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Movie Reviews
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Stepmom” (1998) – Julia Roberts’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Compassionate Stepmothers
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Jena Malone, Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Prostitution Classic
Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject…
My Favourite Judi Dench Films
Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Judi Dench. Ever since the 1990’s, Dench has become a legendary icon.…
“Cats” (2019) – Judi Dench’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Judi Dench’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…
“Spectre” (2015) – Judi Dench’s Most Underrated Bond Movie
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz ‘A Superb Sequel’ Not many actresses have made movies…
“Skyfall” (2012) – Judi Dench’s Brilliant James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Judi Dench’s Beautiful Period Piece about Indian Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a…
“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…
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent James Bond Masterpiece
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have…
“3 Idiots” (2009) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About College Students
Director: Rajkumar Hirani Starring: Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever felt intense pressure to…
“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” (2025) – Hugh Bonneville’s Fantastic Farewell to a Celebrated Television Show
Director: Simon Curtis Starring: Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and Paul Giamatti ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Few television shows have built…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Drama About School Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“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 Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in…
“I’m Thinking of Ending Things” (2020) – David Thewlis’ Masterpiece About Depressed Women
Director: Charlie Kaufman Starring: Jesse Plemons, Toni Collette and David Thewlis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Parasite” (2019) – Song Kang-Ho’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Social Class in 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…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Ben Mendehlson’s 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) – Idris Elba’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About African Nations
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 About Mental Hospitals
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…
“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.…
“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…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Irrfan Khan’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) – Ben Whishaw’s Bright Romantic Classic About Poets
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Becoming Jane” (2007) – James Cromwell’s Beautiful Jane Austen Biopic
Director: Julian Jarrold Starring: Anne Hathaway, Helen McCrory and James McAvoy ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Britain…
“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…
“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) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius Mind
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’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…
“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…
“Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018) – Bryan Singer’s Brilliant Musical Biopic About Freddie Mercury
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Few musicians in Rock and Roll…
“A Complete Unknown” (2024) – James Mangold’s Brilliant Musical 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…
“Elvis” (2022) – Baz Luhrmann’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Elvis Presley
Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Kevin Harrison Jr. ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Brilliant Biopic About a Legendary Musical Maestro
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer …
“Whiplash” (2014) – Damien Chazelle’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Ambitious Jazz Musicians
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Teachers are powerful figures that play…
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Artists in L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“The Pianist” (2002) – Roman Polanski’s Haunting Historical Masterpiece About a Jewish Pianist
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject…
“Rocketman” (2019) – Dexter Fletcher’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Elton John
Director: Dexter Fletcher Starring: Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jamie Bell ‘A Marvellous Musical Biopic’ Not many actresses in…
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Shallow Musicians
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are…
“Walk the Line” (2005) – My Favourite Film About Musicians of All-Time
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon ‘A Captivating Classic Few musicians have built a legacy as strong…
The Best Films Made About Musicians Ranked
Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like singers. Since the 1970’s, the musical genre has produced memorable movies. Whether…
“Judy” (2019) – Michael Gambon’s Brilliant Musical Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland…
“Hail, Caesar!” (2016) – Michael Gambon’s Spectacular Satire About Hollywood
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Josh Brolin and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Paddington” (2014) – Michael Gambon’s Captivating Classic About Friendly Talking Bears
Director: Paul King Starring: Ben Whishaw, Sally Hawkins and Julie Walters ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Michael Gambon’s Fantastic Harry Potter Farewell
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Michael Gambon’s Brilliant Biopic About a British King
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – Michael Gambon’s 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) – Michael Gambon’s Most Emotional Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Michael Gambon’s Most Enjoyable Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Michael Gambon’s Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is…
“Layer Cake” (2004) – Michael Gambon’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Dangerous Drug Dealers
Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller and Michael Gambon ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Michael Gambon’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Masterpiece
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Gosford Park” (2001) – Michael Gambon’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Robert Altman Starring: Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith and Charles Dance ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Insider” (1999) – Michael Gambon’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Brave Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Sleepy Hollow” (1999) – Michael Gambon’s Haunting Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Michael Gambon and Christina Ricci ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece Not many actors in Hollywood have…
Michael Gambon’s Best Movies Ranked
Not many actors earned appreciation of Michael Gambon. Since the 1980’s, Gambon has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s magical…
“Walk the Line” (2005) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Johnny Cash
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon ‘A Captivating Classic Few musicians have built a legacy as strong…
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Amazing Drama About Aging Seniors
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks …
“Elvis” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Elvis Presley
Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Kevin Harrison Jr. ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A…
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Naval Warfare Thriller
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan…
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Tom Hanks’ Fantastic Toy Story Finale
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’…
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most…
“Cloud Atlas” (2012) – Tom Hanks’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Directors: The Wachowskis Starring: Tom Hanks, Jim Broadbent and Halle Berry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Toy Story 3” (2010) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Animated Toys Sequel
Director: Lee Unkrich Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Da Vinci Code” (2006) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Mystery Adaptation
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Paul Bettany and Alfred Molina ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Airport Comedy
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ 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…
“Road to Perdition” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Gritty Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tom Hanks and Jude Law ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Survival Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on…
“The Green Mile” (1999) – Tom Hanks’ Powerful Prison Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, James Cromwell and Michael Clarke Duncan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Saving Priavte Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“Apollo 13” (1995) – Tom Hanks’ Spectacular Space Masterpiece
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Ed Harris and Kevin Bacon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Childhood Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
My Favourite Philip Seymour Hoffman Films
Not many actors earned appreciation of Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Since the 1990’s, Hoffman became an icon. Whether it’s masterful leaders,…
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s 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 Master” (2012) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Captivating Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Political Masterpiece
Writer/Director: George Clooney Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti ‘A Powerful Political Masterpiece’ Not many actors have built…
“Doubt” (2008) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Religion
Director: John Patrick Shanley Starring: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in…
“Synecdoche, New York” (2008) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Theatre Directors
Writer/Director: Charlie Kaufmann Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener and Emily Watson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have made…
“Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” (2008) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Mesmerizing Crime Masterpiece
Director: Sidney Lumet Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke and Marisa Tomei ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Mission: Impossible 3” (2006) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Exciting Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan and Ving Rhames ‘A Marvellous Mission Accomplished’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Cold Mountain” (2003) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ray Winstone, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“Almost Famous” (2000) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About Famous Musicians
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’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…
“Magnolia” (1999) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Loss
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: John C. Reilly, Julianne Moore and Tom Cruise ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“The Big Lebowski” (1998) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Writers/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: John Goodman, Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Boogie Nights” (1997) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About the Adult Industry
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Twister” (1996) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Terrific Tornado Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Jan De Bont Starring: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster’ Tornadoes are terrifying…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Philip Seymour Hoffman’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…
My Favourite Orlando Bloom Films
Not many actors have made movies that bloom like Orlando Bloom. Since the 1990’s, Bloom has become a beloved icon.…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Orlando Bloom’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) – Orlando Bloom’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…
“Kingdom of Heaven” (2005) – Orlando Bloom’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Orlando Bloom, Eva Green and Jeremy Irons ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Batman Actors of All-Time
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Batman. Since his introduction in the 1930’s, Batman has appeared…
My Favourite Robert Pattinson Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Robert Pattinson. Since the 2000’s, Pattinson has become an icon. Whether…
“Mickey 17” (2025) – Robert Pattinson’s Spectacular Science-fiction Satire
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Starring: Robert Pattinson, Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Spectacular Satire’ Few science-fiction books ever written about…
“The Batman” (2022) – Robert Pattinson’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few actors in Hollywood gained recognition…
“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Robert Pattinson’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason…
“Tenet” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s 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…
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two” (2012) – Robert Pattinson’s Worst Movie
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing…
“Twilight” (2008) – Robert Pattinson’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Vampire Book
Director: Catherine Hardwicke Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Billy Burke ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is…
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Karan Johar’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Classic About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji and Abishek Bachchan ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ It’s challenging to come…
“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” (2025) – Paul Giamatti’s Fantastic Farewell to a British Television Series
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 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 Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Films About Dads
Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like fathers. Since the 1970’s, fathers have appeared in unforgettable movies. Whether it’s…
“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Horror Classic About Abusive Fathers
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Drama About Grieving Fathers
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert…
“The Father” (2020) – Florian Zeller’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Forgetful Fathers
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a…
“Boyhood” (2014) – Richard Linklater’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aging Fathers
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”,…
“Aftersun” (2022) – Charlotte Wells’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Depressed Fathers
Writer/Director: Charlotte Wells Starring: Frankie Corio, Paul Mescal …
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Robert Benton’s Captivating Classic About Divorced Fathers
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Gabriele Muccino’s Powerful Masterpiece About Homeless Fathers
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure…
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2012) – Derek Cianfrance’s Great Masterpiece about Guilty Fathers
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’…
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – Robert Mulligan’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Book About Dads
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by…
“The Godfather” (1972) – My Favourite Film About Dads
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A MobsterMasterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is perhaps…
My Favourite Daniel Craig Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Daniel Craig. Since the 1990’s, Craig has become a British icon.…
“Queer” (2024) – Daniel Craig’s Powerful Period Piece About Conflicted Queer Lovers
Writer/Director: Luca Guadagnino Starring: Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey and Jason Schwartzman ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ Gay people are rarely depicted…
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton …
“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…
“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’s Marvellous Murder Mystery
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a…
“Logan Lucky” (2017) – Daniel Craig’s Captivating Heist Crime Thriller
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Sebastian Stan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Daniel Craig’s Soaring Star Wars Reboot
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come…
“Spectre” (2015) – Daniel Craig’s Most Underrated Bond Movie
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz ‘A Superb Sequel’ Not many actresses have made movies…
“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Mystery Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences…
“The Adventures of Tintin” (2011) – Daniel Craig’s Captivating Animated Classic About Adventurous Captains
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig and Simon Pegg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Brilliant James Bond Masterpiece
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have…
“Layer Cake” (2004) – Daniel Craig’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Dangerous Drug Dealers
Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller and Michael Gambon ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Road to Perdition” (2002) – Daniel Craig’s Powerful Period Piece About Gangsters
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tom Hanks and Jude Law ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Period Piece Films
Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like the period drama. Since the 1970’s, the period genre has produced…
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon…
“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Dazzling Masterpiece About Dementia
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a…
“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Worst Movie
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling…
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Hitchcock Biopic
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson…
“Thor” (2011) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Amistad” (1997) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Beautiful Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
“Chaplin” (1992) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Chaplin Biopic
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“The Elephant Man” (1980) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Disability Classic
Writer/Director: David Lynch Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
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 Period Piece About Drug Addiction
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 L.A.
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“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…
“12 Years A Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“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 Romantic Masterpiece
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 Mesmerizing Medieval 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 Paul Giamatti Films
Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Paul Giamatti. Since the 1990’s, Giamatti has become a beloved…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Teachers Drama
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Paul Giamatti’s Worst Movie
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A…
“12 Years A Slave” (2013) – Paul Giamatti’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 Ides of March” (2011) – Paul Giamatti’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…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Paul Giamatti’s Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“Cinderella Man” (2005) – Paul Giamatti’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and Renee Zellweger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have built a…
“Om Shanti Om” (2007) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Reincarnated Lovers
Writer/Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Rampal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses 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 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) – 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) – 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) – 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) – Derek Jacobi’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…
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 Chef Comedy
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 Denzel Washington Films
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Denzel Washington. Since the 1990’s, Washington has become an icon. Whether it’s corrupt…
“Gladiator II” (2024) – Denzel Washington’s Disappointing Gladiator Sequel
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen ‘A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few movies ever made about…
“The Tragedy of Macbeth” (2021) – Denzel Washington’s Spectacular Shakespearean Adaptation
Written and Directed by Joel Coen …
“Fences” (2016) – Denzel Washington’s Fantastic Family Drama
Director: Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Worst Movie
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula…
“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing Alcoholism Drama
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that…
“American Gangster” (2007) – Denzel Washington’s Gritty Crime Classic About Gangsters
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Ted Levine, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Inside Man” (2006) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Heist Classic
Director: Spike Lee Starring: Denzel Washington, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Jodie Foster ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“Crimson Tide” (1995) – Denzel Washington’s Spectacular Submarine Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
My Favourite 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 Horror 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…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Cillian Murphy’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…
“28 Days Later” (2002) – Cillian Murphy’s Breathtaking Zombie Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Cillian Murphy’s Breathtaking Batman Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartbreaking 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…
“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…
“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) – 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 Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’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) – 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…
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