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Movie Reviews
“The Irishman” (2019) – Martin Scorsese’s Great Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Silence” (2016) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Religion
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield and Liam Neeson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Wall Street Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most…
“George Harrison: Living in the Material World” (2011) – Martin Scorsese’s Brilliant Beatles Documentary
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr ‘Dazzling Documentary’ “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” is…
“Hugo” (2011) – Martin Scorsese’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Asa Butterfield, Ben Kingsley and Richard Griffiths ‘A Magical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain built…
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that…
“The Departed” (2006) – Martin Scorsese’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Martin Scorsese’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Gangs of New York” (2003) – Martin Scorsese’s Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
“Casino” (1995) – Martin Scorsese’s Captivating Casino Classic
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“The Age of Innocence” (1993) – Martin Scorsese’s Powerful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Richard E. Grant, Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as…
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Martin Scorsese’s Breathtaking Boxing Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Martin Scorsese’s Timeless Classic About Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
My Favourite David Fincher Films
Few filmmakers attract audiences to the theatre like David Fincher. Since the 1990’s, Fincher has become an icon. Whether it’s…
“The Killer” (2023) – David Fincher’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell …
“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing…
“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – David Fincher’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Mystery Book
Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences…
“The Social Network” (2010) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Facebook
Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) – David Fincher’s Great Romantic Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Zodiac” (2007) – David Fincher’s Dazzling Detective Masterpiece
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Brian Cox, Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’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) – David Fincher’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 Christopher Nolan Films
Not many directors have achieved appreciation of Christopher Nolan. Since the 1990’s, Nolan has become an icon. Whether its caped…
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“Tenet” (2019) – Christopher Nolan’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…
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful World War II Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Christopher Nolan’s Spectacular Space Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Fantastic Batman Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written…
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’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) – Christopher Nolan’s Magnificent Batman Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed…
“The Prestige” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’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) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
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 Meaningful Masterpiece 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 Classic
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 Classic
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Marion Cotillard Films
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Marion Cotillard. Since the 2000’s, Cotillard has become a French icon. Whether it’s…
“Annette” (2021) – Marion Cotillard’s Magnificent Musical
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me…
“Macbeth” (2015) – Marion Cotillard’s Spectacular Shakespeare Adaptation
Director: Justin Kurzel Starring: Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Midnight in Paris” (2011) – Marion Cotillard’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Paris
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Corey Stoll, Kathy Bates and Adrien Brody ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Contagion” (2011) – Marion Cotillard’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne and Gwyneth Paltrow ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Marion Cotillard’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) – Marion Cotillard’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…
“La Vie En Rose” (2007) – Marion Cotillard’s Brilliant Music Biopic About Edith Piaf
Writer/Director: Olivier Dahan Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud and Pascal Greggory ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Big Fish” (2003) – Marion Cotillard’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Fathers
Director: Tim Buron Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Billy Crudup ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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…
“Caught Stealing” (2025) – Matt Smith’s Terrific Crime Thriller About Alcoholic Thieves
Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Austin Butler, Matt Smith and Zoe Kravitz ‘A Captivating Thriller’ When it comes to the greatest…
“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 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 Ambition
Not many genres have earned appreciation of ambition. Since the 1970’s, stories of ambitious individuals have made for engaging movies.…
“Black Swan” (2010) – Darren Aronofsky’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Ambitious Ballet Dancers
Director: Darren Aronofsky Staring: Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel and Mila Kunis ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“BlackBerry” (2023) – Matt Johnson’s Brilliant Biopic About an Ambitious Smartphone Company
Writer/Director: Matt Johnson Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson …
“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Paul Thomas Anderson’s Great Masterpiece About Ambitious Oil Prospectors
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece about Ambitious Stockbrokers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most…
“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…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About an Ambitious Mathematician
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Ambitious Sports Agents
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Gabriele Muccino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Ambitious Fathers
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure…
“The Social Network” (2010) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Facebook’s Ambitious Founders
Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – My Favourite Film About Ambition of All-Time
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a…
My Favourite Amy Adams Films
Few actresses in Hollywood are as amazing as Amy Adams. Since the 1990’s, Adams has become one of the greatest…
“Hillbilly Elegy” (2020) – Amy Adams’ Disappointing Dysfunctional Family Drama
Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso…
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Powerful Political Biopic
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most…
“Nocturnal Animals” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom Ford Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Shannon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’…
“Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Fun But Flawed Superman Sequel
Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Scoot McNairy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Con-Artist Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In…
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addicts
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Soaring Superman Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael…
“The Master” (2012) – Amy Adams’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Religious Cults
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adams’ Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Cooking Drama
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Doubt” (2008) – Amy Adams’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Doubtful Religious Nuns
Director: John Patrick Shanley Starring: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in…
“Enchanted” (2007) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Director: Kevin Lima Starring: James Marsden, Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey ‘A Marvellous Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood…
My Favourite 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 Hugh Grant Films
Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon.…
“Heretic” (2024) – Hugh Grant’s Haunting Horror Thriller About Religion
Writer/Directors: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Religion is…
“Wonka” (2023) – Hugh Grant’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“The Gentlemen” (2019) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Action Comedy
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Geraldine Somerville, Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Hugh Grant’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass…
“Love Actually” (2003) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Christmas Classic
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Classic About Love Diaries
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Hugh Grant’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Hugh Grant’s Beautiful Period Piece About British Butlers
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
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 Mesmerizing 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 Magnificent Batman Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“3:10 to Yuma” (2007) – Christian Bale’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece
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 Magicians 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 Kirsten Dunst Films
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Kirsten Dunst. Since the 1990’s, Dunst has become a feminist icon.…
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Western
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in…
“Hidden Figures” (2017) – Kirsten Dunst’s Brilliant NASA Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and…
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Kirsten Dunst’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…
“Marie Antoinette” (2006) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Period Piece About a Queen
Writer/Director: Sofia Coppola Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman and Rose Byrne ‘A Magnificent Period Piece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Magnificent Spider-Man Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live…
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Kirsten Dunst’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…
“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 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) – Ashton Sanders’ 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) – 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) – Meryl Streep’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) – 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) – Ron Howard’s 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) – 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 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 Comedy About Chefs
Writer/Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Jon Favreau, Bobby Cannavale and Sofia Vergara ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors In Hollywood have…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’s Timeless Classic About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Divorce
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon…
“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Dazzling Dementia Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a…
“Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Thor Sequel
Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Karl Urban and Tom Hiddlestone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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 Biopic About Chaplin
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 Daniel Day-Lewis Films
Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon…
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic Period Piece About Fashion-Designers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Brilliant Biopic About Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Masterpiece About Greed
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“A Room With a View” (1986) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Remarkable Romantic Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis and Maggie Smith ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actresses in…
“The Age of Innocence” (1993) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Richard E. Grant, Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“My Left Foot” (1989) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Cerebral Palsy
Director: Jim Sheridan Starring: Fiona Shaw, Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“Gandhi” (1982) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Masterpiece About Gandhi
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in…
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
“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 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) – 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…
“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…
“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) – 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) – Christopher Plummer’s 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) – Mia Goth’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 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) – Ally Sheedy’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 Films About Doomed Love
Not many genres have made movies audiences love like doomed love. Since the 1980’s, stories of doomed romance have made…
My Favourite Romantic Films
Not many genres have earned appreciation of romance. Since the 1970’s, the romantic genre has produced unforgettable movies. Whether it’s…
My Favourite Renee Zellweger Films
Not many actresses have made movies audiences treasure like Renee Zellweger. Since the 1990’s, Zellweger has become a feminist icon.…
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland…
“Cinderella Man” (2005) – Renee Zellweger’s Breathtaking Boxing Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and Renee Zellweger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have built a…
“Cold Mountain” (2003) – Renee Zellweger’s Beautiful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ray Winstone, Jude Law and Nicole Kidman ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Renee Zellweger’s Captivating Classic about Love Diaries
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Renee Zellweger’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Drama About Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-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…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Families in Iran
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic about Broken Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Oscar-Winning Drama 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” (2012) – 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 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) – Laura Dern’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…
“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) – Carey Mulligan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Kenneth Branagh’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Bright Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Liam Neeson’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“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) – Gene Hackman’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 Leonardo DiCaprio Films
Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Leonardo DiCaprio. Since the 1990’s, DiCaprio has become…
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Masterpiece About Aboriginal Tribes
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Revenant” (2015) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Survival
Director: Alejandro G. Inarritu Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domnhall Gleeson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Wall Street
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Spectacular Slavery Western
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies…
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Hospitals
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that…
“Inception” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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…
“Revolutionary Road” (2008) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Michael Shannon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Departed” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“Blood Diamond” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Diamond Smugglers
Director: Edward Zwick Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Timeless Classic About a Shipwreck
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few events in the history of…
“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Moving Masterpiece About Brothers
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s 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…
“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 Brilliant 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) – Hugh Laurie’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…
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