Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
Movie Reviews
“Boyhood” (2014) – Richard Linklater’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Childhood
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”,…
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – My Favourite Film About Childhood
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by…
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…
“Nightmare Alley” (2021) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed…
“Don’t Look Up” (2021) – Cate Blanchett’s Disastrous Doomsday Comedy
Written and Directed by Adam McKay Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep ‘Captivating Satire’ Inconvenient truth behind climate…
“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Riveting Jungle Book Remake
Director: Andy Serkis Starring: Andy Serkis, Benedict Cumberbatch and Christian Bale ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created films…
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Fun Feminist Heist Reboot
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to…
“Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) – Cate Blanchett’s Superb Thor Sequel
Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Karl Urban and Tom Hiddlestone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Carol” (2015) – Cate Blanchett’s Meaningful Lesbian Masterpiece
Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Cinderella” (2015) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Cinderella Remake
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Lily James, Derek Jacobi and Cate Blanchett ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Soaring Animated Dragon Sequel
Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any…
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Cate Blanchett’s Superb Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage…
“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Cate Blanchett’s Wonderful Woody Allen Drama
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody…
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Cate Blanchett’s 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 Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece
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 Great Romantic Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Notes on a Scandal” (2006) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Scandal
Director: Richard Eyre Starring: Judi Dench, Cate Blanchett and Bill Nighy ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movie…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Cate Blanchett’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic LOTR Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers” (2002) – Cate Blanchett’s Towering LOTR Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating 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 Spectacular Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Period Piece Films
Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like the period drama. Since the 1970’s, the period genre has produced…
My Favourite Hugh Grant Films
Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon.…
“Heretic” (2024) – Hugh Grant’s Haunting Horror Thriller About Religion
Writer/Directors: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Religion is…
“Wonka” (2023) – Hugh Grant’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Hugh Grant’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton …
“The Gentlemen” (2019) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Action Comedy
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Geraldine Somerville, Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Hugh Grant’s Bland Espionage Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass…
“Love Actually” (2003) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Christmas Classic
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Hugh Grant’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Sense & Sensibility ” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Hugh Grant’s Beautiful Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
My Favourite Brad Pitt Films
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s,…
“F1: The Movie” (2025) – Brad Pitt’s Breathtaking Formula 1 Blockbuster
Director: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Kerry Condon ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Formula 1 is a world-famous racing…
“Bullet Train” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Action Comedy
Director: David Leitch Starring: Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry ‘A Captivating Action Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Drama
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Brad Pitt’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…
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Worst Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides…
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Zombie Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’s Glorious Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) – Brad Pitt’s Great Romantic Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Burn After Reading” (2008) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Troy” (2004) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Bean and Eric Bana ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many stars have made films…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena…
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’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 Frances McDormand Films
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Frances McDormand. Since the 1990’s, McDormand has become an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken…
“Nomadland” (2020) – Frances McDormand’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Modern Nomads
Writer/Director: Chloé Zhao Based on Jessica Bruder’s book Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathaim and Linda May ‘A Mesmerizing Docudrama’ Imagine…
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Frances McDormand’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief
Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the…
“Almost Famous” (2000) – Frances McDormand’s Captivating Classic About Fame
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“Primal Fear” (1996) – Frances McDormand’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Gregory Hobit Starring: Edward Norton, Richard Gere and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Fargo” (1996) – Frances McDormand’s Captivating Crime Classic
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Not many actors…
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021) – Frances McDormand’s Spectacular Shakespeare Adaptation
Written and Directed by Joel Coen …
“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…
“Anora” (2024) – Sean Baker’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Prostitution
Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s…
“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic
Written and Directed by Denis Villeneuve Co-written by Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Danny Boyle’s Brilliant Beatles Musical Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Michael Caine’s Fantastic Batman Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Michael Caine’s Spectacular Batman Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Michael Caine’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Footloose” (1984) – Kevin Bacon’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Director: Herbert Ross Starring: Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Edward Fox’s Captivating Espionage Classic
Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed…
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 Spectacular 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 Awe-Inspiring 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 Captivating 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 Mesmerizing Technology Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“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…
“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…
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 Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspiring Indian Orphan Drama
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…
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Powerful Oscar-Winning Period Piece
Writer/Director: Brady Corbet Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Willem Dafoe’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Michael Caine’s Fantastic Batman Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Michael Caine’s Spectacular Batman Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Michael Caine’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Cops Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About Mental Hospitals
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
My Favourite Margot Robbie Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Margot Robbie. Since 2013, Robbie has become an…
“Barbie” (2023) – Margot Robbie’s Captivating Barbie Comedy
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera …
“Babylon” (2022) – Margot Robbie’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Period Piece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful 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 Captivating Ice Skating Classic
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 Romance
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are…
“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Margot Robbie’s Sensational Supervillain Reboot
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio…
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Henry Cavill’s Powerful Sherlock Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam…
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-Ho’s Mesmerizing Korean Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films…
“Sinners” (2025) – Michael B. Jordan’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Brothers
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfield and Jack O’ Connell ‘A Meaningful Period Piece’ Brothers are powerful…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Broken Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Drama About Religion
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Himesh Patel’s Breathtaking Beatles Musical Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Joel Edgerton’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Bright Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christian Bale’s Fantastic Batman Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Spectacular Batman Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“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 Deer Hunter” (1978) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Vietnam War Masterpiece
Director: Michael Cimino Starring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
My Favourite Spider-Man Actors
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero whose has great powers…
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.…
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Memory Loss
Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Kirsten Dunst’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Western
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in…
My Favourite James Bond Films
Not many characters have formed a bond with audiences as strong as James Bond. Since his creation in the 1950’s,…
My Favourite Daniel Craig Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Daniel Craig. Since the 1990’s, Craig has become a British icon.…
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton …
“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Classic
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a…
“The Adventures of Tintin” (2011) – Daniel Craig’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig and Simon Pegg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Spectre” (2015) – Daniel Craig’s Most Underrated Bond Movie
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz ‘A Superb Sequel’ Not many actresses have made movies…
“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Brilliant Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2010) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences…
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Bond Masterpiece
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have…
“Layer Cake” (2004) – Daniel Craig’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Masterpiece
Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller and Michael Gambon ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Road to Perdition” (2002) – Daniel Craig’s Gritty Gangster Classic
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tom Hanks and Jude Law ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Iranian Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“Mickey 17” (2025) – Robert Pattinson’s Spectacular Science-fiction Satire
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Starring: Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Spectacular Satire’ Few science-fiction books ever written about…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“The Aviator” (2004) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Breathtaking Biopic About Aviators
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian College Classic
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their…
“The Substance” (2024) – Demi Moore’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Aging
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Dazzling Dementia Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a…
“Bad Education” (2019) – Hugh Jackman’s Spectacular School Scandal Satire
Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan…
“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…
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Incredible Iron Man Sequel
Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Eddie Redmayne’s Brilliant Marilyn Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Bright Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Emma” (2020) – Johnny Flynn’s Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Matthew Macfayden’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Ray Liotta Films
Not many actors had the charisma of Ray Liotta. Since the 1980’s, Liotta became a legendary icon. Whether it’s cruel…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Ray Liotta’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Marriage
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 Magnificent 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 Captivating Baseball Classic
Writer/Director: Phil Alden Robinson Starring: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
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 Captivating Courtroom Drama
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 Classic
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Iranian Families
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Masterpiece About Arranged Indian Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always…
“Superman” (2025) – David Corenswet’s Soaring Superman Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few superheroes have gained a fan…
“Gladiator II” (2024) – Denzel Washington’s Disappointing Gladiator Sequel
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen ‘A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few movies ever made about…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Teachers Drama
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Spellbinding Sequel
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Friendships
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which…
“Wicked” (2024) – Cynthia Erivo’s Wickedly Wonderful Musical
Director: John M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey ‘A Wonderful Musical’ When it comes to the…
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Revenant” (2015) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Survival
Director: Alejandro G. Inarritu Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domnhall Gleeson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Ben Whishaw’s Bright Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Emma” (2020) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Awe-Inspiring Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Demi Moore Films
Not many actresses have made movies audiences adore as much as Demi Moore. Since the 1990’s, Moore has become an…
“The Substance” (2024) – Demi Moore’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Addiction
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Margin Call” (2011) – Demi Moore’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…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Ghost” (1990) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Director: Jerry Zucker Starring: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
My Favourite Kathy Bates Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Kathy Bates. Since the 1990’s, Bates has become…
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – Kathy Bates’ Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Teen Book
Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie …
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Kathy Bates’ Captivating Crime Drama
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy…
“Midnight in Paris” (2011) – Kathy Bates’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Paris
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Corey Stoll, Kathy Bates and Adrien Brody ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Blind Side” (2009) – Kathy Bates’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Mothers
Writer/Director: John Lee Hancock Starring: Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and Kathy Bates ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have took…
“Revolutionary Road” (2008) – Kathy Bates’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Marriages
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Michael Shannon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Titanic” (1997) – Kathy Bates’ Timeless Classic About a Tragic Shipwreck
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ I am breathless and out of words…
“Misery” (1991) – Kathy Bates’ Captivating Horror Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Kathy Bates, James Caan and Frances Sternhagen ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Julia Roberts Films
Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Julia Roberts. Ever since the 1990’s, Roberts has become one of the…
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Comedy
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs.…
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drug Addiction Drama
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of…
“August: Osage County” (2013) – Julia Roberts’ Beautiful Masterpiece About Broken Families
Director: John Wells Starring: Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ewan McGregor ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Mirror Mirror” (2012) – Julia Roberts’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Soulful Women
Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Lily Collins ‘Passable Entertainment’ “Mirror Mirror” is directed by Tarsem Singh. Its…
“Eat Pray Love” (2010) – Julia Roberts’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Soul-Searching Women
Writer/Director: Ryan Murphy Starring: Viola Davis, Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Stepmom” (1998) – Julia Roberts’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Stepmothers
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Jena Malone, Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Prostitution Classic
Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject…
My Favorite Sci-fi 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 Jodie Foster Films
Not many actresses attract audiences to the theatre like Jodie Foster. Since the 1990’s, Foster has become an icon. Whether…
“Elysium” (2013) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic About Doomed Planets
Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied…
“Inside Man” (2006) – Jodie Foster’s Captivating Heist Crime Classic
Director: Spike Lee Starring: Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jodie Foster ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Contact” (1997) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey and James Woods ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Jodie Foster’s Timeless Classic About Troubled Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Jodie Foster’s Powerful Political Thriller
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense…
“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible 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…
“Frankenstein” (2025) – Mia Goth’s Fantastic Period Piece About a Frightening Monster
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elrodi and Mia Goth ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ When it comes to…
“Asteroid City” (2023) – Scarlett Johansson’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…
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Lea Seydoux’s Fantastic Feminist Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to…
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Disney Live-Action Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney…
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland…
“Harriet” (2019) – Cynthia Erivo’s Brilliant Biopic About Harriet Tubman
Writer/Director: Kasi Lemmons Co-writer: Gregory Allen Howard Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Janelle Monáe ‘Brilliant Historical Biopic’ When…
“The Martian” (2015) – Jessica Chastain’s Spectacular Space Survival Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Can you imagine being stranded on…
“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Toni Collette’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re…
“August: Osage County” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Broken Families
Director: John Wells Starring: Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ewan McGregor ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Zoe Saldana’s Spectacular Star Trek Sequel
Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular…
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2010) – Rooney Mara’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences…
“Mamma Mia!” (2008) – Meryl Streep’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Phyllida Lloyd Starring: Stellan Skarsgard, Meryl Streep and Colin Firth ‘A Magnificent Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
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