Mark Kermode

Born: 1963-07-02

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.


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The Amazing Mr. Blunden

as Mr. Karras
Released: 2021-12-20

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

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Benjamin

as Himself
Released: 2019-03-15

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

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Friedkin Uncut

as Self (uncredited)
Released: 2018-11-05

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

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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist

as Self - Presenter
Released: 1998-06-13

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

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Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

as Self - Presenter
Released: 2000-10-28

Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.

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Alien Evolution

as Self / Presenter
Released: 2001-10-12

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

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John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

as Self
Released: 2004-03-23

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

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The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers

as uncredited
Released: 2015-08-18

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

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

as Self
Released: 2000-03-18

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

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On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

as Self - Presenter
Released: 2000-07-15

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

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Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature

as Host
Released: 2001-09-08

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

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Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 2001-04-15

Documentary that explores Argento's film career.

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The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

as Self
Released: 2000-01-15

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

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Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils

as Self
Released: 2002-11-24

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

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Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man

as uncredited
Released: 2001-12-29

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

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

as Self / Host
Released: 2020-11-06

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

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Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil

as Self - Film Critic
Released: 2012-01-14

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

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The Real Linda Lovelace

as Narrator (voice)
Released: 2001-01-01

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

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Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

as Self - Host
Released: 2003-03-08

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

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The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau

as self
Released: 2002-01-01

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

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Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell

as Self - Broadcaster
Released: 2015-01-09

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

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Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets

as Himself
Released: 2018-12-20

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

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Extras

as Mark Kermode
First aired: 2005-07-21

Andy Millman gave up his day job five years ago in the hope of achieving the big time, but he’s...

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The Culture Show

as Self
First aired: 2004-11-11

A weekly BBC Two magazine programme focusing on the best of the week's arts and culture news,...

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The Culture Show

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 2004-11-11

A weekly BBC Two magazine programme focusing on the best of the week's arts and culture news,...

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Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema

as Himself - Presenter
First aired: 2018-07-17

Mark Kermode reveals the film-making tricks and techniques behind classic movie genres, from...

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The Film Review

as Self - Presenter
First aired: 2013-03-22

The Film Review is a 10 minute film related programme shown on BBC News each Friday evening at...

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