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This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 5 June 2023, and was the 81th edition of MK3D.
This is Part 1 of that show, in which Mark Kermode is joined by director Thomas Hardiman to talk about his debut feature Medusa Deluxe. They also delve into the work of much-missed director Ken Russell, and in particular his film The Boyfriend.
Mark also talks to director Dionne Edwards about her film Pretty Red Dress, and the film that influenced her, Do The Right Thing.
Thanks for listening!
People mentioned in this episode:
Robbie Ryan
Robert Altman
Spike Lee
Louise Brooks
Marlene Dietrich
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Derek Jarman
Toyah Wilcox
Halle Berry
Gary Oldman
Bram Stoker
Leos Carax
Ken Russell
Ted Ashley
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Steve McQueen
Clio Barnard
Tina Turner
Mel Gibson
Phil Spectre
Alexandra Burke
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Martin Scorsese
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Cover photo by Julie Edwards.
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This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 5 June 2023, and was the 81th edition of MK3D.
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Thanks for listening!
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Robbie Ryan
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Toyah Wilcox
Halle Berry
Gary Oldman
Bram Stoker
Leos Carax
Ken Russell
Ted Ashley
Twiggy
Steve McQueen
Clio Barnard
Tina Turner
Mel Gibson
Phil Spectre
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Martin Scorsese
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Medusa Deluxe
Nashville
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Do The Right Thing
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The Sound of Music
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- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.
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