Blog posts by year and monthAugust 2011
Posts (10)
Super 8
I've been on holiday this month and have seen only two films while I was away. One of them was Super 8 - JJ Abrams' nostalgic collaboration with Steven Spielberg. Here I give you my take on one of the summer's biggest blockbusters. Mark's reviews on 5 live Star Trek Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every Friday from 2pm on BBC Radio 5 live. Kermode & Mayo's Film Review is also available as a free podcast to download and keep.
The Broadbent Supremacy
Next week the great British actor Jim Broadbent is a guest at the Screenplay Film Festival in Shetland, which I co-curate every year. We are also showing Longford - the outstanding portrayal of the eccentric peer and his controversial campaign to free Myra Hindley. Related Posts on Kermode Uncut Morton's Caller Mark's reviews on 5 live Another Year Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every Friday from 2pm on BBC Radio 5 live. Kermode & Mayo's Film Review is also available as a free podcast to download and keep.
The Devil Is In The Detail
The director's cut of Ken Russell's controversial 1971 masterpiece The Devils was recently given a rare screening at the BFI Southbank. Here I ask why it has still not been released on DVD and discuss the film and it's scandalous history with producer Steve Woolley. Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every Friday from 2pm on BBC Radio 5 live. Kermode & Mayo's Film Review is also available as a free podcast to download and keep.
A Very British Serial Killer
This week the classic Ealing comedy Kind Hearts and Coronets is re- released in UK cinemas. This brilliant black comedy about a serial killer is 60 years old but is still just as edgy and outrageous as the day it was made. Related links Ealing studios celebrates 80th anniversary ...
Worst Of The Year... So far
Mark reveals his bottom five films of 2011 - so far Related reviews on BBC 5 live Sucker Punch The Dilemma The Hangover Part II Transformers: Dark of the Moon Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every Friday from 2pm on BBC Radio 5 live. Kermode & Mayo's Film Review is also available as a free podcast to download and keep.
Best Of The Year...So far
It's time for my mid-term report on 2011. Today I reveal my top five movies of the year to date. Related reviews on BBC 5 live Source Code Senna Le Quattro Volte Benda Bilili! Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every Friday from 2pm on BBC Radio 5 live. Kermode & ...
Going Ape
The Planet Of The Apes films were incredibly important to me when I was growing up, so I am a bit nervous about the new film Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes that is releasing this week. Here is my take on the history of simian cinema. Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every F...
The Big Lebowski Revisited
For years now I've been saying that I don't like The Big Lebowski and you have been telling me in your droves that I'm wrong. I have now re-viewed and reassessed the film and here I give you my verdict... Related reviews on 5 live True Grit A Serious Man Burn After Reading Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every Friday from 2pm on BBC Radio 5 live. Kermode & Mayo's Film Review is also available as a free podcast to download and keep.
The Kristin Factor
There's a new movie out this week called Sarah's Key starring Kristin Scott Thomas. She once again delivers a fine performance and confirms my feeling that she is one of the very best actors working today. Hear Mark Kermode review the week's new films every Friday from 2pm on BBC Radio...
5 live Review: Captain America
Can Captain America marvel Dr Mark, or will the comic book hero need his shield to defend himself from Kermode's wrath? Watch Mark's latest reviews: A Better Life Arrietty Zookeeper Horrid Henry Visit the 5 live website to explore the film review archive. Hear Mark Ke...
