The Film Review

The Film Review (2013-2022)

EndedVariety show

Mark Kermode gives his unique take on the best and worst of the week's film and DVD releases, with Gavin Esler.

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Scheduleevery Friday at 21:45 (15 min)

Recent Episodes

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2022-10-07The Lost King, Vengeance, AmsterdamOct 7, 2022
2022-09-30Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, The Woman King, Flux GourmetSep 30, 2022
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2022-09-02The Forgiven, Three Thousand Years of Longing, Long Way BackSep 2, 2022
2022-08-26Beast, Her Way, Official CompetitionAug 26, 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Film Review' premiere?

The show premiered on January 5, 2013.

Who hosted 'The Film Review'?

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo hosted the show.

What was the format of the show?

The show featured reviews of the latest films, interviews with filmmakers and actors, as well as discussions and debates around the latest movie news.

How long was each episode of 'The Film Review'?

Each episode of the show was 30 minutes long.

Which films were reviewed on the first episode of 'The Film Review'?

The first episode of the show reviewed 'Les Mis\u00e9rables', 'Django Unchained', and 'The Impossible'.

Who was the first guest on 'The Film Review'?

Tom Hanks was the first guest on the show.

How often did 'The Film Review' air?

The show aired once a week on Saturdays.

How did Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo rate movies?

Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo rated movies using the Kermode and Mayo Film Review Code, with ratings that ranged from "Brilliant to "Dreadful".

How long was 'The Film Review' on air?

The show ran for five years, from 2013 to 2018.

What was the highest rated film on 'The Film Review'?

'Mad Max: Fury Road' received the highest rating of "Brilliant" from both Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo.

Which category of films did Mark Kermode specialize in?

Mark Kermode specialized in horror movies.

Which category of films did Simon Mayo specialize in?

Simon Mayo didn't specialize in any category of films in particular.

What was 'The Film Review's' Twitter handle?

The show's Twitter handle was @wittertainment.

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