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...

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...

Once upon a time there were professional film makers and professional critics. They didn't always agree, but there was a mutual respect. It is very different now. Starting with the celebrated TV fight between Ken Russell and Alexander Walker (the former hit the latter with a rolled up copy of his Evening Standard review!) and ending with his own admission to Steven Spielberg of a major error of judgement, Mark Kermode takes us on a journey across the modern cinematic landscape. We are all critics now and, as the professional role diminishes, the democratic opportunities of the internet have...

The hilarious memoir of adored film critic Mark Kermode's riotous attempts to become a popstar - 'Wonderful...terrific...hit me right between the eyes' STEPHEN FRY