I like listening to Mark Kermode (the film podcast with Simon Mayo is a weekly highlight) but, by god, this book was infuriating. Kermode's style of writing allows for a lot of digressions. So much so you are begging him to get to the point. I sort of agree with his arguments but he takes a hell ...
If you're reading this book, you're no doubt familiar with Dr Kermode from his weekly radio show and podcast with Simon Mayo. I am a fan of the show myself, and also fondly remember Mark from when he used to introduce films on Channel 4 in the late 90s. If you've been following the show or the ...
So, Mark is dead worried about being put out of a job because of people like us - unpaid amateur reviewers. We are pretty powerful but it's complicated. He lays out his arguments inn favour of seasoned professional opinion with some quite funny anecdotes. Don't worry Mark you're safe until you...