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Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 94 | 16 September 2024

The MK3D team were delighted to return home to the BFI Southbank after a few successful shows at the IMAX. Mark celebrated with a stellar guest lineup in the newly refurbished NFT1.

First up, LFF director Kristy Matheson joined Mark to share her highlights of next month’s LFF. She recommended the opening film, Steve McQueen’s Blitz, and the closing film Piece By Piece, studio feature Conclave, indie film Harvest, and this year’s unexpected gem, The Extraordinary Miss Flower. Tickets for the general public go on sale today.

Next, Mark welcomed iconic actress Juliet Stevenson to discuss her role in Reawakening. She also reminisced about her one-take capture of an iconic scene with Alan Rickman in Truly Madly Deeply, and the magic of working with director Anthony Minghella. Mark also asked her to share her (not so) guilty pleasure, the joyous Toy Story 1.

Writer-director James Watkins then discussed his new film Speak No Evil. He talked about capturing the anxiety of politeness, and the importance of the communal experience of watching films with an audience. Next, he shared the film that changed his life – Once Upon a Time in the West.

After that, Mark was joined by actor Ariyon Bakare to discuss his role in the upcoming BBC series Mr Loverman. Ariyon talked about being true to the queer story, and his hopes that the story will touch viewers, and about the incredibly supportive team on set. He spoke movingly about the influence of Sidney Poitier’s work on his own way of working, notably in a scene between father and son in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

The final guest on the show was the phenomenal Meera Syal, who came straight from rehearsals at the National Theatre for new Tanika Gupta play A Tupperware of Ashes, to talk to Mark about her prolific career as a writer, comedian and actress on stage, TV and film. Meera shared fond memories of working on Bhaji on the Beach, about meeting Donny Osmond on The Kumars at No. 42, and the impossible task of choosing between Donny Osmond and David Cassidy. Meera ended with her guilty pleasure – shark movies!

Another terrific HLA Agency production in partnership with the BFI, hosted by Mark Kermode, produced by Hedda Archbold, with Charlotte Matheson, Jade Evans and Anna Swartz, clips by Nick Jones and fabulous photographs by Julie Edwards Photography.

Mark Kermode Live in 3D

Mark Kermode Live in 3D is a monthly stage show at the BFI Southbank in which Mark Kermode welcomes a couple of guests onto the stage to have conversations about what has been happening in the world of film, and to delve deeper into particular movies or topics.

Affectionately known as MK3D, the show is lively and interactive. Mark brings his trademark wit and passion to the stage and talks to film stars and character actors, high-profile established directors and young aspiring talent. Diverse and eclectic, always passionate, informed and fun, with Q&As and clips, it’s guaranteed to rekindle your love for cinema, put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. 

MK3D is an HLA Agency production.

Since lockdown, MK3D has found a home online. Find Mark Kermode Online in 3D on BFI Player here.

Listen to the spin-off Kermode On Film podcast here.

Mark Kermode on stage at Mark Kermode Live in 3D on Monday 24 June 2019 at BFI Southbank, London. Picture by Julie Edwards.
Mark Kermode on stage at Mark Kermode Live in 3D on Monday 24 June 2019 at BFI Southbank, London. Picture by Julie Edwards.

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 70 | June 2022

This month’s MK3D at the BFI Southbank saw another extremely talented array of guests and wide-ranging conversations about film and film culture.

The news in Here’s the Thing focused on Judy Garland’s recent 100th birthday and the season of her films currently at the BFI (which was given a glowing review by Mark’s daughter who was in the audience); the relaunch of the BFI Imax; the upcoming Cineramageddon at Glastonbury that Mark is curating with Julien Temple, and his upcoming MK3D at Latitude – and a shout-out to the new Britbox series REEL BRITANNIA.

Our first guest on stage was Swedish director Ninja Thyberg who talked about her brilliant new film PLEASURE and the female gaze, and about her favourite filmmakers Lukas Moodysson and Ruben Östlund.

Next Mark in the Q&A segment, Asked The Audience to decide who would win in a fistfight between Friedkin and Herzog (no prizes for guessing: it’s Herzog). He also – very subtly – asked to be invited on the wonderful Girls on Film podcast hosted by Anna Smith after a question about his recent appearance on Brett Goldstein’s ‘Films to Be Buried With’. He paid tribute to the late Julee Cruise and her amazing work on the soundtrack for TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME.

Our second guest was Movement Director & Choreographer Polly Bennett who talked about her latest project, ELVIS. Polly was previously praised by MK3D guest Rami Malek about her work on BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and so we had to have her on herself! Her work on ELVIS is stunning and to illustrate her technique she taught Mark to move like The King – a moment that will make it into our Hall of Fame. She went on to talk about her choreographic influences, ANNIE and WEST SIDE STORY.

Next up was a List-O-Mania where Mark dissected a list of the 20 most confusing films of all time. Mark invited Kermode on Film co-host Jack Howard to the stage to explain the film in the number one spot, TENET.

Next Mark welcomed Director Lucile Hadžihalilović onto the stage to talk about her newly released first English-language film EARWIG. Then, much to Mark’s delight, Lucile chose THE EXORCIST as her Film That Changed My Life.

Finally, Mark welcomed friend and filmmaker Mark Jenkin to the stage to talk about his film ENYS MEN who had just returned from the Cannes Film Festival and which will be distributed in the UK by the BFI in the near future. Mark talked about the influence of Derek Jarman’s THE GARDEN and its soundtrack, which he still listens to regularly on cassette, as well as naming THE PERFECT STORM as his Guilty Pleasure pick.

We ended on a Sound & Vision moment with actual ’68 Elvis.

Ninja Thyberg, Lucile Hadzihalilovic, Mark Kermode, Polly Bennett and Mark Jenkin

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 69 | May 2022

On May’s MK3D we had a sparkling array of film guests.

First up, brilliant film music composer Nainita Desai and documentarian Nick Hardie came to talk about their award winning film ‘The Wall: Climb for Gold’ about the first four female Olympian athletes to compete in Tokyo. They talked about the four different temperaments of the women and the decision to give each their own musical theme using different instrumentation. Nainita brought a hang drum to illustrate – and gave her very first performance in front of a live audience on this beautiful instrument, accompanying her soundtrack live on stage.

Next up Mark welcomed Audrey Rumsby, the actor and director who has just made her first feature doc ‘Barry and Joan’, about the nonagenarian couple who are keeping vaudeville and Commedia del’Arte alive through performance and workshops. Californian Audrey also talked about her influences, which included Cyd Charisse in ‘Singing’ in the Rain’ and Meg Ryan in ‘You’ve Got Mail’. Both she and Mark teared up when they talked about the themes in the film.

Next, actor Saskia Reeves, currently in ‘Slow Horses’, came to talk about the Apple TV + spy series in which she shines in the ensemble cast, alongside  Gary Oldman and Kristin Scott Thomas. She also talked about her earliest film influences, which include Mel Brooks’  ‘The Producers’ and Fellini’s Nights of Cabiria starring Giulietta Masina, who first inspired her to become and actress.

Lastly, Mark was joined by Jack Lowden, also part of the ‘Slow Horses’ cast as a young, dynamic spy – and star of Terence Davies’ latest feature ‘Benediction’, in which he plays war poet Siegfried Sassoon, out in cinemas this week. Mark and Jack talked about working with Terence, about actors miming musical instruments, and about working in an accent. Jack’s Scottish brogue is rarely brought to the screen, and in ‘Benediction’ he speaks a clipped upper class English and in ‘Fighting with my Family’ he had a broad Norwich accent. Jack also talked about the film that changed his life: ‘Master and Commander’ starring Paul Bettany and Russell Crowe, and about ‘The Mighty Ducks’, his guilty pleasure featuring Emilio Estevez and a children’s ice hockey team. We ended the show on a brilliantly climactic scene from ‘Brassed Off’, the 1996 comedy-drama starring Tara Fitzgerald, Pete Postlethwaite, Jim Carter and Ewan McGregor. The film can be seen in the Royal Albert Hall on 25 May 2022 with live accompaniment by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band, with a Q&A with Mark Kermode and the cast. A rousing end to a riveting show.

Nick Hardie, Nainita Desai, Audrey Rumsby, Jack Lowden, Saskia Reeves and Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 68 | April 2022

This MK3D at the BFI Southbank was wild! Another stellar array of guests and wide-ranging conversations about film culture.

The news in Here’s the Thing picked up the big stories at the Oscars (there was only one big story at this year’s Oscars and that was Riz Ahmed’s win for “The Long Goodbye”!), paid homage to the recently deceased legendary actor William Hurt, highlighting his work in “Network” – and saw Mark announce his Sony-backed new podcast, Kermode & Mayo’s Take.

Our first guest on stage was Croatian director Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic to talk about her brilliant debut feature “Murina”, about working with Martin Scorsese. She also talked about her Guilty Pleasure, which Mark was baffled to hear is “My Girl”.

Next Mark did his Q&A segment Ask The Audience and talked about movies featuring train journeys after a question about the Finnish film “Compartment No 6″. For more details, head on over to the BBC iPlayer and have a listen to the Screenshot episode on the same topic. He also gave advice to young aspiring film critics, and told us what he thinks is the most underrated film of the moment, that we should all be watching right now. Who’d have guessed it would be “Greenland” starring Gerard Butler?

Our second guest was Eddie Marsan to talk about his ITV drama series “The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe”, based on the true story of John and Anne Darwin who committed insurance fraud by faking John’s death. Eddie and Monica Dolan excel in the lead roles. Eddie talked about the toxic masculinity that it explores, and about shifts in how people perceive bullying in their own relationships following the #MeToo movement. He also touched on his Netflix horror film “Choose or Die”, how he choose his roles – and showing his children scary films like “Silence of the Lambs” and “The Exorcist”.

Next up Mark highlighted the upcoming 007 Retrospective. To celebrate 60 years since “Dr No”, all 25 Bond films return to cinemas in the ultimate BOND retrospective from this Friday for the 60th Anniversary of the beloved British franchise – screening chronologically from April to October 2022, culminating in World Bond Day on 5th October.

Mark listed his top five Bond films – at which his on-stage sidekick and long time producing partner Nick Jones rolled his eyes, and gave his own top five Bond films. Mark invited the audience to show whose list they preferred by applauding both.  Let’s not dwell on the outcome…

Next Mark welcomed old friend and star actor Jason Isaacs, as well as Johnny Flynn onto the stage to talk about “Operation Mincemeat”, and about Johnny Flynn’s other movie on release right now, “The Outfit”. Mark also asked if bad reviews hurt – which led to an interesting chat about “Stardust” – which Mark panned.

Finally Mark welcomed Don Letts to the stage to talk about his life and the biopic “Rebel Dread”. Don also talked about “The Film that Changed My Life:  The Harder They Come” and about his Guilty Pleasure:  “Guardians of the Galaxy” – and the music used so brilliantly in both the films.

Mark ended the show by thanking everyone – and especially our intern Shanaiya Pithiya who has been offered a great job in the film industry. We are gutted that she is leaving but so delighted for her at the same time.

Eddie Marsan, Don Letts, Antoneta Alamat Kusijanovic, Johnny Flynn, Jason Isaacs, and Mark Kermode

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 67 | March 2022

March’s MK3D at the BFI Southbank was a bumper episode. Mark’s Q&A with the audience led him to a discussion of the relative merits of the actors who have played Batman, and his thoughts on who will with the Oscar for Best Director this year.

Our first guest was brilliant director Harry Wootliff, a double BAFTA nominee for her short film Nits, and for Only You starring Josh O’Connor and Laia Costa. She joined us to talk about her new film True Things, starring Ruth Wilson and Tom Burke, which comes out on 1 April 2022. She also talked to Mark about the films that influenced her work as a director: she chose Krzysztof Kieślowski’s Dekalog and Three Colours Blue.

In the news segment, Here’s the Thing, Mark paid homage to Doug Trumbull, director of Mark’s all time favourite film Silent Running.

Next he invited broadcaster and journalist Anna Smith onto the stage to talk about the first ever Girls On Film Awards, which were set up by, and hosted jointly by Anna and myself. Anna talked about the Girls On Film podcast and talked us through some of the categories: alongside the usual categories of Best Feature Film and Best Feature Documentary, the Girls On Film Awards include some groundbreaking categories including Best Ensemble Acting, Best Female Friendship, and Best Female Orgasm on Screen – which is awarded for sensitive handling of female pleasure on screen, and for countering the customary male gaze. Anna also talked about the year-long Girls On Film initiative started by Heather Dempsey: we have been posting a recommendation for a female-focused film every day of the year, from last year’s International Women’s Day, to this year’s. Today, 8 March, sees the last of the 365 posts in the project. One of the films posted about was Atlantis – a Ukrainian film that is currently not available for viewing in the UK but Anna is actively lobbying for its re-release.

Next up, actress Monica Dolan came on. Her extensive TV credits include Call The Midwife, W1A and A Very English Scandal. She won a BAFTA for playing Rose West in Appropriate Adult and an Olivier Award for the stage production of All About Eve. She is terrific in The Dig, The Falling and Days of the Bagnold Summer – and she co-stars in Cyrano – which is up for outstanding film of the year at the BAFTAs. She also talked to Mark about two film choices: the Film that Changed Her Life was “Man in a White Suit” (1951) directed by Alexander McKendrick starring Alec Guinness. Her Guilty Pleasure was “The Holiday” starring Kate Winslet and Eli Wallach. Mark had not appreciated the charms of the film, but Monica’s defense of the life-swap movie prompted Mark to promise he would re-watch it with “as much of an open mind as I can” – and report back. Watch this space!

Mark did a List-O-Mania of his top ten Michael Caine performances, which are: The Day the Earth Caught Fire, Zulu, Mona Lisa, Hannah and Her Sisters, Alfie, The Italian Job, A Muppet Christmas Carol, California Suite, Educating Rita – and in the top spot: Get Carter.

Our last guest graced us with some fabulous Hollywood stardust: she was the star of West Side Story, Rachel Zegler, who is in London filming Snow White. Her screen debut in Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film won her a Golden Globe for Best Actress – and she is the youngest ever actress to win in that category. She talked about working with Steven Spielberg and the auditioning process – which took a whole year! The show went out with a bang when Rachel and Mark broke into song, with lines from Donny & Marie’s “I’m a Little Bit Country – And I’m a Little Bit Rock’n’Roll”. What a show!

Harry Wootliff
Anna Smith
Monica Dolan
Mark Kermode and Rachel Zegler

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 66 | February 2022

At the 66th MK3D, Mark Kermode answered questions from the audience on the recent BAFTA Nominations, comparable films to the ‘Terrible but Fun’ Moonfall and his favourite romcom for this upcoming Valentine’s day.

Mark was then joined by Jonas Poher Rasmussen – Writer and Director of the animated documentary Flee, Nominated for 2 BAFTAs and 3 Oscars. Jonas shares the origins of this remarkable story and how it found its way to him. The pair then discuss Jonas’ choices for his Guilty Pleasures – Once Upon a Time in the West and Karate Kid (1984).

Cherish Oteka then joined Mark on stage to talk about their BAFTA nominated short, The Black Cop – a documentary about the life of a Queer Black Police officer. They discuss how this story can resonate with everyone, regardless of race, gender or sexuality. Cherish then shares their passion for documenting the stories of people finding their identities.

The Directors James Spinney and Pete Middleton came to talk about their upcoming documentary, The Real Charlie Chaplin. Delving into the processes of making this film and having privileged access to the Chaplin Archives. They go on to discuss the Films That Changed Their Lives: Pete’s choice For All Man Kind and James’ choice of Cabaret.

Finally we were joined by Clio Barnard to talk about her new film Ali & Ava – a romantic film celebrating the ‘ordinary’ lives of two people from Bradford. Clio tells us of her dedication to portray Bradford accurately, with spotlight on the kindness of the community. Mark and Clio then talk about her choices for the Films That Changed Her Life: Rashomon and Performance, drawing ties on how these have influenced her works.

We close with Sound & Vision, showing Jennifer Hudson’s fantastic portrayal of Aretha Franklin in RESPECT.

Peter Middleton, James Spinney, Clio Barnard, Cherish Oteka, Mark Kermode, and Jonas Poher Rasmussen

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 65 | January 2022

This MK3D (our 65th!) was the first of the show’s seventh year in residence at the BFI Southbank.

Mark Kermode answered questions from the audience on subjects ranging from stage adaptation of classic movies to film scores.

Look out for Neil Brand’s orchestral score to South, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s Glorious Epic of the Antarctic, which screens at the IMAX on 27 January with live accompaniment.

In the news section Here’s the Thing, Mark paid tribute to the iconic actor Sidney Poitier who passed away in January aged 94 – the first black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field in 1964 – and to Peter Bogdanovich who we lost on the same day, best known for this BAFTA-winning The Last Picture Show.

Actor-turned-director, horror fan Romola Garai came to talk about her terrifying feature Amulet starring Imelda Staunton   – and about her Guilty Pleasure, the film Point Break, which she discovered aged 11 and has loved ever since.

Himesh Patel came to talk about the runaway success Netflix feature Don’t Look Up and Station Eleven, the HBO series about a post-pandemic society. He talked to Mark about the films that influenced his view of life: Richard Linklater’s ‘Before’ trilogy, Before  Sunrise, Before Sunset and Before Midnight.

Finally Mark welcomed Joanna Hogg who was last on the show to talk about The Souvenir and returned to talk about The Souvenir Part II, which has been longlisted for  this year’s BAFTAs. She and Mark bonded over her choice of Guilty Pleasure: she chose not one film, nor a trilogy, but an entire genre – disaster movies. Favourites include The Poseidon Adventure and The Day After Tomorrow – and anything by Roland Emmerich, including the much-awaited Moonfall.

We closed the show with Sound & Vision, and a tribute to Get Back, the eight-hour epic series by Peter Jackson, culminating in the rooftop rendition of Get Back.

Joanna Hogg, Mark Kermode, Romola Garai, and Himesh Patel

Mark Kermode Live in 3D | Show 64 | December 2021

Mark invited Mark Gatiss, Noomi Rapace, Reggie Yates and Riz Ahmed to join him on Mark Kermode Live in 3D, for the 64th actual live show in NFT1, which marks six full years of monthly shows at the BFI Southbank.

They were all great conversations and if you missed out tonight you can catch it on the Kermode on Film podcast.

The Amazing Mr Blunden, Lamb, Pirates and Encounter were discussed.  And so were After Love, Love Actually, A Muppet Christmas Carol, Nil By Mouth, La Haine, The Long Goodbye, Romancing the Stone, Paddington II and Elvis Presley’s ‘68 Comeback Special — as well as ten films set on Xmas eve including The Apartment, Trading Places and When Harry Met Sally.

Oh and House of Gucci. And Bug. And The Exorcist, natch. A rocking end-of-year show, hosted with customary panache by the inimitable Dr K.

Mark Gatiss, Mark Kermode, Noomi Rapace, Reggie Yates, and Riz Ahmed

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.

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