Mark Kermode
Date of birth: 1963-07-02
Place of birth: Barnet, England, UK
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Mark James Patrick Kermode
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.
Movie Credits
The Real Linda Lovelace
2001-01-01
Takes a look at the rise and fall of Linda Lovelace, the first major porn star.
The Blair Witch Phenomenon
1999-10-04
Documentary about the impact of the film The Blair Witch Project, hosted and presented by film criti
John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
2004-03-23
Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates,
The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
1998-06-13
A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film,
Still Tickin': The Return of 'A Clockwork Orange'
2000-03-18
Produced by Channel 4, Still Tickin´: The Return of A Clockwork Orange examines the controversy over
Friedkin Uncut
2018-11-05
An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary an
Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
2002-11-24
Hell on Earth is a documentary about Ken Russell's 1971 film, The Devils. Film critic Mark Kermode c
The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
2002-01-01
DA-DUN DA-DUN DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUUUUN Henry Mancini’s iconic score, Peter Sellers’ bu
The Amazing Mr. Blunden
2021-12-20
Jamie and Lucy have an encounter with what appears to be a pair of ghost children. But these spooky
Salò: Fade to Black
2001-01-01
A short documentary exploring the ongoing relevance and power of 'Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma'.
On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
2000-07-15
This is the rare UK Channel 4 documentary about Blade Runner, giving insights into it's history with
Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
2001-04-15
Documentary that explores Argento's film career.
The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode
2020-11-06
A recorded Q&A hosted by Mark Kermode, where Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swintondiscuss the inspiratio
Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification
2011-09-29
Lifting the lid on the world of cinema censorship, this programme has unique access to the files of
Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
2015-01-09
Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his child
Woody Allen on Ingmar Bergman
2002-01-01
American director Woody Allen talks to English film critic Mark Kermode about the films of Swedish d
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
2012-01-14
Following the recent death of Ken Russell, Alan Yentob looks back over the career of the flamboyant
Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature
2001-09-08
Film critic and presenter Mark Kermode explores the fascination and praise audiences, fans and criti
Alien Evolution
2001-10-12
Mark Kermode brings a tribute to the successful Alien series, featuring interviews with the cast mem
The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers
2015-08-18
Brand-new interviews with director Iain Softley, cast members Fisher Stevens, Matthew Lillard and Pe
Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut
2003-03-08
Documentary about the making of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film "Straw Dogs."
Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man
2001-12-29
The cast and main players in the crew come together to discuss the making of cult British horror fil
Benjamin
2019-03-15
Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film No Self a
Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets
2018-12-20
Mark unwraps a glittering selection of Christmas cinematic treats, from much-loved classics to hidde
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
2000-01-15
A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971).
Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
2000-10-28
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
Midas Man
2024-08-23
When Brian Epstein set foot in the Cavern Club in November 1961 to watch The Beatles perform, he saw
The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
2011-01-01
When the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley, north London, celebrated its centenary year in 2010, On-Pa
100 Greatest Sexy Moments
2003-11-29
Documentary, based on a British poll, listing the 100 sexiest movie and TV moments. Supplemented by