Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has…
Movie Reviews
“Zodiac” (2007) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Serial Killer Masterpiece
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Brian Cox, Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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…
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the…
My Favourite Aamir Khan Films
Few Bollywood actors are as beloved today as Aamir Khan. Since the 1990’s, Khan has become an Indian icon. Whether…
“Dangal” (2016) – Aamir Khan’s Inspiring Indian Masterpiece About Wrestling Families
Writer/Director: Nitesh Tiwari Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar and Fatima Sana Shaik ‘A Spectacular Sports Classic’ When it comes to…
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Social Class
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or…
“3 Idiots” (2009) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Rebellious College Students
Director: Rajkumar Hirani Starring: Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever felt intense pressure to…
“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Inspirational Indian Masterpiece About Intellectual Disabilities
Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Rang de Basanti” (2006) – Aamir Khan’s Powerful Political Masterpiece About Government Corruption
Writer/Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Starring: Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Bollywood…
“Fanaa” (2006) – Aamir Khan’s Moving Bollywood Masterpiece About Terrorism
Writer/Director: Kunal Kohli Starring: Aamir Khan, Kajol and Rishi Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved…
“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Enduring Friendships
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which…
My Favourite Murder Mystery Films
Not many genres are as strong as the murder mystery. Since the 1980’s, the whodunit genre has made unforgettable movies.…
My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films
Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon.…
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero…
“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial…
“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 Murder Mystery
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 Spectacular 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 Val Kilmer Films
Not many actors in Hollywood made movies audiences treasure like Val Kilmer. Since his rise to fame in the 1990’s,…
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Val Kilmer’s Soaring Aviation Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer …
“Planes” (2013) – Val Kilmer’s Awful Animated Planes Disaster
Director: Klay Hall Writer: Jeffrey M. Howard Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach and Priyanka Chopra ‘A Plane Crash Disaster’ If…
“Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” (2005) – Val Kilmer’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Val Kilmer, Robert Downey Jr. and Michelle Monaghan ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Heat” (1995) – Val Kilmer’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…
“True Romance” (1993) – Val Kilmer’s Crime Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Gary Oldman, Christian Slater and Val Kilmer ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have achieved recognition…
“Top Gun” (1986) – Val Kilmer’s Soaring Aviation Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline…
“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Long-Lasting Friendship
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which…
“Hamnet” (2025) – Jessie Buckley’s Spectacular Oscar-Nominated Shakespeare Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Chloe Zhao Starring: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley and Emily Watson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few authors in English literature have…
“American Gangster” (2007) – Russell Crowe’s Gritty Gangster Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Ted Levine, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’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…
“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 Godfather” (1972) – Robert Duvall’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…
“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 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 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…
“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…
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” (2022) – Will Smith’s Brilliant 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 Powerful Masterpiece About Fathers
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…
“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 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 Films About L.A.
Not many cities in the world are as beloved today as L.A. Since the 1970’s, Los Angeles has often been…
My Favourite Crime Films
Few film genres have stood the test of time like crime. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made strong movies.…
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 Terrorism Masterpiece
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 Film 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 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 Fathers
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…
“Dil Se” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Terrorism
Writer/Director: Mani Ratnam Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala and Preity Zinta ‘A Captivating Classic’ Terrorism is a sensitive subject…
“Song Sung Blue” (2025) – Kate Hudson’s Oscar-Nominated Music Biopic
Writer/Director: Craig Brewer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Hudson and Ella Anderson ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest…
“American Gangster” (2007) – Denzel Washington’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…
“Requiem for a Dream” (2000) – Jared Leto’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Drama
Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn ‘A Devastating Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that achieved…
“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…
“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…
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – Gene Wilder’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Directed by Mel Stuart Written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder,…
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Bryan Singer’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’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…
“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Powerful Abduction Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s Spectacular Psychological Thriller
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Murder Mystery Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Spectacular Serial Killer Thriller
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Classic
WARNING: Significant Spoilers in review Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino Also written by Roger Avary Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John…
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s Spectacular Korean Thriller
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…
“North by Northwest” (1954) – My Favourite Thriller of All-Time
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’…
The Best Thriller Films Ever Made Ranked
Not many genres attract audiences to the theatre like the thriller. Since the 1950’s, the thriller genre has made great…
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (2025) – Tom Cruise’s Fantastic Mission Farewell
Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Pom Klementieff ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few film franchises about impossible missions…
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg …
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer …
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most…
“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Worst Movie
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless…
“American Made” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Crime Comedy
Director: Doug Liman Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson and Jesse Plemons American Made Not many actors have made films making…
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Action-Packed Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’…
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’…
“Oblivion” (2013) – Tom Cruise’s Most Underrated Movie
Director Joseph Kosinski Starring: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko ‘A Spectacular Blockbuster’ Not many actors have made films…
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission
Director: Brad Bird Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Valkyrie” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Historical Period Piece
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh and Bill Nighy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Tom Cruise’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…
“Mission: Impossible 3” (2006) – Tom Cruise’s Most Exciting Mission
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan and Ving Rhames ‘A Marvellous Mission Accomplished’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“War of the Worlds” (2005) – Tom Cruise’s Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Tim Robbins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“Collateral” (2004) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Tom Cruise, Mark Ruffalo and Jamie Foxx ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“The Last Samurai” (2003) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Samurai Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Edward Zwick Starring: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe and Timothy Spall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Minority Report” (2002) – Tom Cruise’s Sci-fi Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Vanilla Sky” (2001) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece
Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Magnolia” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Loss
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: John C. Reilly, Julianne Moore and Tom Cruise ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Romantic Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Mission: Impossible” (1996) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission
Director: Brian De Palma Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Kristin Scott Thomas ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Interview With the Vampire” (1994) – Tom Cruise’s Vampire Classic
Director: Neil Jordan Starring: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“The Firm” (1993) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Sydney Pollack Starring: Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and Ed Harris ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Born on the Fourth of July” (1989) – Tom Cruise’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…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’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…
“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…
“The Color of Money” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Great Gambling Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Tom Cruise, Paul Newman and John Turturro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Risky Business” (1983) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Prostitution Classic
Writer/Director: Paul Brickman Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
Tom Cruise’s Best Films Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood whose movies make headline news are as beloved as Tom Cruise. Ever since his rise to…
My Favourite Horror Films of All-Time
Few genres attract audiences to the theatre like horror. Since the 1960’s, the horror genre has produced frightening movies. Whether…
My Favourite Science-fiction Films
Not many genres satisfy audiences like sci-fi. Since the 1960’s, the science-fiction genre has produced memorable movies. Whether it’s space…
My Favourite Emily Blunt Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Emily Blunt. Since the 1990’s, Blunt has become a feminist icon.…
“The Smashing Machine” (2025) – Emily Blunt’s Oscar-Nominated Biopic About a Wrestling Champion
Writer/Director: Benny Safdie Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt and Ryan Bader ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Wrestling is a great profession that…
“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Emily Blunt’s Captivating Stuntman Comedy
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson …
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Emily Blunt’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner
Writer/Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Emily Blunt’s Silently Spectacular Horror Sequel
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities…
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’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…
“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’…
“Sicario” (2015) – Emily Blunt’s Crime Classic
Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Josh Brolin, Benicio Del Toro and Emily Blunt ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Emily Blunt’s Spectacular Sci-fi Blockbuster
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’…
“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’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…
“The Adjustment Bureau” (2011) – Emily Blunt’s Spectacular Spies Thriller
Director: George Nolfi Starring: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Anthony Mackie ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Emily Blunt’s Fantastic Fashion Drama
Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
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…
“Tar” (2022) – Cate Blanchett’s Mesmerizing Musician Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Field Starring: Cate Blanchett, Noemi Merlant and Mark Strong ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“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 Con-Artist Classic
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…
“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 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 Amazing 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 Great 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 Romantic Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“I’m Not There” (2007) – Cate Blanchett’s Brilliant Bob Dylan Biopic
Writer/Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger ‘A Captivating Biopic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Hot Fuzz” (2007) – Cate Blanchett’s Cops Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and David Bradley ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“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
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou” (2004) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Aquatic Classic
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Cate Blanchett, Bill Murray and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“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…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Cate Blanchett’s Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
“Elizabeth” (1998) – Cate Blanchett’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Shekhar Kapur Starring: Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes and Daniel Craig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed to…
My Favourite Marisa Tomei Films
Not many actresses are as beloved today as Marisa Tomei. Since the 1990’s, Tomei has become a celebrated icon. Whether…
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Marisa Tomei’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…
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Marisa Tomei’s Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Marisa Tomei’s Soaring Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A…
“Captain America: Civil War” (2016) – Marisa Tomei’s Comic-Book Masterpiece
Directors: The Russo Brothers Starring: Christ Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Sequel’ Not many actors…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Marisa Tomei’s Fantastic Financial Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – Marisa Tomei’s Political Masterpiece
Writer/Director: George Clooney Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti ‘A Powerful Political Masterpiece’ Not many actors have built…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Marisa Tomei’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“The Lincoln Lawyer” (2011) – Marisa Tomei’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Brad Furman Starring: Matthew McConaughey, William H. Macy and Marisa Tomei ‘A Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Not many actors in…
“Cyrus” (2010) – Marisa Tomei’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Divorce
Director: Jay Duplass Starring: Jonah Hill, Marisa Tomei and John C. Reilly ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” (2007) – Marisa Tomei’s Gritty Gangster Classic
Director: Sidney Lumet Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke and Marisa Tomei ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“In the Bedroom” (2001) – Marisa Tomei’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief
Writer/Director: Todd Field Starring: Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek and Marisa Tomei ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood achieved…
“Chaplin” (1992) – Marisa Tomei’s Brilliant Chaplin Biopic
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“My Cousin Vinny” (1992) – Marisa Tomei’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Lynn Starring: Marisa Tomei, Joe Pesci and Ralph Maccio ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
My Favourite Emma Stone Films
Few actresses in Hollywood are as well-known as Emma Stone. Ever since the 2000’s, Stone has become an icon. Whether…
“Bugonia” (2025) – Emma Stone’s Spectacular Oscar-Nominated Sci-fi Satire
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons and Aidan Delbis ‘A Spectacular Satire’ Aliens that explore extra-terrestrial galaxies are…
“Eddington” (2025) – Emma Stone’s Wonderful Western
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal ‘A Wonderful Western’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“Poor Things” (2023) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Feminist Adaptation
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe …
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Disney Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney…
“The Favourite” (2018) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’s Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Emma Stone’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…
“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Brilliant Broadway Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Emma Stone’s Disappointing Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A…
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Emma Stone’s Worst Movie
Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and…
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Amazing Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc…
“The Help” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Beautiful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Superbad” (2007) – Emma Stone’s Captivating High School Comedy
Director: Greg Mottola Starring: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
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…
“Total Eclipse” (1995) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Powerful Period Piece About Poets
Director: Agnieszka Holland Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, David Thewlis and Dominique Blanc ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actors that gained…
“The Quick and the Dead” (1995) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Wonderful Western
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Russell Crowe, Sharon Stone and Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors which achieved fame…
“The Basketball Diaries” (1995) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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…
“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Moving Masterpiece About Brothers
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“This Boy’s Life” (1993) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Broken American Families
Director: Michael Caton-Jones Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro and Ellen Barkin ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that achieved…
“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…
My Favourite Films About Terrorism
Not many genres have earned stardom of terrorism. Since the 1980’s, stories of terrorists have often made for engaging movies.…
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Kathryn Bigelow’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I…
“The Report” (2019) – Scott Z. Burns’ Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Shaka King’s Riveting Historical Drama
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Africa
Writer/Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and Emmanuel Affadzi ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors possess the…
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating CIA Crisis Thriller
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck.…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Danny Boyle’s Incredible Masterpiece About Terrorism in India
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Mira Nair’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…
“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’s Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena…
“Die Hard” (1988) – John McTiernan’s Captivating Action Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – My Favourite Film About Terrorism
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
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…
“Asteroid City” (2023) – Tom Hanks’ Quarantine Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks and Tilda Swinton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Amazing Drama About Aging
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks …
“Elvis” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Breathtaking Elvis Biopic
Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Kevin Harrison Jr. ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A…
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Naval Thriller
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan…
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood” (2019) – Tom Hanks’ Beautiful Biopic
Director: Marielle Heller Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys and Chris Cooper ‘A Beautiful Biopic Not many actors are as beloved…
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Tom Hanks’ Fantastic Toy Story Finale
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’…
“The Post” (2017) – Tom Hanks’ Journalism Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Sarah Paulson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as iconic…
“Sully” (2016) – Tom Hanks’ Breathtaking Biopic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Anna Gunn ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Not many actors are as celebrated…
“Bridge of Spies” (2015) – Tom Hanks’ Cold War Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as celebrated…
“Saving Mr. Banks” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Brilliant Disney Biopic
Director: John Lee Hancock Starring: Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson and Colin Farell ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as…
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most…
“Cloud Atlas” (2012) – Tom Hanks’ Sci-fi Masterpiece
Directors: The Wachowskis Starring: Tom Hanks, Jim Broadbent and Halle Berry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Toy Story 3” (2010) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Toy Story Sequel
Director: Lee Unkrich Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Da Vinci Code” (2006) – Tom Hanks’ Beautiful Murder Mystery
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Paul Bettany and Alfred Molina ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Airport Comedy
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many 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…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ 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…
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Survival Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on…
“The Green Mile” (1999) – Tom Hanks’ Powerful Prison Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, James Cromwell and Michael Clarke Duncan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“You’ve Got Mail” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan and Greg Kinnear ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“That Thing You Do!” (1996) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom Hanks Starring: Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler and Steve Zahn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“Apollo 13” (1995) – Tom Hanks’ Sci-fi Masterpiece
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Ed Harris and Kevin Bacon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Childhood Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
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