Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious…
Movie Reviews
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Cate Blanchett’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood that…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Olivia Colman Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Olivia Colman. Since the 1990’s, Colman has become a feminist icon.…
“Wonka” (2023) – Olivia Colman’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“Wicked Little Letters” (2023) – Olivia Colman’s Great Period Piece About Wicked Authors
Director: Thea Sharrock Starring: Jessie Buckley, Gemma Jones and Malachi Kirby ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“The Lost Daughter” (2021) – Oliva Colman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mothers
Writer/Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal Starring: Olivia Colman, Dakota Johnson and Jessie Buckley ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Father” (2020) – Olivia Colman’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Dementia
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a…
“The Favourite” (2018) – Olivia Colman’s Fantastic Period Piece About Lesbian Queens
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Olivia Colman’s Magnificent Mystery Adaptation
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Lobster” (2015) – Olivia Colman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strange Hotels
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Ben Whishaw, Colin Farrell and Lea Seydoux ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Hot Fuzz” (2007) – Olivia Colman’s Captivating Comedy About Cops
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and David Bradley ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Britain have…
My Favourite Viola Davis Films of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Viola Davis. Since the 1990’s, Davis has become a legendary icon.…
“Air” (2023) – Viola Davis’ Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis …
“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Viola Davis’ Sensational Supervillain Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio…
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Viola Davis’ Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo…
“Widows” (2018) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Elizabeth Debicki, Viola Davis and Liam Neeson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Fences” (2016) – Viola Davis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Director: Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“Prisoners” (2013) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these…
“The Help” (2011) – Viola Davis’ Beautiful Period Piece About Segregation
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Traffic” (2000) – Viola Davis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Drug Trafficking
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro and Don Cheadle ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Out of Sight” (1998) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Ving Rhames, George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood…
My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood transfix audiences like Joaquin Phoenix. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Phoenix has become an icon…
“Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Marvellous Sequel’ Few villains in popular culture are…
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book…
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romance
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have…
“Inherent Vice” (2014) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Powerful Period Piece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin and Owen Wilson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Technology Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“The Master” (2012) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Cults
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“Walk the Line” (2005) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon ‘A Captivating Classic Few musicians have built a legacy as strong…
“The Village” (2004) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Judy Greer, Bryce Dallas Howard and Joaquin Phoenix ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have…
“Hotel Rwanda” (2004) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Rwanda
Writer/Director: Terry George Starring: Don Cheadle, Joaquin Phoenix and Nick Nolte ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made a…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Medieval Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“Parenthood” (1989) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Captivating Classic about Parenting
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Steve Martin, Dianne West and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Ray Liotta Films of All-Time
Not many actors had the charisma of Ray Liotta. Since the 1980’s, Liotta became a legendary icon. Whether it’s cruel…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Ray Liotta’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…
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ray Liotta’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Fathers
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Ray Liotta’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…
“Field of Dreams” (1989) – Ray Liotta’s Captivating Baseball Classic
Writer/Director: Phil Alden Robinson Starring: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Karan Johar’s Captivating 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…
“Caught Stealing” (2025) – Austin Butler’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 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) – 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…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Captivating Classic About Screenwriters
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
My Favourite Films About Anxiety of All-Time
Anxiety is a powerful emotion that makes for memorable movies. Since the 1970’s, emotions of anxiety have been depicted in…
“Uncut Gems” (2019) – The Safdie Brothers’ Captivating Crime Thriller about Anxious Diamond Dealers
Writer/Directors: Josh and Benny Safdie Co-writer: Ronald Bronstein Starring: Adam Sandler, Lakeith Stanfield and Kevin Garnett ‘Captivating Crime Thriller’ Few…
“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Kelsey Mann’s Spectacular Animated Sequel About Anxiety
Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke …
“Black Swan” (2010) – Darren Aronofsky’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Anxious Ballet Dancers
Director: Darren Aronofsky Staring: Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel and Mila Kunis ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Powerful Portrait of Anxious Teenage Girls
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Martin Scorsese’s Breathtaking Biopic About an Anxious Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – David O. Russell’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Bipolar
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Barry Levinson’s Timeless Classic About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“The Elephant Man” (1980) – David Lynch’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Anxiety of Facial Deformities
Writer/Director: David Lynch Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About an Anxious Mathematician
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Ordinary People” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Anxiety of All-Time
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert…
My Favourite Andy Serkis Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood have made movies as precious as Andy Serkis. Following the 1990’s, Serkis has become an…
“The Batman” (2022) – Andy Serkis’ Breathtaking Batman Blockbuster
Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few actors in Hollywood gained recognition…
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Andy Serkis’ Satisfying Star Wars Finale
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes…
“Black Panther” (2018) – Andy Serkis’ Brilliant Black Panther Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over…
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Andy Serkis’ Spectacular Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I…
“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic POTA Finale
Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it…
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Andy Serkis’ 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…
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) – Andy Serkis’ Spectacular Avengers Sequel
Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson ‘A Spectacular Sequel Not many actors in…
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Andy Serkis’ Spectacular POTA Sequel
Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular…
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Andy Serkis’ Powerful LOTR Prequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by J.R.R. Tolkien) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian…
“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) – Andy Serkis’ Powerful Planet of the Apes Reboot
Director: Rupert Wyatt Starring: James Franco, Frieda Pinto and Andy Serkis ‘A Captivating Apes Classic’ Not many actors that achieved…
“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – Andy Serkis’ Amazing Animated Christmas Classic
Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by…
“The Adventures of Tintin” (2011) – Andy Serkis’ 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…
“The Prestige” (2006) – Andy Serkis’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Rival Magicians
Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“King Kong” (2005) – Andy Serkis’ Captivating Disaster Classic About a Monstrous Ape
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Naomi Watts, Kyle Chandler and Jack Black ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic LOTR Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Andy Serkis’ Towering Lord of the Rings 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) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest…
My Favourite Superhero Films of All-Time
Not many characters attract audiences to the theatre like superheroes. Since the 1970’s, the comic-book genre has made unforgettable movies.…
My Favourite Hugh Grant Films of All-Time
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
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 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 Brad Pitt Films of All-Time
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 Powerful 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 Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“12 Years A Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Worst Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides…
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Zombie Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’s Glorious Masterpiece About Nazi Germany
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 Moving Romantic Masterpiece About Aging
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Burn After Reading” (2008) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Satire About Gym Employees
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 Historical Masterpiece
Director: Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Bean and Eric Bana ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many stars have made films…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena…
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
My Favourite Jack Nicholson Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an…
“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“As Good as it Gets” (1997) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About OCD
Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear ‘A Captivating Classic’ OCD is a debilitating disease…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Classic
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Hospitals
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“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 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) – 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) – 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) – 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 African Genocide
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) – Jason Clarke’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Bright Romantic Classic About Poets
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Andrew Adamson’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’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…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Gale Hansen’s Captivating Classic About Poets
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Fantastic Coming-of-Age Drama
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Superman” (1978) – Margot Kidder’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 Writers of All-Time
Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like writers. Since the 1990’s, movies about writers have earned a huge audience.…
“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Great Period Piece About Screenwriters
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing…
“The Hours” (2002) – Stephen Daldry’s Moving Drama About Depressed Writers
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen…
“Her” (2013) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Technology Writers
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Almost Famous” (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Classic about Famous Writers
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“American Fiction” (2023) – Cord Jefferson’s Spectacular Satire
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown …
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Teen Writers
Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people…
“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Feminist Writers
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’s Captivating Poetry Classic
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Captivating Classic about Screenwriters
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Writers of All-Time
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
My Favourite Johnny Depp Movies of All-Time
Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates,…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Johnny Depp’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Black Mass” (2015) – Johnny Depp’s Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece
Director: Scott Cooper Starring: Jesse Plemons, Johnny Depp and Kevin Bacon ‘A Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Worst Movie
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006) – Johnny Depp’s Superb Pirates Sequel
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Tom Hollander, Johnny Depp and Kiera Knightley ‘A Captivating Adventure Classic’ Not many actors in British…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Pirates Classic
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) – Johnny Depp’s Moving Masterpiece About Brothers
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Edward Scissorhands” (1991) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Disability Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Bruce Willis Films of All-Time
Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers,…
“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Worst Movie
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling…
“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Horror Classic about Scared Children
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Disaster Classic
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ Powerful Pulp Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Classic About Corrupt Cops
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Classic About Terminal Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Powerful Oscar-Winning Period Piece
Writer/Director: Brady Corbet Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive…
“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…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Africa
Writer/Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and Emmanuel Affadzi ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors possess the…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Magnificent 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 About Poets
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) – Callum Turner’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Rosamund Pike’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) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Superman” (1978) – 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 Films About Magic of All-Time
Not many genres are as iconic as magic. Since the 1970’s, stories about magic have often made for memorable movies.…
My Favourite Films About Wizards of All-Time
Not many characters attract audiences to theatres like wizards. Since the 1940’s, wizards have appeared in memorable movies. Whether it’s…
My Favourite Fantasy Films of All-Time
Few film genres have the ability to satisfy audiences like fantasy. Since the 1940’s, the fantasy genre has produced unforgettable…
My Favourite Robin Wright Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have built a legacy as bright as Robin Wright. Since the 1990’s, Wright has become a beloved…
“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Robin Wright’s Wonderful Comic-Book Blockbuster About Women
Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful…
“Blade Runner: 2049” (2017) – Robin Wright’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Robin Wright ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Robin Wright’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 Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2010) – Robin Wright’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences…
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Robin Wright’s Captivating Classic About Childhood Memories
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating…
“The Princess Bride” (1987) – Robin Wright’s Captivating Fantasy Classic about Princesses
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon and Wallace Shawn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood has…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Iranian Families
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“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…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Richard E. Grant’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Estranged Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved…
“Conclave” (2024) – Stanley Tucci’s Riveting Drama About Religion
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Adarsh Gourav’s Spectacular Satire About India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Jesse Plemons’ Breathtaking 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) – Laura Dern’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Africa
Writer/Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and Emmanuel Affadzi ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors possess the…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – 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) – 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) – Paul Bettany’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) – 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) – 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 Mission: Impossible Films of All-Time
Few franchises about impossible missions are as iconic as Mission Impossible. Ever since Tom Cruise lit the fuse, the Mission…
My Favourite Tom Cruise Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood whose movies make headline news are as beloved as Tom Cruise. Ever since his rise to…
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most…
“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Worst Movie
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless…
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Action-Packed Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’…
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’…
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission
Director: Brad Bird Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“Mission: Impossible 3” (2006) – Tom Cruise’s Most Exciting Mission
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan and Ving Rhames ‘A Marvellous Mission Accomplished’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Collateral” (2004) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Crime Classic About Troubled Taxi Drivers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Tom Cruise, Mark Ruffalo and Jamie Foxx ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“Vanilla Sky” (2001) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece
Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Magnolia” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Loss
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: John C. Reilly, Julianne Moore and Tom Cruise ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
“Mission: Impossible” (1996) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Introduction
Director: Brian De Palma Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Kristin Scott Thomas ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Tom Cruise’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Timeless Classic About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline…
“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
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – LaKeith Stanfield’s Breathtaking Biopic
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
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