The Film Man

A very dry and witty story teller in a world full strange movie related people

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Pure Mark Kermode

If you like Mark Kermode, then I imagine you’ll love this. It weaves together profound thoughts on the function of film criticism and its future with Mark’s trademark wit and self-depreciation. The point made in the book sound like sincere reflections born of hard-earned expertise and introspection. If you don’t like Mark Kermode, you will almost definitely hate it.

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Another Kermode book, top job.

Ok Kermode is not a professional reader, I don’t care, yes he asks rhetorical questions, I don’t care. Yes his reading style is a tad erratic and oddly emphasised. DON’T CARE. The book is a laugh, he’s a laugh, it made me smile.

Note it also had some interesting information in there to.

So basically fun and you learn something. That’s about as much as you can ask of any book.

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reviewing this would be ironic surely?

it's a good book. I'm not going to properly review it because as the book will attest anonymous reviews are pointless and worthless... I'm sure kermode would prefer my non review to be this way.

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A Kermodian rant, and essay on criticism

I imagine most (or all) listeners will be very familiar with Kermode's film podcast, and so will come to this knowing all about Mark's likes and dislikes. This time he talks in some depth about movie criticism, from it's origins to it's current position in the hands on amateurs on Amazon and the like. There are rants of course, and some of it feels a little forced, but plenty of good points are made too. I'm not sure what the conclusion was, but it was entertaining to listen to.

This is also a surprisingly foul mouthed book, which isn't a problem, just surprising. Away from the shackles of the BBC, Kermode swears like the proverbial trooper.

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Kermode on top form

If you're a fan of Kermode, particularly the Mayo and Kermode radio show, then you're really going to enjoy hearing his thoughts and opinions on the present, past and future of film criticism in typically amusing, entertaining and self depreciating fashion. If you're not then why on earth you'd even be considering this is beyond me.

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Wittertainment at its best

I've enjoyed everyone of Mark's books, and this is no exception. An honest dissection of the art of film criticism and a concerned exploration of the future for this specialism. Littered with amusing anecdotes and narrated by the man himself. Recommended

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Perfectly acceptable book from the Good Doctor

Another fine dissection of the movie industry by Dr. K. Lots of interesting anecdotes recollected with aplomb and insight.

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Kermode's new book is a real treat, Loved it!

Would you listen to Hatchet Job again? Why?

Iwill listen to this book again.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Mark Kermode.

Which character – as performed by Mark Kermode – was your favourite?

the author.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

In a world of critics, he was another one... with a hatchet.

Any additional comments?

Mark Kermode is an excellent movie critic. He has a very engaging style and a real love of film with a wealth of knowledge and a real death of understanding of the art form. Though, you won't ever hear Kermode himself say that. He is self deprecating to a fault and has real warmth and affection for takers of and he audience of cinema in all it's forms. This third book is thoroughly entertaining. I would rank this book as joint close second to his first, “It's only a movie” alongside his second outing, “The good, the bad and the multiplex.” All three are very entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable, “It's only a movie” is excellent with the next two far from being the difficult second and third albums. They stand on their own merit and will stand the test of time. The first book is more of a manifesto and a positioning statement, it comes from the writer's heart and is a joy which survives many repeated listens. Looking forward to the next listen and the next book. Brilliant stuff indeed. Thanks Mark.

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the wolves of wardour street

Would you listen to Hatchet Job again? Why?

i love Mark Kermode

What did you like best about this story?

Brutal honesty and fantastic stories

What does Mark Kermode bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

His funny wit and insightful anecdotes

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

carry on Kermode

Any additional comments?

nobody else could have narrated this book

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