TMFFThe MonthlyFresh perspectives on the films, people and ideas that move us.
Most movie fanatics agree that Martin McDonagh has crafted three worthwhile full-length films throughout his career (In Bruges, Seven Psychopaths, and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri), with his fourth and lates
Few filmmakers have accomplished as much as Denis Villeneuve has in the 21st century. Worldwide, Villeneuve is known for directing several praised films, including thrillers Prisoners (2013) and Sicario (2015) , as well
Though it’s confirmed that the new Blade starring Mahershala Ali Blade will get a PG-13 rating, one can dream otherwise. MCU mastermind Kevin Feige declared that the upcoming R-rated Deadpool film is the only R-rated mov
Like every other year, there is an influx of great films, making it seemingly impossible to dive through everything that comes out. Thankfully, the online world has made it easy to get a solid list of must-see movies. Th
With the summer coming to an end, we can look forward to the countless great films awaiting their release at the end of the year. The anticipation appears to be at a high not seen in years, with my personal excitement le
Usually, when someone discusses the genius of Martin Scorsese, his 1999 film Bringing Out The Dead isn’t the main centerpiece. No one can deny Scorsese has made a lot of great films, some of which get overlooked because
If you were to argue that any filmmaker should have their own genre, most wouldn’t have any issue with Terrence Malick filling that specificity. Malick made a name for himself in the 1970s with Badlands (1973) and Days
Many have Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, the Three Colors trilogy, the Before trilogy, and countless others as their quote-on-quote favorite trilogy. Personally, Joachim Trier’s Oslo Trilogy is my most cherished, ev
If you talk to any self-proclaimed film buff from Generation Z about their favorite films, they will likely list at least one film from A24. The independent entertainment company has released countless acclaimed films si
Even the biggest anti-Marvel champions can admit the success of the superhero genre in the 21st century is an unparalleled piece in film we haven’t experienced before. Now it being 14 years since Iron Man and 30-plus M
A film auteur is described as a filmmaker with an unmistakable approach whose filmmaking control is so unbounded, however personal, that the director is regarded as the author of the film. Hong Kong director Wong Kar-wai
Practically every filmmaker, novice or pro, understands the importance of the French New Wave. Having risen in the 1950s as a direct response to Old Hollywood, the French New Wave gave directors full imaginative command
As the great Martin Scorsese once said, movies are life. It’s a way to flee whatever is going on in reality, be it a medium for influence, perspective, relief, or escape. Besides viewing films for any of those particular
Even if you’re utterly clueless about Ingmar Bergman’s work, you’ve at least seen something that the Swedish director directly or partially influenced. Whether it’s The Lighthouse from Robert Eggers, The Tragedy of Macbe
The 1990s became a new birthplace of slasher films primarily thanks to the success of Wes Craven’s 1996 film Scream. Scream is viewed as a novel slasher film for having characters who were mindful of the typical slashe
Noomi Rapace continues to showcase her acting-chops in what many will look back on as one of the strangest yet unparalleled experiences in Lamb. Lamb made several headlines in 2021 for its original yet seemingly out-of-t
Korean cinema continues to grow in popularity largely thanks to the worldwide recognition and success of recent films and series such as Parasite (2019) and Squid Games (2021). One can only hope the success of those film
Nobody is perfect, especially when discussing the notion of a masterful director. Though some directors haven’t made a bad film, there are countless examples of great directors who eventually stumble into making a terrib
Kristen Stewart proves to be one of the most versatile and appealing actors with 2021’s Spencer, an immaculate yet patient film regarding mental illness, abuse, and the Royal Family. Biopics present the challenge of re
Science fiction, also known as sci-fi, broke ground in the 1970s and 1980s for creating worlds not thought possible—an area of the possibility to experience moving forward. Though sci-fi is nowhere near the scale it once
No matter a person’s background or appreciation in cinema, one cannot deny the luminosity and innovative qualities Quentin Tarantino presented throughout his career. Primarily known for his distinctive dialogue and use o
As elitist and entitled as it is to claim movies aren’t as great as they once were, there is some truth in a sense with the mainstream. Though plenty of excellent films are still being made, the risk and innovative facto
Nicholas Cage has reinvented himself in recent memory, proving himself to be a masterful actor if presented in the proper role, with Pig being his best performance in years. If I told you right after the Wicker Man came
Science Fiction has a way of promoting a strong sense of imagination, looking ahead and beyond what’s possible. The groundbreaking advancements in literature throughout the 20th century grew the Sci-Fi genre to unimagina
