Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in…
Movie Reviews
“The Dig” (2021) – Simon Stone’s Great Period Piece
Director: Simon Stone Writer: Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James ‘An…
“Parasite” (2019) – Song Kang-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…
“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’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…
“The Revenant” (2015) – Tom Hardy’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…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’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…
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…
“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 Awe-Inspiring 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 Masterpiece About Technology
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 Daniel Day-Lewis Films
Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon…
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic Fashion Period Piece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world…
“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Greed
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Brilliant Biopic About Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
“The Age of Innocence” (1993) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Richard E. Grant, Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“My Left Foot” (1989) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Captivating Disability Classic
Director: Jim Sheridan Starring: Fiona Shaw, Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“A Room With a View” (1985) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Romantic Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis and Maggie Smith ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actresses in…
“Gandhi” (1982) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Gandhi
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in…
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Celine Sciamma’s Powerful Lesbian Period Piece
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Amitabh Bachchan’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 Oscar-Winning Drama
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“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…
“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…
“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’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…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Joel Edgerton’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’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 Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – James McAvoy’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’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) – Christopher Nolan’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) – Christopher Nolan’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…
“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Martin Sheen’s Magnificent Vietnam War Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“Superman” (1978) – Christopher Reeve’s Soaring Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Historical Films
Few film genres have built a legacy as strong as the historical epic. Since the 1960’s, the genre has produced…
My Favourite Ben Kingsley Films
Few actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Ben Kingsley. Since the 1980’s, Kingsley has become a…
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Ben Kingsley’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…
“Hugo” (2011) – Ben Kingsley’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece about Filmmaking
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley and Richard Griffiths ‘A Magical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain built…
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Ben Kingsley’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Hospitals
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that…
“Gandhi” (1982) – Ben Kingsley’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Gandhi
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ben Kingsley’s Haunting Historical Holocaust Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a…
My Favourite Michael Keaton Films
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Michael Keaton. Since the 1980’s, Keaton has become an icon. Whether it’s news…
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American…
“The Founder” (2016) – Michael Keaton’s Fantastic Biopic About a Fast Food Founder
Director: John Lee Hancock Starring: John Carroll Lynch, Michael Keaton and Nick Offerman Not many actors in Hollywood have earned…
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Soaring Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A…
“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Scandal Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is…
“Birdman” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Breathtaking Broadway Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Toy Story 3” (2010) – Michael Keaton’s Terrific Toy Story Sequel
Director: Lee Unkrich Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“Batman Returns” (1992) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Batman Sequel
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Christopher Walken, Michael Keaton and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Oscar-Winning Drama
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Teachers Drama
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Health
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Rupert Grint’s Spellbinding Sequel
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian College Classic
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their…
“The Substance” (2024) – Demi Moore’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Alicia Vikander’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…
“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 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 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…
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’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’…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Kenneth Branagh’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Colin Firth’s Brilliant Biopic
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’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 Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Liam Neeson’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses 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 Crime Films
Few film genres have stood the test of time like crime. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made strong movies.…
My Favourite 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 Spectacular Shakespearean Adaptation
Written and Directed by Joel Coen …
“Fences” (2016) – Denzel Washington’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief
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…
“The Inside Man” (2006) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating 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 Crime Classic
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“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…
“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…
My Favourite Jack Nicholson Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an…
“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“As Good as it Gets” (1997) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About OCD
Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear ‘A Captivating Classic’ OCD is a debilitating disease…
“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,…
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About Mental Hospitals
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Arranged Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Families in Iran
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“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…
“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” (2020) – Cynthia Erivo’s Wickedly Wonderful Wizard of Oz Musical
Director: John M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey ‘A Wonderful Musical’ When it comes to the…
“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…
“Parasite” (2019) – Song Kang-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…
“The Lighthouse” (2012) – 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) – Tom Hardy’s Magnificent Survival Masterpiece
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) – Chiwetel Ejiofor’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 Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Eddie Redmayne’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Colin Firth’s Brilliant Biopic
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“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 Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Tilda Swinton’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Emma” (2020) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Awe-Inspiring 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 Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
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 Gangster Masterpiece
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 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 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 Jake Gyllenhaal Films
Few actors in Hollywood enthral audiences like Jake Gyllenhaal. Ever since the 1980’s, Gyllenhaal has become an icon. Whether its…
“Nocturnal Animals” (2016) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mesmerizing Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom Ford Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Shannon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just…
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Night Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually…
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Powerful Abduction Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise…
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has…
“Zodiac” (2007) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Brian Cox, Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Brokeback Mountain” (2005) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Queer Cowboys
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and David Harbour ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Climate Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the…
My Favourite Johnny Depp Films
Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates,…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Johnny Depp’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Black Mass” (2015) – Johnny Depp’s Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece
Director: Scott Cooper Starring: Jesse Plemons, Johnny Depp and Kevin Bacon ‘A Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Worst Movie
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless…
“Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Elm Street” (2007) – Johnny Depp’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp and Timothy Spall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006) – Johnny Depp’s Superb Pirates Sequel
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Tom Hollander, Johnny Depp and Kiera Knightley ‘A Captivating Adventure Classic’ Not many actors in British…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Pirates Classic
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“Sleepy Hollow” (1999) – Johnny Depp’s Haunting Murder Mystery
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Michael Gambon and Christina Ricci ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) – Johnny Depp’s Moving Masterpiece About Brothers
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Edward Scissorhands” (1991) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Disability Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon…
“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…
“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Worst Movie
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling…
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Hitchcock Biopic
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson…
“Thor” (2011) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Amistad” (1997) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
“Bram Stoker’s Dracula” (1992) – Anthony Hopkins’ Bold Masterpiece about Terrifying Vampires
Director: Francis Cord Coppola Starring: Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Chaplin” (1992) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Chaplin Biopic
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Elephant Man” (1980) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Disability Classic
Writer/Director: David Lynch Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“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…
“One Battle After Another” (2025) – Sean Penn’s Bold Masterpiece About the Battle of Fathers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspiring figures…
“Poor Things” (2023) – Mark Ruffalo’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Legendary Feminist Book
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe …
“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…
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Mesmerizing Musical About Stardom
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Ed Sheeran’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…
“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) – Steve Carell’s Fantastic Masterpiece About the Financial Crisis
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Henry Cavill’s Soaring Superman Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael…
“The Butler” (2013) – James Marsden’s Brilliant Biopic About a White House Butler
Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer…
“Midnight in Paris” (2011) – Owen Wilson’s 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…
“Inception” (2010) – Tom Hardy’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Gary Oldman’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…
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Stanley Tucci’s Dazzling Fashion Drama
Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
“The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” (2005) – Warwick Davis’ Spectacular Sci-fi Classic About Galaxies
Director: Garth Jennings Starring: Martin Freeman, Alan Rickman and Bill Nighy ‘A Captiivating Sci-fi Classic Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Collateral” (2004) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Tom Cruise, Mark Ruffalo and Jamie Foxx ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“Training Day” (2001) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Donald Sutherland’s Extraordinary Drama About Broken Families
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert…
“Alien” (1979) – Sigourney Weaver’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which…
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Kathryn Bigelow’s Terrific Political Thriller About Terrorist Prisons
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I…
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Martin Scorsese’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Mental Hospital Prisons
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that…
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Kevin Macdonald’s Powerful Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay Prison
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense…
“I’m Still Here” (2024) – Walter Salles’ Mesmerizing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Brazilian Prisons
Writer/Director: Walter Salles Starring: Fernanda Torres, Selton Mello and Fernanda Montenegro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few countries pose challenges for families…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Alfonso Cauron’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic About Magical Prisons
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Sing Sing” (2024) – Greg Kwedar’s Powerful Prison Drama
Writer/Director: Greg Kwedar Starring: Colman Domingo and Clarence Maclin ‘A Powerful Prison Drama’ Wrongful incarceration impacts inmates in prison. America…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Milos Forman’s Captivating Classic About Mental Health Prisons
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
“The Green Mile” (1999) – Frank Darabont’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Prison Guards
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, James Cromwell and Michael Clarke Duncan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Dead Man Walking” (1995) – Tim Robbins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About the Death Penalty
Writer/Director: Tim Robbins Starring: Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon and R. Lee Ermey ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – My Favourite Film About Jail
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the…
The Best Films Ever Made About Jail Ranked
Not many genres have earned the appreciation of prison. Since the 1970’s, prison is a setting that has made for…
“The Accountant 2” (2025) – J.K. Simmons’ Spectacular Sequel About Autistic Accountants
Director: Gavin O’Connor Starring: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal and J.K. Simmons ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Autism is a sensitive disease that…
“Juror #2” (2024) – J.K. Simmons’ Captivating Courtroom Drama About Guilty Jurors
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) – J.K. Simmons’ Spectacular Animated Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson …
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – J.K. Simmons’ Fantastic Spider-Man Farewell
Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to…
“Patriots Day” (2016) – J.K. Simmons’ Meaningful Masterpiece About the Boston Marathon Bombing
Director: Peter Berg Starring: J.K. Simmons, John Goodman and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“La La Land” (2016) – J.K. Simmons’ Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“The Accountant” (2016) – J.K. Simmons’ Captivating Crime Thriller
Director: Gavin O’Connor Starring: John Lithgow, Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“Whiplash” (2014) – J.K. Simmons’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Jazz Musicians
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Teachers are powerful figures that play…
“Jobs” (2013) – J.K. Simmons’ Brilliant Steve Jobs Business Biopic
Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of…
“True Grit” (2010) – J.K. Simmons’ Wonderful Western Masterpiece
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Josh Brolin, Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld ‘A Wonderful Western’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Up in the Air” (2009) – J.K. Simmons’ Uplifting Business Drama
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick…
“Burn After Reading” (2008) – J.K. Simmons’ Spectacular Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – J.K. Simmons’ Most Underrated Spider-Man Movie
Writer/Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and James Franco ‘A Misunderstood Classic’ Few superheroes in pop culture have…
“Juno” (2007) – J.K. Simmons’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Teen Pregnancy
Director: Jason Reitman Starring: Elliot Page, J.K. Simmons and Allison Janney ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – J.K. Simmons’ 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) – J.K. Simmons’ 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 Cider House Rules” (1999) – J.K. Simmons’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Troubled Orphans
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
J.K. Simmons’ Best Films Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved today as J.K. Simmons. Since the 1990’s, Simmons has become a beloved icon.…
“Misery” (1991) – Kathy Bates’ Captivating Horror Classic About Miserable Authors
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Kathy Bates, James Caan and Frances Sternhagen ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
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…
“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 NASA 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 Sci-fi 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
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
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 Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“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 Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’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’…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Political Masterpiece
Writer/Director: George Clooney Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti ‘A Powerful Political Masterpiece’ Not many actors have built…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Romantic Comedy Classic
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime…
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s 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 Drama
Director: Ryan Fleck Starring: Ryan Gosling, Anthony Mackie and Jeff Lima ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Notebook” (2004) – Ryan Gosling’s Romantic Classic
Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Benedict Cumberbatch Films
Not many actors in Hollywood catch the interest of audiences like Benedict Cumberbatch. Since the 1990’s, Cumberbatch has become an…
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Fantastic Spider-Man Farewell
Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to…
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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…
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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…
“1917” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wonderful World War I Epic
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Co-writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Colin Firth ‘Wonderful War Drama’ Over the past…
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