Welcome to Kermode on Film. This episode was recorded live at the BFI Southbank on Monday 16 December 2024.Mark Kermode was joined by Professor Sir Christopher Frayling, to talk about his new book Sergio Leone by Himself, which touches on the life and legacy of one of cinema’s most iconic directors. He then talked to Mike Leigh and Michele Austin about Leigh's new film HARD TRUTHS, a powerful film about complicated relationships and the raw emotional terrain of real-life struggles.The second half of the live show will be podcast a week today, when Mark is joined by Andrew Garfield and director John Crowley to discuss their new film WE LIVE IN TIME, followed by a conversation with Jason Isaacs about his upcoming work in THE SALT PATH. acting, awards season, and playing Cary Grant in ARCHIE. Make sure to tune in for Part 2 next week. Thanks for listening, and remember, keep watching the skies! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.