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Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 63 | November 2021

In November Mark was joined by:

Kate Dickie, Ellen E Jones, Posy Dixon, Vinette Robinson & Jason Flemyng and Lucy Darwin & Miriam Margolyes.

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 62 | October 2021

Mark is live from the BFI Southbank featuring a round up of the recent London Film Festival with critic Anna Smith, actor Bertie Carvel talking about his part in the Joel Coen version of Macbeth plus Chilean director Pablo Larrain on his acclaimed new film ‘Spencer’, Tom Stourton and Tom Palmer talking about their acclaimed black comedy ‘All My Friends Hate Me’ and legendary British director Mike Leigh whose extraordinary filmmaking career features in a major BFI retrospective.

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 61 | September 2021

Mark live from the BFI Southbank in London with fascinating guests including actress Harriet Walter and Prano Bailey-Bond director of ‘Censor’.

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 60 | August 2021

Ben Wheatley Special. Mark and Ben Wheatley live from the recent Latitude festival talking his new film ‘In the Earth’ and some of his earlier movies including ‘Sightseers’ and ‘High-Rise’.

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 59 | July 2021

MK3D is Back! Mark is back live at the BFI Southbank for the first time in over a year with fascinating guests including this week Intimacy Coordinator Ita O’Brien whose groundbreaking work includes I May Destroy You, Normal People and It’s a Sin

Mark is back live at the BFI Southbank with director Edgar Wright talking about his documentary The Sparks Brothers and his body of work including Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz.

Girls On Film | Episode 120 | 17 June 2022

In this very special #SundanceLondon episode recorded live from Picturehouse Central, Girls On Film open the festival with an episode all about GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE!

Anna interviews the marvellous stars Emma Thompson and (a very rare MALE guest) Daryl McCormack, as well as writer Katy Brand, and director Sophie Hyde.

First up are Emma and Katy who discuss how the project developed and the influence of DIRTY DANCING on the film.

Sophie and Daryl then join Anna on stage, detailing the rehearsal process and the research they both did into sex work. Our guests then go on to discuss realistic female representation on screen and how we still have a long way to come.

The episode closes with a fabulous Q&A where audience members ask our amazing guests their burning LEO GRANDE questions.

Film and TV mentions across the episode include: GOOD LUCK TO YOU, LEO GRANDE; BELLE DE JOUR; DIRTY DANCING; LETHAL WEAPON 3; SEX EDUCATION; ADDAMS FAMILY VALUES; SECRETARY; EIGHTH GRADE; YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN; ANIMALS.

Anna Smith, Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Sophie Hyde, and Katy Brand during the Girls on Film photocall at Sundance 2022 at Picturehouse Central, London on 09 June 2022

Girls On Film | Episode 119 | 11 May 2022

The Drover’s Wife: The Legend of Molly Johnson is the first Australian feature film with an Indigenous woman writing, directing and performing the lead role. In this episode, Anna Smith interviews the amazing Leah Purcell, who shares how she turned her favourite childhood story into a book, a play and now a film. Leah talks about the differences between the experiences, about working with her partner and about what the film has to say about women and the Indigenous people of Australia.

Next, Anna chats to actor-director Kerry Fox, who has starred in many films, including Jane Campion’s An Angel At My Table, Little Joe and The Colour Room. Kerry gives her perspective on The Drover’s Wife, considering the influence of Jane Campion’s work. Meanwhile Anna recommends other feminist westerns to watch, as well as a couple of other new releases. The pair also look ahead to this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and Kerry shares her stories of attending Madonna’s party with Danny Boyle when attending the festival with the film Shallow Grave.

You can find out more at modernfilms.com/droverswife

This episode is in partnership with Modern Films.

Girls On Film | Episode 118 | 2 May 2022

We need more middle-aged women on screen – and this episode’s guests are leading the revolution. First, Anna chats to menopause activist Kate Muir about her latest documentary: Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and The Menopause. Kate shares behind the scenes stories about her activism, about filming the show and what has helped her in her personal menopause experience. She also gives tips for documentary filmmakers who are just starting out (bring snacks!) and shares exciting plans for hitting Hollywood.

Our second guest is writer, performer and campaigner Nicky Clark, who founded the Acting Your Age Campaign and works tirelessly to pressure broadcasters and filmmakers to achieve parity when it comes to the ages of men and women on screen. She shares her choices for great depictions of women over 45 on screen, as well as a famous superhero movie that has a staggering imbalance. Finally, she shares her hopes for the future of the campaign and explains how you can get involved.

UK listeners can watch Davina McCall: Sex, Mind and The Menopause on All4.

Other films mentioned: The Lost Daughter; Nomadland; After Love.

Girls On Film | Episode 117 | 19 April 2022

A pregnant student seeks an abortion in 1960s France in the compelling new drama Happening. Audrey Diwan’s stunning film is an immersive insight into life at the time, as young women explore their sexuality but are repressed by a law that bans abortion and, as our heroine puts it “turns them into housewives.” Director Audrey Diwan joins host Anna Smith to discuss the film starring Anamaria Vartolomei. She explains why she was keen to adapt the text by Annie Ernaux, based on a true story, and how the orgasm scene was inspired by one of her own experiences. She discusses the modern day relevance of the topic and also how her gaze is informed by many aspects including her gender.

Next, Anna is joined by Orla O’Connor, who was listed as one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People for her work on the Together For Yes campaign. Orla is a passionate feminist and incredible speaker who heads up the National Women’s Council in Ireland, and gives a wonderful insight into the ongoing fight for reproductive rights. She also gives her personal response to Happening, and explains the importance of film in raising awareness about access to legal abortion.

Go to www.happeningfilm.com for more information.

This episode is in partnership with Picturehouse Entertainment, supported by the BFI Audience Award.

Girls On Film | Episode 116 | 5 April 2022

Actor-producer Ruth Wilson speaks out about sex scenes, complex female characters and working with women in an exclusive interview for her new film True Things. Writer-director Harry Wootliff joins her and Anna for a lively, in-depth chat about the sensual drama, co starring Tom Burke as an ex convict who has an ambiguous relationship with Wilson’s Kate. They talk about the source novel and building a character who felt fresh, new, contradictory and relatable – and about communicating the heart-stopping excitement and uncertainties of a new sexual connection. Ruth discusses the discomfort that can arise from intimate scenes, and praises working with Harry and an intimacy co-ordinator on True Things.

Next up, British critic Wendy Lloyd reveals the results of her extensive research into criticism in the age of #MeToo #BLM and #TimesUp. Having spoken to many critics in power, she discusses uncovering complex reactions to diversity in film reviewing – and how films such as Promising Young Woman and Red Sparrow presented a challenge to writers.

Finally, Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic joins Anna to describe the gender dynamics in Croatian culture that inspired her coming of age film Murina. She also shares how Martin Scorsese worked with her as Executive Producer, and hints at details of her next film set in New York.