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At least as far as cinema goes, 2009 was the year of extra artificial depth: Up, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, A Christmas Carol and the rest all strived to reach the third dimensional apex that was James Cameron's Avatar. And here are the definitive words you need to hear on the subject...
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Outspoken, opinionated and never lost for words, Mark Kermode is the UK's leading film critic.
He is resident film critic on Radio Five Live's Mayo Show and on the News Channel, is a presenter on The Culture Show and often appears on Newsnight Review.
This twice-weekly video blog is the place where he airs his personal views on the things that most fire him up about cinema - and invites you to give your own opinions.
You can stay up to date with Mark Kermode's film blog via these feeds.
Mark Kermode's film blog Feed(RSS)
Mark Kermode's film blog Feed(ATOM)
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Radio 5 Live
Download or subscribe to Mark's film podcast.
Film 24
Mark reviews the latest UK film releases.
The Culture Show
Visit The Culture Show site and see what's coming up.
Newsnight Review
Mark discusses recent movies.
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