Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
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“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Hugh Grant’s Beautiful Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
My Favourite George Clooney Films of All-Time
Few actors have built a legacy as powerful as George Clooney. Following the 1980’s, Clooney has become an icon. Whether…
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – George Clooney’s Remarkable Romantic Comedy
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs.…
“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Space Epic
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – George Clooney’s Powerful Political Masterpiece
Writer/Director: George Clooney Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti ‘A Powerful Political Masterpiece’ Not many actors have built…
“The Descendants” (2011) – George Clooney’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted…
“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Uplifting Business Drama
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – George Clooney’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Out of Sight” (1998) – George Clooney’s 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 Joe Pesci Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Joe Pesci. Since the 1980’s, Pesci has become a…
“Casino” (1995) – Joe Pesci’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…
“My Cousin Vinny” (1992) – Joe Pesci’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Lynn Starring: Marisa Tomei, Joe Pesci and Ralph Maccio ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“JFK” (1991) – Joe Pesci’s Powerful Political Masterpiece
Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Gary Oldman, Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones ‘A Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Home Alone” (1990) – Joe Pesci’s Captivating Christmas Classic
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Joe Pesci’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) – Joe Pesci’ Breathtaking Boxing Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Joe Pesci’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Fanaa” (2006) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Traumatic Terrorism
Writer/Director: Kunal Kohli Starring: Aamir Khan, Kajol and Rishi Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as beloved…
“Weapons” (2025) – Josh Brolin’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Frightening Child Abductions
Writer/Director: Zach Cregger Starring: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Child abduction is a painful process…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“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…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Gary Oldman’s Powerful Political Biopic
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendehlson ‘A Captivating Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Idris Elba’s Meaningful 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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Stanley Tucci’s Spectacular Hunger Games Sequel
Director: Francis Lawrence Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Woody Harrelson’s Amazing Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Kenneth Branagh’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…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Colin Firth’s Beautiful Biopic
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Liam Neeson’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Empire of the Sun” (1987) – Christian Bale’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood in War
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Christian Bale, John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson Not many actors in Hollywood have made films with…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Divorce
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
“Joker” (2019) – Todd Phillips’ Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic about Trauma
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
“Hereditary” (2018) – Ari Aster’s Haunting Horror Drama About Family Trauma
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Room” (2015) – Lenny Abrahamson’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Traumatized Mothers
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Danny Boyle’s Magnificent Masterpiece about Childhood Trauma in India
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Clint Eastwood’s Mesmerizing Mystery About Childhood Trauma
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma
Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people…
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Horror Classic About Childhood Trauma
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script…
“Short Term 12” (2013) – Destin Daniel Cretton’s Moving Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Brie Larson, Rami Malek and LaKeith Steilfeld ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Trauma of All-Time
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
The Best Movies Ever Made About Trauma Ranked
Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like trauma. Since the 1980’s, scared children have made for engaging movies.…
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Amazing Drama About Aging Seniors
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks …
“Elvis” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Elvis Presley
Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Kevin Harrison Jr. ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A…
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Naval Warfare Thriller
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan…
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Toy Story Farewell
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’…
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most…
“Cloud Atlas” (2012) – Tom Hanks’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Directors: The Wachowskis Starring: Tom Hanks, Jim Broadbent and Halle Berry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Toy Story 3” (2010) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Animated Classic About Talking Toys
Director: Lee Unkrich Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Da Vinci Code” (2006) – Tom Hanks’ Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Mystery Book
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Paul Bettany and Alfred Molina ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Airport Comedy
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Road to Perdition” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Gritty Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tom Hanks and Jude Law ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood…
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on…
“The Green Mile” (1999) – Tom Hanks’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Prison Guards
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, James Cromwell and Michael Clarke Duncan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“Apollo 13” (1995) – Tom Hanks’ Spectacular Masterpiece About Space Survival
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Ed Harris and Kevin Bacon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Childhood Memories
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Courtroom Classic About the AIDS Crisis
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
Tom Hanks’ Best Movies Ranked
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Tom Hanks. Following his recognition during the 1980’s, Hanks has proven…
“Dark Waters” (2019) – Mark Ruffalo’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal…
My Favourite Scarlett Johansson Films of All-Time
Few actresses have earned appreciation of Scarlett Johansson. Ever since the 1990’s, Johansson has become an icon. Whether it’s women…
“Black Widow” (2021) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Feminist Black Widow Prequel
Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines that…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Hilarious Holocaust Satire
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious…
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Scarlett Johansson’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland…
“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Scarlett Johansson’s Riveting Jungle Book Reboot
Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir…
“Captain America: Civil War” (2016) – Scarlett Johansson’s Captivating Captain America Masterpiece
Directors: The Russo Brothers Starring: Christ Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Sequel’ Not many actors…
“Avengers: Age of Ultron” (2015) – Scarlett Johansson’s Amazing Avengers Sequel
Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Samuel L. Jackson ‘A Spectacular Sequel Not many actors in…
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Scarlett Johansson’s Captivating Captain America Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel…
“Chef” (2014) – Scarlett Johansson’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…
“Her” (2013) – Scarlett Johansson’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…
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Brilliant Hitchcock Biopic
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson…
“The Avengers” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Amazing Avengers Introduction
Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed…
“The Prestige” (2005) – Scarlett Johansson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Magicians
Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Lea Seydoux Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have made movies audiences value like Lea Seydoux. Since the 2000’s, Seydoux has become a French icon.…
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Lea Seydoux’s Fantastic Feminist Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to…
“The Lobster” (2015) – Lea Seydoux’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Strange Dystopian Hotels
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Ben Whishaw, Colin Farrell and Lea Seydoux ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) – Lea Seydoux’s Great Masterpiece About Grand Hotels
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Harvey Keitel, Adrien Brody and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created movies…
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – Lea Seydoux’s Spectacular Mission Impossible Sequel
Director: Brad Bird Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Midnight in Paris” (2011) – Lea Seydoux’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…
“Robin Hood” (2010) – Lea Seydoux’s Magnificent Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Oscar Isaac, Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Lea Seydoux’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…
My Favourite Kate Winslet Films of All-Time
Not many actresses get audiences excited like Kate Winslet. Ever since the 1990’s, Winslet become an icon. Whether it’s star-crossed…
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Avatar Sequel
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver …
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Spectacular Steve Jobs Biopic
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’…
“Contagion” (2011) – Kate Winslet’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece About Viruses
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne and Gwyneth Paltrow ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Revolutionary Road” (2008) – Kate Winslet’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…
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’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…
“Titanic” (1997) – Kate Winslet’s Timeless Classic About a Tragic Shipwreck
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few events in the history of…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Jessica Chastain Films of All-Time
Few actresses entertain audiences like Jessica Chastain. Since the 1990’s, Chastain has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s helpful housekeepers,…
“The Martian” (2015) – Jessica Chastain’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Space Survival
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Can you imagine being stranded on…
“A Most Violent Year” (2014) – Jessica Chastain’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jessica Chastain and David Oyelowo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Jessica Chastain’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I…
“Lawless” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Powerful Prohibition Period Piece
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat.…
“The Help” (2011) – Jessica Chastain’s Beautiful Period Piece About Helpful Housekeepers
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
My Favourite Judi Dench Films of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Judi Dench. Ever since the 1990’s, Dench has become a legendary icon.…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Skyfall” (2012) – Judi Dench’s Spectacular Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Judi Dench’s Beautiful Period Piece About Indian Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a…
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Judi Dench’s Captivating James Bond Classic
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have…
“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…
“Goldeneye” (1995) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent James Bond Masterpiece
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Robbie Coltrane, Pierce Brosnan and Famke Janssen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Cats” (2019) – Judi Dench’s Catastrophic Broadway Musical
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not…
My Favourite Brie Larson Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Brie Larson. Since the 2000’s, Larson has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Brie Larson’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating…
“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Fantastic Family Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes…
“Kong: Skull Island” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Jordan Vogt-Roberts Starring: Shea Whigham, Tom Hiddleston and Brie Larson ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Moving Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving…
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Teen Romantic Drama
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic…
“Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” (2010) – Brie Larson’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Bill Hader, Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Brie Larson’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Rani Mukerji’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…
“Weapons” (2025) – Julia Garner’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Frightening Abductions
Writer/Director: Zach Cregger Starring: Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Child abduction is a painful process…
“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…
“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…
“Superman” (1978) – Richard Donner’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 Musicals of All-Time
Not many genres have made movies as memorable as the musical. Since the 1940’s, the musical genre has produced unforgettable…
“Wonka” (2023) – Paul King’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“Wicked” (2024) – John M. Chu’s Wickedly Wonderful Wizard of Oz Musical
Director: John M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey ‘A Wonderful Musical’ When it comes to the…
“Moulin Rouge!” (2001) – Baz Luhrmann’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and John Leguizamo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Tom Hooper’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent…
“Chicago” (2002) – Rob Marshall’s Breathtaking Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Musical
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its…
“The Lion King” (1994) – Rob Minkoff’s Magnificent Animated Musical About Majestic Lions
Directors: Roger Allers and Rob Minkoff Starring: Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones and Whoopi Goldberg ‘An Animated Masterpiece’ Not many…
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About L.A. Lovers
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“The Sound of Music” (1965) – Robert Wise’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Nuns
Director: Robert Wise Starring: Christopher Plummer, Julie Andrews and Richard Haydn ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – Mel Stuart’s Wonderful Musical About Chocolate Factories
Directed by Mel Stuart Written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder,…
“The Wizard of Oz” (1939) – My Favourite Musical of All-Time
Director: Victor Fleming Starring: Judy Garland, Frank Morgan and Bert Lahr ‘A Spellbinding Classic’ When it comes to the greatest…
My Favourite Meryl Streep Movies of All-Time
Few actresses keep audiences entertained like Meryl Streep. Since the 1980’s, Streep has become an icon in the film industry.…
“Don’t Look Up” (2021) – Meryl Streep’s Disastrous Doomsday Comedy
Written and Directed by Adam McKay Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep ‘Captivating Satire’ Inconvenient truth behind climate…
“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…
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Mary Poppins Remake
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin…
“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018) – Meryl Streep’s Mesmerizing Broadway Musical Sequel
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Mery Streep and Stellan Skarsgard Not many actors in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of…
“A.I. Artificial Intelligence” (2001) – Meryl Streep’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jude Law, Haley Joel Osment and William Hurt ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created…
“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Meryl Streep’s Captivating Cooking Drama
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Mamma Mia!” (2008) – Meryl Streep’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Phyllida Lloyd Starring: Stellan Skarsgard, Meryl Streep and Colin Firth ‘A Magnificent Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’s Dazzling Fashion Drama
Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’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…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’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 Bridges of Madison County” (1995) – Meryl Streep’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep and Annie Corley ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’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 Deer Hunter” (1978) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Vietnam War
Director: Michael Cimino Starring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
My Favourite Period Piece Films of All-Time
Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like the period drama. Since the 1970’s, the period genre has produced…
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films of All-Time
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…
“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…
“Thor” (2011) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston and Clark Gregg ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“Chaplin” (1992) – Anthony Hopkins’ Meaningful Historical Masterpiece about Charlie 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’ Meaningful Disability Masterpiece
Writer/Director: David Lynch Starring: John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Brad Pitt Films 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 Drug Addiction Period Piece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece about Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Worst Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides…
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Zombie Blockbuster
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland…
“12 Years A Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’s Glorious Historical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“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 Films About Businessmen of All-Time
Not many characters attract audiences to theatres like entrepreneurs. Since the 1970’s, the genre has produced memorable movies. Whether it’s…
My Favourite Steve Carell Films of All-Time
Not many actors make movies that excel like Steve Carell. Since the 1990’s, Carell has become a beloved icon. Whether…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Steve Carell’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Steve Carell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re…
“Despicable Me 2” (2013) – Steve Carell’s Dazzling Despicable Me Sequel
Director: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud Writers: Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt ‘Spectacular…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Steve Carell’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Vice” (2018) – Steve Carell’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…
“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few directors in Bollywood are…
“Anora” (2024) – Mikey Madison’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Prostitution
Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Rajkummar Rao’s Spectacular Satire About Indian Housekeepers
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Ashton Sanders’ Breathtaking 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 Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Africa
Writer/Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and Emmanuel Affadzi ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors possess the…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation 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 Breathtaking Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
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…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Brian Cox’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Christopher Plummer’s Beautiful Biopic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Emma” (2020) – Autumn de Wilde’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Gale Hansen’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 Writers
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 Powerful Period Piece
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 Technology Masterpiece
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 Jennifer Lawrence Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have earned experience of Jennifer Lawrence. Since the 2000’s, Lawrence has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Extraordinary X-Men Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as…
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Superb Hunger Games Sequel
Director: Francis Lawrence Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Jennifer Lawrence’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…
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’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…
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Amazing Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
My Favourite Anne Hathaway Films of All-Time
Not many actresses are as beloved today as Anne Hathaway. Ever since the 2000’s, Hathaway has become a feminist icon.…
“Dark Waters” (2019) – Anne Hathaway’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Anne Hathaway’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…

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