5 Types of Horror Films
Horror films have long been a captivating genre that evokes a range of emotions, from suspense and fear to excitement and adrenaline. Whether you enjoy the thrill of a jump scare or the psychological intensity of a suspe
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Interview with MAY 2023 winner: Matt Sedgley
May was a great month, and we were spoiled for choice in terms of quality films. We had a fantastic look into videogame consumption and how the boundaries with reality can sometimes get a bit blurred, and we also had a s
Why is David Attenborough so Loved?
When it comes to nature documentaries, one name stands out above all others: David Attenborough . With his soothing voice, vast knowledge, and genuine passion for the natural world, Attenborough has become an icon in the
4 Reasons Why The Godfather Part III Flopped
The Godfather Part III is considered by many to be a major disappointment and a flop in the history of cinema. The film, which was released in 1990, was the third and final installment in the iconic Godfather trilogy dir
6 Reasons to Watch THE CROWN
The British Monarchy has been in the headlines quite a lot in the past couple of years - starting with the death Prince Philip in 2021, followed by that of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II back in September 2022, and endi
Why AVATAR Was Such a Big Deal in 2009
I remember that back in 2010, if you would at any point have a conversation about films, it would most frequently start with the words 'Have you watched Avatar?'. Such was its popularity at the time, that many people (in
Stop-Motion Animation: History & Evolution
A while ago, I was reading about the amount of effort it took in order to create Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio - 940 days. The end result not only won the 'Best Animated Feature' award at the 2023 Academy Awards, but al
Interview with JANUARY 2023 Winner: Kenneth Sanabria
A small, isolated house in the mountains, and someone held inside against her will. It's a very somber thought, and its vivid portrayal, in the excellent film by Kenneth Sanabria, drives up the gloomy factor by a conside
Interview with 2022 FILM OF THE YEAR Winner: Hans Vannetelbosch
Each year, there are 12 'Films of the Month' awards. And every year, we get to sit down and select the very best one out of the best ones. It's truly a difficult task, as one can make a case for pretty much all of the tw
Interview with FEBRUARY 2023 Winner: Andrew Acedo
February is an interesting month of the year when it comes to films. Overall, it's a celebration of the industry, with many of the year's most mainstream award ceremonies happening within this time span. However, it is u
Capitani Season 2 (Review)
At one point in 2022, I decided that I wanted to watch some sort of crime drama, but ideally something with short episodes - nothing bordering on a full hour. Then, I stumbled upon Capitani , which intrigued me in severa
2022 Review: Netflix vs HBO Max vs Amazon Prime Video
2022 was a pretty weird year for streaming platforms. After a subscription price hike, the year started in poor form for Netflix, with record subscriber losses after years of continued growth, and many spelling the end f
6 Takeaways from the 2023 Golden Globes
The Golden Globes happened last week, and although they are not nearly as interesting when Ricky Gervais is not presenting, it was still a nice roundup of 2022 in terms of films and TV series. So, I prepared some main ta
Interview with DECEMBER 2022 Winner: Jacob Thomas Pilgaard
It's the third time we at TMFF sit down with Jacob Thomas Pilgaard, after one of his films wins our Film of the Month award. We've previously awarded his excellent Behold, Such Clown in July 2017, and then the haunting I
Explaining Key Film Terms (II)
A while back, I wrote about some key film terms with regard to types of releases - sequels, prequels and co. And I thought it would be a good idea to continue this topic while veering into other film-related elements. Th
Sequels: When They Should Exist, and When They Shouldn't
Like many people in the last couple of months, I was watching The Watcher on Netflix. A pretty creepy story, inspired by real world happenings, within a case that has been left unsolved - with the perpetrator never have
6 Great Christmassy Animations
Merry Christmas! I hope everyone is having a lovely time, enjoying some well-deserved time off and cherishing the time spent with their loved ones! In order to get fully into the festive cheer, my recommendation for this
6 Great Shakespeare Film Adaptations
Shakespeare's writings are so vast and numerous that variations on the stories will always be popping up at some point or another. And one niche of these stories takes them away from the stage and into film format. Acros
The Rings of Power - Why the Mixed Reception?
It was always going to be an uphill battle for Lord of the Rings - The Rings of Power . While not necessarily following up on one of the most beloved fantasy franchises out there, it was going to be its most recent itera
Interview with NOVEMBER 2022 Winner: Halldór Frank Hafsteinsson
Our November top three contained a dystopian Black Mirror sort of thriller, a sci-fi set in space and other planets, and an excellent drama looking at how much one could not know about their partners just before the wedd
5 Films Not Released in Theatres
In the last couple of years, we had the Covid pandemic, as well as the advent of many other streaming services, to rival the traditional Netflix. With these two factors interacting, it is sometimes difficult to say why c
6 Early Awards Favourites
I always find it interesting to take a look at the betting odds around November or December each year, to see which the early favourites are for the award season ahead. It's a rather entertaining endeavor, as it shows th
Interview with OCTOBER 2022 Winner: Seif Sayed Abdel Raouf
October was one of those months when we had so many quality films fighting for the top spot, that it was incredibly hard to agree upon a winner. After much deliberation, the TMFF jury finally selected Okay as the Best Fi
6 Key Roles That Could Have Been Played by Different Actresses
A few weeks ago, we had a look at how some of the most famous films and series could have been very different, if different casting decisions that were actually considered and deemed likely at some point, would have ende