
Mark Kermode
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.
Known For | Acting |
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Most Rating | 1.879 |
Birthday | 1963-07-02 |
Place of Birth | Barnet, England, UK |
Also Known As | Mark James Patrick Kermode, |

2001

The Real Linda Lovelace
4.3/6
Takes a look at the rise and fall of Linda Lovelace, the first major porn star.
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The Real Linda Lovelace

1999

The Blair Witch Phenomenon
0/0
Documentary about the impact of the film The Blair Witch Project, hosted and presented by film critic Mark Kermode.
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The Blair Witch Phenomenon

2004

John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies
5.5/8
Chronicles the work of cult director John Carpenter through interviews with him and his associates, with emphases on the earlier work.
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John Carpenter: The Man and His Movies

1998

The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist
7.283/23
A behind-the-scenes retrospective made for the twenty-fifth anniversary of the classic horror film, The Exorcist. Includes interviews with Linda Blair...
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The Fear of God: 25 Years of The Exorcist

2000

Still Tickin': The Return of 'A Clockwork Orange'
5/7
Produced by Channel 4, Still Tickin´: The Return of A Clockwork Orange examines the controversy over Kubrick’s iconic film, explaining the film’s “dem...
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Still Tickin': The Return of 'A Clockwork Orange'

2018

Friedkin Uncut
7.023/43
An introspective insight into the life and artistic journey of William Friedkin, an extraordinary and offbeat director of cult films such as The Frenc...
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Friedkin Uncut

2002

Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
6.9/9
Hell on Earth is a documentary about Ken Russell's 1971 film, The Devils. Film critic Mark Kermode chats to Russell as well as two of the film’s stars...
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Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils

2002

The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau
0/0
DA-DUN DA-DUN DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUN-DA-DUUUUN Henry Mancini’s iconic score, Peter Sellers’ bumbling Inspector Clouseau, and those unforgettable...
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The Curious Case of Inspector Clouseau

2021

The Amazing Mr. Blunden
6.2/41
Jamie and Lucy have an encounter with what appears to be a pair of ghost children. But these spooky kids, Sara and Georgie, aren’t actually ghosts. Th...
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The Amazing Mr. Blunden

2001

Salò: Fade to Black
6/2
A short documentary exploring the ongoing relevance and power of 'Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma'.
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Salò: Fade to Black

2000

On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'
7.2/10
This is the rare UK Channel 4 documentary about Blade Runner, giving insights into it's history with interviews of Ridley Scott, the writers and nearl...
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On the Edge of 'Blade Runner'

2001

Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror
6.6/14
Documentary that explores Argento's film career.
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Dario Argento: An Eye for Horror

2020

The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode
0/0
A recorded Q&A hosted by Mark Kermode, where Pedro Almodóvar and Tilda Swintondiscuss the inspirations they drew on for the film, how THE HUMAN VOICE...
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The Human Voice Q&A With Pedro Almodovar And Tilda Swinton, Hosted By Mark Kermode

2011

Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification
7/1
Lifting the lid on the world of cinema censorship, this programme has unique access to the files of the British Board of Film Classification. Featurin...
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Dear Censor…: The Secret Archive of the British Board of Film Classification

2015

Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell
9/4
Documentary featuring an intimate profile of American rock legend Meat Loaf, spanning from his childhood of domestic violence, through a decade of rej...
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Meat Loaf: In and Out of Hell

2002

Woody Allen on Ingmar Bergman
0/0
American director Woody Allen talks to English film critic Mark Kermode about the films of Swedish director Ingmar Bergman. Allen has always been a ch...
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Woody Allen on Ingmar Bergman

2012

Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
8/1
Following the recent death of Ken Russell, Alan Yentob looks back over the career of the flamboyant film director responsible for Women In Love, Tommy...
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Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil

2001

Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature
8.6/15
Film critic and presenter Mark Kermode explores the fascination and praise audiences, fans and critics have behind the classic The Shawshank Redemptio...
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Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature

2001

Alien Evolution
5.891/23
Mark Kermode brings a tribute to the successful Alien series, featuring interviews with the cast members and directors, including Sigourney Weaver and...
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Alien Evolution

2015

The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers
10/7
Brand-new interviews with director Iain Softley, cast members Fisher Stevens, Matthew Lillard and Penn Jillette, costume designer Roger Burton, visual...
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The Keyboard Cowboys: A Look Back at Hackers

2003

Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut
7/1
Documentary about the making of Sam Peckinpah's 1971 film "Straw Dogs."
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Mantrap – Straw Dogs: The Final Cut

2001

Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man
7/3
The cast and main players in the crew come together to discuss the making of cult British horror film The Wicker Man. They discuss the adaptation of t...
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Burnt Offering: The Cult of The Wicker Man

2019

Benjamin
6.3/70
Benjamin, a rising star filmmaker, is on the brink of premiering his difficult second film ’No Self' at the London Film Festival when Billie, his hard...
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Benjamin

2018

Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets
6/1
Mark unwraps a glittering selection of Christmas cinematic treats, from much-loved classics to hidden gems, Hollywood blockbusters to international fi...
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Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets

2000

The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
8.3/3
A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971).
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The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

2000

Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film
6/1
Documentary tracing the rise of the 'slasher' movie.
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Scream and Scream Again: A History of the Slasher Film

2024

Midas Man
6.5/12
When Brian Epstein set foot in the Cavern Club in November 1961 to watch The Beatles perform, he saw something no one else could – a glimmer of gold....
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Midas Man

2011

The Phoenix: A Century of Cinema
0/0
When the Phoenix Cinema in East Finchley, north London, celebrated its centenary year in 2010, On-Par Productions were invited to document the cinema'...
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