Few actresses in Hollywood are as well-known as Emma Stone. Ever since the 2000’s, Stone has become an icon. Whether…
Movie Reviews
“Eddington” (2025) – Emma Stone’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Emma Stone, Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal ‘A Wonderful Western’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“Poor Things” (2023) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Legendary Feminist Book
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe …
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Disney Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney…
“The Favourite” (2018) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’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…
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romance
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have…
“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’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…
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Emma Stone’s Disappointing Comic-Book Sequel
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A…
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Emma Stone’s Worst Movie
Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and…
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’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…
“The Help” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Beautiful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Superbad” (2007) – Emma Stone’s Captivating High School Comedy
Director: Greg Mottola Starring: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Cate Blanchett Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood get audiences excited like Cate Blanchett. Since the 1990’s, Blanchett has become an icon. Whether…
“Black Bag” (2025) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Spies Thriller
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Michael Fassbender, Cate Blanchett and Naomie Harris ‘A Spectacular Spy Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Fun Feminist Heist Reboot
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to…
“Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Thor Sequel
Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Karl Urban and Tom Hiddlestone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Carol” (2015) – Cate Blanchett’s Meaningful Lesbian Masterpiece
Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara and Kyle Chandler ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Cinderella” (2015) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Cinderella Remake
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Lily James, Derek Jacobi and Cate Blanchett ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Soaring Animated Dragon Sequel
Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any…
“The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Cate Blanchett’s Superb Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage…
“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Cate Blanchett’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romance
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody…
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Cate Blanchett’s Powerful LOTR Prequel
Written and Directed by Peter Jackson Also Written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by…
“Robin Hood” (2010) – Cate Blanchett’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Oscar Isaac, Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) – Cate Blanchett’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aging
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Cate Blanchett’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic LOTR Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Cate Blanchett’s Towering LOTR Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood that…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Elizabeth Banks Films
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Elizabeth Banks. Since the 1990’s, Banks has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“Love & Mercy” (2014) – Elizabeth Banks’ Brilliant Musical Biopic
Director: Bill Pohlad Starring: Paul Dano, John Cusack and Elizabeth Banks ‘A Marvellous Musical’ Not many actresses have made movies…
“The Lego Movie” (2014) – Elizabeth Banks’ 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…
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Elizabeth Banks’ Spectacular Hunger Games Sequel
Director: Francis Lawrence Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Elizabeth Banks’ Amazing Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Elizabeth Banks’ 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…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Elizabeth Banks’ Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live…
“Seabiscuit” (2003) – Elizabeth Banks’ Inspirational Masterpiece About Race Horses
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Starring: Elizabeth Banks, Chris Cooper and Tobey Maguire ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Elizabeth Banks’ 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…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Elizabeth Banks’ 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 Viola Davis Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Viola Davis. Since the 1990’s, Davis has become a legendary icon.…
“Air” (2023) – Viola Davis’ Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis …
“The Suicide Squad” (2016) – Viola Davis’ Sensational Supervillain Reboot
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio…
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Viola Davis’ Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo…
“Widows” (2018) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Heist Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Elizabeth Debicki, Viola Davis and Liam Neeson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Viola Davis’ Worst Movie
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down…
“Fences” (2016) – Viola Davis’ 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…
“Prisoners” (2013) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Powerful Abduction Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise…
“The Help” (2011) – Viola Davis’ Beautiful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Eat Pray Love” (2010) – Viola Davis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Soul-Searching Women
Writer/Director: Ryan Murphy Starring: Viola Davis, Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“Doubt” (2008) – Viola Davis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Religion
Director: John Patrick Shanley Starring: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Traffic” (2000) – Viola Davis’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Drug Trafficking
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro and Don Cheadle ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Out of Sight” (1998) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Ving Rhames, George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood…
My Favourite Natalie Portman Films
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Natalie Portman. Since the 1990’s, Portman has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2021) – Natalie Portman’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…
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Natalie Portman’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Thor” (2011) – Natalie Portman’s 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…
“Black Swan” (2010) – Natalie Portman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Ballet Dancers
Director: Darren Aronofsky Staring: Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel and Mila Kunis ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“V for Vendetta” (2005) – Natalie Portman’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: James McTeigue Starring: Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman and John Hurt ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have woven a…
“Cold Mountain” (2003) – Natalie Portman’s Powerful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ray Winstone, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” (1999) – Natalie Portman’s Spectacular Star Wars Prequel
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring; Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Heat” (1995) – Natalie Portman’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…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Powerful Political Masterpiece
Writer/Director: George Clooney Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti ‘A Powerful Political Masterpiece’ Not many actors have built…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Marriage
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 Captivating Romantic Classic
Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Stuntman Comedy
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson …
My Favourite Timothee Chalamet Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved today as Timothee Chalamet. Since the 2010’s, Chalamet has become an icon.…
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Oscar-Winning Dune Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson …
“Wonka” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“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…
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s…
“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Mesmerizing Queer Masterpiece
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg…
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Timothee Chalamet’s Outstanding Oscar-Winning Dune Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson …
“Omkara” (2006) – Vishal Bhardwaj’s Spectacular Indian Adaptation of Shakespeare’s 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 Dig” (2021) – Simon Stone’s Powerful Period Piece About an Archaeological Dig
Director: Simon Stone Writer: Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James ‘An…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ Powerful Period Piece About Isolation
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 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) – Alejandro G. Inarritu’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) – Elizabeth Debicki’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) – Simon Curtis’ 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) – Tom Hooper’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…
“Bright Star” (2009) – 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 Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’s Dazzling Fashion Drama
Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
My Favourite Sci-fi Films
Not many genres satisfy audiences like sci-fi. Since the 1960’s, the science-fiction genre has produced memorable movies. Whether it’s space…
“The Matrix” (1999) – The Wachowskis’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss ‘A Science-Fiction Masterpiece’ Science Fiction wasn’t an extremely well-known genre…
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Doug Liman’s Spectacular Sci-fi Blockbuster
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’…
“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
“Contact” (1997) – Robert Zemeckis’ Captivating Sci-fi Classic About Alien Contact
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey and James Woods ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made…
“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Sci-fi Alien Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which…
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Spectacular Sci-fi Masterpiece About Dreams
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of…
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Sci-fi Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson …
“Blade Runner” (1982) – Ridley Scott’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are…
“Arrival” (2016) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Sci-fi Alien Invasion Classic
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’…
“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – My Favourite Sci-fi Film of All-Time
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that…
My Favourite Samuel L. Jackson Films
Few actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Samuel L. Jackson. Ever since the 1990’s, Jackson has become an icon.…
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Satisfying Star Wars Finale
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes…
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to…
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Amazing Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland…
“Kong: Skull Island” (2017) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Starring: Shea Whigham, Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Spectacular Captain America Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel…
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Spectacular Slavery Western
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies…
“The Avengers” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’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…
“Captain America: The First Avenger” (2011) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Captain America Introduction
Director: Joe Johnston Starring: Chris Evans, Hayley Atwell and Hugo Weaving ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Classic’ Not many actresses In Hollywood…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Glorious Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“Iron Man” (2008) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Incredible Iron Man Introduction
Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeff Bridges ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Classic’ Not many actors that…
“Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace” (1999) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Spectacular Star Wars Prequel
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring; Liam Neeson, Ewan McGregor and Natalie Portman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“A Time to Kill” (1996) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racial Injustice
Director: Joel Schumacher Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Powerful Pulp Crime Classic
WARNING: Significant Spoilers in review Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino Also written by Roger Avary Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John…
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Dinosaur Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as…
My Favourite Superhero Films
Not many characters attract audiences to the theatre like superheroes. Since the 1970’s, the comic-book genre has made unforgettable movies.…
My Favourite Nicholas Hoult Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Nicholas Hoult. Since the 2000’s, Hoult has become an icon. Whether…
“Superman” (2025) – Nicholas Hoult’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…
“Nosferatu” (2024) – Nicholas Hoult’s Powerful Vampire Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Starring: Lily Rose-Depp, Nicholas Hoult and Bill Skarsgard ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ When it comes to the…
“Juror #2” (2024) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“The Menu” (2022) – Nicholas Hoult’s Spectacular Cooking Satire
Director: Mark Mylod Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“The Favourite” (2018) – Nicholas Hoult’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“Deadpool 2” (2018) – Nicholas Hoult’s Superb Deadpool Sequel
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most…
“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – Nicholas Hoult’s Magnificent Mad Max Reboot
Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is…
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Nicholas Hoult’s Exceptional X-Men Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as…
“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Worst Movie
Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’…
“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Warm Zombie Romantic Comedy
Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’…
My Favourite Brad Pitt Films
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s,…
“F1: the Movie” (2025) – Brad Pitt’s Breathtaking Formula 1 Blockbuster
Director: Joseph Kosinski Starring: Brad Pitt, Damson Idris and Kerry Condon ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Formula 1 is a world-famous racing…
“Bullet Train” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Action Comedy
Director: David Leitch Starring: Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry ‘A Captivating Action Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Period Piece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece about Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Worst Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides…
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Zombie Blockbuster
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’s Glorious Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) – Brad Pitt’s Great Masterpiece About Aging
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Burn After Reading” (2008) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Troy” (2004) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Bean and Eric Bana ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many stars have made films…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena…
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
My Favourite Spider-Man Actors
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero whose has great powers…
My Favourite Zendaya Films
Not many actresses have the charisma of Zendaya. Since the 2000’s, Zendaya has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s challenged…
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Zendaya’s Spectacular Science-fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson …
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Zendaya’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…
“Dune” (2021) – Zendaya’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic
Written and Directed by Denis Villeneuve Co-written by Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar…
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Zendaya’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…
“The Greatest Showman” (2017) – Zendaya’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece
Director: Michael Gracey Starring: Zendaya, Hugh Jackman and Zac Efron ‘A Mesmerizing Musical’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have the…
“Challengers” (2024) – Zendaya’s Spectacular Tennis Romantic Drama
Director: Luca Guadagnino Starring: Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’ Connor …
“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece about Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few directors in Bollywood are…
“Anora” (2024) – Mikey Madison’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Prostitution
Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Alexander Payne’s Touching Drama About Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“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…
“The Dig” (2021) – Carey Mulligan’s Great 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…
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’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 Revenant” (2015) – Domnhall Gleeson’s Magnificent 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) – Baz Luhrmann’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) – Emma Watson’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…
“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…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Christopher Plummer’s Beautiful Biopic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Gary Oldman’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) – 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…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Gary Oldman’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 Dustin Hoffman Films
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Dustin Hoffman. Since the 1970’s, Hoffman has become an icon in the film…
“Chef” (2014) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Comedy about Chefs
Writer/Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Jon Favreau, Bobby Cannavale and Sofia Vergara ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors In Hollywood have…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’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…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Divorce
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Matt Damon Films
Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have built reputation as strong as Matt Damon. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Damon has…
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner
Writer/Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis …
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Matt Damon’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women…
“Ford vs. Ferrari” (2019) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Racing Masterpiece
Director: James Mangold Starring: Jon Bernthal, Matt Damon and Christian Bale ‘A Captivating Race Car Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Matt Damon’s Spectacular Space Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…
“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied…
“Contagion” (2011) – Matt Damon’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne and Gwyneth Paltrow ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Departed” (2006) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood that…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
My Favourite Mahershala Ali Films
Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Mahershala Ali. Since the 2000’s, Ali has become a beloved…
“Green Book” (2018) – Mahershala Ali’s Powerful Period Piece about Racial Segregation
Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period…
“Hidden Figures” (2017) – Mahershala Ali’s Brilliant NASA Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and…
“Moonlight” (2016) – Mahershala Ali’s Mesmerizing Queer Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent…
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Mahershala Ali’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) – Mahershala Ali’s Great Masterpiece About Aging
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) – Mahershala Ali’s Spectacular Animated Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson …
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Powerful Oscar-Winning Period Piece
Writer/Director: Brady Corbet Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive…
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to…
“The Dig” (2021) – Ralph Fiennes’ Great 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…
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’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 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) – Baz Luhrmann’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) – 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…
“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…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“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 Magnificent Batman Masterpiece
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…
“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…
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Robert De Niro’s Timeless Classic About Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
My Favourite Hugh Grant Films
Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon.…
“Heretic” (2024) – Hugh Grant’s Haunting Horror Thriller about Religion
Writer/Directors: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Religion is…
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Hugh Grant’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton …
“The Gentlemen” (2019) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Action Comedy
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Geraldine Somerville, Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Hugh Grant’s Bland Espionage Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass…
“Love Actually” (2003) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Christmas Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Love Diaries
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Hugh Grant’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Hugh Grant’s Beautiful Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
“Wonka” (2023) – Hugh Grant’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“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…
“Companion” (2025) – Sophie Thatcher’s Captivating Romantic Thriller
Writer/Director: Drew Hancock Starring: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid and Lukas Gage ‘A Riveting Romantic Thriller’ Artificial intelligence is a dangerous…
“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…
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Cillian Murphy’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner
Writer/Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Estranged 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 About Religion
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Rajkummar Rao’s Spectacular Satire About India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Martin Sheen’s Breathtaking Historical Biopic
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“Little Women” (2019) – Laura Dern’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Africa
Writer/Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and Emmanuel Affadzi ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors possess the…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Emma Watson’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…
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