Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
Movie Reviews
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Gary Oldman’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…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Gary Oldman’s Spectacular Batman Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Gary Oldman’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About Mental Hospitals
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
My Favourite Orlando Bloom Films
Not many actors have made movies that bloom like Orlando Bloom. Since the 1990’s, Bloom has become a beloved icon.…
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Orlando Bloom’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…
“Troy” (2004) – Orlando Bloom’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Bean and Eric Bana ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many stars have made films…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Orlando Bloom’s Fantastic LOTR Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Orlando Bloom’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…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Orlando Bloom’s Captivating Pirates Classic
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Orlando Bloom’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…
“Kingdom of Heaven” (2005) – Orlando Bloom’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green and Jeremy Irons ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-Ho’s Mesmerizing Korean Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films…
“Mickey 17” (2025) – Robert Pattinson’s Spectacular Sci-fi Satire
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Starring: Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Spectacular Satire’ Few science-fiction books ever written about…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Oscar-Winning Religious Drama
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The Report” (2019) – Lily James’ Breathtaking Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’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 Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christian Bale’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…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Spectacular Batman Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Action Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“Alien” (1979) – Sigourney Weaver’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which…
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…
“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
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 Brilliant Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on novel by Victor Hugo) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe …
“State of Play” (2008) – Russell Crowe’s Bold Masterpiece About Journalism
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 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…
“3:10 to Yuma” (2007) – Russell Crowe’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece
Director: James Mangold Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Peter Fonda ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Naval Adventure Classic
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
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…
“L.A. Confidential” (1997) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating L.A. Classic
Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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…
“Sinners” (2025) – Michael B. Jordan’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Brothers
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfield and Jack O’ Connell ‘A Meaningful Period Piece’ Brothers are powerful…
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Dune Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson …
“Saltburn” (2023) – Rosamund Pike’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Spellbinding Sequel
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian College Classic
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their…
“The Substance” (2024) – Demi Moore’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Himesh Patel’s Breathtaking Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Ryan Gosling’s Fantastic Finance Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Eddie Redmayne’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Emma” (2020) – Bill Nighy’s Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Matthew Macfayden’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Films About Mental Health
Not many genres have earned the appreciation of mental health. Since the 1970’s, stories of mental health have made for…
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 Captivating 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 Classic About OCD
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 Captivating 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 Captivating 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 Classic About Mental Hospitals
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Iranian Families
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Masterpiece About Arranged Indian Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always…
“Superman” (2025) – David Corenswet’s Soaring Superman Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few superheroes have gained a fan…
“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 Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Teachers Drama
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Friendships
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which…
“Wicked” (2024) – Cynthia Erivo’s Wickedly Wonderful Wizard of Oz Musical
Director: John M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey ‘A Wonderful Musical’ When it comes to the…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Himesh Patel’s Breathtaking Beatles Musical Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’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 Revenant” (2015) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Mesmerizing Survival Masterpiece
Director: Alejandro G. Inarritu Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domnhall Gleeson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Incredible Iron Man Sequel
Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Bright Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Emma” (2020) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Awe-Inspiring Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Dustin Hoffman Films
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Dustin Hoffman. Since the 1970’s, Hoffman has become an icon in the film…
“Chef” (2014) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Chef Comedy
Writer/Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Jon Favreau, Bobby Cannavale and Sofia Vergara ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors In Hollywood have…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’s Timeless Classic About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Dazzling Divorce Classic
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have…
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 the 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 Captivating 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 Meaningful Masterpiece 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…
“Dangal” (2016) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Bold Wrestling Families
Writer/Director: Nitesh Tiwari Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar and Fatima Sana Shaik ‘A Spectacular Sports Classic’ When it comes to…
“Nuremberg” (2025) – Russell Crowe’s Haunting Historical Holocaust Drama
Writer/Director: James Vanderbilt Starring: Rami Malek, Russell Crowe and John Slattery ‘A Mesmerizing Drama’ The Holocaust is a controversial subject…
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) – Oscar Isaac’s Spectacular Animated Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson …
“BlackBerry” (2023) – Jay Baruchel’s Brilliant BlackBerry Biopic
Writer/Director: Matt Johnson Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson …
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Extraordinary Vietnam War Epic
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters…
“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Zombie Romantic Comedy
Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’…
“Rebecca” (2020) – Armie Hammer’s Cursed Hitchcock Remake
Director: Ben Wheatley Writers: Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse Starring: Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kristin Scott Thomas…
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting…
“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – James McAvoy’s Captivating Animated Christmas Classic
Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by…
“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…
“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…
“Road to Perdition” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Gritty Gangster Period Piece
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tom Hanks and Jude Law ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Minority Report” (2002) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Time Travel
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“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…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Action Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Edward Fox’s Captivating Espionage Classic
Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed…
“The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” (2008) – Mark Herman’s Breathtaking Historical Holocaust Drama
Writer/Director: Mark Herman Starring: David Thewlish, Asa Butterfield and Vega Farmiga ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Brady Corbet’s Haunting Historical WWII Drama
Writer/Director: Brady Corbet Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Glorious WWII Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Outstanding Biopic About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Jonathan Glazer’s Haunting Historical WWII Drama
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“The Pianist” (2002) – Roman Polanski’s Haunting Masterpiece About WWII Survival
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject…
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful World War II Epic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Joe Wright’s Brilliant Biopic About a WWII Leader
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendehlson ‘A Captivating Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – My Favourite Film About WWII
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a…
The Best Films Made About World War II Ranked
Not many genres have ability to captivate audiences like World War II. Since the 1990’s, the war movie genre has…
“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 Adaptation
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…
“Nightmare Alley” (2021) – Willem Dafoe’s Captivating Con-Artist Period Piece
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed…
“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…
“The Card Counter” (2021) – Willem Dafoe’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Gamblers
Director: Paul Schrader Starring: Oscar Isaac, Willem Dafoe and Tiffany Haddish ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Willem Dafoe’s Powerful Period Piece About Isolation
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“At Eternity’s Gate” (2018) – Willem Dafoe’s Breathtaking Biopic About Vincent Van Gogh
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 Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) – Willem Dafoe’s Great Masterpiece About Grand Hotels
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 Masterpiece About Terminal 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 Spider-Man 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 Captivating 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 Aviator” (2004) – Willem Dafoe’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Willem Dafoe’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“American Psycho” (2000) – Willem Dafoe’s Captivating Classic About Psychotic Killers
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 About Doomed Love
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 Awe-Inspiring Anti-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 Mesmerizing Mississippi Mystery
Director: Alan Parker Starring: Willem Dafoe, Gene Hackman and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“Platoon” (1986) – Willem Dafoe’s Meaningful Vietnam War Masterpiece
Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Willem Dafoe, Charlie Sheen and Forest Whitaker ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
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 Tim Robbins Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Tim Robbins. Since the 1990’s, Robbins has become a beloved icon.…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Tim Robbins’ Magnificent Mystery
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Tim Robbins’ Powerful Prison Classic
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the…
“The Player” (1992) – Tim Robbins’ Spectacular Satire
Writer/Director: Robert Altman Starring: Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg and Peter Gallagher ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tim Robbins’ Captivating Action Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline…
My Favourite Ralph Fiennes Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Ralph Fiennes. Since the 1990’s, Fiennes has become an icon. Whether…
“28 Years Later” (2025) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Zombie Survival Thriller
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Captivating Thriller’ When it comes to the greatest…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Oscar-Winning Religious Drama
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The Menu” (2022) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Cooking Satire
Director: Mark Mylod Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Ralph Fiennes’ Fantastic Feminist Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to…
“The Dig” (2021) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Period Piece
Director: Simon Stone Writer: Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James ‘An…
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’…
“Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016) – Ralph Fiennes’ Awe-Inspiring Animated Classic
Directed by Travis Knight Written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler Starring Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey ‘Awe-Inspiring…
“Hail, Caesar!” (2015) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Hollywood Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Josh Brolin and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Spectre” (2015) – Ralph Fiennes’ Most Underrated Bond Movie
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz ‘A Superb Sequel’ Not many actresses have made movies…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) – Ralph Fiennes’ Great Masterpiece About Grand Hotels
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Harvey Keitel, Adrien Brody and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created movies…
“Skyfall” (2012) – Ralph Fiennes’ Brilliant Bond sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Ralph Fiennes’ Emotional Harry Potter Farewell
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – Ralph Fiennes’ Fantastic Harry Potter Finale
Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Fantastic Franchise Finale’ Few characters in English literature are as…
“The Hurt Locker” (2009) – Ralph Fiennes’ Magnificent Masterpiece About the Iraq War
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lily ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have made…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Ralph Fiennes’ Most Entertaining Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Ralph Fiennes’ Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is…
“The English Patient” (1996) – Ralph Fiennes’ Remarkable Period Piece
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ralph Fiennes’ Haunting Holocaust Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a…
My Favourite Casey Affleck Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Casey Affleck. Since the 1990’s, Affleck has become a strong icon.…
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Casey Affleck’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner
Writer/Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“Our Friend” (2019) – Casey Affleck’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Terminal Illness
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Starring: Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson and Jason Segel ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Casey Affleck’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief
Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Casey Affleck’s Spectacular Space Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…
“ParaNorman” (2012) – Casey Affleck’s Captivating Animated Classic About Curses
Director: Chris Butler and Sam Fell Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck ‘Astonishing Animated Achievement’ “ParaNorman” is directed by…
“Gone Baby Gone” (2007) – Casey Affleck’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Writer/Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Freeman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Casey Affleck’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Casey Affleck’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Films
Not many actors in Hollywood transfix audiences like Joaquin Phoenix. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Phoenix has become an icon…
“Eddington” (2025) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal ‘A Wonderful Western’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Marvellous Sequel’ Few villains in popular culture are…
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book…
“The Sisters Brothers” (2018) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Wonderful Western
Director: Jacques Audiard Starring: John C. Reilly, Joaquin Phoenix and Jake Gyllenhaal ‘A Wonderful Western’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romance
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have…
“Inherent Vice” (2014) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin and Owen Wilson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Technology Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“The Master” (2012) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Meaningful Religious Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“Walk the Line” (2005) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Meaningful Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon ‘A Captivating Classic Few musicians have built a legacy as strong…
“Hotel Rwanda” (2004) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Rwanda
Writer/Director: Terry George Starring: Don Cheadle, Joaquin Phoenix and Nick Nolte ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made a…
“The Village” (2004) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Judy Greer, Bryce Dallas Howard and Joaquin Phoenix ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“Parenthood” (1989) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Captivating Parenting Classic
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Steve Martin, Dianne West and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Climate Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the…
“Brokeback Mountain” (2005) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mesmerizing Queer Masterpiece
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and David Harbour ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Kirsten Dunst Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Kirsten Dunst. Since the 1990’s, Dunst has become a feminist icon.…
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Western
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in…
“Hidden Figures” (2017) – Kirsten Dunst’s Brilliant Historical Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and…
“Marie Antoinette” (2006) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Sofia Coppola Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman and Rose Byrne ‘A Magnificent Period Piece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Kirsten Dunst’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“Little Women” (1994) – Kirsten Dunst’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Women
Director: Gillian Armstrong Starring: Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’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…
“Nuremberg” (2025) – Russell Crowe’s Haunting Holocaust Historical Drama
Writer/Director: James Vanderbilt Starring: Rami Malek, Russell Crowe and John Slattery ‘A Mesmerizing Drama’ The Holocaust is a controversial subject…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ 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 Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Simon Curtis’ Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
My Favourite Coming-of-Age Films
Not many genres engage audiences like coming-of-age. Since the 1960’s, the genre has produced strong movies. Whether it’s rebellious teenagers,…
“American Beauty” (1999) – Sam Mendes’ 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…
“Clueless” (1995) – Amy Heckerling’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Clueless Girls
Writer/Director: Amy Heckerling Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd and Stacey Dash ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
“The Graduate” (1967) – Mike Nichols’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Teenagers
Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people…
“Moonlight” (2016) – Barry Jenkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Queer Children
Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent…
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s…
“Boyhood” (2014) – Richard Linklater’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Childhood
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”,…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – My Favourite Coming-of-Age Film
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
My Favourite Cate Blanchett Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood get audiences excited like Cate Blanchett. Since the 1990’s, Blanchett has become an icon. Whether…
“Black Bag” (2025) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Spies Thriller
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett and Naomie Harris ‘A Spectacular Spy Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Don’t Look Up” (2021) – Cate Blanchett’s Worst Movie
Written and Directed by Adam McKay Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep ‘Captivating Satire’ Inconvenient truth behind climate…
“Nightmare Alley” (2021) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Period Piece
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed…
“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Riveting Jungle Book Remake
Director: Andy Serkis Starring: Andy Serkis, Benedict Cumberbatch and Christian Bale ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created films…
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Fun Feminist Heist Reboot
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to…
“Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) – Cate Blanchett’s Superb Thor Sequel
Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Karl Urban and Tom Hiddlestone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Carol” (2015) – Cate Blanchett’s Meaningful Lesbian Masterpiece
Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Cinderella” (2015) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Cinderella Remake
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Lily James, Derek Jacobi and Cate Blanchett ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Soaring Animated Dragon Sequel
Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any…
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Cate Blanchett’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…
“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Cate Blanchett’s Wonderful Woody Allen Drama
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody…
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Cate Blanchett’s Powerful LOTR Prequel
Written and Directed by Peter Jackson Also Written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by…
“Robin Hood” (2010) – Cate Blanchett’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Oscar Isaac, Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) – Cate Blanchett’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Notes on a Scandal” (2006) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Scandal Masterpiece
Director: Richard Eyre Starring: Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett and Bill Nighy ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movie…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Cate Blanchett’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic LOTR Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Cate Blanchett’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) – Cate Blanchett’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…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Cate Blanchett’s Con-Artist Classic
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood that…
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