Mark Kermode – Movies, Modern Lovers and Mark Knopfler

What does Britain’s most famous film critic listen to in his spare time? Perhaps predictably, the odd movie soundtrack gets mentioned today! But that’s about all that’s predictable… Hello and welcome to this episode of All About The Music, where I sit down with Mark Kermode — film critic, broadcaster and, I’m proud to say, a musician mate of mine. Mark’s taste is wonderfully eclectic, stretching from the 1930s Blues that he and his father could bond over, through skiffle to the political punk of Gang of Four and Mark’s formative years. The eclecticism only grows as we get to movies. Who else could pick Mark Knopfler’s superbly evocative Local Hero soundtrack, alongside the bold, boundary-pushing composition of Mica Levi and Anna Meredith’s Nautilus, which has been brilliantly described as the “sound of a panic attack”? And whilst it’s Dire Strait’s main man who leaves Mark with goosebumps, it’s the American Jonathan Richman who almost reduces him to tears. I encourage all of you to take a full listen to Jonathan’s 1979 number “The Morning Of Our Lives” – it really feels quite unique. Follow Mark: https://twitter.com/kermodemovie Listen to the Spotify playlist of Mark’s selections here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5RlMqKAB9Q5ws2iZI7zp6x Featured artists & tracks: Washboard Sam – “Who Pumped The Wind In My Doughnut?” Lead Belly – “Rock Island Line” Gang of Four – “Ether”, “I Found That Essence Rare” Mark Knopfler – “Wild Theme”, “The Ceilidh & The Northern Lights” Mica Levi – “Love”, “Monos” Anna Meredith – “Nautilus” Jonathan Richman – “The Morning of Our Lives”, “Roadrunner” Connect With Us  Stay in tune with All About The Music and join the conversation wherever you are:  Website: allaboutthemusicpod.com — explore episodes, guest playlists, and behind-the-scenes stories.  Instagram: @allaboutthemusic.pod — discover new episodes, reels, and the songs that shaped our guests.  Facebook: facebook.com/allaboutthemusicpod — follow for updates, clips, and listener discussions.  TikTok: @allaboutthemusicpod — enjoy bite-sized musical moments and highlights from the show. Follow Neil: @neil.brand.9 — for performances, live appearances, and my personal reflections on music.  Share with your friends: Listen to All About The Music Because wherever you listen, it’s all about the music.  Somersault Studio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices