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• Charlize Theron, 25 May 12

  Fri, 25 May 12

  Duration:
  102 mins

  Reviews of Barbaric Genius, Free Men, Men In Black 3 (threed), Moonrise Kingdom, Personal Best, Tales of the Night (threed) and What To Expect When You’re Expecting, plus CHARLIZE THERON on Snow White and The Huntsman.

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• Gareth Evans, 18th May 2012

  Fri, 18 May 12

  Duration:
  92 mins

  Director Gareth Evans is in the studio with Simon and Mark to talk about his new film The Raid. Plus the Box Office Top 10 and Mark's reviews of the week's new releases including The Dictator, The Raid, 2 Days in New York and Iron Sky.

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• Chris Rock & Julie Delpy, 11 May 12

  Fri, 11 May 12

  Duration:
  82 mins

  Stars of 2 Days in New York Julie Delpy and Chris Rock join Simon and Mark. Plus reviews of All in Good Time, Cafe de Flore, Beloved, Piranha 3DD, Dark Shadows and How I Spent My Summer Vacation.

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• Eddie Marsan, 04 May 12

  Fri, 4 May 12

  Duration:
  87 mins

  Actor Eddie Marsan joins Simon and Mark in the studio to talk Snow White and the Huntsman and Walking the Dog. Plus reviews of Piggy, Safe, Silent House, The Lucky One, Juan of the Dead, American Pie: Reunion & Outside Bet. Plus DVD of the week.

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• Robert Redford, 27 April 12

  Fri, 27 Apr 12

  Duration:
  97 mins

  Wittertainment comes live from Sundance London where Robert Redford joins Mark & Simon. Reviews of Marvel Avengers Assemble, Damsels in Distress & Albert Nobbs.

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• Whit Stillman, 20 April 12

  Fri, 20 Apr 12

  Duration:
  95 mins

  Damsels in Distress director Whit Stillman joins Simon and Mark. Plus reviews of Ecstasy, Elles, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen, Lockout, Gone, Elfie Hopkins, Breathing & Marley.

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• Kevin MacDonald, 13 April 12

  Fri, 13 Apr 12

  Duration:
  80 mins

  'Marley' Director Kevin MacDonald joins Al Murray, Boyd Hilton and Nigel Floyd in the studio. Reviews of Battleship, The Cabin the Woods, Blackthorn, Edge, Delicacy & Mozart's Sister. Plus the Box Office Top Ten.

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• Werner Herzog, 30 March 12

  Fri, 30 Mar 12

  Duration:
  98 mins

  Reviews of Into the Abyss with accompanying interview with director Werner Herzog, Streetdance 2, Wrath of the Titans, Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, Babycall, This Is Not a Film, Tiny Furniture and Switch. Also features an interview with David Austin, the BBFC's head of policy, on the issue of the cuts in The Hunger Games.

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• David Tennant & Jennifer Lawrence, 23 March 12

  Fri, 23 Mar 12

  Duration:
  101 mins

  Reviews of Act of Valour, Kid with a Bike, Wild Bill, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! and The Hunger Games, plus guests DAVID TENNANT and Jennifer Lawrence, she of KATNISS EVERDEEN fame.

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• One hour show, 16 Mar 12

  Fri, 16 Mar 12

  Duration:
  65 mins

  Racing from Cheltenham means a one hour show. Top Ten as normal, plus reviews of 21 Jump Street, The Devil Inside, We Bought a Zoo, Contrabrand, In Darkness & Once Upon a Time in Anatolia. Plus your DVDs of the week.

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• Mark Wahlberg, 09 March 12

  Fri, 9 Mar 12

  Duration:
  101 mins

  Star of Contraband Mark Wahlberg talks smuggling, executive producing and Dirk Diggling. Plus reviews of John Carter 3D, Bel Ami, Cleanskin, Payback Season, The Decoy Bride and The Raven. And as a podcast extra, Mark's DVD of the week.

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• John Cusack, 02 March 12

  Fri, 2 Mar 12

  Duration:
  96 mins

  John Cusack talks about his new movie The Raven. Reviews of Michael, Wanderlust, This Means War, Carancho, Khodorkovsky & Hunky Dory, plus director Andrew Stanton live on the programme.

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• Denzel Washington, 24 Feb 12

  Fri, 24 Feb 12

  Duration:
  98 mins

  Reviews of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Black Gold, Rampart, Safe House, Adopted and Deviation. Plus pre-Oscars discussion and an interview with Denzel Washington.

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• Nicolas Cage, 17 Feb 12

  Fri, 17 Feb 12

  Duration:
  88 mins

  On the show with Colin, Boyd & Floyd: Reviews of Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, The Woman in the Fifth, Hadewijch, Position Among the Stars, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Topp Twins & ID:A. Also movie news, the DVD roundup and an interview with Nicolas Cage.

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• Daniel Radcliffe, 10 Feb 12

  Fri, 10 Feb 12

  Duration:
  97 mins

  Daniel Radcliffe joins Simon and Mark to talk about his movie 'The Woman in Black', and David Austin of the BBFC explains the decision to give the movie a 12a certificate. Reviews of A Dangerous Method, The Woman in Black, Big Miracle, The Muppets, Girl Model and Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 3D. Plus as a podcast extra, Mark selects his DVD of the week.

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• Viggo Mortensen, 03 Feb 12

  Fri, 3 Feb 12

  Duration:
  97 mins

  The New Robert De Niro (Copyright Mark Kermode)Viggo Mortensen tells Simon about his role in A Dangerous Method, his painting, publishing, poetry, Danish television, and his feelings on becoming a Lego figure. Reviews of Carnage, Jack And Jill, Journey 2: The Mysterious Island , Man on a Ledge, Martha Marcy May Marlene, Chronicle and Young Adult. And as an all-new podcast extra, Mark recommends his video of the week.

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• Felicity Jones, 27 Jan 12

  Fri, 27 Jan 12

  Duration:
  100 mins

  Felicity Jones, star of Like Crazy, joins Simon and Mark live in the studio, plus reviews of A Monster In Paris, Acts Of Godfrey, House Of Tolerance, Like Crazy, , The Descendants and The Grey. And as a podcast special, Patience (After Sebald)

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• Oscar Nominations Special, 24 Jan 12

  Tue, 24 Jan 12

  Duration:
  43 mins

  Film critic Mark Kermode joins Richard Bacon and Shelagh Fogarty as nominations for the 84th Academy Awards are announced. Includes interviews with producers Damian Jones from The Iron Lady and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy's Tim Bevan.

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• Andrea Riseborough, 20 Jan 12

  Fri, 20 Jan 12

  Duration:
  93 mins

  Reviews of X Night of Vengeance, WE, Coriolanus, Haywire, The Sitter, J Edgar, plus actor Andrea Riseborough talks about her role in Madonna's Wallis Simpson biopic WE.

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• Steven Spielberg, 13 Jan 12

  Fri, 13 Jan 12

  Duration:
  96 mins

  Reviews of War Horse, Darkest Hour 3D, Margin Call, Shame, A Useful Life & Tatsumi, plus an interview with living legend Steven Spielberg.

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• Ralph Fiennes, 06 Jan 12

  Fri, 6 Jan 12

  Duration:
  99 mins

  Ralph Fiennes talks to Simon about his new film Coriolanus. Reviews of The Iron Lady, Mother & Child, Goon and Despair.

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• Films of the Year 2011, 30 Dec 11

  Fri, 30 Dec 11

  Duration:
  101 mins

  We look back at the highlights of 2011. Includes interviews with Ralph Fiennes, Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, Martin Scorsese, Joe Cornish, Richard Ayoade, Olivia Colman, Douglas Trumbull, Cillian Murphy, Colin Firth, Werner Herzog, John Landis and more. Revisit some classic reviews of Sucker Punch, Transformers 3, The Future, Hangover II & Filme Socialisme. Mark also runs down his Top 11 of 2011.

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• Michael Sheen, 23 Dec 11

  Fri, 23 Dec 11

  Duration:
  102 mins

  Michael Sheen joins Simon and Mark at the Prince Charles Cinema in Leicester Square for a Christmas special. Reviews of The Lady, Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol and The Artist. Plus a singalong.

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• Daniel Craig, 16 Dec 11

  Fri, 16 Dec 11

  Duration:
  95 mins

  Daniel Craig talks Stieg Larsson, Rooney Mara and James Bond and David Cooke of the BBFC reveals all about 'mild peril'. Reviews of Alvin and the Chipmunks, Wreckers, Magic to Win, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Dreams of a Life. And as a podcast special, a review of Meet Me in St Louis.

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• Antonio Banderas & Salma Hayek, 9 Dec 11

  Fri, 9 Dec 11

  Duration:
  91 mins

  Salma and Antonio, who play Kitty Softpaws and the titular hero of the new Dreamworks animation respectively, join Simon and Mark. Also the long-awaited review of The Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and Mark's thoughts on Another Earth, Barely Legal, Mistérios de Lisboa, La Fille du Puisatier, and New Year's Bleurgh.

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• Martin Scorsese, 2 Dec 11

  Fri, 2 Dec 11

  Duration:
  96 mins

  Martin Scorsese talks to Simon and Mark about his latest film - and his first in 3D - Hugo. Reviews of Hugo, The Last Waltz, The Thing, Happy Feet 2, We Have a Pope, Surviving Life, Margaret and Las Acacias. Also features Chris O'Dowd talknig about the B.I.F.As.

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• Michael Shannon & Terence Davies, 25 Nov 11

  Fri, 25 Nov 11

  Duration:
  93 mins

  Michael Shannon talks to Simon about Take Shelter and director Terence Davies joins us in the studio for The Deep Blue Sea. Plus reviews of We Were Here, The Deep Blue Sea, Take Shelter, My Week with Marilyn, Dream House, 50/50, Moneyball, and Resistance.

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• Kenneth Branagh, 18 Nov 11

  Fri, 18 Nov 11

  Duration:
  92 mins

  Kenneth Branagh talks to Simon about playing Larry Olivier in his movie 'My Week with Marilyn'. Mark reviews 'Snowtown', 'How to Stop Being a Loser', 'Justice', 'Breaking Dawn' and 'Welcome to the Rileys'. Podcast special includes a review of 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' - a special request for Children In Need.

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• John Landis & Doug Trumbull, 11 Nov 11

  Fri, 11 Nov 11

  Duration:
  91 mins

  Director John Landis talks about his book 'Monsters in the Movies', and special effects guru and director of one of Mark's favourite films 'Silent Running', Douglas Trumbull, tells us about the Bluray release of that picture. Reviews of 'Tabloid', 'The Awakening', 'The Rum Diary', 'Arthur Christmas', 'Immortals', 'Wuthering Heights' and the podcast special is 'The British Guide to Showing Off'.

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• Bruce Robinson, 04 Nov 11

  Fri, 4 Nov 11

  Duration:
  82 mins

  Bruce Robinson joins Simon and Mark to talk about his new movie 'The Rum Diary' which stars Johnny Depp. Reviews of 'Human Centipede 2', 'Straw Dogs', 'The Future', 'Jack Goes Boating', 'Tower Heist', 'In Time', 'Weekend' and as a DVD Extra on the podcast - 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan'.

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• Morgan Matthews, 28 Oct 11

  Fri, 28 Oct 11

  Duration:
  85 mins

  Boyd and Floyd talk to Morgan Matthews, director of forthcoming BBC project 'Britain in a Day', Colin talks to Jamie Bell about filming Tintin, Reviews of 'Tintin', 'The Help', 'The Ides of March' and 'Anonymous'. As a podcast exclusive, we hear from Philip Seymour Hoffman about his roles in 'The Ides of March' and 'Jack Goes Boating'.

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• Lynne Ramsay, Steven Soderbergh, 21 Oct 11

  Fri, 21 Oct 11

  Duration:
  92 mins

  Lynne Ramsay is in the studio to talk about making 'We Need to Talk About Kevin', Mark's film of the year so far. Steven Soderbergh also joins us for a discussion of his thriller 'Contagion'. Reviews include Four, Judy Moody's Not Bummer Summer, Restless, Four and Tintin. Plus a podacst DVD extra: a very special minimalist review of 'Paranormal Activity'.

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• Cillian Murphy, 14 Oct 11

  Fri, 14 Oct 11

  Duration:
  92 mins

  Cillian Murphy joins Simon and Mark to talk about his film 'Retreat', in which he stars with Jamie Bell and Thandie Newton. Mark also asks him about the rumours about the new Batman flick. Reviews include Real Steel, Sleeping Beauty, Dolphin Tale, Footloose, Albatross and The Three Musketeers. And indeed a discussion about Todorov's narrative theory.

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• Paddy Considine & Olivia Colman, 07 Oct 11

  Fri, 7 Oct 11

  Duration:
  98 mins

  Paddy Considine & Olivia Colman, director and star of 'Tyrannosaur' join Simon & Mark in the studio. Reviews include 'Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark', 'Johnny English Reborn', 'Midnight In Paris', 'Perfect Sense', and of course,'Tyrannosaur'.

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• Morgan Spurlock, 30 Sep 11

  Fri, 30 Sep 11

  Duration:
  99 mins

  Mark and Simon are joined by Super Size Me star Morgan Spurlock, whose latest film The Greatest Movie Ever Sold is a documentary about branding, financed purely through advertising and product placement. Plus the Good Doctor casts his critical eye over new releases including Lars Von Trier's dark apocalyptic drama Melancholia, spy thriller The Debt and Kevin Smith's Christian fundamentalist horror, Red State.

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• Tom Wilkinson, 23 Sep 11

  Fri, 23 Sep 11

  Duration:
  97 mins

  Actor Tom Wilkinson hit the big time after taking his clothes off in The Full Monty. Nearly 15 years on, he chats to Simon about playing a Mossad agent opposite Helen Mirren in spy thriller The Debt. Plus reviews of all the latest releases including Drive, Warrior, Killer Elite, Tucker & Dale Vs Evil and Crazy, Stupid, Love.

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• Gary Oldman, 16 Sep 11

  Fri, 16 Sep 11

  Duration:
  87 mins

  Gary Oldman chats to Mark and Simon about his role as George Smiley in the new adaptation of John Le Carre's classic espionage novel Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. Plus this week's new releases come under the spotlight, including Spanish horror Atrocious and action-comedy 30 Minutes Or Less.

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• Michael Fassbender, 09 Sep 11

  Fri, 9 Sep 11

  Duration:
  93 mins

  Irish-German actor Michael Fassbender talks about his role as Mr Rochester in the latest adaptation of literary classic Jane Eyre. Plus this week's new releases come under the spotlight, including Justin Timberlake-Mila Kunis romcom Friends With Benefits and Norwegian faux documentary TrollHunter.

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• Fright Night, 02 Sep 11

  Fri, 2 Sep 11

  Duration:
  97 mins

  Mark and Simon return after their summer break with Mark broadcasting live from the Shetland Film Festival. They're joined by Oscar-winning British acting legend Jim Broadbent. Movies up for review include Fright Night, Kill List and The Art of Getting By.

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• One Day, 26 Aug 11

  Fri, 26 Aug 11

  Duration:
  93 mins

  Colin Paterson talks to the stars of One Day - Jim Burgess and Anne Hathaway. Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis talk about their roles in Friends with Benefits. Boyd and Floyd also talk to director Ben Wheatley and MyAnna Buring star of new Brit Horror 'Kill List'.

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• The Inbetweeners, 19 Aug 11

  Fri, 19 Aug 11

  Duration:
  88 mins

  Colin, Boyd and Floyd sit in for Mark and Simon. Colin talks to Jason Mamoa, star of Conan about top hats and the 1982 original. The boys also speak to writer and director John Michael McDonagh about the unexpected success of his latest film The Guard. Films up for review include The Inbetweeners, Cowboys and Aliens, The Guard and Glee 3D.

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• Cowboys and Aliens, 12 Aug 11

  Fri, 12 Aug 11

  Duration:
  91 mins

  Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig chat to Colin Paterson about their new science fiction western Cowboys and Aliens. Andy Nyman, actor, magician and playwright on his new psychological thriller The Glass Man, also starring Neve Campbell. Plus, the UK box office Top Ten and reviews of The Devil's Double, The Smurfs in 3D, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Project Nim, The Interrupters, Elite Squad:The Enemy Within with Boyd Hilton and Nigel Floyd.

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• Super 8, 05 Aug 11

  Fri, 5 Aug 11

  Duration:
  80 mins

  Colin Paterson, Boyd Hilton and Nigel Floyd sit in for Mark and Simon. They hear from Dominic Cooper, who talks about his role in The Devil's Double, plus they're joined in the studio by Rise of The Planet of The Apes director Rupert Wyatt. Films up for review this week include Super 8, Mr Popper's Penguins, Sarah's Key, The Tree and The Referees

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• Captain America, 29 July 11

  Fri, 29 Jul 11

  Duration:
  80 mins

  Bradley Cooper talks about starring in action thriller Limitless, as well as reprising his role in hugely successful comedy The Hangover. Plus Mark reviews Zookeeper, A Better Life, Captain America, Horrid Henry and Arrietty.

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• Horrible Bosses, 22 Jul 11

  Fri, 22 Jul 11

  Duration:
  89 mins

  Simon and Mark hear from Kevin Spacey and Jennifer Aniston about their roles in new comedy Horrible Bosses. Mark reviews the final episode in the Hogwarts franchise, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. Plus, his thoughts on the latest releases including Cars 2, Beginners and The Big Picture.

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• The Tree of Life, 08 Jul 11

  Fri, 8 Jul 11

  Duration:
  72 mins

  Harry Potter star Ralph Fiennes chats to Simon about playing Voldemort in the final instalment of the Harry Potter franchise. Plus this week's new releases including The Tree of Life, Super, Trust, The Princess Of Montpensier and Film Socialisme - and Tenebrae on DVD.

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• Transformers: Dark of the Moon, 01 Jul 11

  Fri, 1 Jul 11

  Duration:
  57 mins

  Simon speaks to Tom Hanks about his new movie - Larry Crowne for which he takes on the roles of writer, director, producer and star. Plus, Mark reviews Transformers: Dark of the Moon and The Conspirator directed by Robert Redford.

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• Bridesmaids, 24 Jun 11

  Fri, 24 Jun 11

  Duration:
  51 mins

  A shorter programme than usual due to Wimbledon sees Kermode and Mayo rattle through the box office top ten and review American comedy Bridesmaids, nuclear arms race documentary Countdown to Zero and gritty British prison drama Ghosted.

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• Cameron Diaz and Kevin Macdonald, 17 Jun 11

  Fri, 17 Jun 11

  Duration:
  60 mins

  Colin Paterson, Boyd Hilton and Nigel Floyd sit in for Mark and Simon with reviews of the week's big movies, including Green Lantern and The Beaver. They talk movie teachers, in honour of Cameron Diaz's new movie Bad Teacher, and there's a chat with Diaz herself. Plus director Kevin Macdonald is in the studio to talk about his new film Life In A Day.

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• Great Film Scores Live, 10 Jun 11

  Fri, 10 Jun 11

  Duration:
  81 mins

  In a special show live from MediaCityUK at Salford Quays, the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra joins Mark and Simon to perform classic film scores, including Star Trek, Taxi Driver, The Godfather and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Plus reviews of the week's new releases, including Kung Fu Panda and Point Blank and the UK box office Top Ten.

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• Stephen Fry, 03 Jun 11

  Fri, 3 Jun 11

  Duration:
  59 mins

  Stephen Fry joins Simon and Mark to help them celebrate 10 years of Wittertainment. Dr Kermode reviews all the big new releases, including the much-anticipated X-Men prequel, First Class.

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• How the Kermode and Mayo partnership began, 31 May 11

  Tue, 31 May 11

  Duration:
  37 mins

  After a triumphant ten years of movie reviews on 5 live, Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo tell Richard Bacon how their partnership began on Radio 1 and whether the constant bickering wears them down.

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• Ten years of Wittertainment, 30 May 11

  Mon, 30 May 11

  Duration:
  51 mins

  The rantiest, funniest and most entertaining moments from ten years of Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo's film reviews. Presented by Hugh Bonneville.

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• 10th anniversary special, 27 May 11

  Fri, 27 May 11

  Duration:
  90 mins

  Mark and Simon kick off their tenth anniversary celebrations in front of a live audience at the Phoenix Cinema in north London. They're joined by Noel Clarke, star of new prison thriller Screwed - a semi-biographical story based on the experiences of a former prison guard. Plus the UK Box Office Top Ten and the week's new releases reviewed including The Hangover Part II, Le Quattro Volte, Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2 and Apocalypse Now.

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• Bonus - Film Music Roundtable

  Wed, 25 May 11

  Duration:
  62 mins

  Ahead of our live programme on 10 June with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, a bonus podcast of the discussion about what movie music they will play. Joining Mark and Simon are critic Andrew Collins, singer Paloma Faith, orchestra boss Richard Wigley and conductor Robert Ziegler who all talk about their favourite film scores.

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• Pirates of the Caribbean 4, 20 May 11

  Fri, 20 May 11

  Duration:
  87 mins

  Director Asif Kapadia joins Simon and Mark to talk about Senna, his documentary about the late Formula 1 legend Ayrton Senna. Mark gets somewhat riled by the latest installment of the Pirates Of The Caribbean franchise, and there are reviews of all the big new releases, including Win Win and Blitz.

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• Attack The Block, 13 May 11

  Fri, 13 May 11

  Duration:
  95 mins

  Joe Cornish of Adam and Joe fame is in the studio to talk about the inspiration behind his directorial debut Attack the Block, and the interview gets slightly heated. Mark and Simon argue over the best ever movie scores with the help of Andrew Collins, Paloma Faith and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra - and they invite 5 live listeners to join the debate. Plus the UK box office Top Ten and the rest of the week's new releases including Take Me Home Tonight, The Way, Red Hill and Love Like Poison.

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• Hanna, 05 May 11

  Thu, 5 May 11

  Duration:
  84 mins

  Designer and director Javier Mariscal created the good Doctor's favourite film of last year - Chico and Rita. He talks about the DVD release. Joe Wright, responsible for Pride and Prejudice & Atonement has completely changed direction for his new film Hanna about a young female assassin. He told Simon and Mark about it and how he's fascinated by the old Soviet move industry. Other movies reviewed include Water for Elephants; 13 Assassins, Priest 3D and Flying Monsters 3D with David Attenborough.

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• Thor, 29 Apr 11

  Fri, 29 Apr 11

  Duration:
  61 mins

  Films up for review this week include Thor (3D), Cedar Rapids and Insidious. Just a quick word of warning - our Royal Wedding coverage meant that we had to pre-record the show. The plan was to stream the recording on the 5 live website. However, things didn't quite go to plan...

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• Ray Winstone, 22 Apr 11

  Fri, 22 Apr 11

  Duration:
  79 mins

  Colin Paterson chats to Ray Winstone about new movie Tracker and the possibility of a sequel to British gangster classic The Long Good Friday. Plus Kidulthood director Menhaj Huda on his second feature and critic Kim Newman on horror movies. And Boyd and Floyd review all the big new releases, including Arthur, Beastly, Fast Five and Pina 3D.

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• Scream 4, 15 Apr 11

  Fri, 15 Apr 11

  Duration:
  90 mins

  The current James Bond composer David Arnold and Oscar winning composer Don Black talk about a tribute concert for John Barry. Plus the usual film reviews which this week include Scream 4, Red Riding Hood and Winnie the Pooh. Boyd and Floyd sit in for Kermode and Mayo.

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• Red Riding Hood, 08 Apr 11

  Fri, 8 Apr 11

  Duration:
  64 mins

  Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke talks about her new film Red Riding Hood alongside cast member Max Irons. Plus reviews of the latest new releases including Janus Metz's gripping documentary Armadillo and The Silent House.

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• Source Code, 01 Apr 11

  Fri, 1 Apr 11

  Duration:
  98 mins

  The Good Doctors are joined in the studio by Jim Loach. He's Ken's son, and a director in his own right with new film Oranges and Sunshine. Plus reviews of all the new releases, including Jake Gyllenhaal in thriller Source Code, director Zach Snyder's surreal fantasy Sucker Punch and Irish comedy Killing Bono. And, as ever, the UK box office top ten.

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• The Eagle, 25 Mar 11

  Fri, 25 Mar 11

  Duration:
  83 mins

  Simon and Mark speak to Bavaria's finest film maker, Werner Herzog about his 3D journey through the Cave of Forgotten Dreams. Plus there's reviews of Limitless, The Eagle, Country Strong, and the oh so cute A Turtles Tale.

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• Submarine, 18 Mar 11

  Fri, 18 Mar 11

  Duration:
  45 mins

  Wittertainment was shorter than usual this week because of breaking news and racing from Chilcott. But fear not! Here's the extended directors' cut podcast... Films up for appraisal include Richard Ayoade's directorial debut Submarine, Woody Allen's latest London-set comedy You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger, Brit romcom Chalet Girl and crime drama The Lincoln Lawyer.

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• Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell, 11 Mar 11

  Fri, 11 Mar 11

  Duration:
  63 mins

  Channing Tatum and Jamie Bell chat to Simon about their new historical drama The Eagle, plus director Richard Ayoade talks about his debut feature Submarine. And Mark's in New Orleans, but he's down the line to review new releases including Fair Game, The Company Men and Hall Pass.

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• Adjustment Bureau, 04 Mar 11

  Fri, 4 Mar 11

  Duration:
  87 mins

  Dame Helen Mirren tells Simon about playing the female lead in the new adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest. Plus director Marc Evans on his new road movie Patagonia, and Rango, The Adjustment Bureau and Unknown come under the spotlight.

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• Oscars review, 28 Feb 11

  Mon, 28 Feb 11

  Duration:
  9 mins

  Mark Kermode reviews the 83rd Academy Awards ceremony and suggests who should present the Oscars next year after James Franco and Anne Hathaway fail to spark.

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• Oscars countdown, 25 Feb 11

  Fri, 25 Feb 11

  Duration:
  96 mins

  Richard Bacon and Boyd Hilton sit in for Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode with a special Oscars preview show, including interviews with Colin Firth and the writer of The Social Network, Aaron Sorkin. Plus, new releases including The Rite, Howl and West Is West come under the spotlight.

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• Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son, 18 Feb 11

  Fri, 18 Feb 11

  Duration:
  96 mins

  Mark gives Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son a thorough shake down. He also reviews Inside Job, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never (3D) and Confessions. Plus, an interview with Oscar nominated director Ian Barnes.

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• Pegg and Frost and True Grit, 11 Feb 11

  Fri, 11 Feb 11

  Duration:
  91 mins

  Simon Pegg and Nick Frost talk about their new alien comedy flick, Paul. There's a review of True Grit and a chat to one half of the Coen brothers, Ethan. Plus other releases under the spotlight including Gnomeo and Juliet, Never Let Me Go and Just Go With It.

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• The Fighter (and Crispin Glover), 04 Feb 11

  Fri, 4 Feb 11

  Duration:
  90 mins

  Including an interview with the excellent Crispin Glover (you know, George McFly from Back To The Future). Plus we hear from Nicole Kidman on her new movie Rabbit Hole, which Mark also reviews. And there's reviews of The Fighter, Brighton Rock, A Little Bit of Heaven, Sanctum in 3D, and... Benjamin Sniddlegrass and the Cauldron of Penguins.

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• Hereafter, 28 Jan 11

  Fri, 28 Jan 11

  Duration:
  88 mins

  The Good Doctors talk to actor Sam Riley about the new version of Brighton Rock, although the interview doesn't go quite as planned. Mark runs down the box office Top 10 and reviews new releases including Hereafter, Tangled and Barney's Version. Plus there's a "special" musical performance just for the podcast...

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• Oscar nominations, 25 Jan 11

  Tue, 25 Jan 11

  Duration:
  53 mins

  Mark Kermode reacts to the Oscar nominations and reveals who he thinks will pick up an Academy award. Plus, he speaks to Aaron Sorkin about his nomination for The Social Network. Helping Mark analyse the shortlist are Gabby Logan, Colin Paterson, Richard Bacon and Andrew Flintoff. Yes, *that* Andrew Flintoff.

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• Black Swan, 20 Jan 11

  Fri, 21 Jan 11

  Duration:
  88 mins

  Mark and Simon talk to director Ron Howard about his new film The Dilemma. Speaking of a dilemma - the good Doctors spend the majority of the podcast trying to figure out how to spell the word. But they still find time to review Black Swan, Neds, I Spit On Your Grave, Morning Glory, Honeymooners and John Carpenter's The Ward.

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• Bafta nominations, 18 Jan 11

  Tue, 18 Jan 11

  Duration:
  18 mins

  In an extra Kermode podcast this week, Mark talks to Richard Bacon about the Bafta nominations that were announced on Monday. There'll be more on this on Friday's Kermode and Mayo show.

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• The Green Hornet 3D, 14 Jan 11

  Fri, 14 Jan 11

  Duration:
  91 mins

  Actor and director Peter Mullan tells Simon about his new self-directed film Neds - a coming of age Glaswegian drama. Mark runs down the box office Top 10 and reviews The Green Hornet 3D, Blue Valentine and Conviction.

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• The King's Speech, 07 Jan 11

  Fri, 7 Jan 11

  Duration:
  93 mins

  Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo are back with the latest movie news, bringing you interviews with Colin Firth, who plays a stammering regent in The King's Speech, and director Danny Boyle on new drama 127 Hours. Both films get the Kermode treatment, and other movies under the spotlight include Season Of The Witch, starring Nicolas Cage, and Russell Crowe thriller The Next Three Days.

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• The best films of 2010, 31 Dec 10

  Fri, 31 Dec 10

  Duration:
  100 mins

  Mark Kermode joins Simon to review the biggest movies, and re-live the fiercest Kermodian rants of the year. Expect equal amounts of vitriol and praise, plenty of shrieking and outspoken opinion.

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• Wittertainment festive film quiz, 24 Dec 10

  Fri, 24 Dec 10

  Duration:
  49 mins

  Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo present a Wittertainment festive film quiz. Featuring live music from the Dodge Brothers, Mark's Mash-Ups, Tag Lines and Guess the Soundtrack, and special guests perform movie dialogue as you've never heard it before.

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• The Way Back, 24 Dec 10

  Fri, 24 Dec 10

  Duration:
  50 mins

  Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo present a Wittertainment Christmas Special from the BBC's Radio Theatre, featuring live music from the Dodge Brothers. They count down the UK box office Top Ten and with the help of the audience review the films of the year. There's also reviews of the week's new releases including The Way Back, Chat Room, Love and Other Drugs, and Little Fockers.

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• Tron: Legacy, 17 Dec 10

  Fri, 17 Dec 10

  Duration:
  89 mins

  Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo discuss the latest film releases, including Burlesque, Catfish, Fred: The Movie and Tron: Legacy. They also find the time to chat to actor Mark Strong, who's starring in new movie The Way Back.

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• The Tourist, 10 Dec 10

  Fri, 10 Dec 10

  Duration:
  95 mins

  Mark and Simon review Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie's thriller The Tourist. Also under the spotlight are Somewhere, Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, For Colored Girls, In Our Name, A Serbian Film and Outcast.

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• Monsters, 03 Dec 10

  Fri, 3 Dec 10

  Duration:
  90 mins

  Mark and Simon are joined by Riz Ahmed, who starred in Chris Morris's jihadist comedy satire Four Lions. He's been nominated for best performance by an actor at this weekend's British Independent Film Awards. There's also the UK Top 10 and reviews of Megamind, Of Gods and Men, The Be All and End All and Monsters. Plus, the new feature Miracle Watch.

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• The American, 26 Nov 10

  Fri, 26 Nov 10

  Duration:
  91 mins

  Mark Kermode and Simon Mayo discuss the latest film releases, including The American, Machete and Unstoppable. They also find the time to chat to Gareth Edwards, whose first feature film Monsters is out next week.

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• Harry Potter and the Code of Conduct; 19 Nov 10

  Fri, 19 Nov 10

  Duration:
  95 mins

  It's the review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1. Plus Mark and Simon unveil the brand new (laminated) Cinema Code of Conduct - a helpful guide on movie-going etiquette. Plus interviews with Oscar-winning producer Jeremy Thomas and film editor Thelma Schoonmaker. Other films up for review are Chico & Rita, Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives, and Dream Home.

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• Skyline, 12 Nov 10

  Fri, 12 Nov 10

  Duration:
  96 mins

  Mark and Simon's favourite listener Jason Isaacs chats about his role as Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1. Colin Farrell reveals all about playing an ex-con opposite Ray Winstone and Keira Knightley in new gangster thriller London Boulevard. Listeners offer more suggestions for Mark and Simon's Cinema Code of Conduct. Plus, this week's new releases reviewed are: Skyline, Let Me In, We Are What We Are and You Again.

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• The Kids Are All Right, 29 Oct 10

  Fri, 29 Oct 10

  Duration:
  95 mins

  Colin Paterson, Boyd Hilton and Nigel Floyd sit in for Mark and Simon. John Landis tells the boys about his new film - Burke and Hare and talks about his love for The Two Ronnies! Plus, Julianne Moore and Mark Ruffalo talk about new film The Kids Are All Right. And they bring you reviews of Burke And Hare, The Hunter, Involuntary, The Kids Are All Right and Saw (3D).

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• Paranormal Activity 2, 22 Oct 10

  Fri, 22 Oct 10

  Duration:
  97 mins

  Lesley Manville joins Mark and Simon to talk about her role in the new Mike Leigh film, Another Year. Rhidian Brook will also be in to chat about Africa United. Movies up for review this week include - Paranormal Activity 2, Legends Of The Guardians, The Owls Of Ga'Hoole 3D, Easy A, Red, Alpha & Omega 3D.... enjoy.

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• The Social Network, 15 Oct 10

  Fri, 15 Oct 10

  Duration:
  93 mins

  Joining the good doctors on the podcast this week - Anton Corbijn, the director of George Clooney's new film The American and film music composer David Arnold. Films up for review include The Social Network, Despicable Me and Vampires Suck (which strangely - is what Mark thought of it as well).

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• Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, 08 Oct 10

  Fri, 8 Oct 10

  Duration:
  92 mins

  Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode are at Mark's favourite cinema, The Phoenix in East Finchley, for a special live wittertainment. They're joined by Aaron Sorkin, creator of The West Wing, to talk about the screenplay for his new movie The Social Network. Mark and Simon also pass judgement on movies including Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps and The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud.

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• Made in Dagenham, 01 Oct 10

  Fri, 1 Oct 10

  Duration:
  87 mins

  After planning a 60 minute pre-recorded programme, Simon and Mark are called upon to fill the void left by a rain-delayed Ryder Cup. The doctors do so admirably, talking to veteran film producer Stephen Woolley about his latest, Made in Daghenham. Dr K then reviews said flick, along with Buried, Takers and The First Movie.

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• The Hole 3D, 24 Sep 10

  Fri, 24 Sep 10

  Duration:
  96 mins

  It's a another dose of Friday film fun. Mark and Simon are joined by Mark Cousins, a critic who's just released his first feature film, The First Movie. Reviews this week include Joe Dante's horror film for kids, The Hole 3D, and Ben Affleck's The Town. Dr Kermode also has a thing or two to say about Julia Robert's new flick Eat, Pray, Love.

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• Septemberfest, 17 Sep 10

  Fri, 17 Sep 10

  Duration:
  89 mins

  The two doctors are on Tyneside at 5 live's Septemberfest. A Q&A reveals that Mark's barely seen The Simpsons but likes Life On Mars, that he doesn't know who Alan Shearer is and that he has no strong feelings on the subject of cabbage. Movie reviews include I'm Still Here, The Other Guys and Winter's Bone.

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• Tamara Drewe, 10 Sep 10

  Fri, 10 Sep 10

  Duration:
  92 mins

  The Good Doctor is back from his Shetland adventures and joins Simon in the studio with a couple of guests: director Joe Dante of Gremlins fame and Oscar-winning screenwriter Christopher Hampton. The movies under the microscope this week include Tamara Drewe starring Gemma Arterton, Cyrus and Resident Evil: Afterlife.

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• Dinner For Schmucks, 03 Sept 10

  Fri, 3 Sep 10

  Duration:
  85 mins

  After a break for the summer Simon and Mark return (hooray). Mark is at the Shetland Screenplay while Simon's back in the studio. However, through the power of modern technology they still manage to review Dinner For Schmucks, The Switch, Certified Copy, Last Exorcism, Jonah Hex and Cherry Tree Lane. Plus they speak to the film, music and documentary director Julien Temple and good friend to the show Jason Isaacs (hello).

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