Director: Richard Loncraine Starring: Maggie Smith, Ian McKellen and Jim Broadbent ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
Movie Reviews
“Natural Born Killers” (1994) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Spectacular Serial Killer Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many stars have made…
“Chaplin” (1992) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Brilliant Charlie Chaplin Biopic
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Robert Downey Jr.’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…
My Favourite Films About Trauma
Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like trauma. Since the 1980’s, scared children have made for engaging movies.…
“Joker” (2019) – Todd Phillips’ Comic-Book Masterpiece About Traumatized Villains
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Coming-of-Age Classic About Overcoming Trauma
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
“Hereditary” (2018) – Ari Aster’s Haunting Horror Drama About Family Trauma
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Room” (2015) – Lenny Abrahamson’s Moving Masterpiece About Assault Trauma
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Classic About Serial Killer Trauma
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“Moonlight” (2016) – Barry Jenkins’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Queer Trauma
Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Horror Classic About Psychological Trauma
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s Captivating Horror Classic About Traumatized Children
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Trauma
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
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’ Meaningful 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 Seniors
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks …
“Elvis” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Breathtaking Biopic About Elvis Presley
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 Warfare 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 Fred Rogers 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’ Meaningful 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 About a Real-Life Hero
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 Hijacking Crisis 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’ Spectacular Sci-fi Epic
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’ Mystery Masterpiece
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…
“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…
“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…
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating 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 Classic
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’ Captivating Childhood Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating…
“Sleepless in Seattle” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan and Rob Reiner ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
“A League of Their Own” (1992) – Tom Hanks’ Baseball Classic
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved as…
“Big” (1988) – Tom Hanks’ Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins and John Heard ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved…
My Favourite Dev Patel Films
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Dev Patel. Since the 1990’s, Patel has become an icon. Whether it’s…
“The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” (2023) – Dev Patel’s Remarkable Roald Dahl Literary Adaptation
Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch and Dev Patel ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Courageous Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Delightful Charles Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspirational Drama About Indian Orphans
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara…
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Indian Hotels
Directed by John Madden Written by Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Incredible Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
My Favourite Chris Pratt Films
Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Chris Pratt. Since the 2000’s, Pratt has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s…
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2023) – Chris Pratt’s Fantastic Guardians Farewell
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Pom Klementieff, Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Jurassic World: Dominion” (2022) – Chris Pratt’s Worst Movie
Director: Colin Trevorrow Writers: Emily Carmichael and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Laura Dern …
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Chris Pratt’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Chris Pratt’s Dazzling Dinosaur Sequel
Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur…
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Chris Pratt’s Amazing Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland…
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) – Chris Pratt’s Superb Guardians Sequel
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Jurassic World” (2015) – Chris Pratt’s Riveting Jurassic Park Reboot
Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan…
“The Lego Movie” (2014) – Chris Pratt’s Amazing Animated Legos Classic
Director: Phil Lord Starring: Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Chris Pratt’s Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on…
“Her” (2013) – Chris Pratt’s Meaningful Technology Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Chris Pratt’s Captivating Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Chris Pratt’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I…
My Favourite Clint Eastwood Films
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether…
“Juror #2” (2024) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Guilty Jurors
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Crime Drama
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy…
“The Mule” (2018) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Drug Cartel Drama
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bradley Cooper and Laurence Fishburne ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many stars have made films…
“Sully” (2016) – Clint Eastwood’s Breathtaking Biopic About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Anna Gunn ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Not many actors are as celebrated…
“American Sniper” (2014) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent War Masterpiece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“J. Edgar” (2011) – Clint Eastwood’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“Invictus” (2009) – Clint Eastwood’s Mesmerizing Mandela Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman and Patrick Mofokeng ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have achieved recognition…
“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aging Veterans
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Breathtaking Boxing Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Bridges of Madison County” (1995) – Clint Eastwood’s Powerful Romantic Period Piece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep and Annie Corley ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Unforgettable Western Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic
“It’s not a joke, it’s a rope, Tuco. Now I want you to get up there and put you head…
My Favourite Joe Pesci Films
Few actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Joe Pesci. Since the 1980’s, Pesci has become a…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Joe Pesci’s Great Gangster Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Casino” (1995) – Joe Pesci’s Casino Classic
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“My Cousin Vinny” (1992) – Joe Pesci’s Courtroom Classic About Comical Cousins
Director: Jonathan Lynn Starring: Marisa Tomei, Joe Pesci and Ralph Maccio ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“JFK” (1991) – Joe Pesci’s Powerful Political Masterpiece
Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Gary Oldman, Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones ‘A Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Home Alone” (1990) – Joe Pesci’s Captivating Christmas Comedy Classic
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Joe Pesci’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as…
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Joe Pesci’s Breathtaking Boxing Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“Saathiya” (2002) – Rani Mukerji’s Brilliant Bollywood Romantic Classic
Director: Shaad Ali Starring: Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood are…
“Michael” (2026) – Jaafar Jackson’s Brilliant Biopic About Michael Jackson
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo and Miles Teller ‘Brilliant Biopic’ When it comes to singers that deserve…
My Favourite Ryan Gosling Films
Few actors have built a legacy as lasting as Ryan Gosling. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Gosling has become one…
“Project Hail Mary” (2026) – Ryan Gosling’s Brilliant Sci-fi Blockbuster About Space Survival
Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Huller and James Oritz ‘A Spectacular Blockbuster’ When it comes…
“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Forgotten Hollywood Stuntmen
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson …
“Barbie” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Barbie Comedy
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera …
“First Man” (2018) – Ryan Gosling’s Breathtaking Biopic About Neil Armstrong
Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Jason Clarke, Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Blade Runner 2049” (2017) – Ryan Gosling’s Spectacular Sci-fi Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Robin Wright ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’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…
“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Ryan Gosling’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Great Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’…
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Worst Movie
Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Powerful Political Masterpiece
Writer/Director: George Clooney Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti ‘A Powerful Political Masterpiece’ Not many actors have built…
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Broken Marriages
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s Meaningful Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to…
“Half Nelson” (2006) – Ryan Gosling’s Dazzling Drug Addict Drama
Director: Ryan Fleck Starring: Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie and Jeff Lima ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Notebook” (2004) – Ryan Gosling’s Romantic Classic
Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors in Hollywood 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…
“Sleepers” (1996) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Writer/Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Brad Pitt, Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Hook” (1991) – Dustin Hoffman’s Fantastic Peter Pan Fantasy Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams and Julia Roberts ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’s Timeless Autism Classic
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 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 Shah Rukh Khan Films
Few movie-stars in Bollywood are as celebrated as Shah Rukh Khan. Known as the Baadshah of Bollywood, Khan has become…
“Raees” (2017) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Crime Thriller About Cruel Gangsters
Writer/Director: Rahul Dholakia Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved as…
“Jab Harry Met Sejal” (2017) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Remarkable Bollywood Romantic Comedy About Tourist Guides
Writer/Director: Imtiaz Ali Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushkha Sharma and Evelyn Sharma ‘A Remarkable Romantic Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“Dear Zindagi” (2016) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Meaningful Bollywood Masterpiece About Inspiring Therapists
Writer/Director: Gauri Shinde Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ali Zafar ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Jab Tak Hai Jaan” (2012) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Riveting Indian Romantic Drama About Bomb Disposal Experts
Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“My Name is Khan” (2010) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Moving Bollywood Masterpiece About Terrorism
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Jimmy Shergil ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Bollywood are as…
“Billu” (2009) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Starstruck Barbers
Director: Priyadarshan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Irrfan Khan and Lara Dutta ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi” (2008) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Dancing Competitions
Writer/Director: Aditya Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma and Vinay Pathak ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Om Shanti Om” (2007) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Reincarnation
Writer/Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Rampal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood are…
“Chak De! India” (2007) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Inspirational Bollywood Sports Classic
Director: Shimit Amin Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Malvade and Shilpa Shukla ‘A Captivating Bollywood Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Meaningful Bollywood Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji and Abishek Bachchan ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ It’s challenging to come…
“Don” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Riveting Bollywood Remake
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and Arjun Rampal ‘A Spectacular Thriller’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Incredible Indian Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few directors in Bollywood are…
“Swades” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Most Emotional Bollywood Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process…
“Main Hoon Na” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Action Classic
‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Zayed Khan and Sushmita Sen Few actors in Bollywood…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Masterpiece About Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“Chalte Chalte” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Moving Bollywood Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Aziz Mirza Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji and Juhi Chawla ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Devdas” (2002) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Fantastic Bollywood Family Drama
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved…
“Asoka” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Historical Masterpiece
Director: Santosh Sivan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rahul Dev Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved…
“Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani” (2000) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Journalism Classic
Director: Aziz Mirza Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Paresh Rawal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Mohabbatein” (2000) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About College
Writer/Director: Aditya Chopra Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Uday Chopra ‘Bollywood at its Best’ Not many actors in…
“Josh” (2000) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Gangs Classic
Writer/Director: Mansoor Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Sharad Kapoor ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Hey Ram” (2000) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Meaningful Bollywood Masterpiece About Partition
Writer/Director: Kamal Haaasan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kamal Haasan and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood College Classic
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their…
“Dil Se” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Terrific Bollywood Terrorism Classic
Writer/Director: Mani Ratnam Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Manisha Koirala and Preity Zinta ‘A Captivating Classic’ Terrorism is a sensitive subject…
“Pardes” (1997) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Immigration Classic
Writer/Director: Subhash Ghai Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Mahima Chaudhry and Amrish Puri ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Dil To Pagal Hai” (1997) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Dancers
Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Madhuri Dixit ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Remarkable Bollywood Romance
Writer/Director: Aditya Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Amrish Puri ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their…
“Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa” (1994) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Musicians
Director: Kundun Shah Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Naseeruddin Shah and Deepak Tijori ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Darr” (1993) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Fear
Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Sunny Deol and Juhi Chawla ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Baazigar” (1993) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Crime Classic
Directors: Abbas-Mustan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved…
“Deewana” (1992) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Obsession
Director: Raj Kanwar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Amrish Puri ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
My Favourite Octavia Spencer Films
Not many actresses have made movies that audiences treasure like Octavia Spencer. Since the 1990’s, Spencer has become a feminist…
“Dolittle” (2020) – Octavia Spencer’s Worst Movie
Director: Stephen Gaghan Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Michael Sheen and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Captivating Family Drama’ Not many stars have…
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Octavia Spencer’s Fantastic Fish Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017…
“Hidden Figures” (2017) – Octavia Spencer’s Brilliant NASA Historical Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and…
“Snowpiercer” (2013) – Octavia Spencer’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Starring: Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton and Octavia Spencer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Fruitvale Station” (2013) – Octavia Spencer’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Police Brutality
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer and Kevin Durand ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have made…
“The Help” (2011) – Octavia Spencer’s Powerful Period Piece About Racial Segregation
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Octavia Spencer’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“Being John Malkovich” (1999) – Octavia Spencer’s Spectacular Satire About Actors
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: John Cusack, Catherine Keener and John Malkovich ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“A Time to Kill” (1996) – Octavia Spencer’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Joel Schumacher Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Black Mass” (2015) – Jesse Plemons’ Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Director: Scott Cooper Starring: Jesse Plemons, Johnny Depp and Kevin Bacon ‘A Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Master” (2012) – Jesse Plemons’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Cults
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
My Favourite Al Pacino Films
Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise…
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Al Pacino’s Fantastic Gucci Fashion Biopic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Great Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“The Insider” (1999) – Al Pacino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Brave Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Heist Classic
Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
“Carlito’s Way” (1993) – Al Pacino’s Crime Classic
Director: Brian de Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Penn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Dazzling Disability Classic
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely…
“The Godfather: Part II” (1974) – Al Pacino’s Mesmerizing Mobster Sequel
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall ‘A Mesmerizing Sequel’ Not many actors in…
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is…
“It Was Just an Accident” (2025) – Jafar Panahi’s Outstanding Oscar-Nominated Iranian Drama
Writer/Director: Jafar Panahi Starring: Vahid Mobasseri, Mariam Afshari and Ebrahim Azizi ‘A Terrific Thriller’ Few countries across the world pose…
My Favourite Derek Jacobi Films
Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Derek Jacobi. Since the 1960’s, Jacobi has become a beloved…
“Gladiator II” (2024) – Derek Jacobi’s Disappointing Gladiator Sequel
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen ‘A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few movies ever made about…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Derek Jacobi’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Cinderella” (2015) – Derek Jacobi’s Captivating Cinderella Remake
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Lily James, Derek Jacobi and Cate Blanchett ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Derek Jacobi’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…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Derek Jacobi’s Brilliant Biopic About a British King
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Gosford Park” (2001) – Derek Jacobi’s Magnificent British Murder Mystery
Director: Robert Altman Starring: Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith and Charles Dance ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Derek Jacobi’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Derek Jacobi’s Spectacular Spies Suspense Classic
Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed…
My Favourite Sally Hawkins Films
Not many actresses have built a legacy as strong as Sally Hawkins. Since the 1990’s, Hawkins has become a beloved…
“Wonka” (2023) – Sally Hawkins’ Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“Spencer” (2021) – Sally Hawkins’ Powerful Princess Diana Biopic
Director: Pablo Larraín Writer: Steven Knight Starring: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Diana Biopic’ It isn’t simple to…
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Sally Hawkins’ Fantastic Fish Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017…
“Maudie” (2017) – Sally Hawkins’ Powerful Portrait of a Famous Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is…
“Paddington” (2014) – Sally Hawkins’ Captivating Classic About Talking Bears
Director: Paul King Starring: Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins and Julie Walters ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Sally Hawkins’ 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…
“Happy-Go-Lucky” (2008) – Sally Hawkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Optimistic Women
Writer/Director: Mike Leigh Starring: Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan and Alexis Zegerman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have created a…
“Layer Cake” (2004) – Sally Hawkins’ Dazzling Drug Addict Masterpiece
Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller and Michael Gambon ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Vera Drake” (2004) – Sally Hawkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Abortion
Writer/Director: Mike Leigh Starring: Imelda Staunton, Eddie Marsan and Daniel Hays ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” (1999) – Sally Hawkins’ Spectacular Star Wars Prequel
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring; Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Saoirse Ronan Films
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Saoirse Ronan. Since the 2000’s, Ronan has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“The French Dispatch” (2021) – Saoirse Ronan’s Fantastic Period Piece About French Magazines
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“Little Women” (2019) – Saoirse Ronan’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Saoirse Ronan’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teen Girls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s…
“Brooklyn” (2015) – Saoirse Ronan’s Incredible Masterpiece About Irish Immigration
Director: John Crowley Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson and Emory Cohen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process that…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) – Saoirse Ronan’s Grand Hotel Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Harvey Keitel, Adrien Brody and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created movies…
“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Saoirse Ronan’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…
“Atonement” (2007) – Saoirse Ronan’s Powerful WWII Period Piece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Saoirse Ronan ‘An Amazing Adaptation’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Margot Robbie Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Margot Robbie. Since 2013, Robbie has become an…
“Wuthering Heights” (2026) – Margot Robbie’s Amazing Adaptation of a Beloved Literary Classic
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi and Hong Chau ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ When it comes to the greatest…
“Barbie” (2023) – Margot Robbie’s Captivating Barbie Comedy
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera …
“Asteroid City” (2023) – Margot Robbie’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…
“Babylon” (2022) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Old Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Margot Robbie’s Sensational Supervillain Reboot Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio…
“One Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“I, Tonya” (2017) – Margot Robbie’s Breathtaking Ice Skating Biopic
Director: Craig Gillepsie Starring: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney and Sebastian Stan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have built a…
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Margot Robbie’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 Big Short” (2015) – Margot Robbie’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Margot Robbie’s Magnificent Wall Street Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most…
“About Time” (2013) – Margot Robbie’s Remarkable Time Travel Romantic Drama
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies…
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.…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Kirsten Dunst’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“Interview With the Vampire” (1994) – Kirsten Dunst’s Captivating Vampire Classic
Director: Neil Jordan Starring: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Hidden Figures” (2017) – Kirsten Dunst’s Brilliant NASA Historical Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and…
“Raees” (2017) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Crime Thriller About Cruel Gangsters
Writer/Director: Rahul Dholakia Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved as…
“Frankenstein” (2025) – Oscar Isaac’s Fantastic Oscar-Winning Period Piece About a Monster
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elrodi and Mia Goth ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ When it comes to…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“Gladiator” (2000) – 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…
“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…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Alan Rickman’s Captivating Terrorism Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“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,…
“Joker” (2019) – Todd Phillips’ Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Coming-of-Age Classic About Overcoming Trauma
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
“Hereditary” (2018) – Ari Aster’s Haunting Horror Drama About Family Trauma
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Room” (2015) – Lenny Abrahamson’s Moving Masterpiece About Assault Trauma
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Classic About Serial Killer Trauma
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“Moonlight” (2016) – Barry Jenkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Queer Trauma
Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Clint Eastwood’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Horror Classic About Psychological Trauma
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s Captivating Horror Classic About Traumatized Children
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Trauma
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
The Best Films Ever Made About Trauma Ranked
Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like trauma. Since the 1980’s, scared children have made for engaging movies.…
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