Easy as sausage? Taste the complex flavours of German film production!
Just as German Films celebrates its 70 anniversary, Redmond Bacon surveys the international outlook of German cinema at the Industry@Tallinn and Baltic Event; he uncovers a prolific industry, innovative co-productions, large tax rebates, and... abundant red tape! [Read More...]

The young, the bold and the beautiful
On the ground at the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Redmond Bacon looks at the picture of state funding for Europe's young and emerging talent, and reveals the best springboards for their gorgeous and audacious creations [Read More...]

This is scarier than horror!
Mariano Garcia picks the top 10 most unsettling documentaries ever made, in a sordid reminder than reality is often crueller than fiction [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Nicolas Dozol
Victoria Luxford interviews the director of Last Party, an ambitious and reflective graduation drama with a dirty twist; they talk about filming in one continuous take, temporality between the audience and the characters, David Lynch, the teenage experience in film, and much more - read our exclusive interview [Read More...]

On becoming an awkward film star
Our writer Marina Hillquist shares some very practical tips on how to be a better film actor, while also embracing your inner awkwardness [Read More...]

Soundscapes that shaped Cinema
Mariano Garcia discusses the art of crafting memorable film, while navigating the various layers of the sound production process [Read More...]

The place where all genres meet!
Just as he prepares to attend the next edition of the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, Redmond Bacon dissects the European Genre Forum, while also identifying some exciting new trends  [Read More...]

Our dirty questions do Sanjay Patel
The Indo-Canadian director of indigenous drama The Birds Who Fear Death talks to Victoria Luxford about hiring native talent, cultural and environmental challenges, working in the oil and gas industry, drawing inspiration from cancer, and much more [Read More...]

Tallinn Critics’ Picks selection: so good it’s almost impossible to beat
Goldfinger said: "Mr. Bond, they have a saying in Chicago. 'Once is happenstance. Twice is coincidence. The third time it's enemy action.'" – Jeremy Clarke anticipates his third visit to Tallinn to cover the third year of its Critics' Picks strand [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to John Jurko II
The co-director of visceral poaching documentary Rhino Man talks to Eoghan Lyng about the physicality of the filming, sleep deprivation, kingpins battling for territory, David Attenborough, the real value of keratin, receiving a nod from the Prince of Wales, and more - read our exclusive interview [Read More...]

One filmmaker and her two very different sisters
The editor of DMovies - a Brazilian filmmaker himself - examines the two most important films of Brazil's top documentarist Petra Costa, revealing a peculiar filmic sorority, and a singular autobiographic signature [Read More...]

Documentaries that deepen the meaning of cinema
As the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival announces its brand new documentary strand, Eoghan Lyng discusses the foibles and the grandeur of a genre that can "easily escape the confines of budget" [Read More...]

A Woman With the Influence
Susanne Gottlieb interviews Marge Liiske, the woman at the helm of the Industry@Tallinn & Baltic Event, one of the largest, most exciting and fastest-growing such events of Northern Europe; they discuss “democratic networking”, cooperating with the European commission, supporting regional filmmakers, the joys and the pitfalls of AI, and… why we should throw film professional into the ice-cold Baltic sea!!! [Read More...]

‘Tis the time to brighten up the Black Nights!
Always look at the bright side: the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival has announced the 18 titles of its Main Competition, with a selection catering for genre fans and arthouse sensibilities alike [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Juri Rechinsky
Nataliia Serebriakova interviews the director of brutally honest and unforgivingly graphic war doc Dear Beautiful Beloved; they discuss vulnerable Ukrainian evacuees, lies on television, filming near shelling, and why Juri will never watch his own film again [Read More...]

Witness the beginnings: Tallinn announces First Feature Competition titles
Ahead of the 28th Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Paul Risker takes a glimpse at the always exciting First Feature Competition of Northern Europe's favourite cinema bonanza - just as he prepares to attend the very familiar event in person for the first time [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Amanda Deering Jones
Joshua Polanski interviews the director of Little Mother Lies, a short film about two feuding sisters, a bowl of borscht, and an addicted son; they discuss fiction written from experience, Russian heritage, optimism, nostalgia and more! [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Christopher Greenslate
The director of Bananahead, a horror-drama about an actor with a troubling legacy, gets [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Llaima Sanfiorenzo
Joshua Polanski interviews the director of And Still The Seed, a "decidedly anti-colonial" film about the bond between trees and people; they talk about Llaima's native Puerto Rico, trees older than Christopher Columbus, non-human life as film protagonists, and much more! [Read More...]

The Top 10 dirty movies from the 68th BFI London Film Festival
We have cherry picked the 10 most provocative, subversive and downright filthy 10 films from the 69th BFI London Film Festival, and reviewed them exclusively for you! [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Pavlo Ostrikov
Nataliia Serebriakova interviews the Ukrainian director of U Are The Universe, a chamber play about a lonely astronaut and his mean computer; they talk about the challenges of making cinema in his country (both before and after the invasion), retrofuturism, Soviet vibes, Christopher Nolan, Stephen Hawking, and much more! [Read More...]

Our lowdown of the 72nd edition of San Sebastian
Victor Fraga attends one of the most exciting and prestigious film festivals in the world for the fourth consecutive year; he encountered an arena of conflicting emotions, four profound terminal disease films, Pamela Anderson, and much more [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Rocky Walls
The director of Dirty Laundry - a movie about two inseparable friends, a laundromat and some filthy secrets - talks about mundane tasks, Latin immigrants, the implications of [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Ryan Ashley Lowery
The director of Light Up, a movie about queer impressions of life in a world divided by religion and righteousness, talks about black masculinity, finding superpowers within, anti-LGBTQ+ judges, Oprah’s Master Class, "sounding white", and much more! [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Shuchi Talati
Indian director of Sundance hit and Tiff Romania winner Girls Will Be Girls discusses the emotional earthquakes of her quiet drama, the challenges the male gaze, video games, Covid and much more - read our exclusive interview [Read More...]

Is this dirty alien money?
Marina Hillquist investigates how the Alien franchise is cashing In on Its comeback, and how this could go way beyond the film world! [Read More...]

I believe the children are the present
Movies unite and create memories. And not just for adults. A vibrant audience is often pushed to the side. Tallinn has set out to change this! [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Karim Shaaban
Paul Risker interviews the Egyptian director of I Don't Care If The World Collapses, about a "Faustian deal" he made with capitalism while shooting a commercial; they talk about sensory and intellectual connections, the intent to provoke, shooting inside a constructed set, connecting with audiences despite manyfold differences, and much more [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to the Chinese-American daydreamer
Victoria Luxford interviews Ziyu Lou, the director of American Daydream; they talk about undocumented immigrants, language barriers, Confucian values, shifting from comedy to drama, and... cooking Chinese food for your cast and crew! [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Warren Fischer
The director of The Serena Variations - about an autistic violinist coaxed into taking drugs - talks about the pressures musicians face, taking psychedelics, the Niccolò Paganini connection, seeking the approval of mentors, and much more [Read More...]

Top 7 educational movies based on true stories
Marina Hallquist carefully cherry picks seven extraordinarily dirty movies that can help to shed the light of education on students and adults alike [Read More...]

The dirtiest Bond movie: no child’s play
Marina Hillquist investigates how the James Bond classic Casino Royale influencd public perceptions of poker, and changed how we see the game forever [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Olha Zhurba
Ukrainian journalist Nataliia Serebriakova interviews her fellow countrywoman, just as she premieres her jarring "mosaic" of a war documentary at the Biennale [Read More...]

Friends and neighbours: when narcissists don’t live happily ever after
Ariana Martinez dissects Neil LaBute's sophomore feature, thereby exposing toxic males, filthy dykes and putrescent spirits [Read More...]

Survival and determination: our verdict of the 77th Locarno Film Festival
Eoghan Lyng attended the Locarno Film Festival for the first time, on behalf of DMovies. He encountered an impressive selection of films bursting with the desire to say something urgent, often in the face of shocking adversity [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Spencer Jamison
Paul Risker interviews the director of "sharp and prescient" dramedy At Capacity; they discuss musicals, Billy Wilder, creating a kinetic colour palette, political cinema, shorts as a pure form of expression, and more! [Read More...]

Israel’s equine weapon: Alina Orlov discusses treating horses and mistreating people
Victoria Luxford interviews Alina Orlov just as she premieres The Cavalry in Locarno; they talk about filming with the Israeli police, animal abuse as a metaphor for human authoritarianism, and raising awareness of what Israel "has been doing for the last more than half a century" [Read More...]

The intersection of essay writing and film technique
Cinematic technique and essay writing have a lot more in common than meets the eye; Mariano Garcia dissects the similarities and reveals the useful tips for film-loving students [Read More...]

The dirty film techniques for persuasive essay writing
Mariano Garcia investigates how cinematic techniques can enhance your essay writing skills; he reveals the most effective tricks exclusively for you [Read More...]

My Top 5 dirtiest casino movies
Marina Hallquist remembers her five personal favourite casino dramas and adventures, taking a our readers on a journey across the intersections of cinema and gamblind [Read More...]

Movies and games: a dirty relationship
Sonia Dickson looks at the history of games in past 25 years, and reveals a profound and mutually beneficial connection with cinema [Read More...]

Hungry for food, family and friendship?
Ten years later: Paola Christensen discusses what Jon Favreau's Chef says about food, family and friendship in the present day [Read More...]

Our dirty questions to Ziad and Christine
Victoria Luzford interviews Ziad H. Hamzeh and Christine Handy, the director and original writer/ exec producer of Hello Beautiful, an emotionally compelling drama about successful model, her mother, and a life-changing diagnosis [Read More...]

One city, one planet, many films
Marina Hillquist investigates the environmental impact of film production, and reveals how Gainesville (a city in Florida, United States) is leading the way [Read More...]

The dirtiest film characters of all time
Some film characters are just so powerful that they defy time and space, and linger persistently in our memory (and in the history of cinema) - Mariano Garcia argues [Read More...]

The cinematic evolution of videogames
Tania Dickson looks back at the fairly young history of video games and unearths some uncanny similarities and affinities with the seventh art [Read More...]

The influence of casino culture on Hollywood
Marina Hillquist investigates the recent history of casinos in mainstream cinema, and reveals the achievements, the challenges and also the dark side of gambling in film [Read More...]

Cheryl’s favourite dirty movies
Our young reader Cheryl Cooper selects six dirty films of various genres that allow for a very intense, memorable cinema experience [Read More...]

How to plan a movie-themed casino night
Nash Raymond offers some sizzling advice to all of those who wish to throw an incredible part combining your favourite movie characters and the casino [Read More...]

Dirty WW2 movies that made a mark in history
Mariano Garcia remembers three very different movies that used the biggest conflict known to mankind as a backdrop and a device for change [Read More...]