The Film Review

Season 2016

Mark Kermode and other leading critics review the latest cinema releases.

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50 Episodes

  • The Hateful Eight, Partisan, A War
    E1
    The Hateful Eight, Partisan, A War
  • The Revenant, Room, Creed
    E2
    The Revenant, Room, CreedMark Kermode reviews the film that leads the Oscar nominations - The Revenant - which got 12 nods. He'll also give us his reflections on Room - a film based on the novel by Irish writer Emma Donoghue about a mother and son living in confinement which got 4 Oscar nominations and the new Rocky film, Creed starring Sylvester Stallone.
  • The Big Short, Our Brand is Crisis, The Assassin
    E3
    The Big Short, Our Brand is Crisis, The Assassin
  • Spotlight, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, Youth
    E4
    Spotlight, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi, YouthMark Kermode reviews this week's releases, including Spotlight, 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi and Youth.
  • Dad's Army, Rams, Trumbo
    E5
    Dad's Army, Rams, TrumboFix bayonets and prepare to save Warmington-on-Sea - Mark Kermode gives his verdict on Captain Mainwaring and Dad's Army's return to the big screen. Plus reviews of Icelandic film Rams and Oscar-nominated Trumbo.
  • Deadpool, A Bigger Splash, The Survivalist
    E6
    Deadpool, A Bigger Splash, The SurvivalistMark Kermode reviews some of the week's cinema releases, including latest Marvel film Deadpool, A Bigger Splash and The Survivalist. With Gavin Esler.
  • Triple 9, Bone Tomahawk, The Finest Hours
    E7
    Triple 9, Bone Tomahawk, The Finest HoursJason Solomons joins Gavin Esler to give his thoughts on some of this week's new releases, including Triple 9, starring British actors Kate Winslet and Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bone Tomahawk and The Finest Hours.
  • Grimsby, Secret in Their Eyes, The Forest
    E8
    Grimsby, Secret in Their Eyes, The ForestMark Kermode reviews Sacha Baron Cohen's latest movie, Grimsby, plus Secret in Their Eyes which stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and American supernatural horror film The Forest.
  • Hail, Caesar!, London Has Fallen, Time Out of Mind
    E9
    Hail, Caesar!, London Has Fallen, Time Out of MindMark Kermode and Gavin Esler review the Coen Brothers' Hail, Caesar!, London Has Fallen starring Gerard Butler and Richard Gere's pet project Time Out of Mind.
  • The Witch, Allegiant, Anomalisa
    E10
    The Witch, Allegiant, AnomalisaMark Kermode reviews the week's new cinema releases including The Witch, the latest film in the Divergent series Allegiant, and Anomalisa.
  • High-Rise, Marguerite, 10 Cloverfield Lane
    E11
    High-Rise, Marguerite, 10 Cloverfield LaneMark Kermode talks us through the new cinema releases, including High-Rise, staring Tom Hiddlestone and Jeremy Irons, Marguerite, a French film set in the 1920s about a wanna-be opera singer, and 10 Cloverfield Lane - the sequel to Cloverfield.
  • Zootropolis, The Club, Batman v Superman
    E12
    Zootropolis, The Club, Batman v SupermanMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, including Zootropolis, The Club and Batman v Superman.
  • Eddie The Eagle, Victoria, Black Mountain Poets
    E13
    Eddie The Eagle, Victoria, Black Mountain PoetsJason Solomons gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, including Eddie the Eagle, Victoria and Black Mountain Poets. With Gavin Esler.
  • The Huntsman: Winter's War, Dheepan, Midnight Special
    E14
    The Huntsman: Winter's War, Dheepan, Midnight SpecialJason Solomons reviews The Huntsman: Winter's War, the sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman. Plus Dheepan and Midnight Special.
  • Eye in the Sky, Fan, The Jungle Book
    E15
    Eye in the Sky, Fan, The Jungle BookMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, with Gavin Esler. Mark reviews Eye in the Sky - with Helen Mirren and the late Alan Rickman - plus Shah Rukh Khan's Fan and Disney's The Jungle Book.
  • Miles Ahead, Jane Got a Gun, Louder than Bombs
    E16
    Miles Ahead, Jane Got a Gun, Louder than BombsMark Kermode reviews Miles Ahead, Jane Got a Gun, Louder than Bombs, The Jungle Book and Ninth Configuration. With Gavin Esler.
  • Captain America: Civil War, Demolition, Son of Saul
    E17
    Captain America: Civil War, Demolition, Son of SaulJulian Worricker is joined by Mark Kermode, who reviews Captain America: Civil War, Demolition and Son of Saul.
  • Florence Foster Jenkins, Knight of Cups, Evolution
    E18
    Florence Foster Jenkins, Knight of Cups, EvolutionMark Kermode joins Jane Hill to review Florence Foster Jenkins directed by Stephen Frears, Terrence Malik's Knight of Cups, and Evolution.
  • Mustang, Everybody Wants Some!!, Green Room
    E19
    Mustang, Everybody Wants Some!!, Green RoomMark Kermode shares his thoughts on Mustang, Everybody Wants Some!! and Green Room.
  • Sing Street, X-Men: Apocalypse, Chicken
    E20
    Sing Street, X-Men: Apocalypse, ChickenMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's cinema releases, including Sing Street, X-Men: Apocalypse and Chicken.
  • Love & Friendship, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Money Monster
    E21
    Love & Friendship, Alice Through the Looking Glass, Money MonsterAnna Smith looks at the week's best films, including Love and Friendship, Alice Through the Looking Glass and Money Monster.
  • The Nice Guys, Me Before You, Race
    E22
    The Nice Guys, Me Before You, RaceAnna Smith reviews some of the week's new cinema releases, including The Nice Guys with Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe, Me Before You and Race.
  • Embrace Of The Serpent, When Marnie Was There, Where To Invade Next
    E23
    Embrace Of The Serpent, When Marnie Was There, Where To Invade NextMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, with Gavin Esler. This week Embrace Of The Serpent, When Marnie Was There, and Where To Invade Next
  • Tale of Tales, The Conjuring 2, The Violators
    E24
    Tale of Tales, The Conjuring 2, The ViolatorsAnna Smith reviews Tale of Tales, The Conjuring 2 and The Violators. With Gavin Esler.
  • Independence Day: Resurgence, Raman Raghav 2.0, Elvis & Nixon
    E25
    Independence Day: Resurgence, Raman Raghav 2.0, Elvis & Nixon
  • Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, From Afar, Notes on Blindness
    E26
    Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, From Afar, Notes on BlindnessMark Kermode gives his unique take Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, From Afar and Notes on Blindness.
  • The Legend of Tarzan, Maggie's Plan, The Neon Demon
    E27
    The Legend of Tarzan, Maggie's Plan, The Neon DemonMark Kermode reviews The Legend of Tarzan, Maggie's Plan and The Neon Demon.
  • Ghostbusters, Men & Chicken, Summertime
    E28
    Ghostbusters, Men & Chicken, SummertimeMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, with Gavin Esler. Featuring reviews of Ghostbusters, Men and Chicken and Summertime.
  • The BFG, Chevalier, Star Trek Beyond
    E29
    The BFG, Chevalier, Star Trek BeyondMark Kermode gives his unique take on The BFG, Chevalier and Star Trek Beyond, with Gavin Esler.
  • Jason Bourne, Author: The JT LeRoy Story, Finding Dory
    E30
    Jason Bourne, Author: The JT LeRoy Story, Finding DoryAnna Smith joins Gavin Esler and to give her thoughts on Jason Bourne, Author: The JT LeRoy Story and Finding Dory.
  • Suicide Squad, The Carer, Up for Love, The Commune. Mapplethorpe (DVD)
    E31
    Suicide Squad, The Carer, Up for Love, The Commune. Mapplethorpe (DVD)This week features reviews of Suicide Squad, The Carer and Up for Love, and a look at The Commune, which is still in cinemas, and Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, out on DVD. Anna Smith stands in for Mark Kermode.
  • Pete's Dragon, The Shallows, Wiener-Dog
    E32
    Pete's Dragon, The Shallows, Wiener-DogAnna Smith returns to the film review. She'll give her thoughts on some of the week's new cinema releases, including Pete's Dragon, The Shallows and Wiener-Dog.
  • David Brent: Life on the Road, Black, Swallows And Amazons
    E33
    David Brent: Life on the Road, Black, Swallows And AmazonsJason Solomons joins Ben Brown for the film review. This week's picks include David Brent: Life on the Road, Black and Swallows and Amazons.
  • Julieta, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, War Dogs
    E34
    Julieta, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, War DogsMark Kermode and Simon McCoy look at the Julieta, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping and War Dogs.
  • Cafe Society, Sausage Party, Brotherhood
    E35
    Cafe Society, Sausage Party, BrotherhoodJames King joins Julian Worricker to give his thoughts on some of the week's new releases, including Cafe Society, Sausage Party and Brotherhood.
  • Captain Fantastic, Kubo and The Two Strings, Hell or High Water
    E36
    Captain Fantastic, Kubo and The Two Strings, Hell or High WaterMark Kermode joins Gavin Esler to guide us through some of the week's top releases, including Captain Fantastic, Kubo and The Two Strings, and Hell or High Water.
  • Bridget Jones's Baby, The Clan, Hunt for the Wilderpeople
    E37
    Bridget Jones's Baby, The Clan, Hunt for the WilderpeopleMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, including Bridget Jones's Baby, The Clan and Hunt for the Wilderpeople.
  • Little Men, The Magnificent Seven, The Girl with All the Gifts
    E38
    Little Men, The Magnificent Seven, The Girl with All the GiftsReviews of Little Men, The Magnificent Seven and The Girl with All the Gifts, a look at Hunt for the Wilderpeople - which is in cinemas - and Love and Friendship on DVD.
  • Under the Shadow, Deepwater Horizon, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
    E39
    Under the Shadow, Deepwater Horizon, Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenMark Kermode joins Christian Fraser to look at cinema releases including Under the Shadow, Deepwater Horizon and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children.
  • The Girl on the Train, 13th, Blood Father
    E40
    The Girl on the Train, 13th, Blood FatherMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, with Gavin Esler. They review The Girl on the Train, 13th and Blood Father.
  • Inferno, American Honey, Storks
    E41
    Inferno, American Honey, StorksThis week Mark Kermode joins Gavin Esler at the London Film Festival for a much longer Film Review - with some live guests. Plus reviews of Inferno, American Honey and Storks.
  • I, Daniel Blake; Ouija: Origin of Evil; Queen of Katwe
    E42
    I, Daniel Blake; Ouija: Origin of Evil; Queen of KatweMark Kermode joins Gavin Esler to give his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, including I, Daniel Blake; Ouija: Origin of Evil; and Queen of Katwe.
  • Doctor Strange, Burn Burn Burn, Train to Busan
    E43
    Doctor Strange, Burn Burn Burn, Train to BusanGavin Esler is joined by Anna Smith. With reviews of Doctor Strange, Burn Burn Burn and Train to Busan.
  • Nocturnal Animals, The Accountant, The Light Between Oceans
    E44
    Nocturnal Animals, The Accountant, The Light Between OceansMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film releases, including Nocturnal Animals, The Accountant and The Light Between Oceans. With Gavin Esler.
  • Arrival, The Innocents, American Pastoral
    E45
    Arrival, The Innocents, American PastoralMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, with Gavin Esler. This edition features Arrival, The Innocents and American Pastoral.
  • Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Your Name, Indignation
    E46
    Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Your Name, IndignationMark Kermode assesses some of the week's cinema releases, including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Your Name, and Indignation. With Gavin Esler.
  • A United Kingdom, Allied, Paterson
    E47
    A United Kingdom, Allied, PatersonMark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, with Gavin Esler. Films reviewed include A United Kingdom, Allied, and Paterson.
  • Sully, The Unknown Girl, The Edge of Seventeen
    E48
    Sully, The Unknown Girl, The Edge of SeventeenMark Kermode looks at some of the week's top cinema releases, including Sully, The Unknown Girl and The Edge of Seventeen.
  • Snowden, Christmas Party, Life Animated.
    E49
    Snowden, Christmas Party, Life Animated.Mark Kermode reviews Oliver Stone's Snowden (2016),Office Christmas Party (2016) Life Animated (documentary).
  • Rogue One, The Eagle Huntress, A Monster Calls
    E50
    Rogue One, The Eagle Huntress, A Monster CallsMark Kermode joins Gavin Esler for a rundown of the final films coming out in 2016, including Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, The Eagle Huntress and A Monster Calls.

 

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