In this thrilling episode, the focus shifts to the heist genre, renowned for its blend of tension and excitement. Mark poses a thought-provoking question: why do typically law-abiding viewers cheer for thieves and even murderers during these films? Unlike other genres, heist movies skillfully manipulate our emotions, prompting us to connect with characters that we would likely avoid in everyday life. From grand bank robberies to high-stakes diamond thefts, the narrative explores the complex relationship between morality and entertainment, leaving audiences questioning their own values.
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Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Jul 24, 2018
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Pilot
S01E01
The Romcom
S01E02
The Great Doctor Brown
S01E02
The Heist
S01E03
Friendly Fire
S01E03
Coming of Age
S01E04
The Kissing Bridge
S01E04
Science Fiction
S01E05
Deer God
S01E05
Horror
S01E06
The Doctor Is In
S01E07
We Hold These Truths
S01E08
Till Death Do Us Part
S01E09
Turf Wars
S01E10
Is There a Doctor in the House?
S01E11
A Thanksgiving Tale
S01E12
Vegetative State
S01E13
The Price of Fame
S01E14
Colin the Second
S01E15
Snow Job
S01E16
My Funny Valentine
S01E17
Everwood, Confidential
S01E18
The Unveiling
S01E19
The Miracle of Everwood
S01E20
Moonlight Sonata
S01E21
Episode 20
S01E22
Fear Itself
S01E23
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