Coda (2021) (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 asp
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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
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 rede
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,
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
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 b
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 - Inc
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 c
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, emotio
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 a
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 Pla
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 best of
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-co
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
The Green Knight (2021) (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 come.
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 perfect, an
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 film about the r
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 pointed out c
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 e
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 best of luc
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 a
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 th