For all those who grew upbelieving that "Planet of the Apes" explains all there isto know about politics, that "Slade in Flame" was a savage expose of the pop world, and that "The Exorcist" revealed the meaning of life, then you probably spent far too many of your formative years at the cinema. Just as likely, you soon realized that there was only one career open to youyou'd have to become a film critic. In "It s Only a Movie," the incomparable Mark Kermode takes us into the weird world of a life lived in widescreen. Join him as he embarks on a gut-wrenching journey through the former Soviet...
For all those who grew upbelieving that "Planet of the Apes" explains all there isto know about politics, that "Slade in Flame" was a savage expose of...
A renowned film critic offersa no-holds-barred account of all that is great and all that is terrible about cinemaOutspoken, opinionated, and hilariously funny, the critic who carved out a career in print, radio, and television based entirely on the belief that "The Exorcist" is the greatest movie ever made and that the "Pirates of the Caribbean "films should be buried in a very deep hole where they can never bother anyone ever again tackles the real questions that serious filmgoers need answered: "What's wrong with the modern movie business? How can we make it right? If blockbusters make...
A renowned film critic offersa no-holds-barred account of all that is great and all that is terrible about cinemaOutspoken, opinionated, and hilarious...
Traces the history of The Shawshank Redemption, originally a low-key prison movie, from the pages of Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption"to the screens on which it became a phenomenon, as well as exploring the near-religious fervour that the film inspires in its devoted fans. "
Traces the history of The Shawshank Redemption, originally a low-key prison movie, from the pages of Stephen King's novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawsha...
Mark Kermode, who describes Silent Running (1972) as his favourite sci-fi film of all time, traces Douglas Trumbull's sentimental masterpiece from its roots in the counter-culture of the sixties to its enduring appeal as a cult classic in the 21st century.
Mark Kermode, who describes Silent Running (1972) as his favourite sci-fi film of all time, traces Douglas Trumbull's sentimental masterpiece from ...