Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial…
Movie Reviews
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Classic About Broken American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced…
“L.A. Confidential” (1997) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating L.A. Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“A Time to Kill” (1996) – Kevin Spacey’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Joel Schumacher Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Magnificent Mystery Classic
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Serial Killer Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
My Favourite Denzel Washington Films
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Denzel Washington. Since the 1990’s, Washington has become an icon. Whether it’s corrupt…
“Gladiator II” (2024) – Denzel Washington’s Disappointing Gladiator Sequel
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen ‘A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few movies ever made about…
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021) – Denzel Washington’s Superb Shakespearean Adaptation
Written and Directed by Joel Coen …
“Fences” (2016) – Denzel Washington’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Director: Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Worst Movie
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula…
“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing Alcoholism Drama
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that…
“American Gangster” (2007) – Denzel Washington’s Gritty Gangster Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Ted Levine, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Inside Man” (2006) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Heist Classic
Director: Spike Lee Starring: Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jodie Foster ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Cops Classic
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Denzel Washington’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
“Crimson Tide” (1995) – Denzel Washington’s Spectacular Submarine Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Dhoom 2: Back in Action” (2007) – Hrithik Roshan’s Breathtaking Dhoom Blockbuster Sequel
Director: Sanjay Gadhvi Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan and Abhishek Bachcan ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Few actresses in India have created…
“Hamnet” (2025) – Jessie Buckley’s Spectacular Oscar-Winning Shakespeare Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Chloe Zhao Starring: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley and Emily Watson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Alan Rickman’s Captivating Cops Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“Jaws” (1975) – Roy Scheider’s Jaw-Dropping Sharks Horror Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that…
My Favourite Will Smith Films
Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s…
“King Richard” (2021) – Will Smith’s Spectacular Serena Williams Biopic
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanniya Sidney ‘Serene-a Biopic’ Gen-Cassius patriarchs whose philosophies catapulted…
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Will Smith’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down…
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure…
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will…
My Favourite Jack Nicholson Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an…
“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“As Good as it Gets” (1997) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating OCD Classic
Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear ‘A Captivating Classic’ OCD is a debilitating disease…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Classic
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Mental Health Classic
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
My Favourite Al Pacino Films
Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise…
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Al Pacino’s Fantastic Gucci Fashion Biopic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Great Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Insider” (1999) – Al Pacino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Brave Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Heist Classic
Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
“Carlito’s Way” (1993) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Brian de Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Penn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blindness
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely…
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is…
“The Godfather: Part II” (1974) – Al Pacino’s Mesmerizing Mobster Sequel
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall ‘A Mesmerizing Sequel’ Not many actors in…
My Favourite Mark Wahlberg Films
Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Mark Wahlberg. Since the 1990’s, Wahlberg has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s…
“Patriots Day” (2016) – Mark Wahlberg’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Boston Marathon Bombings
Director: Peter Berg Starring: J.K. Simmons, John Goodman and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“2 Guns” (2013) – Mark Wahlberg’s Worst Movie
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula…
“The Fighter” (2010) – Mark Wahlberg’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Mark Wahlberg’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Departed” (2006) – Mark Wahlberg’s Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“Boogie Nights” (1997) – Mark Wahlberg’s Captivating Classic About the Adult Industry
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Basketball Diaries” (1995) – Mark Wahlberg’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Drama
Director: Scott Kalvert Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg and Lorraine Bracco ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
My Favourite Ray Liotta Films
Not many actors had the charisma of Ray Liotta. Since the 1980’s, Liotta became a legendary icon. Whether it’s cruel…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Ray Liotta’s Meaningful Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ray Liotta’s Great Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Ray Liotta’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as…
“Field of Dreams” (1989) – Ray Liotta’s Baseball Classic
Writer/Director: Phil Alden Robinson Starring: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam” (1999) – Aishwarya Rai’s Riveting Bollywood Romantic Classic About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Starring: Aishwarya Rai, Salman Khan and Ajay Devgan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in India have…
“Toy Story 5” (2026) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Toy Story Animated Sequel About Technology Addicts
Writer/Director: Andrew Stanton Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Few animated films about toys have…
“Avatar” (2009) – Sam Worthington’s Spectacular Sci-fi Masterpiece About Doomed Planets
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Chicago” (2002) – Richard Gere’s Brilliant Broadway Musical
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Powerful Pulp Crime Classic
WARNING: Significant Spoilers in review Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino Also written by Roger Avary Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John…
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Ian Holm’s Spectacular Olympics Sports Classic
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh…
“Jaws” (1975) – Roy Scheider’s Jaw-Dropping Sharks Horror Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that…
“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Powerful Period Piece About Screenwriters
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing…
“Moulin Rouge!” (2001) – Baz Luhrmann’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Doomed writers
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and John Leguizamo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Misery” (1990) – Rob Reiner’s Captivating Horror Classic About Miserable Authors
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Kathy Bates, James Caan and Frances Sternhagen ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“American Fiction” (2023) – Cord Jefferson’s Spectacular Satire About African-American Writers
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown …
“Almost Famous” (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Classic About Famous Writers
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Captivating Screenwriting Classic
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Feminist Writers
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Midnight in Paris” (2011) – Woody Allen’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Paris Writers
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Corey Stoll, Kathy Bates and Adrien Brody ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Teen Writers
Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people…
“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Writers
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
The Best Films Made About Writers Ranked
Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like writers. Since the 1990’s, movies about writers have earned a huge audience.…
“The Phoenician Scheme” (2025) – Willem Dafoe’s Brilliant Business Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Benicio Del Toro and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many stars in Hollywood…
“Nosferatu” (2024) – Willem Dafoe’s Powerful Vampire Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Starring: Lily Rose-Depp, Nicholas Hoult and Bill Skarsgard ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ When it comes to the…
“Poor Things” (2023) – Willem Dafoe’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe …
“Asteroid City” (2023) – Willem Dafoe’s Meaningful Quarantine Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks and Tilda Swinton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Willem Dafoe’s Fantastic Spider-Man Farewell
Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to…
“Nightmare Alley” (2021) – Willem Dafoe’s Riveting Noir Remake
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed…
“The French Dispatch” (2021) – Willem Dafoe’s Fantastic Period Piece About Magazines
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Willem Dafoe’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Card Counter” (2021) – Willem Dafoe’s Grand Gambling Masterpiece
Director: Paul Schrader Starring: Oscar Isaac, Willem Dafoe and Tiffany Haddish ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“At Eternity’s Gate” (2018) – Willem Dafoe’s Brilliant Van Gogh Biopic
Director: Julian Schnabel Starring: Willem Dafoe, Oscar Isaac and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Willem Dafoe’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Florida Project” (2017) – Willem Dafoe’s Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Prince and Caleb Landry Jones ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that achieved…
“John Wick” (2014) – Willem Dafoe’s Crime Classic
Director: Chad Stahelski Starring: Keanu Reeves, Willem Dafoe and Alfie Allen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) – Willem Dafoe’s Grand Hotel Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Harvey Keitel, Adrien Brody and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created movies…
“The Fault in Our Stars” (2014) – Willem Dafoe’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Illness
Director: Josh Boone Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort and Laura Dern ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Willem Dafoe’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and James Franco ‘A Misunderstood Classic’ Few superheroes in pop culture have…
“Inside Man” (2006) – Willem Dafoe’s Heist Classic
Director: Spike Lee Starring: Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jodie Foster ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Willem Dafoe’s Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live…
“The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou” (2004) – Willem Dafoe’s Captivating Aquatic Adventure Classic
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Willem Dafoe’s Breathtaking Biopic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Finding Nemo” (2003) – Willem Dafoe’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Fish Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Stanton Starring: Albert Brooks, Willem Dafoe and Elen DeGeneres ‘A Captivating Classic’ Finding Nemo Not many actors that…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Willem Dafoe’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“Shadow of the Vampire” (2000) – Willem Dafoe’s Captivating Vampire Classic
Director: E. Elias Merhige Starring: Willem Dafoe, John Malkovich and Cary Elwes ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved…
“American Psycho” (2000) – Willem Dafoe’s Serial Killer Classic
Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely…
“The English Patient” (1996) – Willem Dafoe’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Born on the Fourth of July” (1989) – Willem Dafoe’s Magnificent Vietnam War Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe and Raymond J. Barry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that achieved…
“Mississippi Burning” (1988) – Willem Dafoe’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Alan Parker Starring: Willem Dafoe, Gene Hackman and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“The Last Temptation of Christ” (1988) – Willem Dafoe’s Religious Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Willem Dafoe, Harvey Keitel and Paul Greco ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“Platoon” (1986) – Willem Dafoe’s Magnificent Vietnam War Masterpiece
Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen and Forest Whitaker ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“To Live and Die in L.A.” (1985) – Willem Dafoe’s Captivating L.A. Crime Classic
Writer/Director: William Friedkin Starring: Willem Dafoe, William L. Petersen and John Turturro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved…
Willem Dafoe’s Best Films Ranked
Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Willem Dafoe. Since the 1980’s, Dafoe has become…
My Favourite Book Adaptations of All-Time
Not many genres have gained appreciation of the adaptation. Since the 1960’s, books have often been adapted into memorable movies.…
My Favourite Fantasy Films of All-Time
Few film genres have the ability to satisfy audiences like fantasy. Since the 1940’s, the fantasy genre has produced unforgettable…
My Favourite Lord of the Rings Films of All-Time
Few film franchises about precious rings are as beloved as “The Lord of the Rings”. Since the 2000’s, Peter Jackson’s…
My Favourite Ian McKellen Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned the recognition of Ian McKellen. Since the 1990’s, McKellen has become an icon.…
“Cats” (2019) – Ian McKellen’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not…
“Beauty and the Beast” (2017) – Ian McKellen’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Disney Classic
Director: Bill Condon Starring: Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Ian McKellen’s Extraordinary X-Men Time Travel Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as…
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Ian McKellen’s Superb Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage…
“The Wolverine” (2013) – Ian McKellen’s Wonderful Wolverine Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold …
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Ian McKellen’s Powerful LOTR Fantasy Prequel
Written and Directed by Peter Jackson Also Written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by…
“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Ian McKellen’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘Passable Entertainment’ When it comes to beloved comic book…
“The Da Vinci Code” (2006) – Ian McKellen’s Beautiful Murder Mystery
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Paul Bettany and Alfred Molina ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic LOTR Fantasy Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest…
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Ian McKellen’s Exceptional X-Men Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Ian McKellen’s Towering LOTR Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest…
“X-Men” (2000) – Ian McKellen’s Excellent X-Men Introduction
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest…
“Richard III” (1995) – Ian McKellen’s Spectacular Shakespeare Adaptation
Director: Richard Loncraine Starring: Maggie Smith, Ian McKellen and Jim Broadbent ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“Gods and Monsters” (1998) – Ian McKellen’s Great Masterpiece About Queer Artists
Writer/Director: Bill Condon Starring: Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser and Lynn Redgrave ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Joseph Gordon-Levitt Films
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Since the 1990’s, Gordon-Levitt has become an icon. Whether it’s…
“Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery” (2025) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Josh O’ Connor and Josh Brolin ‘A Mesmerizing Mystery’ Few movies ever made about…
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Magnificent Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton …
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American…
“Knives Out” (2019) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a…
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I…
“The Walk” (2015) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About a High-Wire Walk
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley and Charlotte Le Bon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Brilliant Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“Looper” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian…
“Premium Rush” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Breathtaking Thriller About Bicycling
Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Fantastic Batman Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written…
“50/50” (2011) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Cancer Comedy
Director: Jonathan Levine Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Inception” (2010) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of…
“500 Days of Summer” (2009) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel and Chloe Grace Moretz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“A River Runs Through it” (1992) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Fantastic Fishing Period Piece
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer and Tom Skerritt ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
My Favourite Russell Crowe Films
Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an…
“Nuremberg” (2025) – Russell Crowe’s Haunting Historical Drama About The Holocaust
Writer/Director: James Vanderbilt Starring: Rami Malek, Russell Crowe and John Slattery ‘A Mesmerizing Drama’ The Holocaust is a controversial subject…
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022) – Russell Crowe’s Satisfying Thor Sequel
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale ‘Thor-oughly Entertaining’ Wonder-Woman beauties rarely wield hammers belong bo-Thor-some…
“Boy Erased” (2018) – Russell Crowe’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Homophobia
Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Drama’ Not many stars in Hollywood have…
“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Worst Movie
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless…
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Crime Comedy About Nice Detectives
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career…
“Noah” (2014) – Russell Crowe’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About a Religious Messiah
Director: Darren Arofnosky Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Emma Watson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Russell Crowe’s Soaring Superman Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael…
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on novel by Victor Hugo) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe …
“Robin Hood” (2010) – Russell Crowe’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Oscar Isaac, Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“State of Play” (2009) – Russell Crowe’s Bold Masterpiece About Brave Journalists
Director: Kevin Macdonald Starring: Russell Crowe, Ben Affleck and Rachel McAdams ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved fame…
“Body of Lies” (2008) – Russell Crowe’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and Mark Strong ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“American Gangster” (2007) – Russell Crowe’s Gritty Gangster Period Piece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Ted Levine, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“3:10 to Yuma” (2007) – Russell Crowe’s Wonderful Western
Director: James Mangold Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Peter Fonda ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“Cinderella Man” (2005) – Russell Crowe’s Breathtaking Boxing Classic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and Renee Zellweger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have built a…
“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Adventure Classic about Naval Commanders
Writer/Director: Peter Weir Starring: Paul Bettany, Russell Crowe and James D’Arcy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“The Insider” (1999) – Russell Crowe’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Brave Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“L.A. Confidential” (1997) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating L.A. Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Quick and the Dead” (1995) – Russell Crowe’s Wonderful Western About Quick Outlaws
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Russell Crowe, Sharon Stone and Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors which achieved fame…
My Favourite Colin Firth Films
Not many actors have made movies that are worth talking about like Colin Firth. Since the 1990’s, Firth has become…
“Disclosure Day” (2026) – Colin Firth’s Brilliant Sci-fi Blockbuster About Extra-terrestrial Aliens
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor and Colin Firth ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Blockbuster’ Aliens that explore extra-terrestrial galaxies…
“1917” (2019) – Colin Firth’s Wonderful World War I Epic
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Co-writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Colin Firth ‘Wonderful War Drama’ Over the past…
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Colin Firth’s Magical Mary Poppins Remake
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin…
“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018) – Colin Firth’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical Sequel
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Mery Streep and Stellan Skarsgard Not many actors in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of…
“Kingsman: The Secret Service” (2014) – Colin Firth’s Brilliant Blockbuster About British Spies
Writer/Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Taron Edgerton and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have achieved…
“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011) – Colin Firth’s Spectacular Spies Classic
Director: Tomas Alfredson Starring: Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch and Toby Jones ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Colin Firth’s Brilliant Biopic About a British King
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Mamma Mia!” (2008) – Colin Firth’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Phyllida Lloyd Starring: Stellan Skarsgard, Meryl Streep and Colin Firth ‘A Magnificent Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Love Actually” (2003) – Colin Firth’s Captivating Christmas Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Colin Firth’s Remarkable Romantic Classic About Love Diaries
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Shakespeare in Love” (1998) – Colin Firth’s Spectacular Shakespeare Period Piece
Director: John Madden Starring: Ben Affleck, Joseph Fiennes and Gwyneth Paltrow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The English Patient” (1996) – Colin Firth’s Powerful Romantic Period Piece
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
My Favourite Tom Hanks Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Tom Hanks. Following his recognition during the 1980’s, Hanks has proven…
“The Phoenician Scheme” (2025) – Tom Hanks’ Brilliant Business Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Benicio Del Toro and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many stars in Hollywood…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
“A League of Their Own” (1992) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Baseball Classic
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved as…
“Big” (1988) – Tom Hanks’ Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins and John Heard ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Hijacking Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most…
My Favourite James Marsden Films
Not many actors have earned the appreciation of James Marsden. Since the 1990’s, Marsden has become a beloved icon. Whether…
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – James Marsden’s Extraordinary X-Men Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as…
“2 Guns” (2013) – James Marsden’s Worst Movie
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula…
“Hairspray” (2007) – James Marsden’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical Adaptation
Director: Adam Shankman Starring: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Enchanted” (2007) – James Marsden’s Enchanting Musical Masterpiece
Director: Kevin Lima Starring: James Marsden, Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey ‘A Marvellous Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – James Marsden’s Most Underrated X-Men Movie
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘Passable Entertainment’ When it comes to beloved comic book…
“The Notebook” (2004) – James Marsden’s Romantic Classic
Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – James Marsden’s Exceptional X-Men Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to…
“X-Men” (2000) – James Marsden’s Excellent Comic-Book Classic
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Butler” (2013) – James Marsden’s Brilliant White House Butler Biopic
Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer…
My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Films
Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon…
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic Period Piece About Fashion-Designers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Brilliant Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Greedy Businessmen
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
“The Age of Innocence” (1993) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Beautiful Period Piece About Aristocratic Women
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Richard E. Grant, Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“My Left Foot” (1989) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Dazzling Disability Classic
Director: Jim Sheridan Starring: Fiona Shaw, Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“A Room With a View” (1985) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Beautiful Romantic Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis and Maggie Smith ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actresses in…
“Gandhi” (1982) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in…
My Favourite Films About Lawyers
Few characters attract audiences to theatres like lawyers. Since the 1950’s, the legal genre has made unforgettable movies. Whether it’s…
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2017) – Aaron Sorkin’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Controversial Trial
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American…
“Mangrove” (2020) – Steve McQueen’s Captivating Racism Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Shaun Parkes, Letitia Wright and Malachi Kirby ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Peaceful black protestors beaten up by…
“Juror #2” (2024) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Juror Justice
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“Dark Waters” (2019) – Todd Haynes’ Compelling Courtroom Drama About Courageous Lawyers
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal…
“Anatomy of a Fall” (2023) – Justine Triet’s Compelling Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Justine Triet Starring: Sandra Huller, Milo Machado-Graner, Samuel Theis …
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Rob Reiner’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Destin Daniel Cretton’s Compelling Courtroom Drama About Racial Injustice
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating…
“My Cousin Vinny” (1992) – Jonathan Lynn’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Cousins
Director: Jonathan Lynn Starring: Marisa Tomei, Joe Pesci and Ralph Maccio ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Jonathan Demme’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – My Favourite Film About Lawyers
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by…
My Favourite Leonardo DiCaprio Films
Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Leonardo DiCaprio. Since the 1990’s, DiCaprio has become…
“One Battle After Another” (2025) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About the Battles of Fathers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspiring figures…
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aboriginal Tribes
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro …
“Don’t Look Up” (2021) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Worst Movie
Written and Directed by Adam McKay Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep ‘Captivating Satire’ Inconvenient truth behind climate…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“Before the Flood” (2016) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dazzling Documentary About Climate Change
Director: Fisher Stevens Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Barack Obama and Pope Francis ‘A Captivating Documentary’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“The Revenant” (2015) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Survival
Director: Alejandro G. Inarritu Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domnhall Gleeson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Wonderful Wall Street Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Wonderful Slavery Western
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies…
“J. Edgar” (2011) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Brilliant Biopic About J. Edgar Hoover
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“Inception” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of…
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Hospitals
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that…
“Revolutionary Road” (2008) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Michael Shannon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Body of Lies” (2008) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe and Mark Strong ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“Blood Diamond” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Diamond Smugglers
Director: Edward Zwick Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Departed” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Breathtaking Biopic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood…
“Gangs of New York” (2003) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
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