Mark Kermode's secrets of cinema.
Series 1, 2 & 3 in which film critic Mark Kermode examines the techniques and conventions behind some classic genres.
1. The rom-com - The series begins with one of the most popular film genres - romantic comedies, from early offerings such as Bringing up Baby to more recent hits like The Big Sick and La La Land.
2. The heist - Mark Kermode examines classic film genres. Here, he looks at heist movies, from The Asphalt Jungle to Ocean's Eleven, The Italian Job to Baby Driver.
3. Coming of age - Mark Kermode examines classic film genres. Here, he reveals the cinematic techniques used to create coming-of-age films. Featured movies include The 400 blows, The Breakfast Club and Kes, plus the recent Oscar nominated Lady Bird. Contains some strong language
4. Science fiction - Mark Kermode reveals the cinematic tricks and techniques behind science fiction films including 2001: A Space Odyssey, Blade Runner, Arrival, Gravity and one of hs favourites, Silent Running. He argues that for all their spectacle, sci fi films ultimately derive their power from being about us.
5. Horror - Mark Kermode reveals the cinematic tricks and techniques used to create classic horror films, from The Phantom of the Opera to The Exorcist, Psycho to Get Out.
6. Disaster movies - Mark Kermode uncovers the cinematic and storytelling secrets of disaster movies. Contains some strong language.
Series 2
1. Super heroes.
2. British history movies.
3. Spies.
Series 3
1.British comedy.
2. Pop music movies.
3. Cult movies
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