The year 2024 will be remembered for its mix of triumphs and disappointments, new beginnings and definitive endings, and an industry transformed while still struggling for relevance. Unsurprisingly, Disney continued to dominate the box office with titles like Inside Out 2, Deadpool & Wolverine and Moana 2. Warner Brothers enjoyed success with Dune: Part Two … Read more

Nosferatu (2024)Director: Robert EggersScreenwriter: Robert EggersStarring: Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, Willem Dafoe Robert Eggers entered the 2020s already regarded as one of cinema’s most compelling auteurs, and his 2024 Nosferatu cements that reputation. Known for obsessive period detail and an ability to fuse folklore with … Read more

Tangerine (2015)Director: Sean BakerScreenwriters: Sean Baker, Chris BergochStarring: Kitana Kiki Rodriguez, Mya Taylor, Karren Karagulian, Mickey O’Hagan, Alla Tumanian, James Ransone, Louisa Nersisyan Nearly a decade after its release, Tangerine remains far from a conventional holiday classic, but its urgency and relevance have only increased. Sean Baker’s dramedy about transgender sex workers in Los Angeles … Read more

Babygirl (2024)Director: Halina ReijnScreenwriter: Halina ReijnStarring: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas On a rain-slicked New York street, CEO Romy Mathis (Nicole Kidman) is on her way to the office when an off-leash dog charges toward her, barking and aggressive. Frozen with fear, she watches as the dog suddenly turns and submits to a young … Read more

Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl (2024)Directors: Nick Park, Merlin CrossinghamScreenwriter: Mark BurtonStarring: Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Reece Shearsmith, Lauren Patel, Diane Morgan, Adjoa Andoh, Lenny Henry After a lengthy hiatus since 2008’s A Matter of Loaf and Death, Wallace and Gromit return in a full-length adventure that respects the original shorts while offering fresh … Read more

On 7 May 1968 the British Broadcasting Corporation released a short film adaptation of M. R. James’s ghost story “Oh, Whistle, and I’ll Come to You, My Lad” as part of its omnibus programming. That modest production revived interest in James and the classic ghost tale. In 1971 the BBC followed with the first of … Read more

BUY HERE Thank you for supporting independent publishing and for supporting The Film Magazine. Below is a carefully edited and polished version of our film quiz. We’ve clarified questions and answers, removed repetition, and ensured the language flows naturally for readers of all levels. Enjoy testing your movie knowledge. ONE Which movie directed by Alfred … Read more

The Film Magazine – Issue 1: The Best of Cinema 2020-2024 £2 – 100 Pages – Digital Download This 100-page digital magazine collects the standout films, filmmakers, and trends of the early 2020s. Curated by a small, dedicated editorial team, the issue delivers thoughtful criticism, accessible essays, and carefully assembled lists that celebrate cinema across … Read more

It’s Christmastime and every kid wants a TurboMan action figure — Jamie Langston (Jake Lloyd) included. Like many on-screen fathers from the 1990s, Jamie’s dad Howard (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is consumed by work. He misses small but important moments: Jamie’s karate graduation and crucially, buying the toy his son desperately wants. After too many disappointments, Howard … Read more

Carol (2015)Director: Todd HaynesScreenwriter: Phylis NagyStarring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Jake Lacy, Kyle Chandler, John Magaro Some films simply entertain; others open a private door and invite you inside. Carol belongs to the latter group: it asks you to bring your memories, your questions and your quietest feelings, then holds them with the … Read more