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[Film] Mark Kermode
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Mackenzie
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I like his film review on the radio, if I happen to be in the car when it’s on I listen. He’s passionate and enthusiastic about his work but if I want to watch a film I wouldn’t be put off by a bad review of his, we all have different tastes.
Eric Potts
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Apart from Grave Of The Fireflies , which is a BIG omission.
Very true, although that said I'm not sure I could cope with that rewatch, in the current climate.
This is very much TotoroTime.
Is anyone watching his Inside Cinema on I-Player.
Well worth a watch for cinephiles.
Well worth a watch for cinephiles.
Weststander
Well-known member
I love his passion for movies, respect his knowledge, and have seen countless quality films based on his reviews which I might had missed.
I don't take offence that he has no time for films such as the Taken trilogy, as to me they're perfect escapism without having to concentrate on a complex plot and exhaustive list of characters.
I don't take offence that he has no time for films such as the Taken trilogy, as to me they're perfect escapism without having to concentrate on a complex plot and exhaustive list of characters.
He's in a field that will always be divisive and, in a time when counter views are absolutely not tolerated, I think he does a really good job of giving a fair and balanced review. Additionally, if he hates a film (Sex and the City 2, Entourage etc) the reviews are absolutely brilliantly scathing and enjoyable.
I've listened to the show for about 7 years now and never tire of the show.
I've listened to the show for about 7 years now and never tire of the show.
I didn't think he had a problem with Taken, beyond 'whos driving the boat', more so Taken 2 and Taken 3 - Now You're Just Being Careless.
Him and Mayo love The Stath - rightly so.
vegster
Sanity Clause
- May 5, 2008
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Pretty much agree. I would add that usually even when he does not like a film he usually tries to explain why in a constructive manner, he will often say things like " I can see what message the film was trying to convey but by doing XYZ it went wrong for me "
Weststander
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I thought I heard him condemn the entire recent career of Liam Neeson and his movies, summarised when Mayo pursued Kermode on the matter with "Let's not go there, you know my view". Kermode made it seem like a commercial sell out of a career, for which he disapproved.
I suspect he only watched the trailer.....
Is that even possible?
n1 gull
Well-known member
When they started doing all that church stuff I switched off. Mayo constantly reads out praise which is absolutely gushing. I can't listen to them anymore
keaton
Big heart, hot blood and balls. Big balls
- Nov 18, 2004
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They're very good. Was a hour long on a while back
keaton
Big heart, hot blood and balls. Big balls
- Nov 18, 2004
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You've confused me. he does Secrets of Cinema. Inside Cinema are the shorts on iPlayer,I don't think he has anything to do with them does he?
You are correct, I did mean Secrets of Cinema - sorry.
Cheshire Cat
The most curious thing..
keaton
Big heart, hot blood and balls. Big balls
- Nov 18, 2004
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If you've not seen any of Inside Cinema yet I'd recommend them too
I like him.
Uncle Spielberg
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Yes Roger Ebert
Weststander
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Just now on R4 is an amazing documentary about the work of Powell & Pressburger.