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Contents 1 This article or section does not cite any references or sources. 2 Mark Kermode's Religious beliefs 3 Channel 4 4 Movies praised by Mark Kermode

[edit] This article or section does not cite any references or sources.

Just about everything on the main pain (at the time of writing) has been said on his radio show - try listening sometime. IceHunter 00:30, 18 May 2007 (UTC)

I don't know, what is one supposed to do when the only way of providing sources is by having readers listen to (copyrighted and non-downloadable) audio files? --Emc² • contact me 20:29, 11 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mark Kermode's Religious beliefs

During his radio review of "March of the Penguins", I remembering him talking about a tendency towards belief in Intelligent Design. This sparked some intense e-mail debate. I may I still have the podcast mp3 if that can be cited as a reference. I also remember hearing him refer to himself as a committed christian, though this may have been some other time, perhaps on TV. --BN701 13:52, 5 September 2007 (UTC)

He often talks about his religious beliefs on his show. I think he is a methodist. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wakeyjamie (talk • contribs) 15:34, 13 November 2007 (UTC)

As far as I know he was brought up as a Methodist, but became something else (possibly an atheist) when he grew up. Somebody should ask him when he's on the show. Emc² • contact me 12:26, 16 November 2007 (UTC)

Given the uncertainty on this issue, and the existing content of the article (which I have no problem with) I'm rather surprised that he is listed in the Category "English Christians". Until we have a good reference for his beliefs it seems slightly premature. Rachel Pearce (talk) 23:13, 8 December 2007 (UTC)

Absolutely, I'll remove it right away. Emc² • talk 18:41, 9 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Channel 4

Why is there no mention of his Channel 4 film introductions? Is this even the same person I'm thinking of? Splink 22:59, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes he is the same person, he's also done a few documentaries (one I recall is about 'The Shawshank Redemption") Msp 23:52, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Movies praised by Mark Kermode

Does anyone else think this section's a bit pointless? Kevin Boyd (talk) 21:10, 20 December 2007 (UTC)

Yep - it's completly unsourced for one. I've been bold and removed it. Lugnuts (talk) 18:37, 1 January 2008 (UTC)

I can see the reasoning, but a couple of things come to mind. 1 - Mark Kermode is known for his legendary rants about films he doesn't like, but it shouldn't be ignored that he does actually like some films. 2 - isn't it a bit tricky to cite a radio show? Kermode doesn't seem to do much written reviewing. Andymarczak (talk) 08:33, 2 January 2008 (UTC)