Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green and Jeremy Irons ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
Movie Reviews
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“Blade Runner” (1982) – Ridley Scott’s Captivating Dystopian Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are…
“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which…
My Favourite Clint Eastwood Films
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether…
“The Bridges of Madison County” (1995) – Clint Eastwood’s Powerful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep and Annie Corley ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Unforgettable Western About Outlaws
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s…
“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Aging Veterans
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
My Favourite Cillian Murphy Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Cillian Murphy. Since the 1990’s, Murphy has become…
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Cillian Murphy’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Cillian Murphy’s Silently Spectacular Sequel
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities…
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Cillian Murphy’s Wonderful World War II Epic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Cillian Murphy’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…
“Inception” (2010) – Cillian Murphy’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Cillian Murphy’s Breathtaking Batman Beginning Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“28 Days Later” (2002) – Cillian Murphy’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece about Frightening Zombies
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Cillian Murphy’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed…
“Omkara” (2006) – Saif Ali Khan’s Spectacular Bollywood 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…
“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” (2025) – Paul Giamatti’s Grand Farewell to a Beloved British Television Show
Director: Simon Curtis Starring: Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and Paul Giamatti ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Few television shows have built…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Ramin Bahrani’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
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) – Shaka King’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…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“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) – 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) – 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…
“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 Epic
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 Drug Addicts
Not many genres have earned appreciation of drug addiction. Since the 1970’s, the genre has produced unforgettable movies. Whether it’s…
“Babylon” (2022) – Damien Chazelle’s Breathtaking Period Piece About Drug Addiction in Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Peter Hedges’ Dazzling Drama About Teen Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of…
“Flight” (2012) – Robert Zemeckis’ Amazing Drama About Alcohol Addicts
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that…
“Rocketman” (2019) – Dexter Fletcher’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About a Drug Addict Musician
Director: Dexter Fletcher Starring: Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jamie Bell ‘A Marvellous Musical Biopic’ Not many actresses in…
“The Substance” (2024) – Coralie Fargeat’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Substance Addiction
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Wall Street Addicts
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most…
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece about Shallow Drug Addicts
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Classic about Drug Addicts
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’…
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Mike Figgis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the…
“Requiem for a Dream” (2000) – My Favourite Film About Drug Addicts
Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn ‘A Devastating Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that achieved…
My Favourite David Thewlis Films
Not many actors have made movies that audiences cherish like David Thewlis. Since the 1990’s, Thewlis has become a British…
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – David Thewlis’ Spectacular Sherlock Holmes Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge …
“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” (2020) – David Thewlis’ Meaningful Masterpiece about Depressed Women
Director: Charlie Kaufman Starring: Jesse Plemons, Toni Collette and David Thewlis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Wonder Woman” (2017) – David Thewlis’ Wonderful Blockbuster About Women
Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful…
“Macbeth” (2015) – David Thewlis’ Spectacular Adaptation of a Beloved Shakespeare Play
Director: Justin Kurzel Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Theory of Everything” (2014) – David Thewlis’ Brilliant Biopic About Stephen Hawking
Director: John Marsh Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Felicia Jones and Charles Cox ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Few actors in Hollywood have abilities…
“Red 2” (2013) – David Thewlis’ Worst Movie
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling…
“War Horse” (2011) – David Thewlis’ Magnificent Masterpiece about War Horses
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch and Emily Watson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain are…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – David Thewlis’ Emotional Harry Potter Farewell
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – David Thewlis’ Fantastic Harry Potter Finale
Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ Few characters in English literature are as beloved…
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – David Thewlis’ Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas” (2008) – David Thewlis’ Haunting Holocaust Historical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Mark Herman Starring: David Thewlish, Asa Butterfield and Vega Farmiga ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – David Thewlis’ Most Entertaining Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Kingdom of Heaven” (2005) – David Thewlis’ Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green and Jeremy Irons ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – David Thewlis’ Spellbinding Harry Potter Masterpiece
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“The Big Lebowski” (1998) – David Thewlis’ Captivating Comedy Classic
Writers/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: John Goodman, Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
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 Spectacular 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 Captivating 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 Period Piece About Lesbian Queens
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…
“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 Captivating 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 Christian Bale Films
Few actors in Hollywood that rarely fail are as beloved as Christian Bale. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Bale has…
“The Pale Blue Eye” (2022) – Christian Bale’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Writer/Director: Scott Cooper Starring: Christian Bale, Harry Melling and Robert Duvall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2021) – Christian Bale’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…
“Ford vs. Ferrari” (2019) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Race Car Masterpiece
Director: James Mangold Starring: Jon Bernthal, Matt Damon and Christian Bale ‘A Captivating Race Car Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Vice” (2018) – Christian Bale’s Powerful Political Biopic
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Christian Bale’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Christian Bale’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…
“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 Fighter” (2010) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed…
“3:10 to Yuma” (2007) – Christian Bale’s Wonderful Western
Director: James Mangold Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Peter Fonda ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“The Prestige” (2006) – Christian Bale’s Mesmerizing Magician Masterpiece
Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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…
“American Psycho” (2000) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Classic About Psychotic Killers
Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely…
“Little Women” (1994) – Christian Bale’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Women
Director: Gillian Armstrong Starring: Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“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 Frances McDormand Films
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Frances McDormand. Since the 1990’s, McDormand has become an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken…
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021) – Frances McDormand’s Spectacular Shakespearean Adaptation
Written and Directed by Joel Coen …
“Nomadland” (2020) – Frances McDormand’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Modern Nomads
Writer/Director: Chloé Zhao Based on Jessica Bruder’s book Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathaim and Linda May ‘A Mesmerizing Docudrama’ Imagine…
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Frances McDormand’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief
Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the…
“Primal Fear” (1996) – Frances McDormand’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Gregory Hobit Starring: Edward Norton, Richard Gere and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Fargo” (1996) – Frances McDormand’s Captivating Crime Classic
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Not many actors…
“Burn After Reading” (2008) – Frances McDormand’s Spectacular Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“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 White Tiger” (2021) – Rajkummar Rao’s Spectacular Satire About Indian Housekeepers
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) – Ashton Sanders’ Breathtaking Biopic
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“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…
“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 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…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Jim Broadbent’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – 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…
“Emma” (2020) – Autumn de Wilde’s Amazing 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) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Superman” (1978) – Marlon Brando’s Soaring Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Spider-Man Films
Few superheroes have earned a following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero has become a beloved icon.…
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 Crime Classic About Bank Robbers
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 Captivating 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…
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.…
“A Complete Unknown” (2025) – Timothee Chalamet’s Brilliant Biopic About Bob Dylan
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning ‘A Magnificent Biopic’ When it comes to musicians that…
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular 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 Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few…
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’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…
“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…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…
My Favourite Tobey Maguire Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have made movies audiences admire like Tobey Maguire. Since the 1990’s, Maguire has become an…
“Babylon” (2022) – Tobey Maguire’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tobey Maguire’s Fantastic Spider-Man Farewell
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers…
“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…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Tobey Maguire’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live…
“Seabiscuit” (2003) – Tobey Maguire’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…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Tobey Maguire’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“The Cider House Rules” (1999) – Tobey Maguire’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Troubled Orphans
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Tobey Maguire’s 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…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartfelt Bollywood Classic About Terminal Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Powerful Oscar-Winning Period Piece
Writer/Director: Brady Corbet Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“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) – Timothee Chalamet’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…
“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…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Liam Neeson’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Emma” (2020) – Callum Turner’s Amazing 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) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Sean Leanord’s Captivating Classic About Poets
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Superman” (1978) – Marlon Brando’s Soaring Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Woody Harrelson Films
Few actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Woody Harrelson. Since the 1990’s, Harrelson has become an icon. Whether it’s…
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – Woody Harrelson’s Soaring Han Solo Prequel
Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When…
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Woody Harrelson’s Wonderful Western
Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the…
“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Woody Harrelson’s Fantastic Family Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes…
“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Woody Harrelson’s Fantastic Planet of the Apes Farewell
Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it…
“Now You See Me” (2013) – Woody Harrelson’s Marvellous Masterpiece About Magicians
Director: Louis Leterrier Starring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Woody Harrelson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Woody Harrelson’s Superb 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) – Woody Harrelson’s Amazing Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
“2012” (2009) – Woody Harrelson’s Dazzling Doomsday Blockbuster
Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: John Cusack, Woody Harrelson and Chiwetel Ejiofor ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ The prospect of the world ending…
“No Country for Old Men” (2007) – Woody Harrelson’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: The Coen Brothers Starring: Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few stars in Hollywood…
“Parasite” (2019) – Song Kang-Ho’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About South Korea
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…
“A Separation” (2019) – 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…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Rosamund Pike’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic about Dysfunctional 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) – Adarsh Gourav’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) – Jesse Plemons’ Breathtaking Biopic
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“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 Heartfelt 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) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Kenneth Branagh’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Bright Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – James McAvoy’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’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) – Bill Nighy’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 Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Josh Charles’ Captivating Poetry Classic
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Molly Ringwald’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Superman” (1978) – Christopher Reeve’s Soaring Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Batman Actors
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Batman. Since his introduction in the 1930’s, Batman has appeared…
My Favourite Gary Oldman Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Gary Oldman. Since the 1950’s, Oldman has become a legendary icon.…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Gary Oldman’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Gary Oldman’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“JFK” (1991) – Gary Oldman’s Powerful Political Masterpiece
Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Gary Oldman, Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones ‘A Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Gary Oldman’s Most Enjoyable Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
My Favourite Morgan Freeman Films
Few movie-stars in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of Morgan Freeman. Following stardom in the 1980’s, Freeman has become an icon.…
“Now You See Me” (2013) – Morgan Freeman’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Magicians
Director: Louis Leterrier Starring: Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Woody Harrelson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Morgan Freeman’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) – Morgan Freeman’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Morgan Freeman’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…
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Morgan Freeman’s Breathtaking Boxing Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career…
“Amistad” (1997) – Morgan Freeman’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Se7en” (1995) – Morgan Freeman’s Spectacular Serial Killer Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Powerful Prison Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the…
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Morgan Freeman’s Unforgettable Western
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
“Gone Baby Gone” (2007) – Morgan Freeman’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Writer/Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Freeman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-Ho’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece about Korea
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…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Jacob Elrodi’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Stanley Tucci’s Amazing Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Rupert Grint’s Spellbinding Sequel
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian College Classic
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their…
“The Substance” (2024) – Demi Moore’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece about Aging
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – LaKeith Stanfield’s Breathtaking Biopic
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Tilda Swinton’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Little Women” (2019) – Florence Pugh’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…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Lily James’ Powerful Political Biopic
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendehlson ‘A Captivating Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Abraham Attah’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…
“Short Term 12” (2013) – Rami Malek’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) – Geoffrey Rush’s Brilliant Biopic
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Frieda Pinto’s Incredible Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Abbie Cornish’s Bright Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Liam Neeson’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’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…
“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) – Matthew Macfayden’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Films
Not many actors in Hollywood transfix audiences like Joaquin Phoenix. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Phoenix has become an icon…
“Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Marvellous Sequel’ Few villains in popular culture are…
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book…
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’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…
“Inherent Vice” (2014) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Powerful Period Piece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin and Owen Wilson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Meaningful Technology Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“The Master” (2012) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“Walk the Line” (2005) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon ‘A Captivating Classic Few musicians have built a legacy as strong…
“The Village” (2004) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece about Villages
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Judy Greer, Bryce Dallas Howard and Joaquin Phoenix ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have…
“Hotel Rwanda” (2004) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Rwanda
Writer/Director: Terry George Starring: Don Cheadle, Joaquin Phoenix and Nick Nolte ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made a…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“Parenthood” (1989) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Captivating Parenting Classic
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Steve Martin, Dianne West and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
My Favourite James Marsden Films
Not many actors have earned the appreciation of James Marsden. Since the 1990’s, Marsden has become a beloved icon. Whether…
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