Best Mark Kermode Podcasts (2025)

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David Oyelowo on Government Cheese + Mark’s verdict on The Studio 1:19:38

3d ago1:19:38

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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S4 Ep4: Adolescence 37:45

1d ago37:45

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What can happen when men feel ridiculed or invisible? The Netflix smash hit Adolescence has prompted a new conversation on toxic masculinity and the complexities facing boys and girls and the people raising them. Also...tune in to hear how you can help build a fairer, more progressive Israel that is building towards peace. All credit and copyright …

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Nina Menkes on BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER and Jenny Seagrove on LOCAL HERO 58:27

5d ago58:27

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This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 15 May 2023, marking the 80th edition of MK3D. In Part 1 of the show, Mark is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Nina Menkes, who discusses her provocative documentary BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER exploring the male gaze in cinema and its real-world impact. Nina also shares her u…

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Warfare with Alex Garland & Ray Mendoza 1:13:06

10d ago1:13:06

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Now and Ben: Charlie Brooker & Emma Corrin on Black Mirror 16:58

11d ago16:58

16:58

If you’ve managed to watch any of the excellent seventh series of Black Mirror yet, you might have spotted our super sub Ben Bailey Smith popping up there... and just for you he’s collared his fellow dystopians Charlie Brooker and Emma Corrin for a chat about the mind-bending anthology’s latest iteration. Brooker is the writer and creator of the sh…

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Charlie Brooker on BLACK MIRROR, and Emilíana Torrini on THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER 47:44

12d ago47:44

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This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 April 2025. In Part 2 of this MK3D show, Mark is joined by Icelandic singer-songwriter Emilíana Torrini, who talks about her performance in THE EXTRAORDINARY MISS FLOWER, directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. Emilíana is accompanied on stage by her collaborator Simon B…

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S4 Ep3: Hamze & Magen 52:08

16d ago52:08

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In their last episode, rabbis Debbie, Miriam and Robyn discussed their differences when it comes to Israel. In this episode, hear what followed when they met with Magen, an Israeli, and Hamze, a Palestinian, who, despite having lived through immeasurable personal tragedy, are working to give their children a better future. They believe peace can be…

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Laurence Fishburne & James Hawes on The Amateur 1:08:33

17d ago1:08:33

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Margy Kinmonth on WAR PAINT, and Sasha Nathwani on LAST SWIM 44:27

18d ago44:27

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This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 7 April 2025. Mark talks to Margy Kinmonth about WAR PAINT - WOMEN AT WAR, her documentary about women war artists. And he speaks with Sasha Nathwani, about his directorial feature debut LAST SWIM, a beautiful British coming-of-age film starring Deba Hekmat. Sit back and enjo…

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Death of a Unicorn + Toby Jones 1:23:02

24d ago1:23:02

1:23:02

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Shining a spotlight on the BFDG Planet Positive Award, and making the industry sustainable 23:22

26d ago23:22

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Kermode on Film supports the British Film Designers Guild Awards – and shines a spotlight on the BFDG Planet Positive Award sponsored by Sky Studios Elstree. In this episode Mark Kermode talks to the winner of that award, Freya Bruce, co-founder of ReCollective, about their work on 'My Lady Jayne'. ReCollective are a non-for-profit, setting new sta…

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S4 Ep2: How to listen: 'that' conversation on Israel & Palestine 57:50

30d ago57:50

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What happens when rabbis sit together and talk about Israel & Palestine without the burden of feeling they are having to be a voice that’s representing an institution? Here's how to have that conversation, so join in as they really listen to each other through their authentic struggles and legitimate disagreements. Join us again in the next ep to h…

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Gorgeous George MacKay + Mark vs. The Stath 1:12:11

1M ago1:12:11

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Hello, it's Jason Isaacs talking to Mark about WHITE LOTUS – and Sanjeev Baskhar & Meera Syal on 100 editions of MK3D 45:33

1M ago45:33

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This episode of Kermode on Film is the third and last part of the 100th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 10 March 2025. In this episode, Mark talks to two great friends of the show, Sanjeev Baskhar and Meera Syal, and he says hello to Jason Isaacs. People mentioned in this episode: Sanjeev Baskhar Meera Syal Jason Isa…

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Snow White: Mark’s Verdict 1:21:02

1M ago1:21:02

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Toby Jones on MR BURTON and Karan Kandhari on SISTER MIDNIGHT 34:22

1M ago34:22

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This episode of Kermode on Film is Part 2 of the 100th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 10 March 2025. In this episode, Mark talks to Karan Kandhari, whose feature debut Sister Midnight released on 14 March, and to Toby Jones, who shares his thoughts on playing Mr Burton in the film of the same name. Plus we are joine…

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S4 Ep1: Welcome to Series 4! What now? 42:07

1M ago42:07

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The rabbis are back again. It's two years since their last chat and the world is a very different place. So, what now? You can email the show on [email protected] and follow us on Instagram: @rabbiting_on_podcast https://www.instagram.com/rabbiting_on_podcast/By Trace Productions Limited, Rabbis; Robyn Ashworth-Steen, Miriam Berger Debbie Young-Somers

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Ashley Walters & Erin Doherty on Adolescence 1:18:59

1M ago1:18:59

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Samantha Morton on THE UNLOVED and Alan Jones on DISCOMANIA on the 100th edition of MK3D at the BFI Southbank 35:19

2M ago35:19

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This week's MK3D was the 100th edition and this special milestone show featured a fabulous and diverse array of conversations about film culture: some great friends of the show who have graced the stage before, and some new filmmaking talent. At the top of the show the CEO of the BFI Ben Roberts leaped onto the stage to congratulate everyone involv…

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Now and Ben: Bong Joon Ho on Mickey 17, British winters & his iPad obsession 16:48

2M ago16:48

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It’s ‘Mickey 17’ release day, and Ben is chatting to Director Bong Joon Ho in today’s episode to celebrate. Starring Robert Pattinson as an expendable worker on a colonized ice planet, the new film from Korean cinema’s modern master sees protagonist Mickey ‘re-printed’ over and over again. Frequently killed in his dangerous daily tasks, ‘human prin…

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Daisy Ridley’s surprise BAFTA + Mark on Mickey 17 1:07:31

2M ago1:07:31

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Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Gorgeous George Mackay on FEMME & RAGING BULL, Plus hello Jason Isaacs! on ARCHIE & THE BIG CHILL 46:33

2M ago46:33

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This episode features gorgeous George Mackay, who talks about his award-winning role in FEMME, and Jason Isaacs, who discusses playing Cary Grant in ARCHIE. This episode of the Kermode on Film podcast is Part 2 of the 86th edition of the MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18 December 2023. Last week’s podcast features Part 1 of…

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Best birdsong ever from Robert Carlyle 1:08:11

2M ago1:08:11

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Begbie himself, and surely a frontrunner for British cinema’s scariest man (on screen only, we might add), is our guest this week—it’s Robert Carlyle. This time he’s playing staunchly moral councilor Sam Hagen in new Netflix drama ‘Toxic Town’. Penned by Jack Thorne (of course), and with a cracking cast of Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood, Rory Kinn…

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HOW TO HAVE SEX with Mia McKenna-Bruce & Molly Manning Walker – plus Ian McKellen on HAMLET 34:25

2M ago34:25

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In this episode of Kermode on Film, Mark is joined by the legendary Sir Ian McKellen to talk about the film version of HAMLET directed by Sean Mathias. Following that he talks with star Mia McKenna-Bruce and director Molly Manning Walker about their award-winning feature HOW TO HAVE SEX. This episode of the Kermode on Film podcast is Part 1 of the …

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Meet the Lifetime Achievement Award winners at the BFDG Production Design Awards 2025 37:00

2M ago37:00

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In today’s podcast, which is the second in a four-part miniseries of podcasts about Britain's talented Art Departments, Mark talks to this year’s winners of THE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD SUPPORTED BY WARNER BROS. STUDIOS LEAVESDEN. The award honours Art Department members who have made a significant creative mark in their work, benefitting the ind…

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BFDG Production Design Awards 2025 – meet the upcoming production designers 31:13

2M ago31:13

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This episode of Kermode on Film is the first in a four-part miniseries about Britain's brilliant Art Departments in our screen industries. For the past few years Mark Kermode has hosted the annual British Film Designers Guild Awards. The awards celebrate the brilliant work of production designers and art departments across film and TV. One of the t…

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Now and Ben: Angela Bassett on Zero Day, Strange Days and The Simpsons 16:56

2M ago16:56

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We’ve got a bona fide icon for you in today’s Now & Ben—a movie star of four decades known for tackling tough female characters in films like ‘Boyz n the Hood’, ‘Malcolm X’, ‘What’s Love Got to Do with It?’ and ‘Black Panther’. She is the one and only Angela Bassett. This time, she plays US president Evelyn Mitchell in ‘Zero Day’, the new Netflix t…

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