Hansel of Film on the road at Isle of Whithorn.

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Mark kemode's launch of his book 'Hatchet Job' at Hyde Park Picture House on Monday 4th November 2013.

This time, the stalwart critic asked: "with the arrival of the internet, have the critics themselves fallen under the axe?"

Trenchant opinion, hilarious autobiographical anecdotes, passionate personal prejudices, entertaining diversions and scathing sardonic humour ensued.

Photography by Jessie Leong.

Alan Cumming being interviewed for Radio Five Live's Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode presents Wittertainment at it's most Wittertaining. Photograph: ©Margaret Drysdale/EIFF Edinburgh International Film Festival 2009

Hilahila marches and interacts with the crowd at NYC gay pride 2009 and poses for pics with a leather backpack on, full of water :)

In July 2013, Mark Kermode celebrated his 50th birthday in concert with the CBSO, Robert Ziegler and special guests, talking about the films which have made an impact on his life.

Off Air, talking about Eyes Wide Shut.

Described his haircut as being "Like [Dr K's], but edgier"

Freedom Of Expression Award 22nd March2004 .City Hall The Queen's Walk.John McCarthy & Girlfreind.Jonathan Freedland Nitin Sawhney Ann Leslie, Mark Kermode, Monica Ali, Sandi Toksvig, Caroline Moorehead, Geoffrey Hosking.Are host (Freedland) and judges attending Index on Censorship's fourth annual event honouring those in the world's media who have stood firm on free speech and censorship, plus a booby prize for the person/organisation that does the most to promote censorship. Winners last year included Fergal Keane and Al-Jazeera (Best Circumvention of Censorship). This year the awards are expanding to cover music, literature and film. . COPYRIGHT STEVE WOOD .WWW.STEVEWOOD.BIZ . Steve Wood (News & Pictures Service)Ê.Loft 1 Building 7.Shepherdess Walk Buildings.15/25 Underwood Street.Hackney.London N1 7LGÊ.www.stevewood.biz.0207 253 1945Ê.Stevewood3@aol.comÊ

Freedom Of Expression Award 22nd March2004 .City Hall The Queen's Walk.John McCarthy & Girlfreind.Jonathan Freedland Nitin Sawhney Ann Leslie, Mark Kermode, Monica Ali, Sandi Toksvig, Caroline Moorehead, Geoffrey Hosking.Are host (Freedland) and judges attending Index on Censorship's fourth annual event honouring those in the world's media who have stood firm on free speech and censorship, plus a booby prize for the person/organisation that does the most to promote censorship. Winners last year included Fergal Keane and Al-Jazeera (Best Circumvention of Censorship). This year the awards are expanding to cover music, literature and film. . COPYRIGHT STEVE WOOD .WWW.STEVEWOOD.BIZ . Steve Wood (News & Pictures Service)Ê.Loft 1 Building 7.Shepherdess Walk Buildings.15/25 Underwood Street.Hackney.London N1 7LGÊ.www.stevewood.biz.0207 253 1945Ê.Stevewood3@aol.comÊ

Spirit Bear Quest, B.C., bear arriving to bear lookout near Hartley Bay

The Bear is finally done, but won't let Jennifer out of his grasp...

Freedom Of Expression Award 22nd March2004 .City Hall The Queen's Walk.John McCarthy & Girlfreind.Jonathan Freedland Nitin Sawhney Ann Leslie, Mark Kermode, Monica Ali, Sandi Toksvig, Caroline Moorehead, Geoffrey Hosking.Are host (Freedland) and judges attending Index on Censorship's fourth annual event honouring those in the world's media who have stood firm on free speech and censorship, plus a booby prize for the person/organisation that does the most to promote censorship. Winners last year included Fergal Keane and Al-Jazeera (Best Circumvention of Censorship). This year the awards are expanding to cover music, literature and film. . COPYRIGHT STEVE WOOD .WWW.STEVEWOOD.BIZ . Steve Wood (News & Pictures Service)Ê.Loft 1 Building 7.Shepherdess Walk Buildings.15/25 Underwood Street.Hackney.London N1 7LGÊ.www.stevewood.biz.0207 253 1945Ê.Stevewood3@aol.comÊ

Hansel of Film on the road at Isle of Whithorn.

www.hansel2012.org

In July 2013, Mark Kermode celebrated his 50th birthday in concert with the CBSO, Robert Ziegler and special guests, talking about the films which have made an impact on his life.

Freedom Of Expression Award 22nd March2004 .City Hall The Queen's Walk.John McCarthy & Girlfreind.Jonathan Freedland Nitin Sawhney Ann Leslie, Mark Kermode, Monica Ali, Sandi Toksvig, Caroline Moorehead, Geoffrey Hosking.Are host (Freedland) and judges attending Index on Censorship's fourth annual event honouring those in the world's media who have stood firm on free speech and censorship, plus a booby prize for the person/organisation that does the most to promote censorship. Winners last year included Fergal Keane and Al-Jazeera (Best Circumvention of Censorship). This year the awards are expanding to cover music, literature and film. . COPYRIGHT STEVE WOOD .WWW.STEVEWOOD.BIZ . Steve Wood (News & Pictures Service)Ê.Loft 1 Building 7.Shepherdess Walk Buildings.15/25 Underwood Street.Hackney.London N1 7LGÊ.www.stevewood.biz.0207 253 1945Ê.Stevewood3@aol.comÊ

Hilahila marches and interacts with the crowd at NYC gay pride 2009 and poses for pics with a leather backpack on, full of water :)

Hilahila interacts with the crowd at gay pride and poses for pics with a leather backpack on, full of water :)

Hansel of Film at the Black Box, Belfast

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Garth Jennings and Mark Kermode

Kermode "Spirit" Bear, Hartley Bay, BC

Old Big House, Spirit Bear (Adventures) Lodge, Klemtu B.C.

mark kermode and paul schrader in conversation at the nft. 30/7/07

Spirit Bear Quest, B.C.,bear catching fish at bear lookout near Hartley Bay

Hansel of Film on the road at Isle of Whithorn.

www.hansel2012.org

Hilahila interacts with the crowd at gay pride and poses for pics with a leather backpack on, full of water :)

Bob Brown Bear is almost ready for the baseball season, which he'll spend at the corner of Burrard and Hastings in Vancouver