Episodes

  • Ep. 1: Listomania: John Hurt's Best Movies
    Feb 2 2018
    John Hurt's death in January 2017 saddened the movieverse. In this top 10 countdown of his greatest movies, Kermode celebrates the work of one of cinema's greats. Alien? The Elephant Man? 1984? Find out which of Hurt's movies Mark rates above all others.
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    12 mins
  • Ep. 2: Hell's Video Store: Solace
    Feb 2 2018
    Lift the lid on Kermode's cinematic bargain bin. Dive in and discover a movie that's so bad it's not even good. In this episode, find out why Mark feels no-one should be taking solace in the cinematic disappointment of Afonso Poyart's Solace.
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    8 mins
  • Ep. 3: One on One With... Barry Jenkins
    Feb 2 2018
    Mark interviews Barry Jenkins, writer and director of Oscar Best Film winner, Moonlight, recorded December 2016 the morning after he received plaudits at the British Independent Film Awards.
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    17 mins
  • Ep. 4: 2001 Films You Must See Before You Die: Punch-Drunk Love
    Feb 2 2018
    Discover the films that really should be on your cinematic bucket list. Punch-Dunk Love is Paul Thomas Anderson's best movie and an overlooked classic, according to Mark Kermode. A surprising claim for one of Adam Sandler's movies. Find out why – and see if you agree.
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    12 mins
  • Ep. 5: Listomania: Jesus Films
    Feb 2 2018
    Another compelling countdown, as Mark reveals his top 10 portrayals of Jesus on screen. From the profound message of "Blessed are the cheese makers", to the deeply profound performance of Willem Dafoe in Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ, experience the most biblical performances of all time.
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    11 mins
  • Ep. 6: Hell's Video Store: Never Too Young to Rock
    Feb 2 2018
    Another movie to be avoided, hidden away in the shadows of Hell's Video Store. Join Mark as he explains why Never Too Young To Rock should never be seen. In his opinion....
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    8 mins
  • Ep. 7: One on One With... Duncan Jones
    Feb 2 2018
    Mark meets Duncan Jones, director of Moon, Source Code and Warcraft, for an in-depth conversation about his work and views on the industry. Find out why 2016 was the "year that can go f--k itself" according to Duncan.
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    14 mins
  • Ep. 8: 2001 Films You Must See Before You Die: The Wicker Man
    Feb 2 2018
    Described as the Citizen Kane of horror movies, The Wicker Man is another movie masterpiece from Mark Kermode's private collection. "It's brilliant. It's terrible. Sometimes it's brilliant and terrible at the same time", explains Mark. Starring Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland and Edward Woodward, The Wicker Man is controversial on many levels – except Mark's conviction that it's a must-see movie.
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    13 mins