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Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode

Birthday: 1963-07-02

Place of Birth: Barnet, England, UK

Biography: Mark James Patrick Kermode is an English film critic and musician. He is the chief film critic for The Observer, contributes to the magazine Sight & Sound, co-presents the BBC Radio 5 Live show Kermode and Mayo's Film Review, and previously co-presented the BBC Two arts programme The Culture Show. Kermode writes and presents a film-related video blog for the BBC, and is a member of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. Kermode is a founding member of the skiffle band the Dodge Brothers, for which he plays double bass.

Movies

The Real Linda Lovelace
The Real Linda Lovelace

Takes a look at the rise and fall of Linda Lovelace, the first major porn star....

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The Blair Witch Phenomenon
The Blair Witch Phenomenon

Documentary about the impact of the film The Blair Witch Project, hosted and presented by film criti...

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John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, ...

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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist

A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, ...

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Still Tickin': The Return of 'A Clockwork Orange'
Still Tickin': The Return of 'A Clockwork Orange'

Produced by Channel 4, Still Tickin´: The Return of A Clockwork Orange examines the controversy over...

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Friedkin Uncut
Friedkin Uncut

An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary an...

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Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils

Hell on Earth is a documentary about Ken Russell's 1971 film, The Devils. Film critic Mark Kermode c...

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The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau

DA-DUN DA-DUN DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUUUUN Henry Mancini’s iconic score, Peter Sellers’ bu...

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The Amazing Mr. Blunden
The Amazing Mr. Blunden

Jamie and Lucy have an encounter with what appears to be a pair of ghost children. But these spooky ...

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Salò: Fade to Black
Salò: Fade to Black

A short documentary exploring the ongoing relevance and power of 'Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma'....

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On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

This is the rare UK Channel 4 documentary about Blade Runner, giving insights into it's history with...

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Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

Documentary that explores Argento's film career....

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The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode
The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode

A recorded Q&A hosted by Mark Kermode, where Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swintondiscuss the inspiratio...

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Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification
Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification

Lifting the lid on the world of cinema censorship, this programme has unique access to the files of ...

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Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell

Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his child...

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Woody Allen on Ingmar Bergman
Woody Allen on Ingmar Bergman

American director Woody Allen talks to English film critic Mark Kermode about the films of Swedish d...

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Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil

Following the recent death of Ken Russell, Alan Yentob looks back over the career of the flamboyant ...

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Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature
Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature

Film critic and presenter Mark Kermode explores the fascination and praise audiences, fans and criti...

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Alien Evolution
Alien Evolution

Mark Kermode brings a tribute to the successful Alien series, featuring interviews with the cast mem...

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The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers
The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers

Brand-new interviews with director Iain Softley, cast members Fisher Stevens, Matthew Lillard and Pe...

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Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut
Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

Documentary about the making of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film "Straw Dogs."...

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Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man
Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man

The cast and main players in the crew come together to discuss the making of cult British horror fil...

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Benjamin
Benjamin

Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self a...

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Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets
Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets

Mark unwraps a glittering selection of Christmas cinematic treats, from much-loved classics to hidde...

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The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971)....

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Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie....

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Midas Man
Midas Man

When Brian Epstein set foot in the Cavern Club in November 1961 to watch The Beatles perform, he saw...

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The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema

When the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley, north London, celebrated its centenary year in 2010, On-Pa...

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100 Greatest Sexy Moments
100 Greatest Sexy Moments

Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by ...

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