Mark explores the captivating intersection of his two great loves: music and cinema. Pop movies span various genres, including drama, comedy, fantasy, and documentary, creating some of the most memorable and emotional moments in popular culture. He delves into classic pop star films where major artists portray themselves, promoting their music while showcasing their larger-than-life personas. Additionally, Mark examines biopics that dramatize the lives of music icons, revealing the allure and pitfalls of fame through stunning musical performances. He also highlights the unique blend of actors playing musicians and vice versa, celebrating the unconventional creativity that emerges when pop stars bring their visions to film.
Show
Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema
Episode
S03E02
Air Date
Jan 18, 2021
Season 3 Episodes
S03E01
British Comedy
S03E01
For Every Action...
S03E02
Pop Music Movies
S03E02
...There is a Reaction
S03E03
Cult Movies
S03E03
Staking Claim
S03E04
The Birds & the Batteries
S03E05
Sacrifice
S03E06
Shoot the Moon
S03E07
Best Laid Plans
S03E08
The Tipping Point
S03E09
The Reflex
S03E10
Need to Know
S03E11
Complex Guilt
S03E12
Giving Up the Girl
S03E13
The Perfect Day
S03E14
Since You've Been Gone
S03E15
Surprise
S03E16
A Mountain Town
S03E17
Fate Accomplis
S03E18
Fallout
S03E19
Acceptance
S03E20
He Who Hesitates
S03E21
Oh The Places You'll Go
S03E22
Where the Heart Is