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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

6 Key American Films From The 1960s

Many argue over what the best decade of cinema is. Surely, most point to the 1960s as being a major stepping stone for Hollywood, primarily with the emergence of the New Hollywood era in the mid-1960s. There’s a lot […]

April 2023 Winners

Hello there, the winners of April 2023 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees HERE or below:   Best Feature – The Moment of […]

February-March 2023 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the FEBRUARY-MARCH Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2023/ Therefore, Scott Gilman wins the February-March […]

The Return of Slashers – Why and How

Whether you love the horror genre or not, it’s pretty incredible how successful it has been throughout the 21st century, especially in the modern era when so many films fail nowadays. Besides the success at the box office, there […]

7 Movies to Watch if You Want to Make Movies

I don’t know what the exact figure is, but so many people in the world aspire to make movies one day, myself included. Besides heading out and making shorts yourself to learn the craft, watching many movies is a […]

The Future of Cinema Predicted

Predicting anything in the movie world is a bit ludicrous, considering how impossible it is to portray anything accurately. However, total guesswork in cinema isn’t the only thing worth considering since there are usually general signs that can help […]

Creed III (Review)

Though an improvement over its predecessor, Creed III falls short of adding anything fresh to the franchise and fails to take enough risks to be memorable. Michael B. Jordan’s directorial debut was no easy feat, taking the helm amidst […]

March 2023 Winners

Hello there, the winners of March 2023 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees HERE or below:   Film of the Month – The […]

5 Of the Most Overrated Movies Ever Made

Deeming a movie overrated usually causes a bit of controversy since it’s typically done to insult or bash a movie many people love. Without being overly cynical or a contrarian, there’s much to learn from discussing overrated movies and […]

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 considerable margin. […]

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 […]

Comedies in Film: Has the Genre Died?

No matter your interest in movies, it’s pretty apparent that straightforward comedies aren’t as prevalent as they once were, especially compared to the early 2000s. Many people wonder why, trying to pinpoint the audience or critics for being a […]

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 usually not […]

400 Movies Made and Counting

Over 400 movies have been made from scripts and writers found on InkTip. Register for your free account and find the script you’re looking for on our site. Also, receive pitches custom-made to your needs from our network of writers. Producers: find your […]

Bones and All (Review)

Though not perfect, ‘Bones and All’ is a daring horror romance that’ll leave audiences squirming for more. Practically anything Timothée Chalamet is in attracts Gen Zs to the theatre, and it’s nice to know there are a few genuine […]

The Other Mario Movie: Worth a Try?

In just a few weeks’ time, Chris Pratt will star as everyone’s favorite mustachioed Italian plumber in the animated movie The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). He will be joined by other big names, including Anya Taylor-Joy who will […]

Film of the Year 2022 Announced

Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 276 films and trailers in the 2022 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2022 winner: ‘Beau Monde‘ by […]

February 2023 Winners

Hello there, the winners of February 2023 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees HERE or below: Best Feature – Black Cockatoo Crisis 2nd […]

February 2023 Nominees

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of February 2023! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (February 28), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

December-January 2023 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the DECEMBER-JANUARY Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: https://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2023/ Therefore, Matthew L Brutsche wins the […]

Cormac McCarthy Adaptations in Film

Cormac McCarthy is considered to be one of the greatest contemporary American writers living and working today. McCarthy has written twelve novels, two plays, five screenplays, and three short stories, traversing the Western and post-apocalyptic genres. Writing-wise, McCarthy is […]

5 Times Movies Got Card Games Right

Hollywood has a love affair with Vegas. There is no end of movies set there and plenty of card-playing characters, but they never seem to get the action quite right. In the heyday of 1960s Hollywood, casino games were […]

7 Best Documentaries of Last Year

Who doesn’t love a good documentary? 2022 was great year for filmmaking, with there being many rock-solid documentaries throughout the year. As a result, below will discuss some of the best documentaries of 2022. It’s challenging to keep track […]

2023 Oscars Predictions: An Analysis

There are several award circuits, which have information like predictions for the upcoming Tony, Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar award ceremonies, among other things. The predictions pages are an assessment of where the race stands right now; they do not […]

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 several […]

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 for the streaming […]

January 2023 Winners

Hello there, the winners of January 2023 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the end of […]

January 2023 Nominees

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of January 2023! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (January 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

The Banshees of Inisherin (Review)

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 latest being The Banshees of Inisherin. How will the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

December 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of December 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees HERE or below: Best Feature – Ellida 2nd Best Feature […]

December 2022 Nominees

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of December 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (December 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

October-November 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the OCTOBER-NOVEMBER Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2022/ Therefore, Camille DeBiase wins the October-November […]

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 week is […]

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. Across […]

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 […]

Top 4 Movies Filmed in Vegas

The Entertainment Capital of the World has a cinematic ring to it. And Las Vegas sure has seen its fair share of movie productions over the years. Of course, the film industry has paid a well-deserved tribute to the […]

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 wedding. […]

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 certain […]

November 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of November 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the end of […]

November 2022 Nominees

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of November 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (November 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

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 […]

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 […]

Is Denis Villeneuve’s First Feature Film Worth Watching?

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 as the sci-fi films Arrival (2016) and […]

Why the New BLADE Needs to Be Rated R

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 movie that Marvel plans […]

October 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of October 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below:   Best Feature – Radio […]

October 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of October 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (October 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

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 […]

August-September 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the AUGUST-SEPTEMBER Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/august-september-2022/ Therefore, Michael Thomas Holliday wins the […]

3 Types of Episodic Releases

I oftentimes get the feeling that the meaning of ‘episodic’ is quite diluted nowadays, especially when referring to series or shows. To go to the root of the word, ‘episodic’ in the context of any sort of story, means […]

Hidden Gem Movies to Watch in 2022

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. The […]

Looking Back at Five Classic Western Movies

One of the most beloved movie genres to ever have been created, some of the most iconic movies have been western productions. They’ve been winners at award ceremonies, some of the most talented actors have been featured in them, […]

5 Key Roles Which Could Have Been Played by Different Actors

Have you ever wondered how a big franchise that pretty much became synonymous with the lead actor or actress, would look like if someone else had taken on the role? Maybe some would have become bigger hits, some might […]

Why Casino Royale is the Best Bond Film

There are many films that are cinema icons and, like music, sport, and countless other activities, there will always be a winner when it comes to the question of which is number one, although there will also be people […]

Indiana Jones 5 – All You Need to Know

It’s been 14 years since the last Indiana Jones film saw the light of day, and for many fans still, this is something that should have never happened. While it was still a pretty good film, it was certainly […]

September 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of September 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

September 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of September 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (September 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

9 Upcoming Star Wars Series

It’s a little bit crazy to think about just how much Star Wars expanded in the years after the Disney takeover. Barring the original trilogy and the prequel trilogy, and not counting the rather successful The Clone Wars animated […]

The Card Counter: A Hit or a Busted Flush?

It is almost exactly a year since The Card Counter enjoyed its worldwide release. Paul Schrader enlisted a star-studded cast, including Oscar Isaac, Tiffany Haddish, and Willem Dafoe, despite working within the constraints of a tight budget that allowed […]

Explaining Key Film Terms

We all know what a sequel is – especially since soo many films these days are sequels. And, if we know what a sequel is, then I guess what a prequel is should be quite self-explanatory. But where would […]

Batman vs. Batman: Can We Compare the Batman with the Dark Knight Trilogy?

The announcement of Matt Reeves’ The Batman was widely met with cries of ‘Do we need another Batman.’ While it can’t be denied that Nolan made a truly epic trilogy for the Dark Knight, it’s always fair to take […]

All You Need to Know About a Movie Production Budget

Everyone likes to enjoy the final results of making a movie, but not many wonders how the whole process looks, how many people need to be engaged in a given project, and most importantly, how movie budgets are created […]

The 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2022

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 […]

August 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of August 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below:   Best Feature – Dissociating […]

August 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of August 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (August 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

June-July 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the JUNE-JULY Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/june-july-2022/ Therefore, Antonio Messina wins the June-July […]

Bringing Out The Dead – Scorsese’s Most Underrated Film?

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 of […]

The Genre of Terrence Malick

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 of […]

The Genius Of Joachim Trier’s Oslo Trilogy

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, even though the three films are separate from one […]

How EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE is Changing Film

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 since its inception in 2012, […]

July 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of July 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

July 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of July 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (July 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

Using Poker to Improve Movie Plots

There are some situations and backdrops that filmmakers return to time and again to build their plot and narrative. How many times in a film have two adversaries sat across from each other in a diner, building tension in […]

Thor: Love and Thunder (Review)

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 MCU movies […]

The Genius of Wong Kar-wai

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 fits into that […]

The Importance of the French New Wave

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 over their work. It […]

7 Essential Films for Aspiring Filmmakers

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 […]

June 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of June 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below:   Best Feature – Finding […]

June 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of June 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (June 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

April-May 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the APRIL-MAY Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/april-may-2022/ Therefore, Fran Evelyn Ervin wins the […]

The Impact of Ingmar Bergman

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 Macbeth from Joel Coen, or Fight Club […]

90s Slasher Films and the Impact of Scream

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 slasher tropes […]

8 Classic Films and their Bad Remakes

There are two very bad things that can eventually happen to classic films. The first one is the unfortunate case where they will be forgotten by audiences. Usually, however, there are mechanisms in place which prevent that – either […]

‘Love, Death and Robots’: Best Episodes From Each Season

Since the third season of ‘Love, Death and Robots’ released the other week on Netflix, I wanted to take a look at my top three episodes from each season so far – and to round everything up to a […]

May 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of May 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

May 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of May 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (May 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

Interview with APRIL 2022 Winner: Dion Costelloe

We had the chance to talk to the director of our April 2022 Film of the Month – the excellent ‘Waking Up‘ – Dion Costelloe. JL: Congrats on the awards, Dion! How is ‘Waking Up’ faring so far at […]

5 Films Whose Sequels Were Quite Different

Usually, one knows what to expect when it comes to a sequel. If it’s based off a book or another type of material, then the story is already out there. If not, most of the time, there will be […]

Changes at DC Comics: Return of Superman?

DC Comics and Warner are now doing business together. A week ago, the new management team at DC Comics decided to make some changes that will affect comic book fans in particular. We report which exciting plans the CEOs […]

The Curious Case of Netflix

Netflix is the name that became pretty much synonymous with the (legal) online streaming of films and TV shows. Phrases such as ‘Netflix and chill’ became quite prominent neologisms, and account sharing schemes became some of the most complex […]

10 Noteworthy Bruce Willis Films

It was recently announced that Bruce Willis will retire due to health issues – there will be a flurry of films coming out in the next year or two, but barring any surprises, their quality is likely to not […]

April 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of April 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature – Frank Bey: […]

April 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of April 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (April 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

February-March 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the FEBRUARY-MARCH Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2022/ Therefore, Thomas Brannagan wins the February-March […]

The Best of Hayao Miyazaki

Hayao Miyazaki is without a doubt one of the finest filmmakers out there when it comes to animated movies. His projects span over five decades, and although his 2013 film was supposed to have been his last, he is […]

8 Netflix Documentaries to Watch Right Now

Netlfix quite often prioritises quantity over quality, which sometimes results in really bad series or films – that shouldn’t be a secret to anyone who spontaneously decided to give a new release a go, and regretting it 15 minutes […]

5 Surprises from the 2022 Academy Awards

The Academy Awards came and went – a bit later than usual – and with an ever-shrinking audience. Thankfully, the quality of filmmaking was a little bit better than last year (it couldn’t really get much worse), but the […]

Incastrati (Review)

At some point last month, I felt like watching a comedy series – that doesn’t happen often, since I’m not exactly a big fan of most recent comedies, be it series or feature films. I had a recommendation from […]

March 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of March 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

March 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of March 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night March 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

4 Things We Know About Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

The last Lord of the Rings titled project came out in 2003 – almost 20 years ago. Then, between 2012 and 2014 we got a trilogy based on Tolkien’s prequel, The Hobbit. It’s quite notable that the three films, […]

How Films and Series are Portraying Covid

The Covid pandemic started two years ago, and while things are undoubtedly better and less uncertain these days, we are still all dealing with the social, economic and psychological effects that it brought along. It played out very differently […]

Top 7 Mystery-Thriller K-Dramas

K-Dramas are mostly on everyone’s lips right now. The genre emanates from South Korea and has managed to find its way into different countries. Currently, they have become known worldwide and have also achieved high viewership ratings. This is […]

6 Films That Deserved the Best Picture Oscar

Some years are more difficult then others when picking a big winner, and thus throughout history, many extraordinary projects have failed to pick up the biggest award on the biggest stage. Sure, across the Oscars, BAFTAs and Golden Globes, […]

Interview with January 2022 Winner: Hans Vannetelbosch

2022 is still fresh, and we have our first winner of the year. January 2022 was a great month in terms of entries, and in the end, the project which came up on top was Hans Vannetelbosch’s Beau Monde. […]

The Absolute Best of Steve McQueen

It doesn’t get cooler than The King of Cool. Though Steve McQueen was at the height of his success in the 60s, he’s still setting our world on fire to this day. Known as being a little combative, and […]

The Best Films Coming to the Glasgow Film Festival

You’ve seen Cannes, you’ve seen Toronto, now come see Glasgow. If you’re a lover of film festivals, then you’ll know that the Glasgow Film Festival is just about to kick off at the Glasgow Film Theatre once again. The […]

February 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of February 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below:   Best Feature – Coincidental […]

February 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of February 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (February 28), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

December-January 2022 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the December-January Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2022/ Therefore, Michael Holliday wins the December-January […]

7 Books Not Adapted into Films

Quite often, a well loved booked will get adapted into a movie or a tv series, and it will turn out quite badly. Fans of the original content will usually complain about the quality of the adaptation, frequently citing […]

Formula 1 – Drive to Survive: The Good and the Bad

Formula 1 just had one of its most exciting seasons last year, with Mercedes’ and Lewis Hamilton’s year-long dominance finally broken by Max Verstappen of Red Bull. And, as has been the case for the last three seasons, it […]

Terminator 2: Judgement Day – Greatest Sequel Ever?

There are few sequels in the history of cinema that are considered better than the originals that preceded them, but James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgement Day is widely considered to be one of them. Indeed, the 1991 time travelling […]

11 Amazing David Attenborough Documentaries

Who doesn’t like Sir David Attenborough? I grew up watching his documentaries alongside my parents, and I am always happy whenever I hear he has a new series coming out. Over his decades of activity, the 95-year-old has done […]

Film of the Year 2021 Announced

Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 291 films and trailers in the 2021 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2021 winner: ‘The Warziniek’s File‘ […]

January 2022 Winners

Hello there, the winners of January 2022 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

January 2022 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of January 2022! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (January 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

What The Witcher Season 2 Got Right

The first season of The Witcher came two years ago, and enjoyed quite a remarkable success. However, it was very difficult to satisfy everyone – fans of The Witcher books by Andrzej Sapkowski, fans of The Witcher videogames by […]

5 Films That Could Win the Best Picture Oscar

The Academy Awards will take place on the 27th of March – still much later than usual – whereas the nominations will be announced on the 8th of February. Still quite some time for a shake-up in the favourites. […]

Lamb (Review)

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-the-ordinary premise. Led by […]

Interview with November 2021 Winner: Rune Abildgaard

Today we are chatting with our November 2021 Film of the Month winner, Rune L. Abildgaard. Besides the main award, the film ‘Heart of Rose Hip was also awarded Cinematographer of the Month and Original Score of the Month. […]

8 Masterful Korean Films

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 films can spring […]

December 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of December 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature – Bigger Than […]

December 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of December 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (December 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

6 Horror Films Every Fanatic Should Watch

When you watch a horror film, you expect to scream or feel that intense fear, as if you were inside the scene. You even have nightmares at night. But this doesn’t mean that you don’t have fun. Being scared […]

October-November 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the October-November Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2021/ Therefore, Lynnette Woolery wins the October-November […]

Why Great Directors Sometimes Make Terrible Movies

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 terrible movie—some of which never recover. […]

Interview with October 2021 Winner: Pierre J. Secondi

Today we are chatting with our October 2021 Film of the Month winner, Pierre J. Secondi, whose film ‘The Warziniek’s File‘ managed to win three other awards, including Director of the Month, Screenwriter of the Month, and Actor of […]

Spencer (Review)

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 relying on historical accuracy while […]

Uwe Boll Movies: Worst to Best

German filmmaker Uwe Boll has had his fair share of detractors over the years. In fact, he was named as one of the worst of all time, and even Variety reference that he was known as one of the most hated […]

Best Films About Texas Holdem

If you are a movie fan, you know that there are numerous titles about Texas Holdem. Of course, some do not have the best ratings compared to other genres, but some have made it to the top of the […]

The Evolution of Sci-Fi in Film

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 was, the genre […]

Quentin Tarantino: Worst to Best

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 of violence, Tarantino has made some of the […]

November 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of November 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

November 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of November 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (November 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

The Worrisome Nature of Great Films Bombing at the Box Office

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 […]

Pig (2021) (Review)

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 […]

8 Masterful Soviet Sci-Fi Movies

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 unimaginable lengths, not just in the U.S. […]

October 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of October 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature – Zugvögel 2nd […]

October 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of October 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (October 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

How Music Can Influence a Film

When someone thinks of the broad term of music, their favorite artist or musician generally comes to their mind before anything else. We all have a preferred niche for music; whether it’s something extraordinarily mainstream or out of the […]

August-September 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the August-September Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/august-september-2021/ Therefore, Meg Keneally wins the August-September […]

Will The Marvel Trend Ever End?

In this day and age, just about every person has seen a Marvel film at some point. Whether they’re a film fanatic or someone who only watches one film a year, Marvel dominates people’s film intake. This can be […]

Coda (Review)

Coda is a prime example of how taking the coming-of-age trope and pairing it with a family setting not everyone understands can be a beautiful and hilarious tale. Coda tells the story of Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones), an aspiring […]

7 Comedies That Still Hold Up Today

There is no better cure to any ailment than laughter. Comedy has the versatility to promote happiness, get through grief, distract the mind, and find true meaning. Still, like any other artform, comedy tends to evolve as time goes […]

3 Great Films Based on Sportsbook

Sports are a great subject for a dynamic and fast-paced film. Think of all the great sports movies through time; Escape to Victory, Million Dollar Baby, even The Waterboy. All used sports as a vehicle for a tale of […]

The Impact of Deepfakes on the Filmmaking Industry

The technological landscape is constantly changing, especially in the film industry. What’s possible today would’ve been alien-like technology even thirty years ago. With the pace film special effects and CGI are going, who knows what the future can hold […]

September 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of September 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

September 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of September 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (September 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

Interview with AUGUST 2021 winner: Jacob Thomas Pilgaard

This month, our jury had the very difficult task of deciding a winner from six excellent films. Ultimately, it was a 23-minute-long unbroken close-up taking place during a school shooting that won the biggest prize – Incident at School. […]

Must-Watch Movies from Each Decade (1950s – Present)

Although the history of cinema may seem like a lengthy one, films have only been around for a mere 100 plus years, a slight contrast compared to the length of humanity. Regardless, numerous films have been made over the […]

The Suicide Squad (2021) (Review)

With the horrendous and exceptionally disappointing film in Suicide Squad from 2016, who would’ve guessed a sequel (reboot?) five years later would be as good as it is. At the leadership of James Gunn and an ensemble crew to […]

How Moonlight is a Must-Watch For Every Movie Fanatic

Moonlight broke ground in 2016 for proving that just about any great film could win an oscar without having to rely on the standard cinematic style that’s generally tied to a winning film. It’s a touching, serene, emotional, and […]

7 Iconic Action Movies

Action movies, a type of film that exhilarates and gives the audience a boost of adrenaline with an added BPM. Just about every person can get a level of satisfaction from an action movie, me included. Still, there is […]

August 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of August 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature – Medusa 2nd […]

August 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of August 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (August 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

June-July 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the June-July Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/june-july-2021/ Therefore, Marianthi Skaloumpaka wins the June-July […]

David Lynch – Worst to Best

Filmmakers and writers alike can’t celebrate the world of experimental and avant-garde cinema without discussing the genius of David Lynch. As notable and groundbreaking as Lynch’s work has been, like any other filmmaker, some of his work is much […]

The Green Knight (Review)

After the success of A Ghost Story in 2017 and The Old Man & the Gun in 2018, David Lowery has delivered a remarkable and genuinely innovative medieval fantasy in The Green Knight that’ll be analyzed for years to […]

7 Critically Panned Great Movies

Listening to the critics is a natural part of finding a great movie. After all, critics are there for a reason and help guide society into knowing if a film is worth checking out or not. Still, critics aren’t […]

Interview with JULY 2021 winner: Kilian Thomas

Just over a year ago, we were having a chat with Kilian Thomas, fresh winner of TMFF’s April Film of the Month for his short film, Insectarium. Today, he’s a winner yet again, this time with Alexanne – a […]

Why It’s Okay to Hate A Movie

Film criticism and debate are two fundamental areas tied to any film, good or bad. No matter how critically panned or loved a film is, there is an audience who loves and hates every film. As Cinema Sins has […]

July 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of July 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

July 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of July 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (July 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

Most Popular Film Genres and Movements: US vs Europe

Cinema is a dense and layered subject that varies significantly throughout the world. Many moviegoers have a heavy focus on the niche they’re into, causing them to miss out on such a wide range of popular film genres and […]

Why the 1980s Horror Films Matter Today

Horror is one of the most polarizing film genres in cinema history, with some people refusing to watch any horror flick, no matter how acclaimed it is. There is also the elitist notion of some filmmakers looking down on […]

7 Dark & Depressing Films Every Movie Fanatic Should Watch

Films that stretch the boundary of what’s deemed dark and depressing play a critical role in our overall psyche. Although sorrowful films are just stories, they can strike a chord in a person’s emotional overtone for their daily lives. […]

Interview with JUNE 2021 winner: Simon Elvås

Our June TMFF Film of the Month comes from Sweden, and presents us with a difficult moral choice between personal and professional conviction. A Swedish Defense is directed by Simon Elvås, who was kind enough to take some time […]

The Genius Of Guillermo Del Toro

Great filmmakers have a natural ability to give each of their films a particular kind of style that separates it from other films. When discussing the subject of horror, comic book adaptations, or historical fantasy, Guillermo Del Toro has […]

Best Movies About Horse Racing

Horse racing is one of the oldest sports in history that dates back to 680 B.C.E in ancient Greece at the Olympic Games. Back then, horse racing was very different. First of all, it was called the Chariot races […]

June 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of June 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature Postponed for July-August […]

June 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of June 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (June 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

6 Hidden Gem Films You Need to Watch

As great as cinema is for a person to enjoy, there is a natural want to view a film not everyone has seen. Significant films like Star Wars or The Godfather will always be regarded as classics, but there’s […]

April-May 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the April-May Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/april-may-2021/ Therefore, James Everett wins the April-May […]

The Stunning Story Of No Country For Old Men

Ethan and Joel Coen truly broke ground with the release of No Country For Old Men in 2007. A film that revolves around violence and mayhem takes the audience back with a constant slow-drip of anxiety while enduring such […]

Scorsese: Then and Now

Martin Scorsese is a name that is synonymous with the beauty of cinema. He directed some of the greatest works of the 20th century and continues to produce incredible pieces of art to this day. A look back over […]

5 Most Influential Directors from The United States

If you’re looking to take your first step forward in the film industry or have loads of experience already, you obviously understand the importance of looking at some of the most influential directors. More specifically, you know the essential […]

May 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of May 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

May 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of May 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (May 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

Interview with APRIL 2021 winner: Svend Colding

Our Film of the Month for April comes from Denmark, and bears the name ‘It’s So Charming‘. Set at a wedding anniversary, it explores a myriad of troubled social relationships with a mixture of comedy, drama and everything in-between. […]

Find Royalty-Free Stock Video Footage for Your Next Art Project with Artlist.io

Artists are always looking for stock footage to use in their next project. The problem is, there can be a lot of restrictions on what you’re allowed to do with the footage and it can be difficult to find […]

The 7 Best Andrei Tarkovsky Films

Whether they were inspired by music, war or Eastern European sci-fi masterworks, Andrei Tarkovsky’s filmmaking prowess is unquestionable, and he certainly stands out as one of the finest screenwriters and directors during the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Sadly, he […]

Another Round (Druk) (Review)

Another Round (Druk) was written and directed by Thomas Vinterberg, the man behind The Hunt – one of my all-time favourite films. It recently won an Oscar for the Best International Feature of last year, a feat surprisingly not […]

5 Reasons to Watch The Serpent

I waited for The Serpent to release on Netflix in order to make my decision about whether or not I should watch it. In the end, I decided to go for it – I was in the mood for […]

April 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of April 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature – In Their […]

April 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of April 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (April 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

February-March 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the February-March Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2021/ Therefore, Craig Moore wins the February-March […]

What Was the Best Decade for Filmmaking?

As far as modern films are concerned, none of them would be possible without the previous groundbreaking and innovative stylings for filmmaking. Since the eruption of filmmaking in the early 20th century, the craft has shifted and changed throughout […]

Prince Philip and His Portrayals

The death of Prince Philip at the age of 99, and 2 months short of 100, marked the passing of one of the most enduring figures in centuries of British monarchy. As a tribute to his remarkable personality, I […]

The 5 Best International Feature Nominees

As I already mentioned in a previous article, I was a little bit disappointed by the lack of diversity when it came to the 2021 Oscars Best Picture nominees. We have the same US/UK mix, and nothing much besides […]

Interview with FEBRUARY 2021 winners: Ravin Raori and Yuqing Liu

It’s not often that we have an experimental film based on empirical research as our Film of the Month winner – thankfully, we’ve had the honour of doing just that in February 2021. Counterpoductive is a film that explores […]

Forgotten (기억의 밤) (Review)

I am always quite happy whenever Netflix takes a couple of year old films that I would have never stumbled upon otherwise, and adds them to their interminable streaming collection. This is how I managed to choose Forgotten as […]

March 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of March 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

March 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of March 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (March 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

5 Facts About the 2021 Oscars

The Oscar nominations are in – this would normally be a very strange thing to say at the end of March, as by then, the awards themselves are usually done and dusted. And still, 2021 is certainly no ordinary […]

All Or Nothing – The Documentaries

Sports documentaries have not been very popular as a sub-genre, until rather recently. At the very most, there have been a handful of football season recaps over the years, and documentaries made about F1 big names. However, a number […]

7 Great Women Directors

Since today is the 8th of March, the International Womens’ Day, I thought it would be great timing to recognise the awesome female film directors, writers and filmmakers around the world. The last couple of years have seen quite […]

James Cameron’s Avatar Sequels

What were you up to in 2010 – 11 years ago? How different everything was back then. We were still just getting used to having internet on our mobile phones, we were 10 years away from a global pandemic, […]

Film of the Year 2020 Announced

Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 357 films and trailers in the 2020 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2020 winner: ‘Susie‘ by Jodran […]

February 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of February 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature – Radio Taxi […]

February 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of February 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (February 28), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

December-January 2021 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the December-January Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2021/ Therefore, Yael Deynes wins the December-January […]

5 Amazon Series to Watch

Since two weeks ago I presented you with a selection of Netflix shows to watch, this time I wanted toTale change platform and delve into Amazon Prime. Because there haven’t been that many interesting new releases in 2021 so […]

The Call (콜) (Review)

The Call (콜) is a 2020 South Korean film somewhat based upon a British film from 2011 named The Caller. How much in terms of plot they have in common, I couldn’t exactly tell you. What I can tell […]

4 Fresh 2021 Netflix Series

Have you been trying to make up your mind which series from Netflix you want to start, but you’re constantly put off by the huge numbers of seasons that your top picks have under their belts? No problem – […]

January 2021 Winners

Hello there, the winners of January 2021 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

January 2021 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of January 2021! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (December 29), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

Mank – How to Alienate an Audience

As a big fan of David Fincher, and someone who definitely understands and appreciates the cinematographic achievement of Citizen Kane, I was really curious to see how the combination of director and topic would pan out. I was very, […]

5 Dark Comedies Every Filmmaker Should Watch

Since the early days of cinema, people have always had a particular amusement with laughing at a film. Whether this laughter was intentional or not, we can all agree about the essential nature of laughter and the positive effects […]

Distribution Opportunity for Your Film

We are excited to inform you that we have partnered up with Wave Films, a Singapore-based production company that is now opening a sales agency to represent promising films from filmmakers worldwide. As part of our partnership, the 1st, […]

The New A24 Films from Aronofsky and Garland

A24 are the studio behind some of the best and most indie films to come out in recent years: Minari, The Lighthouse, Hereditary, Moonlight, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, The Lobster, The Witch, Room, Locke, Ex Machina and […]

7 Films About Pandemics

Happy New Year 2021! Since the vacination process against COVID-19 has now started in many countries around the world, I thought it would be a good and more optimistic time to look into some pandemic or epidemic centric films. […]

December 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of December 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature – The Shepherd […]

Minari and the Golden Globes Controversy

In case you didn’t know, there were recently some updates regarding the Golden Globes’ categories and the films which will be competing for nominations in each category. The headline this time around has been the criticism which stemmed from […]

December 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of December 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (December 29), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

October-November 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the October-November Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2020/ Therefore, Claire Kathryn Roche wins the […]

6 Christmas Films on Amazon Prime

If you happen to be stuck at home these days – after all, who isn’t? – you may want to spend a few evenings watching Christmas films. While it doesn’t feel like it, due to the lack of Christmas […]

Fargo Season 4 (Review)

If you asked me on the spot to name one of my favourite TV series ever, it is certain that one of the names which would come up would be Fargo. Before the first season came out, many people […]

7 Contenders for the Award Season

It’s the time of the year when I usually make predictions about the films to look for during the award season of early next year – but this has not been an ordinary year, that’s for sure. We have […]

November 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of November 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees & winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

November 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of November 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (November 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

Where in the World are Cinemas Open?

With most of the world in the midst of a second coronavirus wave, or just about past it, we are all experiencing a taste of March-April lockdowns all over again. However, as opposed to the more or less universal […]

Hold Your Breath: Five of the Best Suspense Scenes In 21st Century Cinema

Suspense in cinema has been around for as long as there have been movies, but some might say it is a little bit of a lost art these days. Indeed, if you look at modern horror movies, which all […]

4 Things We Learned From All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur

I know I’m quite late to the party, but I hadn’t watched the Amazon Prime documentary All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur until last week. I know that the majority of you, even the ones who count themselves as football […]

Interview with OCTOBER 2020 winner: L.A. Reilly

The months of 2020 seem to pass so quickly, given the fact that there’s so little variation in our everyday routines nowadays. We have a little under two months to go until 2021, which seems rather incredible. As for […]

What are Filler Episodes?

A few days ago, I watched the second episode of the second season of The Mandalorian, and was left rather entertained. Then, as is customary, I went to IMDb and checked out the episode’s average rating: a rather low […]

10 Sean Connery Films That Defined His Career

Following Sean Connery’s passing at the age of 90 last week, I wanted to dedicate this article to his memory. Let us remember together what a gifted and versatile actor the Scotsman was, via this journey through some of […]

October 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of October 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the winners & nominees HERE or below: Best Feature – Shibil 2nd Place […]

October 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of October 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (October 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

August-September 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the August-September Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/august-september-2020/ Therefore, Almas Haidery wins the August-September […]

How Watching Films Can Help Your Mental Health

As humans, we all tend to enter a state of sorrowfulness that can hinder our ability to properly live our lives much longer than we hope for. No matter how long these particular feelings may last, all of us […]

6 Film Meals and Their Significance

Has it ever happened to you to watch a film or an episode from a series on a rather empty stomach, and suddenly you felt super hungry once food appeared on screen? I especially remember that as a kid, […]

Interview with AUGUST 2020 winner: Brendan Young

Our August 2020 big winner was The Widow: a film about Sicilians, taking place in Australia, back in the 1960s. We discussed the project with its director, Brendan Young. JL: Congrats, Brendan, for all the awards! There was some […]

Find or sell scripts fast and easy

Whether you’re looking for scripts or have some of your own, InkTip can help you. Nearly 400 movies have been made from scripts and writers found on their site. Independent Filmmakers: find scripts fast and easy. Writers: list and sell […]

Interview with SEPTEMBER 2020 winner: Micheal Eastman

We bid farewell to the month of September, and this can only mean that we have a September winner, this time from the United States. The film is Velvet Farewell, the director is Micheal Eastman, and he was kind […]

The Latest Bond Delay and its Effects

Just a few days ago, I was surprised to read that No Time to Die, the latest James Bond movie and Daniel Craig’s last outing as 007, would be once again delayed because of the global pandemic. Originally scheduled […]

September 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of September 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the winners & nominees HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

September 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of September 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (August 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

3 Movie Sequels That Should Never Have Been Made

In the entertainment business, “always leave them wanting more” is a philosophy that many live by. Performances, movies and TV shows that end before the audience get tired help them to maintain a strong reputation which is good for […]

4 Updates About The Mandalorian Season 2

With the new trailer for the second season of The Mandalorian arriving a few days ago, I thought it might be nice to sum up a few of the details we uncovered, in order to prepare for the October […]

Re-Editing The Godfather III

I know a lot of people who think that the original The Godfather film is by far the best of the trilogy – myself included. I also know quite a few people who actually regard the second film, The […]

5 Autumn Mood Movies

Autumn is officially here – I don’t know how much of a summer you’ve had, given the ongoing pandemic-related restrictions, but what’s sure is that it’s gone. And while warm weather might stick with us for a little bit […]

August 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of August 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the winners & nominees HERE or below: Best Feature – Stealing Chaplin […]

August 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of August 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (August 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

June-July 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the June-July Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/june-july-2020/ Therefore, Jim Norman wins the June-July […]

The Most Popular Film Genres of 2019

Recently I was wondering what the most popular and most productive (in terms of box office revenue) film genres are. A simple Google search led me to a statistic on The Numbers, which aggregated all theatrical releases of 2019, […]

Interview with JULY 2020 winner: Craig Moore

The winner of our Film of the Month distinction for July 2020 comes from Ireland – Three Brothers Two. The film explores the drama that unfolds in a small, closely-knit community after an unfortunate accident unfolds. We had a […]

7 Films You Won’t Be Watching This Summer

It’s a bit hard to keep track of all the delays and postponements to films and series that have happened over the last couple of months because of the coronavirus pandemic. While in the beginning, it was better to […]

Ju-on: Origins (Review)

I’m a big fan of Japanese horror – I’ve watched many of the classics of this genre, and I enjoy additing to my collection every now and again. I didn’t watch the original Ju-on films, which were made in […]

July 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of July 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the winners & nominees HERE or below:   Best Feature Announced at […]

July 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of July 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (July 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

5 Most Common Sci-Fi Themes

I like breaking things down in categories, in order to look at them in a more structured way. Of course, that’s not the final objective – the charm of films is often how they combine different ideas, themes and […]

Upcoming Projects of Great Directors

With so many postponements with regard to not only film productions, but also releases, it’s a bit tricky to keep accurate track of what exactly is coming out in the near future. So, I’ve decided to jump forward a […]

Interview with JUNE 2020 winner: Blake Ridder

We were once again faced with the difficult task of picking a winner from a superb bunch of six finalists. In the end, The English Teacher came on top, and took away the big prize for June 2020. Director […]

6 International Series to Consider

I was browsing Netflix at the weekend, looking for new material to add to my watchlist. I tried to cover as wide a geographical scope as possible – in the end, only two of the six entries come from […]

Bloodride (Review)

Story anthologies seem to work very well – they have done so in the past, and continue to do so. Usually, it’s because they don’t require much time to get into, and won’t need to watch or read a […]

June 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of June 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the winners & nominees HERE or below:   Best Feature – Wicked Trails […]

June 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of June 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (June 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

April-May 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the April-May Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/april-may-2020/ Therefore, Bruno Gil Gonzalez wins the […]

4 Reasons Why You Should Watch Dark

The third and final season of Dark has its premiere on Netflix this Saturday, 27 June. Fans of the series will know that this date has a specific significance within the plot’s context, which is a very nice added […]

The New Pope (Review)

The Bible and the iPhone “The Bible doesn’t have to be like an iPhone”, because that means it could be removed at any time by an upgraded version. Thus, the relationship with the scripture, which must keep its original formula, becomes […]

4 Series to Watch on Netflix This June

Summertime is here, and regardless of the global pandemic that goes on in the world, we wouldn’t have expected much in terms of films and series. Summer is usually the time for light, often corny films that usually are […]

Interview with MAY 2020 winner: Jordan Doig

May 2020 has been a surreal experience for most of us… just like April 2020, for that matter. One great thing about lockdown is that it has allowed us to watch even more films than before. And spreaking of […]

Into the Night (Review)

European TV shows are usually much more grounded and tame than their North American counterparts, which often revel in doomsday scenarios and, much too often, saving the world opportunities. The latter also usually have a clear distinction between the […]

May 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of May 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the winners & nominees HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

May 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of May 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (May 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

5 Films to Watch for Their Screenplays

If you’re a screenwriter, your best way to help your writing is by looking at scripts and watching other films. No matter the genre you’re writing, you should look at different scripts to help you understand exactly what made […]

Film Festivals Going Online

With film festivals cancelled and movie theaters closed, many movie enthusiasts are starting to worry about missing out on the greatest cinema releases this year. However, technology is making sure that we won’t miss out on the latest releases […]

7 Great 90s TV Shows

Have you recently felt nostalgic about some of the TV shows that you used to watch back in the 90s? There was a special sort of simplicity about the style of such productions – the emphasis was less on […]

Ideas for Coronavirus Projects

The coronavirus lockdown started only a few months ago in China, and then shortly after in most of the rest of the world. Confined to the limited spaces of their homes, people started dealing with this new reality in […]

Interview with APRIL 2020 winner: Kilian Thomas

Over the last two months, as most people around the world were confined to their homes, empty city streets managed to give a peculiar, almost post-apocalyptic vibe. Coincidentally, our big winner for April 2020 also roposes a post-apocalyptic scenario, […]

Interview with MARCH 2020 winner: Kiril Todorov

This March, the Film of the Month coincided with the Audience Award, with both awards going to All Through the Night. Kiril Todorov, who also picked up a prize for Best Director, is no stranger to TMFF – he […]

7 Animated Films You Might Have Missed

As someone who grew up watching cartoons and animated films – like many others, I presume – I have not really been doing my homework with regard to this genre over the past couple of years. Most mainstream animated […]

April 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of April 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below:   Best Feature – Juliana […]

April 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of April 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (April 30), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

February-March 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the February-March Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/february-march-2020/ Therefore, Brian Stoddart wins the February-March […]

The Evolution of Batman and his Relationship with the Franchise’s Villains

At the time of writing, Batman has been around for 81 years, with the superhero’s first appearance coming back in 1939. Over the years, perhaps unsurprisingly, the character has undergone a number of changes both mentally and physically. Within […]

6 Film Festivals Affected By Coronavirus

The Coronavirus crisis has left a mark on the entire world, whether it’s going to work, going out for a beer, attending a concert or watching a football match live. Film festivals have been affected as well, and some […]

TV Shows That Have Been Postponed

The coronavirus epidemic has disrupted many sector, including filmmaking – and we covered that extensively in another blog. Since then, a number of TV series premieres have been postponed due to the coronavirus situation. And although the situation seems […]

March 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of March 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

March 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of March 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow night (March 31), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish you […]

5 New European Series on Netflix

The excellent German series Dark paved the way for many quality European series surfacing on Netflix over the past year or so. It’s a great way for more people to experience the refreshing sight of filmmaking not in the […]

Series to Watch Under Coronavirus Lockdown

We’re living an unusual couple of weeks at the moment, when cinema visits stopped being an option, and we’ve had to move all of our film-related experiences, alongside our offices, at home. It’s important to respect the special temporary […]

Coming Soon: The Films of April 2020

Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in April. Trolls World Tour (Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family) Directed by Walt Dohrn, David P. Smith In […]

3 Ways in Which the Coronavirus is Affecting the Film Industry

The response to the global spread of the Coronavirus has been blown out of proportion, and the wide majority of people and businesses have been overreacting. The global economy will suffer greatly as a result, and the film industry […]

Indiana Jones Without Steven Spielberg?

The fifth and final Indiana Jones film was announced a few years ago, with Steven Spielberg planned to direct the famous archeologist’s final adventure, as he did with every entry in the series. We even wrote an article about […]

February 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of January 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the winners HERE or below: Best Feature – PALINDROME 2nd Place – […]

Film of the Year 2019 Announced

Hello there, After carefully considering thousands of projects over the past year, selecting precisely 343 films and trailers in the 2019 edition, we’ve finally decided to announce and award our FILM OF THE YEAR 2019 winner: ‘The Mandarin Tree‘ by […]

February 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of February 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow tonight (29th of  February), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish […]

December-January 2020 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the December-January Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/december-january-2020/ Therefore, Rhonda Deskins wins the December-January […]

6 Bong Joon Ho Films to Watch After Parasite

Bong Joon Ho took the mainstream filmmaking world by storm when he won an unprecedented 4 Oscars in one night, for the same film – the masterpiece which is Parasite. But, he’s certainly not a newcomer when it comes […]

Coming Soon: The Films of March 2020

Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in March. The Way Back (Drama, Sport) Directed by Gavin O’Connor In Theaters March 6 Synopsis: A […]

How Parasite Triumphed at the Oscars

Immediately after watching Parasite, I knew I had just seen one of the finest films in many years. The unanimously-decided winner of last year’s Palme d’Or had achieved a remarkable feat, but questions still lingered over its ability to […]

5 Reasons Why The Witcher Split Audiences

The Witcher was quite a big thing last month, and for many people, it was the first series they watched this decade. Before giving it a go myself, I heard extremely diverging opinions: I’ve heard friends blasting it as […]

A Good Trailer vs A Bad Trailer

We all know what a trailer is, don’t we? After all, we probably are confronted with trailers on a daily basis, whether it’s a voluntary action or it comes under the form of a random ad. However, if you […]

January 2020 Winners

Hello there, the winners of January 2020 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]

January 2020 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of January 2020! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow tonight (31st of  January), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish […]

The 3 Best Picture Contenders

The BAFTAs are taking place next weekend in London, and in a bit over a fortnight, we will know this year’s Academy Award winners. Indeed, I’ve already written an article on approximately the same topic several weeks ago, but […]

Coming Soon: The Films of February 2020

Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in February. Sonic the Hedgehog (Action, Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi) Directed by Jeff Fowler In Theaters February 14 […]

The Lighthouse (Review)

A few years ago, The Witch became a reference point in my very short list of horror films I really, really like – which is short not because I don’t watch a lot of horror movies, but because so […]

4 Things We Learned From the 2020 Golden Globes

The 2020 Golden Globes must have been great fun for anyone residing in a suitable timezone to enjoy its live broadcast at a reasonable hour. For the rest of us it was most likely a first-thing-on-Monday-morning-watch, which doesn’t sound […]

Interview with DECEMBER 2019 winner: Marie Vandelannoote

The final winner of year 2019 is Marie Vandelannoote’s short film Funeral, which deals with a family reunion brought along by the death of one of its members. We had chat with its screenwriter and director, Marie Vandelannoote, who […]

Film Resolutions for 2020

Happy New Year 2020! We at TMFF hope that the new year will bring you lot of success, good health and unforgettable moments. We hope that you will watch a lot of films, and broaden your cinematographic horizons during […]

December 2019 Winners

Hello there, the winners of December 2019 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature – SMASH 2nd […]

December 2019 Nominees Announced

Hello there and congrats to all our nominees of December 2019! We remind you that voting for the audience award is still open until tomorrow tonight (30th of December), when we will announce our winners as well. We wish […]

October-November 2019 Screenplay Competition Winners

Hi there, The winners of the October-November Screenplay Competition have just been announced on our website as well as on our social media pages. You can see all winners and nominees here: http://tmff.net/winners/screenplay-competition/october-november-2019/ Therefore, Tim Northburg wins the October-November […]

4 Things to Do This Holiday Season

Merry Christmas everyone. Just because it’s holiday season doesn’t mean that you should forget about movies this time of the year. Not at all! Films bring us together like few other things do, and create lasting memories. Of course, […]

Coming Soon: The Films of January 2020

Hi there, filmmakers and film lovers! Below you will find our pick with the 5 most awaited films to watch next month in January. Bad Boys For Life (Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller) Directed by Adil El Arbi | Bilall […]

Youtube Movie Channels

More and more emphasis is being placed on the ability for people to create content without having to be a part of a major organization. YouTube is one of the platforms that have worked to help support creators. Over […]

Do Interactive Films Have a Future?

In two of the last three weeks we talked about Black Mirror, so why not do it again? This time, I’ll use the one Black Mirror that I ignored in my previous posts – the interactive film Bandersnatch – […]

Interview with NOVEMBER 2019 winner: Julien Cornwall

November is a time for reflection, rain and gloomy days with no sunlight. Just like Scotland. November‘s big winner, The Lost Scot, appropriately takes place in Scotland, and expertly makes light work of an otherwise sombre premise. It’s exactly what we […]

The Enigma of Live Cinema

For all the advances in film quality, special effects, and acting talent over cinema’s storied history, the medium itself has remained much the same – movie-goers pay to sit and watch a pre-recorded spectacle on a screen. And nobody […]

Top Black Mirror Episodes (#5 to #1)

Picking up where we left two weeks ago, let’s take a look at the best of the Black Mirror bunch. Best is, of course, extremely subjective. I’m pretty sure there will be at least one major omission and definitely […]

November 2019 Winners

Hello there, the winners of November 2019 have just been announced! Congratulations to everyone involved and hope to see you soon at TMFF. You can see all the nominees and winners HERE or below: Best Feature Announced at the […]