Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
Movie Reviews
“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…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Liam Neeson’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
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) – Jennifer Connelly’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) – 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) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent 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 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 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 Bruce Willis Films
Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers,…
“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Worst Movie
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling…
“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Horror Classic
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ 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…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Cops Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Masterpiece About Arranged Indian Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Iranian Families
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“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 Illness
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) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Spellbinding Sequel
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Friendships
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which…
“Wicked” (2024) – Cynthia Erivo’s Wickedly Wonderful Musical
Director: John M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey ‘A Wonderful Musical’ When it comes to the…
“The Dig” (2021) – Carey Mulligan’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…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Meaningful Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero…
“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…
“Short Term 12” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Moving Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Brie Larson, Rami Malek and LaKeith Steilfeld ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’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…
“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 About a King
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“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…
“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…
“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 Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Magnificent Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Gangster Films
Few figures attract audiences to theatres like gangsters. Since the 1970’s, gangsters have elevated movies. Whether it’s intimidating dons, scarface…
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 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 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 Chris Cooper Films
Not many actors have made movies audiences treasure like Chris Cooper. Since the 1990’s, Cooper has become an American icon.…
“Little Women” (2019) – Chris Cooper’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 Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Chris Cooper’s Worst Movie
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A…
“The Town” (2010) – Chris Cooper’s Captivating Heist Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Jeremy Renner, Ben Affleck and Jon Hamm ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Seabiscuit” (2003) – Chris Cooper’s Inspiring Masterpiece About Strong Race Horses
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Chris Cooper and Tobey Maguire ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Chris Cooper’s Captivating Classic about Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“American Beauty” (1999) – Chris Cooper’s Beautiful Classic About Broken Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced…
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 Mystery Adaptation
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 Magnificent 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 Brilliant 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 Magnificent 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 Harrison Ford Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as adored as Harrison Ford. Since the 1980’s, Ford has become an icon in…
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – Harrison Ford’s Fantastic Indiana Jones Farewell
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen …
“Blade Runner: 2049” (2017) – Harrison Ford’s Captivating Science-fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Robin Wright ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Harrison Ford’s Soaring Star Wars Reboot
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come…
“Air Force One” (1997) – Harrison Ford’s Captivating Airplane Classic
Director: Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Glenn Close ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are…
“Witness” (1985) – Harrison Ford’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Lukas Haas, Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood possess…
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Harrison Ford’s Superb Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana…
“Blade Runner” (1982) – Harrison Ford’s Captivating Sci-fi Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are…
“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…
“Star Wars” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that…
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) – Harrison Ford’s Superb Star Wars Sequel
Director: Irvin Kershner Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Dangal” (2016) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Wrestling Families
Writer/Director: Nitesh Tiwari Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar and Fatima Sana Shaik ‘A Spectacular Sports Classic’ When it comes to…
“One Battle After Another” (2025) – Benicio Del Toro’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Fathers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspiring figures…
“American Fiction” (2023) – Jeffrey Wright’s Spectacular Satire About Racist Authors
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown …
“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded…
“Dune” (2021) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Written and Directed by Denis Villeneuve Co-written by Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar…
“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…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Danny Boyle’s Brilliant Beatles Musical Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“Patriots Day” (2016) – J.K. Simmons’ 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…
“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…
“12 Years A Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’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…
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jason Clarke’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) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Mark Ruffalo’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…
“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) – 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…
“Kingdom of Heaven” (2005) – Orlando Bloom’s Magnificent Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green and Jeremy Irons ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Gangs of New York” (2003) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s 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…
“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…
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Family Drama
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert…
“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Martin Sheen’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Vietnam War
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“The Accountant” (2016) – Gavin O’Connor’s Captivating Crime Thriller about Autistic Brothers
Director: Gavin O’Connor Starring: John Lithgow, Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“The Fighter” (2010) – David O. Russell’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Boxing Brothers
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“The Iron Claw” (2023) – Sean Durkin’s Breathtaking Biopic About Wrestling Brothers
Writer/Director: Sean Durkin Starring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Holy McCallany …
“Warrior” (2011) – Gavin O’Connor’s Breathtaking Drama About Boxing Brothers
Writer/Director: Gavin O’Connor Starring: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) – Lasse Hallstrom’s Moving Masterpiece About Estranged Brothers
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“The Godfather” (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mobster Brothers
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is…
“The Lion King” (1994) – Rob Minkoff’s Captivating Animated Classic About Lion Brothers
Directors: Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff Starring: Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones and Whoopi Goldberg ‘An Animated Masterpiece’ Not many…
“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Kenneth Lonergan’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief-Stricken Brothers
Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to…
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Martin Scorsese’s Breathtaking Classic About Boxing Brothers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“Rain Man” (1988) – My Favourite Film About Brothers
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
The Best Films Made About Brothers Ranked
Not many characters attract audiences to theatres like brothers. Since the 1970’s, brothers have appeared in unforgettable movies. Whether it’s…
“Superman” (2025) – Bradley Cooper’s Breathtaking Superman Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few superheroes have gained a fan…
“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Breathtaking Biopic About a Legendary Maestro
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer …
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’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…
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2021) – Bradley Cooper’s Fun But Flawed Thor Sequel
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale ‘Thor-oughly Entertaining’ Wonder-Woman beauties rarely wield hammers belong bo-Thor-some…
“Licorice Pizza” (2021) – Bradley Cooper’s Powerful Period Piece About Los Angeles
Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman and Bradley Cooper …
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Bradley Cooper’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are…
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’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) – Bradley Cooper’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…
“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Bradley Cooper’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…
“American Sniper” (2014) – Bradley Cooper’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…
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’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’…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Con-Artist Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In…
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s…
“Limitless” (2011) – Bradley Cooper’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Masterpiece
Director: Neil Burger Starring: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro and Abbie Cornish ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Hangover” (2009) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Alcohol addiction is a sensitive subject…
Bradley Cooper’s Best Films Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood attract audiences to the theatre like Bradley Cooper. Following his recognition during the 2000’s, Cooper has…
“Empire of the Sun” (1987) – Christian Bale’s Meaningful Masterpiece About War-Torn Children
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Christian Bale, John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson Not many actors in Hollywood have made films with…
My Favourite Sally Field Films
Few actresses have made films that have appealed to audiences like Sally Field. Since the 1980’s, Field has become a…
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Sally Field’s Worst Movie
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Sally Field’s Brilliant Biopic About Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Sally Field’s Amazing Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc…
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Sally Field’s Captivating Childhood Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating…
“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Sally Field’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Housekeepers are powerful figures that play…
“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Union Workers
Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made…
My Favourite Scarlett Johansson Films
Few actresses have earned appreciation of Scarlett Johansson. Ever since the 1990’s, Johansson has become an icon. Whether it’s women…
“Asteroid City” (2023) – Scarlett Johansson’s Meaningful Quarantine Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks and Tilda Swinton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Black Widow” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Feminist Black Widow Prequel
Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines that…
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Spectacular Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Meaningful Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Scarlett Johansson’s Amazing Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland…
“Captain America: Civil War” (2016) – Scarlett Johansson’s Captivating Captain America Masterpiece
Directors: The Russo Brothers Starring: Christ Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Sequel’ Not many actors…
“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Scarlett Johansson’s Riveting Jungle Book Remake
Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based off the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir…
“Hail, Caesar!” (2016) – Scarlett Johansson’s Spectacular Hollywood Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Josh Brolin and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) – Scarlett Johansson’s Spectacular Avengers Sequel
Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson ‘A Spectacular Sequel Not many actors in…
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Scarlett Johansson’s Captivating Captain America Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel…
“Chef” (2014) – Scarlett Johansson’s Captivating Chef Comedy
Writer/Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Jon Favreau, Bobby Cannavale and Sofia Vergara ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors In Hollywood have…
“Her” (2013) – Scarlett Johansson’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addicts
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Brilliant Hitchcock Biopic
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson…
“The Avengers” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Amazing Avengers Introduction
Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed…
“The Prestige” (2006) – Scarlett Johansson’s Mesmerizing Magician Masterpiece
Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Amy Adams Films
Few actresses in Hollywood are as amazing as Amy Adams. Since the 1990’s, Adams has become one of the greatest…
“Hillbilly Elegy” (2020) – Amy Adams’ Worst Movie
Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso…
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Powerful Political Biopic
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most…
“Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Fun But Flawed Superman Sequel
Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Scoot McNairy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Nocturnal Animals” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom Ford Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Shannon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Con-Artist Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In…
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addicts
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Soaring Superman Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael…
“The Master” (2012) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Religion
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adams’ Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Cooking Drama
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Doubt” (2008) – Amy Adams’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Religion
Director: John Patrick Shanley Starring: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in…
“Enchanted” (2007) – Amy Adams’ Enchanting Musical Masterpiece
Director: Kevin Lima Starring: James Marsden, Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey ‘A Marvellous Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood…
My Favourite Octavia Spencer Films
Not many actresses have made movies that audiences treasure like Octavia Spencer. Since the 1990’s, Spencer has become a feminist…
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Octavia Spencer’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017…
“Hidden Figures” (2017) – Octavia Spencer’s Brilliant NASA Historical Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and…
“Snowpiercer” (2015) – Octavia Spencer’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Starring: Chris Evans, Tilda Swinton and Octavia Spencer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Fruitvale Station” (2013) – Octavia Spencer’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Police Brutality
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Octavia Spencer and Kevin Durand ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have made…
“The Help” (2011) – Octavia Spencer’s Beautiful Period Piece About Segregation
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Octavia Spencer’s 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…
“Being John Malkovich” (1999) – Octavia Spencer’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Minds of Actors
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: John Cusack, Catherine Keener and John Malkovich ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“A Time to Kill” (1996) – Octavia Spencer’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Director: Joel Schumacher Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
My Favourite Nicole Kidman Films
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Nicole Kidman. Since the 1990’s, Kidman has become a beloved feminist icon. Whether…
“Boy Erased” (2018) – Nicole Kidman’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Homophobia
Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Drama’ Not many stars in Hollywood have…
“Lion” (2016) – Nicole Kidman’s Inspiring Indian Orphan Drama
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara…
“Paddington” (2014) – Nicole Kidman’s Captivating Classic About Talking Bears
Director: Paul King Starring: Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins and Julie Walters ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“Cold Mountain” (2003) – Nicole Kidman’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ray Winstone, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“Dogville” (2003) – Nicole Kidman’s Haunting Masterpiece About Doomed Towns
Director: Lars Von Trier Starring: Stellan Skarshard, Nicole Kidman and Paul Bettany ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Hours” (2002) – Nicole Kidman’s Moving Masterpiece About Depressed Writers
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen…
“Moulin Rouge!” (2001) – Nicole Kidman’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and John Leguizamo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Nicole Kidman’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Infidelity
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission
Director: Brad Bird Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“Mission: Impossible 3” (2006) – Tom Cruise’s Most Exciting Mission
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan and Ving Rhames ‘A Marvellous Mission Accomplished’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“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…
“Vanilla Sky” (2001) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece
Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Magnolia” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Loss
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: John C. Reilly, Julianne Moore and Tom Cruise ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
“Mission: Impossible” (1996) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Impossible Blockbuster
Director: Brian De Palma Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Kristin Scott Thomas ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Tom Cruise’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…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Timeless Classic About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline…
“Omkara” (2006) – Saif Ali Khan’s Incredible Indian Adaptation of Shakespeare Othello
Writer/Director: Vishal Bhardwaj Starring: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few plays written by Shakespeare…
“One Battle After Another” (2025) – Paul Thomas Anderson’s Bold Masterpiece About Fathers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspiring figures…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Ramin Bahrani’s Spectacular Social Class Satire About India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world…
“The Dig” (2021) – Simon Stone’s Powerful Period Piece About A Historic Dig
Director: Simon Stone Writer: Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James ‘An…
“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…
“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’s Meaningful Masterpiece About 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) – Baz Luhrmann’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 Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Andrew Adamson’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…
My Favourite Films about Health
Not many genres have earned the appreciation of mental health. Since the 1970’s, stories of mental health have made for…
“American Beauty” (1999) – Sam Mendes’ 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…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Martin Scorsese’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Unhealthy Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Birdman” (2015) – Alejandro Gonazalez Innaritu’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Broadway Actors
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Father” (2020) – Florian Zeller’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Dementia
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a…
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – David O. Russell’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Barry Levinson’s Timeless Classic About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’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…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic about Mental Health
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
“The Elephant Man” (1980) – David Lynch’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Facial Deformities
Writer/Director: David Lynch Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – My Favourite Film About Health
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
My Favourite Helena Bonham Carter Films
Not many actresses attract audiences to the theatre like Helena Bonham Carter. Since the 1990’s, Carter has become a feminist…
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Spectacular Sherlock Holmes Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge …
“Enola Holmes” (2019) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Spectacular Sherlock Holmes Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam…
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Fun Feminist Heist Reboot
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to…
“Cinderella” (2015) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Captivating Cinderella Remake
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Lily James, Derek Jacobi and Cate Blanchett ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Worst Movie
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless…
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