Mark Herman is one of the defining screenwriter-directors of 1990s British cinema. Best known for Brassed Off (1996) and Little Voice (1998), Herman produced films that resonated with critics and audiences alike; his later work on The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) achieved international recognition. Born in Yorkshire and first noticed as a student … Read more

This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Sophia Patfield. Sofia Coppola’s 2003 breakout film Lost in Translation stands as a defining work of modern independent cinema: a quietly powerful portrait of loneliness, unexpected connection, and the unusual intimacy that can form between strangers. Starring Scarlett Johansson as Charlotte, a young woman who … Read more

Little Voice (1998) Director: Mark Herman Screenwriter: Mark Herman Starring: Jane Horrocks, Brenda Blethyn, Michael Caine, Ewan McGregor, Philip Jackson, Annette Badland, Jim Broadbent Little Voice is Mark Herman’s intimate, character-driven adaptation of the stage musical that balances sharp British humour with a tender study of talent, class and longing. Set in the seaside town … Read more

This article was written exclusively for The Film Magazine by Bethen Blackabee of Films at Focal Point. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (2008) Director: Mark Herman Screenwriter: Mark Herman Starring: Asa Butterfield, Vera Farmiga, Cara Horgan, Amber Beattie, David Thewlis, David Hayman, Jack Scanlon, Rupert Friend Mark Herman’s 2008 drama The Boy in the … Read more

When people talk about the greatest sequels—films like The Godfather Part II, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Dark Knight—they mean follow-ups that deepen themes, shift tone, and show familiar characters in surprising, meaningful ways. By contrast, some sequels exist merely to trade on a name, leaving audiences wondering why they were made beyond profit. … Read more

Alfred Hitchcock is widely regarded as one of the most famous and influential film directors of the 20th century. Known as the “Master of Suspense,” he created some of cinema’s most enduring images and plots, appeared in cameo roles across nearly all his films, and personally promoted his work on radio and television. Born in … Read more

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) Director: Edgar Wright Screenwriters: Michael Bacall, Edgar Wright Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, Alison Pill, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Schwartzman, Ellen Wong, Chris Evans, Brie Larson After completing the first two chapters of his acclaimed Cornetto Trilogy, Edgar Wright turned to Bryan Lee O’Malley’s cult … Read more

Comfort and Joy (1984) Director: Bill Forsyth Screenwriter: Bill Forsyth Starring: Bill Paterson, Eleanor David Bill Forsyth’s Comfort and Joy remains one of the most distinctive entries in modern Scottish cinema. Released in 1984, the film showcases Forsyth’s ability to blend local color, dry humor, and offbeat characters into a satirical take on the gangster … Read more

  Sonic the Hedgehog Sequel Confirmed: Creative Team Returning for Follow-Up Reports indicate that the film adaptation of SEGA’s popular Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is moving forward with a sequel. Variety first reported on the development, and key members of the original creative team are set to return. Pat Casey and Josh Miller are again … Read more

Once upon a time — well, in 1989 — Walt Disney Animation stood at a crossroads. The studio that had dominated feature animation since the 1940s was emerging from a long creative slump. Thanks in large part to directors and writers like John Musker and Ron Clements, the studio soon entered a decade of revival: … Read more