Mark Kermode’s Oscar Winners: A Secrets Of Cinema Special
BBC4, Thursday 21 February, 9pm In time for the Oscars on Sunday 24 Feb, Mark Kermode uses his highly entertaining Secrets Of
Cinema format to explain why certain types of movie are more likely than others to get loads of Academy Award nominations. Comedies, for example, rarely get nominated, while earnest “issue” movies often romp home. Expect an array of great clips to illustrate his points. ★★★★ Boyd Hilton