:

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In this week’s episode of the MK3D show, actress Andrea Riseborough joins Mark to talk about her starring role in TO LESLIE, for which she won an Oscar. She plays a West Texas single mother who wins the lottery and squanders it just as fast, leaving behind a world of heartbreak.

Mark also welcomes Mark Nighy, to talk about her directorial debut ALICE, DARLING, the tense psychological thriller from a screenplay by Alanna Francis. The film stars Anna Kendrick, Kaniehtiio Horn, Charlie Carrick and Wunmi Mosaku.

Mark also flags up the Girls On Film Award nominees for this year.

TO LESLIE and ALICE, DARLING are available to watch on streaming platforms.

This episode of Kermode On Film is the first half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 23 January 2023. This is the first half of that show.

Thank you for listening!

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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.

#MarkKermode #MK3D #KermodeOnFilm #BFI #BFISouthbank #AndreaRiseborough #ToLeslie #PanicInNeedlePark #Mathilda #TheDeathOfStalin # #MaryNighy #GuillermoDelTorosPinocchio #AwardsSeason #BAFTA #Oscars

Films mentioned in this programme:

To Leslie

Alice, Darling

Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio

The Banshees of Inisherin

Devotion

I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Women Talking

Tár

Living

Mr Malcolm's List

After Yang

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

The Quiet Girl

The Wonder

The Power of the Dog

Nezou

Mother and Son

Nanny

The Woman King

Elvis

Panic in Needle Park

Possessor

Shivers

Death of Stalin

Mathilda

The Ruling Class

Miss Marple

Venus

The Fabelmans

ET

After Love

Exotica

Read My Lips

A Prophet

The Assistant

Girlhood

Petite Maman

The Limehouse Golem

Twilight

People mentioned in this episode:

Kate Winslet

Amy Adams

Jane Fonda

Jennifer Aniston

Edward Norton

Helen Hunt

Chanda Dancy

Hildur Guðnadóttir

Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch

Aska Matsumiya

Amelia Warner

Autumn Durald Arkapaw ASC

Hélène Louvart AFC

Kate McCullough ISC

Polly Morgan ASC BSC

Ari Wegner ASC

Rina Yang BSC

Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS

Brandon Cronenberg

David Cronenberg

Peter O’Toole

Alistair Sim

Arthur Lowe

Margaret Rutherford

Caligula

Roger Michel

Steven Spielberg

Anna Kendrick

Atom Egoyan

Sophia Coppola

Bill Nighy

Jaques Audiard

Celine Sciamma

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In this episode, Mark talks to Andrew Garfield and John Crowley about their new film We Live In Time, and the process that created such a heartfelt and intimate story. Then Mark sits down with Jason Isaacs to talk about acting, awards season and his upcoming film The Salt Path – and they are joined by George Mackay, who worked with Jason on Peter Pan.

Please note there’s some strong language in this episode that may not be suitable for younger listeners.

Thanks to Sanjeev Bhaskar, Neil Brand, George Mackay, Michele Austin, Jason Isaacs, Oli Fyne,and Stephen Hiscock, for coming to play some live music at the end of the show. We can't play the songs for licensing reasons but I bring you The Dodge Brothers' single, It's Christmas, Don't Shoot Santa.

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Many thanks to the London Philharmonic Orchestra for lending me their double bass.

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Welcome to Kermode on Film. This episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 16 December 2024.

Mark Kermode is joined by Professor Sir Christopher Frayling, to talk about his new book Sergio Leone by Himself, which touches on the life and legacy of one of cinema’s most iconic directors.

He then talks to Mike Leigh and Michele Austin about Leigh's new film HARD TRUTHS, a powerful film about complex relationships and the raw emotional terrain of real-life struggles.

The second half of the live show will be podcast a week today, when Mark is joined by Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley to discuss their new film WE LIVE IN TIME, followed by a conversation with Jason Isaacs about his upcoming work in THE SALT PATH. acting, awards season, and playing Cary Grant in ARCHIE.

Thanks for listening, and remember, keep watching the skies!

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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.

#MarkKermode #MK3D #KermodeOnFilm #BFI #BFISouthbank #MikeLeigh #MicheleAustin #HardTruths #SergioLeone #ChristopherFrayling #BarbraStreisand

Films and TV series mentioned in this episode:

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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!

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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.

#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 Somebody

The End of the F…ing World

Master of None

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Lady Macbeth

Blue Jasmine

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Moonage Daydream

Breathless (1983)

David Holzman’s Diary

Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Beatles: Eight Days a Week

One from the Heart

Fantasia

Heaven’s Gate

Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode:

Kasi Lemmons

Johnny Flynn

Clarke Peters

Stanley Tucci

Clive Davis

Tom Cruise

Florence Pugh

Cosmo Jarvis

Robert de Niro

Cate Blanchett

Kenneth Anger

Jim McBride

L.M. Kit Carson

Jean-Luc Godard

Francis Ford Coppola

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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!

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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 Agency

Hosted 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 Velvet

Eraserhead

Dune (1984)

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Elephant Man

Mulholland Drive

The Straight Story

The Woman King

Hunger (2008)

Constellations

Taste of Salt

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

The Wages of Fear

Sorcerer

Solaris (2002)

Breathless (1983)

À Bout de Souffle

The Falling

Out of Blue

Typist Artist Pirate King

Dreams of a Life

Sweetie

The Rebel

Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody

Moonage Daydream

Cast and Crew mentioned in the episode include:

David Lynch

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Michael Fassbender

Liam Cunningham

Nick Payne

Raven Jackson

Steve McQueen

Steven Soderbergh

Richard Gere

Monica Dolan

Clio Barnard

Jonathon Glazer

Audrey Amiss

Jane Campion

Tony Hancock

Ray Galton

Alan Simpson

Irene Handl

Naomi Ackie

Brett Morgen

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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!

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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 Agency

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

#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #HimeshPatel #TheFranchise #JamesNorton #Joy #BlazingSaddles #Yesterday #AngelsInAmerica #Tenant #PlayingNice #KingAndConqueror #HappyValley

Films and TV series mentioned in this episode include:

The Franchise

Tenet

Yesterday

Blazing Saddles

Young Frankenstein

Wicked

Joy

Playing Nice

King and Conqueror

Happy Valley

Flatliners (1990)

Flatliners (2017)

Northmen: A Viking Saga

Angels In America

Open Hearts

Muriel’s Wedding

Point Break

Bad Boys II

Hot Fuzz

Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode include:

Sam Mendes

Armando Iannucci

Jon Brown

Billy Magnussen

Richard E. Grant

Danny Boyle

Mel Brooks

Cleavon Little

Gene Wilder

Bill Nighy

Thomas McKenzie

Jack Thorne

Rachel Mason

Ben Taylor

Diego Luna

Elliot Page

Nina Dobrev

Kiersey Clemons

Kiefer Sutherland

Niels Arden Oplev

Michael Douglas

Al Pacino

Mike Nichols

Tony Kushner

Mike Leigh

Meryl Streep

Emma Thompson

Jeffrey Wright

Mary-Louise Parker

Eddie Marsan

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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!

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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.

This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.

© HLA Agency

Hosted 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:

Wicked

Gladiator II

Cheaters

Muriel’s Wedding

Year of the Rabbit

Heaven’s Gate

Waterworld

Cat Woman (2004)

Babe, Pig in the City

CutThroat Island

Sorcerer

Batman

Mad Max

Hudson Hawk

Pirates of the Caribbean

The Exorcist

Jaws

Wages of Fear

Star Wars

Piece By Piece

The Apprentice

The Franchise

Joy

Actors and Directors mentioned in this episode include:

Oliver Littelton

Joshua Maguire

Jack Fox

Pitof (Jean-Christophe Comar)

Halle Berry

Joel Schumacher

Michael Cimino

Toni Colette

Nick Cave

Russell Crowe

George Miller

Renny Harlin

Matthew Modine

Geena Davis

Johnny Depp

Roy Scheider

Steve McQueen

Jeanne Moreau

Pharrell Williams

Bill Forsyth

Brian Cox

Himesh Patel

James Norton

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