Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
Movie Reviews
“Coriolanus” (2011) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Adaptation of a Beloved Shakespeare Play
Director: Ralph Fiennes Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Gerard Butler and Jessica Chastain ‘A Spectacular Adaptation’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Ralph Fiennes’ Emotional Harry Potter Farewell
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – Ralph Fiennes’ Fantastic Harry Potter Finale
Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Fantastic Franchise Finale’ Few characters in English literature are as…
“The Hurt Locker” (2009) – Ralph Fiennes’ Magnificent War Masterpiece
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lily ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have made…
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – Ralph Fiennes’ Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved…
“In Bruges” (2008) – Ralph Fiennes’ Captivating Crime Classic About Cruel Hitmenn
Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Ralph Fiennes and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Ralph Fiennes’ Most Enjoyable Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is…
“The Constant Gardener” (2005) – Ralph Fiennes’ Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Espionage Book
Director: Fernando Meirelles Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Wesz and Danny Huston ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Red Dragon” (2002) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Serial Killer Thriller
Director: Brett Ratner Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anthony Hopkins and Edward Norton ‘A Spectacular Thriller’ Not many actors have made movies…
“The English Patient” (1996) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Strange Days” (1995) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett and Tom Sizemore ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Quiz Show” (1994) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Masterpiece About Game Show Scandals
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Ralph Fiennes, John Turturro and Paul Scofield ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ralph Fiennes’ Haunting Holocaust Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a…
“Wuthering Heights” (1992) – Ralph Fiennes’ Beautiful Adaptation of a Literature Classic
Director: Peter Kosminsky Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche and Simon Ward ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Not many actors have made movies…
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 Juror Justice
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 Crime 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
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 Meaningful Masterpiece About a Controversial American Soldier
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 Powerful Political Biopic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aging War 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 Masterpiece About Boxing
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 Murder Mystery
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 Remarkable 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
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 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 Stuntman Comedy
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 Neil Armstrong Biopic
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 Science-fiction Sequel
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 About Nice Detectives
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 Fantastic 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 About Drivers
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 Remarkable Romantic Comedy
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 Addiction Masterpiece
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 Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors 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…
“Pathaan” (2023) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Spectacular Bollywood Blockbuster About Courageous Spies
Director: Siddharth Anand Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and John Abraham ‘A Terrific Thriller’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Jawan” (2023) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Breathtaking Bollywood Blockbuster About Vengeful Vigilantes
Writer/Director: Atlee Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Sunil Grover ‘A Brilliant Blockbuster’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Dunki” (2023) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Comedy About Illegal Immigration
Writer/Director: Rajkumar Hirani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapse Pannu and Boman Irani ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Dunki Few actors in Bollywood…
“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…
“Fan” (2016) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Breathtaking Bollywood Blockbuster About Obsessive Fans
Director: Maneesh Sharma Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Amarjeet Singh Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved as…
“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 Incredible Indian 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 Romantic 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 Spectacular Bollywood Satire About Reincarnated Lovers
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 Inspiring Bollywood Classic About Women’s Hockey Teams
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 Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
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 of a Beloved Classic
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 Romantic Indian Masterpiece
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 Captivating Indian Classic About Homeland
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 Classic About Army Generals
‘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 Terminal 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 Romantic Classic About Broken Marriages
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 Masterpiece About Alcohol Addicts
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 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…
“Asoka” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Historical Masterpiece About Medieval Warriors
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 Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Patriotic News Reporters
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 Remarkable Bollywood Classic About Romantic College Students
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 Classic About Intense Gang Rivalries
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 Indian 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 Captivating Bollywood Classic about Terrorism
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 Romantic Classic About Foreign Lands
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 Captivating Bollywood Romantic Classic
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 Romantic 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 Jealousy
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 Bollywood Crime Classic About Vengeful Businessmen
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 Bollywood Romantic Classic About the Dangers of Obsession
Director: Raj Kanwar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rishi Kapoor and Amrish Puri ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
My Favourite Anya Taylor-Joy Films
Not many actresses make movies audiences enjoy as much as Anya Taylor-Joy. Since the 2000’s, Taylor-Joy has become an icon.…
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Fantastic Feminist Mad Max Reboot
Writer/Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke …
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Spectacular Dune Sci-fi Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson …
“The Menu” (2022) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Captivating Cooking Satire
Director: Mark Mylod Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Split” (2016) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Spectacular Serial Killer Thriller
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses…
“Emma” (2020) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Amazing Jane Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
My Favourite Quentin Tarantino Films
Few directors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Quentin Tarantino. Since the 1990’s, Tarantino has become an…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Hateful Eight” (2015) – Quentin Tarantino’s Wonderful Western About Isolation
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Samuel L. Jackson,, Kurt Russell and Tim Roth ‘A Wonderful Western’ Not many actors have achieved…
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Slavery Western
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Glorious Historical Satire About Nazi Germany
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“Jackie Brown” (1997) – Quentin Tarantino’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Robert De Niro, Michael Keaton and Bridget Fonda ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Crime Classic
WARNING: Significant Spoilers in review Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino Also written by Roger Avary Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John…
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world…
My Favourite Laura Dern Films
Not many actresses have managed to earn recognition of Laura Dern. Since the 1980’s, Dern has become a legendary icon.…
“Jurassic World: Dominion” (2022) – Laura Dern’s Worst Movie
Director: Colin Trevorrow Writers: Emily Carmichael and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Laura Dern …
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Laura Dern’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“Little Women” (2019) – Laura Dern’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…
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Laura Dern’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I…
“The Founder” (2016) – Laura Dern’s Fantastic Biopic About a Famous Fast Food Founder
Director: John Lee Hancock Starring: John Carroll Lynch, Michael Keaton and Nick Offerman Not many actors in Hollywood have earned…
“The Fault in Our Stars” (2014) – Laura Dern’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Terminal Illness
Director: Josh Boone Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort and Laura Dern ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Master” (2012) – Laura Dern’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Religious Cults
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Laura Dern’s Dazzling Dinosaur Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which…
My Favourite Christopher Plummer Films
Not many actors have made movies audiences treasure like Christopher Plummer. Since the 1960’s, Plummer became a legendary icon. Whether…
“Knives Out” (2019) – Christopher Plummer’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a…
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – Christopher Plummer’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Mystery Book
Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences…
“Inside Man” (2006) – Christopher Plummer’s Heist Classic
Director: Spike Lee Starring: Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jodie Foster ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Christopher Plummer’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“The Insider” (1999) – Christopher Plummer’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“12 Monkeys” (1995) – Christopher Plummer’s Dystopian Science-fiction Masterpiece
Director: Terry Gilliam Starring: Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Sound of Music” (1965) – Christopher Plummer’s Meaningful Musical Masterpiece About Caring Mothers
Director: Robert Wise Starring: Christopher Plummer, Julie Andrews and Richard Haydn ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Renee Zellweger Films
Not many actresses have made movies audiences treasure like Renee Zellweger. Since the 1990’s, Zellweger has become a feminist icon.…
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Judy Garland Biopic
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland…
“Cinderella Man” (2005) – Renee Zellweger’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and Renee Zellweger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have built a…
“Cold Mountain” (2003) – Renee Zellweger’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ray Winstone, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Broadway Musical
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Renee Zellweger’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Love Diaries
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Renee Zellweger’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Films
Not many actors in Hollywood transfix audiences like Joaquin Phoenix. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Phoenix has become an icon…
“Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Marvellous Sequel’ Few villains in popular culture are…
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Technology Addiction
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Roman Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s 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…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Kajol’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…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“Chicago” (2003) – Richard Gere’s Brilliant Broadway Musical
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its…
“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,…
My Favourite Aamir Khan Films
Few Bollywood actors are as beloved today as Aamir Khan. Since the 1990’s, Khan has become an Indian icon. Whether…
“Sitaare Zameen Par” (2025) – Aamir Khan’s Dazzling Bollywood Drama About Disabilities
Director: R.S. Prasanna Starring: Aamir Khan, Genelia D’Souza and Aroush Datta ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Laal Singh Chaddha” (2022) – Aamir Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Remake of Forrest Gump
Director: Advait Chandhan Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Mona Sight ‘A Remarkable Remake’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Thugs of Hindostan” (2018) – Aamir Khan’s Bold Bollywood Pirates of the Caribbean Remake
Writer/Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya Starring: Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Katrina Kaif ‘A Mediocre Remake’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Secret Superstar” (2017) – Aamir Khan’s Meaningful Bollywood Masterpiece About Teen Superstars
Director: Advait Chandan Starring: Aamir Khan, Zaira Wasim and Raj Arjun ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Dangal” (2016) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Powerful Wrestling Families
Writer/Director: Nitesh Tiwari Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar and Fatima Sana Shaik ‘A Spectacular Sports Classic’ When it comes to…
“Dil Dhadakne Do” (2015) – Aamir Khan’s Meaningful Bollywood Masterpiece About Dysfunctional Indian Families
Director: Zoya Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar and Anil Kapoor ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“PK” (2014) – Aamir Khan’s Spectacular Science-fiction Satire About Aliens
Writer/Director: Rajkumar Hirani Starring: Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and Boman Irani ‘A Spectacular Satire’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Dhoom 3” (2013) – Aamir Khan’s Spectacular Dhoom Sequel
Writer/Director: Vijay Krishna Acharya Starring: Aamir Khan, Abhishek Bachchan and Katrina Kaif ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Talaash” (2012) – Aamir Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Murder Mystery
Director: Reema Kagti Starring: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood are…
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – Aamir Khan’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or…
“3 Idiots” (2009) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Rebellious College Students
Director: Rajkumar Hirani Starring: Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever felt intense pressure to…
“Ghajini” (2008) – Aamir Khan’s Meaningful Bollywood Masterpiece About Heartbreaking Memory Loss
Writer/Director: A.R. Muragadoss Starring: Aamir Khan, Asin and Pradeep Rawat Few actors in Bollywood are as celebrated today as Aamir…
“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Inspiring Indian Masterpiece About Intellectual Disabilities
Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Rang De Basanti” (2006) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Government Corruption
Writer/Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra Starring: Aamir Khan, Sharman Joshi and Kunal Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Bollywood…
“Fanaa” (2006) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Terrorism
Writer/Director: Kunal Kohli Starring: Aamir Khan, Kajol and Rishi Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved…
“Mangal Pandey: The Rising” (2005) – Aamir Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Historical Drama About Patriotic Soldiers
Director: Ketan Mehta Starring: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Kirron Kher ‘An Extraordinary Epic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Breathtaking Bollywood Classic About Cricket Champions
Writer/Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh and Paul Blackthorne Few actors in Bollywood are as celebrated today as…
“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Classic About Lasting Friendships
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which…
“Sarfarosh” (1999) – Aamir Khan’s Terrific Bollywood Classic About Terrorism
Writer/Director: John Matthew Matthan Starring: Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah and Sonai Bendre Few actors in Bollywood are as celebrated today…
“Ghulam” (1998) – Aamir Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Ruthless Gangsters
Director: Vikram Bhatt Starring: Aamir Khan, Rani Mukerji and Ashutosh Rana Ghulam Few actors in Bollywood are as celebrated today…
“1947: Earth” (1998) – Aamir Khan’s Powerful Patriotic Indian Masterpiece About Partition
Writer/Director: Deepa Mehta Starring: Aamir Khan, Rahul Khanna and Nandita Das ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Raja Hindustani” (1996) – Aamir Khan’s Timeless Bollywood Classic About Taxi Drivers
Writer/Director: Dharmesh Darshan Starring: Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Farida Jalal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Rangeela” (1995) – Aamir Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Ambitious Actresses
Writer/Director: Ram Gopal Verma Starring: Aamir Khan, Urmila Matondkar and Jackie Shroff ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Akele Hum Akele Tum” (1995) – Aamir Khan’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Mansoor Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Manisha Koirala and Paresh Rawal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Andaz Apna Apna” (1994) – Aamir Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Comedy Classic About Gold Diggers
Writer/Director: Rajkumar Santoshi Starring: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor ‘A Captivating Comedy Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke” (1993) – Aamir Khan’s Remarkable Bollywood Romantic Classic About Troubled Orphans
Director: Mahesh Bhatt Starring: Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla and Kunal Khemu ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander” (1992) – Aamir Khan’s Breathtaking Bollywood Bicycling Classic
Director: Mansoor Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Deepak Tijori and Ayesha Jhulka ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Dil” (1990) – Aamir Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Romantic Classic About Barriers of Social Class
Director: Indra Kumar Starring: Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Anupam Kher ‘A Captivating Bollywood Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
“Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak” (1988) – Aamir Khan’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed Love
Director: Mansoon Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla and Dalip Tahil ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are…
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 About Drivers
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…
“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Serial Killer Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Denzel Washington Films
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Denzel Washington. Since the 1990’s, Washington has become an icon. Whether it’s corrupt…
“Gladiator II” (2024) – Denzel Washington’s Disappointing Gladiator Sequel
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen ‘A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few movies ever made about…
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021) – Denzel Washington’s Superb Shakespearean Adaptation
Written and Directed by Joel Coen …
“Fences” (2016) – Denzel Washington’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Director: Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Worst Movie
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula…
“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing Alcoholism Drama
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that…
“American Gangster” (2007) – Denzel Washington’s Gritty Gangster Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Ted Levine, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Inside Man” (2006) – Denzel Washington’s Heist Classic
Director: Spike Lee Starring: Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jodie Foster ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Cops Crime Classic
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
“Crimson Tide” (1995) – Denzel Washington’s Spectacular Submarine Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Avatar” (2009) – Sam Worthington’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent X-Men Comic-Book Classic
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest…
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders…
“Jaws” (1975) – Roy Scheider’s Jaw-Dropping Sharks Horror Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that…
My Favourite Will Smith Films
Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s…
“King Richard” (2021) – Will Smith’s Spectacular Serena Williams Biopic
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanniya Sidney ‘Serene-a Biopic’ Gen-Cassius patriarchs whose philosophies catapulted…
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Will Smith’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down…
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure…
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will…
My Favourite Jack Nicholson Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an…
“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“As Good as it Gets” (1997) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About OCD
Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear ‘A Captivating Classic’ OCD is a debilitating disease…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Mental Health Classic
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Classic
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
My Favourite Al Pacino Films
Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise…
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Al Pacino’s Fantastic Gucci Fashion Biopic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Great Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Insider” (1999) – Al Pacino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Brave Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Heist Classic
Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
“Carlito’s Way” (1993) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Brian de Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Penn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blindness
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely…
“The Godfather: 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…
My Favourite Mark Wahlberg Films
Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Mark Wahlberg. Since the 1990’s, Wahlberg has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s…
“Patriots Day” (2016) – Mark Wahlberg’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About the Boston Marathon Bombings
Director: Peter Berg Starring: J.K. Simmons, John Goodman and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“2 Guns” (2013) – Mark Wahlberg’s Worst Movie
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula…
“The Fighter” (2010) – Mark Wahlberg’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Mark Wahlberg’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Departed” (2006) – Mark Wahlberg’s Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“Boogie Nights” (1997) – Mark Wahlberg’s Captivating Classic About the Adult Industry
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Basketball Diaries” (1995) – Mark Wahlberg’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Drama
Director: Scott Kalvert Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg and Lorraine Bracco ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara” (2011) – Hrithik Roshan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Strong Friendships
Writer/Director: Zoya Akhtar Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar and Katrina Kaif ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“Tony” (2026) – Antonio Banderas’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About a Legendary Chef
Writer/Director: Matt Johnson Starring: Dominic Sessa, Emilia Jones and Antonio Banderas ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few food critics have managed to…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Magnificent Batman Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“Requiem for a Dream” (2000) – Jennifer Connelly’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Lonely Drug Addicts
Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn ‘A Devastating Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that achieved…
“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…
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders…
“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Marlon Brando’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Vietnam War
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – Mel Stuart’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Directed by Mel Stuart Written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder,…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Martin Scorsese’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…
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Gabrielle Muccino’s Powerful Rags to Riches Masterpiece
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure…
“Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) – John M. Chu’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Rich Asian Families
Director: John M. Chu Starring: Henry Golding, Constance Wu and Michelle Yeoh ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Anora” (2024) – Sean Baker’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Wealthy Prostitutes
Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s…
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’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…
“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…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Danny Boyle’s Incredible Masterpiece About Social Class in India
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – My Favourite Rags-to-Riches Film of All-Time
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as…
The Best Rags to Riches Films Ever Made Ranked
Not many genres have earned recognition of rags-to-riches. Since the 1970’s, stories of poor people becoming rich have made for…
“28 Years Later: The Bone Temple” (2026) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular Zombie Survival Sequel
Director: Nia DaCosta Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Jack O’Connell and Alfie Williams ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the greatest…
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