Nina Menkes on BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER and Jenny Seagrove on LOCAL HERO

This episode of Kermode on Film was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on 15 May 2023, marking the 80th edition of MK3D.In Part 1 of the show, Mark is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Nina Menkes, who discusses her provocative documentary BRAINWASHED: SEX-CAMERA-POWER exploring the male gaze in cinema and its real-world impact. Nina also shares her unexpected guilty pleasure – THE EXORCIST– and explains why she sees it as a feminist film.Mark also speaks to actress Jenny Seagrove about the heart-warming film LOCAL HERO, which returned to select UK cinemas to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2023. Sit back and enjoy Part 1 of this MK3D show, recorded live at the BFI Southbank.Thanks for listening!People mentioned in this episode:Nina MenkesSanjeev BhaskarWilliam FriedkinElizabeth TaylorRichard BurtonFrancis Ford CoppolaJenny SeagroveCelia JohnsonDavid LeanLittle RichardFilms, plays and TV series mentioned in this episode: Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power The Exorcist Unforgotten Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf The Offer Local Hero The Guardian The Exorcist (Stage Play) Brief Encounter The Girl Can’t Help It Little Richard: I Am Everything Little Richard: The King and Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.