Mark Kermode

About

English film critic most well known for his work with The Observer magazine and the BBC2 program The Culture Show. He also has worked for Scala Radio in the past. In 2021, he placed the film Petite Maman as his favorite of the year. 

Before Fame

He obtained a PhD in English from the University of Manchester in 1991, and began his career working in print journalism.

Trivia

He co-founded a skiffle band called The Dodge Brothers in 2001. Before that, he had a band in the 90s called The Railtown Bottlers. 

Family Life

He married Linda Ruth Williams, with whom he curated a horror film exhibition at National Film Theatre in London.

Associated With

Claudia Winkleman is another well known English film critic.