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<p>This week's episode was is the second half of the MK3D show recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 18th November 2024.</p><br><p>In this 96th edition of the MK3D show, Mark Kermode talks to Himesh Patel about his new satirical comedy, <strong>The Franchise</strong>. Himesh talks about his cast mates and reveals that perhaps the storylines aren’t as fictional as they appear…</p><br><p>Mark also talks to James Norton about his new film, <strong>Joy</strong>. James discusses the cast and crew’s personal connections to IVF in the film. Mark also draws out more about James's decision to invite his therapist to watch him play an evil character in a recent play. And finally, James tells us why an Al Pacino performance encouraged him to become an actor. </p><br><p><strong>The Franchise</strong> is available on NOW and Sky, with new episodes releasing each week, and <strong>Joy</strong> is out now, only on Netflix.</p><br><p>Thank you for listening!</p><br><p>———————</p><br><p>The opening title sequence of Kermode on Film uses quotes from:</p><br><p>- Mary Poppins, directed by Robert Stevenson and distributed by Walt Disney Motion Pictures – quote featuring Julie Andrews.</p><br><p>- Nope, written, directed and produced by Jordan Peele, and distributed by Universal Studios – quote featuring Keke Palmer.</p><br><p>- Withnail & I, written and directed by Bruce Robinson, and distributed by HandMade Films – quote featuring Richard E Grant.</p><br><p>- The Exorcist, written by William Peter Blatty and directed by William Friedkin, distributed by Warner Brothers – quote featuring Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair.</p><br><p>We love these films. We urge you to seek them out, and watch them, again and again.</p><p>They are masterpieces!</p><br><p>Cover photo by Charlotte Matheson.</p><br><p>Kermode on Film is an HLA Agency production.</p><br><p>This episode was edited by Alex Archbold Jones.</p><br><p>© HLA Agency</p><br><p>Hosted on Acast. See<a href="http://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p><br><p>#markkermode #kermodeonfilm #MK3D #BFI #HimeshPatel #TheFranchise #JamesNorton #Joy #BlazingSaddles #Yesterday #AngelsInAmerica #Tenant #PlayingNice #KingAndConqueror #HappyValley</p><br><p>Films and TV series mentioned in this episode include:</p><p><strong>The Franchise</strong></p><p><strong>Tenet</strong></p><p><strong>Yesterday</strong></p><p><strong>Blazing Saddles</strong></p><p><strong>Young Frankenstein</strong></p><p><strong>Wicked</strong></p><p><strong>Joy</strong></p><p><strong>Playing Nice</strong></p><p><strong>King and Conqueror</strong></p><p><strong>Happy Valley</strong></p><p><strong>Flatliners (1990)</strong></p><p><strong>Flatliners (2017)</strong></p><p><strong>Northmen: A Viking Saga</strong></p><p><strong>Angels In America</strong></p><p><strong>Open Hearts</strong></p><p><strong>Muriel’s Wedding</strong></p><p><strong>Point Break</strong></p><p><strong>Bad Boys II</strong></p><p><strong>Hot Fuzz</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>Cast and Crew mentioned in this episode include:</p><p>Sam Mendes</p><p>Armando Iannucci</p><p>Jon Brown</p><p>Billy Magnussen</p><p>Richard E. Grant</p><p>Danny Boyle</p><p>Mel Brooks</p><p>Cleavon Little</p><p>Gene Wilder</p><p>Bill Nighy</p><p>Thomas McKenzie</p><p>Jack Thorne</p><p>Rachel Mason</p><p>Ben Taylor</p><p>Diego Luna</p><p>Elliot Page</p><p>Nina Dobrev</p><p>Kiersey Clemons</p><p>Kiefer Sutherland</p><p>Niels Arden Oplev</p><p>Michael Douglas</p><p>Al Pacino</p><p>Mike Nichols</p><p>Tony Kushner</p><p>Mike Leigh</p><p>Meryl Streep</p><p>Emma Thompson </p><p>Jeffrey Wright </p><p>Mary-Louise Parker</p><p>Eddie Marsan</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
