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Kermode on Film
A weekly movie podcast with film critic Mark Kermode
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
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218. Shining a spotlight on the BFDG Planet Positive Award, and making the industry sustainable
23:22||Season 2, Ep. 218Kermode on Film supports the British Film Designers Guild Awards – and shines a spotlight on the BFDG Planet Positive Award sponsored by Sky Studios Elstree. In this episode Mark Kermode talks to the winner of that award, Freya Bruce, co-founder of ReCollective, about their work on 'My Lady Jayne'. ReCollective are a non-for-profit, setting new standards of re-use for the film industry to tackle the enormous amount of waste it produces. ReCollective's work on 'My Lady Jane' involved repurposing building materials which were then used for community builds in the South West of England including making poly tunnels for a market garden and a field shelter for a community farm.Find out more about ReCollective: https://www.recollective.uk/Hosted by: Mark KermodeWith: Freya Bruce of ReCollective and Peter Okell, Operations Manager at Sky Studios ElstreeExecutive Producer: Lornie Archbold at HLA AgencyAudio Producer: Alex JonesMusic: The Dodge BrothersThis audio programme is an HLA Agency production for the British Film Designers Guildhedda@hlaagency.co.uk(c) HLA AgencyWIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 630 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.WIP is a BFDG Podcast.Connect with us:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildX: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comAbout the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 630 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members.The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.
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221. Hello, it's Jason Isaacs talking to Mark about WHITE LOTUS – and Sanjeev Baskhar & Meera Syal on 100 editions of MK3D
45:33||Season 2, Ep. 221This episode of Kermode on Film is the third and last part of the 100th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 10 March 2025.In this episode, Mark talks to two great friends of the show, Sanjeev Baskhar and Meera Syal, and he says hello to Jason Isaacs.People mentioned in this episode:Sanjeev BaskharMeera SyalJason IsaacsBen WheatleyJeanie Finlay Alan ParkerElvis PresleyToby JonesRichard BurtonSamantha MortonJames BondKiefer SutherlandLaurence OlivierLaurence Llewelyn-BowenHarold PinterLee EvansMaxine PeakeMike WhiteJimmy FallonKelly ClarksonDarius RuckerNorman WisdomThe BeatlesFilms, plays and tv series mentioned in this episode:A Tupperware of AshesFlaming StarUnforgottenTinsel TownMacbethWhite LotusAngels in AmericaThe BillThe Dumb WaiterCapital CityHarry PotterWhite LotusHoney BunchThe Salt Path———————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
220. Toby Jones on MR BURTON and Karan Kandhari on SISTER MIDNIGHT
34:22||Season 2, Ep. 220This episode of Kermode on Film is Part 2 of the 100th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 10 March 2025.In this episode, Mark talks to Karan Kandhari, whose feature debut Sister Midnight released on 14 March, and to Toby Jones, who shares his thoughts on playing Mr Burton in the film of the same name. Plus we are joined by the world’s best silent movie accompanist, Neil BrandThank you for listening?People mentioned in this episode:Karan KandhariToby JonesNeil BrandFrancois OzonJulia DucournauMartin ScorseseWes AndersonBuster KeatonCharlie ChaplinRichard BurtonMonica DolanSamantha MortonSean PennJack NicholsonJoseph LoseyDirk BogardeSarah MilesHarold PinterIndiana JonesRobert De NiroDaniel Day LewisGina RowlandsGene HackmanKen DoddEric MorcambeThe CrankiesFrank BrunoHarry LawteyFilms mentioned in this episode:RawGood MorningA Girl Walks Home Alone At NightThe GeneralKaleidoscopeMr Bates vs the Post OfficeBerberian Sound StudioThe ServantThe Go-Between———————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
219. Samantha Morton on THE UNLOVED and Alan Jones on DISCOMANIA on the 100th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank
35:19||Season 2, Ep. 219This week's MK3D was the 100th edition and this special milestone show featured a fabulous and diverse array of conversations about film culture: some great friends of the show who have graced the stage before, and some new filmmaking talent. At the top of the show the CEO of the BFI Ben Roberts leaped onto the stage to congratulate everyone involved on being the longest running and most successful strand at the BFI, ever.First up Mark welcomes Samantha Morton on stage to talk about her work as an actress, director, writer and musician. Sam talks about her directorial feature The Unloved, as well as her role in She Said, and the changes needed in the film industry. Next, Alan Jones joins Mark to talk about his new book Discomania, a glorious celebration of Disco, Punk, and Alan’s unique, trail-blazing career in the Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy film arenas. Alan talks about his connections with Chrissie Hynde and David Bowie, the Sex Pistols and Vivienne Westwood, and some of the disco movies in the book including Music Machine, starring Patty Boulaye.The next two episodes will feature Karan Kandhari, Toby Jones, Meera Syal, Sanjeev Baskhar and Jason Isaacs. Keep watching the skies!———————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
218. Gorgeous George Mackay on FEMME & RAGING BULL, Plus hello Jason Isaacs! on ARCHIE & THE BIG CHILL
46:33||Season 2, Ep. 218This episode features gorgeous George Mackay, who talks about his award-winning role in FEMME, and Jason Isaacs, who discusses playing Cary Grant in ARCHIE.This episode of the Kermode on Film podcast is Part 2 of the 86th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18 December 2023.Last week’s podcast features Part 1 of that show, in which Mark talks to Sir Ian McKellen about playing HAMLET, and to star Mia McKenna-Bruce and director Molly Manning Walker about their feature HOW TO HAVE SEX.Thanks for listening, and remember to keep watching the skies!———————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———————Films mentioned in this edition:For Those In PerilThe Way We Live NowSunshine on LeithTitanicThe BeastThe Act of KillingThe EndRaging BullPeter PanHow To Have SexPretty WomanMassThe Salt PathThe GodfatherThe Big ChillDragonheartFriends with MoneyTV Series mentioned in this show:Thirty SomethingPlays mentioned in this show:Arturo UiHamletAngels In AmericaUncle VanyaThree SistersPeople mentioned:Bertrand BonelloJoshua OppenheimerGaspard UllielLea SeydouxTilda SwintonMichael FassbenderRobert DeNiroJoe PesciCary GrantArchibald LeachColonel KurtzPJ HoganDyan CannonMia McKenna-BruceMolly Manning WalkerAl PacinoGillian AndersonRobert DuvallJames BrandoJames Caan Jude LawJanet McTeerPatrick MalahideIan McKellenSean MathiasKevin KlineJeff GoldblumKevin CostnerSimon McBurney
217. HOW TO HAVE SEX with Mia McKenna-Bruce & Molly Manning Walker – plus Ian McKellen on HAMLET
34:25||Season 2, Ep. 217In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark is joined by the legendary Sir Ian McKellen to talk about the film version of HAMLET directed by Sean Mathias.Following that he talks with star Mia McKenna-Bruce and director Molly Manning Walker about their award-winning feature HOW TO HAVE SEX.This episode of the Kermode on Film podcast is Part 1 of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18 December 2023.Next week’s podcast features Part 2 of that show, in which Mark talks to George MacKay about his role in British Thriller FEMME, written and directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping, and to Jason Isaacs about starring in ARCHIE, the British drama television serial about the life of Cary Grant. 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 Agency———————Films Mentioned in this edition:HamletThrone of BloodForbidden PlanetChimes at MidnightTitanicSpice GirlsLion KingPrisonersKrakatoa, East of JavaScrapperPlays mentioned in this show:HamletRichard IIRichard IIIOthelloMacbethHenry IV part 1 and 2King LearMuch Ado About NothingPeople mentioned:Ian McKellenSean MathiasVanessa RedgraveMichael RedgraveEdwin BoothFrancesca AnnisSteven BerkoffBill KenwrightRichard LoncraineJudi DenchAkira KurosawaOrson WellesWilliam ShakespeareKenneth BranaghDavid TennantRalph FiennesPeter SchaufussLaurence OlivierTrevor NunnMolly Manning WalkerMia McKenna-BruceKate WinsletJames Cameron
216. Meet the Lifetime Achievement Award winners at the BFDG Production Design Awards 2025
37:00||Season 2, Ep. 216In today’s podcast, which is the second in a four-part miniseries of podcasts about Britain's talented Art Departments, Mark talks to this year’s winners of THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SUPPORTED BY WARNER BROS. STUDIOS LEAVESDEN.The award honours Art Department members who have made a significant creative mark in their work, benefitting the industry as a whole. This year there are two recipients of the award.First up, Mark talks to Emily Stillman, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden, who sponsor the award, about the pivotal role of the Art Department, before talking to this year's deserving award winners, Charmian Adams and Gavin Bocquet.Supervising Art Director Charmian Adams's notable work includes such diverse productions as SID & NANCY, DOWNTON ABBEY and SAS ROGUE HEROES Series 1Production Designer Gavin Bocquet's credits include the STAR WARS prequels, Steven Soderbergh's KAFKA, Matthew Vaughan's STARDUST and Duncan Jones' WARCRAFT.The 14th BFDG Production Design Awards took place at Royal Lancaster Hotel on Saturday 22nd February 2025.This episode of Kermode on Film is made in partnership with the BFDG.About the BFDGThe Society of British Film Directors and Designers was founded in 1946. Out of this society grew the Guild of Film Art Directors, and the present British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Today the BFDG has over 630 members of skilled technicians and designers spanning all the various branches of the Art Department, as well as corporate members. The BFDG membership covers a diverse range of Art Department skills and experience, working on projects of all budgets, from International to Independent and micro-financed productions, to Feature Films, Shorts, Pilots, Promos, Commercials, TV Film, TV Series and Light Entertainment.Connect with the BFDG here:Instagram: @british_film_designers_guildTwitter: @BFDG_Film_GuildLinkedin: @british-film-designers-guildFacebook: /British Film Designers GuildWebsite:www.britishfilmdesigners.comThis podcast was produced by HLA Agency and edited by Alex Jones© HLA Agency