Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
Movie Reviews
“The Godfather” (1972) – Robert Duvall’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Lily James’ Breathtaking Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Movie-Star Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
My Favourite Will Smith Films
Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s…
“King Richard” (2022) – Will Smith’s Spectacular Serena Williams Biopic
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanniya Sidney ‘Serene-a Biopic’ Gen-Cassius patriarchs whose philosophies catapulted…
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Will Smith’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down…
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure…
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will…
“Emma” (2020) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Awe-Inspiring 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) – Keira Knightley’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) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Jack Nicholson Films
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 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 OCD Classic
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 Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“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 Captivating Mental Health Classic
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
My Favourite Al Pacino Films
Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise…
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Al Pacino’s Fantastic Gucci Fashion Biopic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Great Gangster Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Insider” (1999) – Al Pacino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Heist Classic
Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
“Carlito’s Way” (1993) – Al Pacino’s Crime Classic
Director: Brian de Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Penn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Dazzling Disability Classic
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely…
“The Godfather: Part II” (1974) – Al Pacino’s Mesmerizing Mobster Sequel
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall ‘A Mesmerizing Sequel’ Not many actors in…
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is…
My Favourite Crime Films
Few film genres have stood the test of time like crime. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made strong movies.…
My Favourite Mark Wahlberg Films
Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Mark Wahlberg. Since the 1990’s, Wahlberg has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s…
“Patriots Day” (2016) – Mark Wahlberg’s Mesmerizing Terrorism Masterpiece
Director: Peter Berg Starring: J.K. Simmons, John Goodman and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“2 Guns” (2013) – Mark Wahlberg’s Worst Movie
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula…
“The Fighter” (2010) – Mark Wahlberg’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Mark Wahlberg’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“The Departed” (2006) – Mark Wahlberg’s Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“Boogie Nights” (1997) – Mark Wahlberg’s Captivating Classic About the Adult Film Industry
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Basketball Diaries” (1995) – Mark Wahlberg’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Drama
Director: Scott Kalvert Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg and Lorraine Bracco ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
My Favourite Ray Liotta Films
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 Marriage Masterpiece
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 Great 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 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 Baseball Classic
Writer/Director: Phil Alden Robinson Starring: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“PK” (2014) – Aamir Khan’s Spectacular Science-fiction Satire About Inquisitive Aliens
Writer/Director: Rajkumar Hirani Starring: Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and Boman Irani ‘A Spectacular Satire’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“The Bride!” (2026) – Christian Bale’s Brilliant Period Piece About a Menacing Monster
Writer/Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal Starring: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale and Annette Benning ‘A Brilliant Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest…
“American Gangster” (2007) – Denzel Washington’s Gritty Gangster Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Ted Levine, Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Bourne Identity” (2002) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Espionage Classic
Director: Doug Liman Starring: Matt Damon, Chris Cooper and Clive Owen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have achieved recognition…
“X-Men” (2000) – Ian McKellen’s Extraordinary X-Men Introduction
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest…
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders…
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – Gene Wilder’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Directed by Mel Stuart Written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder,…
“Joker” (2019) – Todd Phillips’ 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…
“Honey Boy” (2019) – Alma Har’el’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Actors’ Trauma
Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in…
“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 Isolation Trauma
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“Moonlight” (2016) – Barry Jenkins’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Queer Trauma
Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Murder Mystery About Childhood Trauma
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Horror Classic About Trauma
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s Captivating Horror Classic About Traumatized Children
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Trauma
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
The Best Films 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.…
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (2025) – Tom Cruise’s Fantastic Mission Impossible Farewell
Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Pom Klementieff ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few film franchises about impossible missions…
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg …
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer …
“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…
“American Made” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Director: Doug Liman Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson and Jesse Plemons American Made Not many actors have made films making…
“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 Exhilarating 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 Blockbuster
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’…
“Oblivion” (2013) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Sci-fi Blockbuster
Director Joseph Kosinski Starring: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman and Olga Kurylenko ‘A Spectacular Blockbuster’ Not many actors have made films…
“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…
“Valkyrie” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh and Bill Nighy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s 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 Enjoyable Mission
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan and Ving Rhames ‘A Marvellous Mission Accomplished’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“War of the Worlds” (2005) – Tom Cruise’s Amazing Aliens Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Tim Robbins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“Collateral” (2004) – Tom Cruise’s Crime Classic
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Tom Cruise, Mark Ruffalo and Jamie Foxx ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“The Last Samurai” (2003) – Tom Cruise’s Samurai Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Edward Zwick Starring: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe and Timothy Spall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Minority Report” (2002) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Sci-fi Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Vanilla Sky” (2001) – Tom Cruise’s Psychological 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 Most Emotional Masterpiece
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 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
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 Romantic Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Interview With the Vampire” (1994) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Vampire Classic
Director: Neil Jordan Starring: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“The Firm” (1993) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Legal Crime Thriller
Director: Sydney Pollack Starring: Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and Ed Harris ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Born on the Fourth of July” (1989) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Vietnam War Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe and Raymond J. Barry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that achieved…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Timeless Autism Classic
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…
“The Color of Money” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Great Gambling Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Tom Cruise, Paul Newman and John Turturro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Risky Business” (1983) – Tom Cruise’s Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: Paul Brickman Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
Tom Cruise’s Best Films Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood whose movies make headline news are as beloved as Tom Cruise. Ever since his rise to…
My Favourite Films About Racism
Not many genres have gained stardom of racism. Since the 1960’s, the genre has produced unforgettable movies. Whether it’s righteous…
My Favourite Mystery Films
Not many genres are as strong as the murder mystery. Since the 1980’s, the whodunit genre has made unforgettable movies.…
My Favourite Oscar-Winning Films
Not many movies attract audiences to theatres like Oscar-winners. Since the 1930’s, the Academy Awards have created unforgettable movies. Whether…
My Favourite Sean Penn Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Sean Penn. Since the 1990’s, Penn has become a beloved icon.…
“One Battle After Another” (2025) – Sean Penn’s Bold Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Political Revolutionaries
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspiring figures…
“Licorice Pizza” (2021) – Sean Penn’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Written and Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson Starring Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman and Bradley Cooper …
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Sean Penn’s Worst Movie
Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and…
“The Tree of Life” (2011) – Sean Penn’s Fantastic Family Drama
Writer/Director: Terrence Malick Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Milk” (2008) – Sean Penn’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and James Franco ‘A Captivating Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Sean Penn’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Being John Malkovich” (1999) – Sean Penn’s Spectacular Hollywood Satire
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: John Cusack, Catherine Keener and John Malkovich ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Dead Man Walking” (1995) – Sean Penn’s Powerful Prison Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tim Robbins Starring: Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon and R. Lee Ermey ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Carlito’s Way” (1993) – Sean Penn’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Brian de Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Penn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved…
“Risky Business” (1983) – Sean Penn’s Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: Paul Brickman Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
My Favourite Brad Pitt Films
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s,…
“F1: The Movie” (2025) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Oscar-Winning Blockbuster About Formula 1 Drivers
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 Trains Action Comedy
Director: David Leitch Starring: Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry ‘A Captivating Action Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Dazzling Drugs Period Piece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“Ad Astra” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Space Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gray Starring: Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Donald Sutherland ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actors in…
“Deadpool 2” (2018) – Brad Pitt’s Superb Deadpool Sequel
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Financial Masterpiece
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…
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Blockbuster
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Brad Pitt’s Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
“The Tree of Life” (2011) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Family Drama
Writer/Director: Terrence Malick Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn and Jessica Chastain ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’s Glorious Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” (2008) – Brad Pitt’s Romantic Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“Burn After Reading” (2008) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007) – Brad Pitt’s Wonderful Western
Director: Andrew Dominik Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck and Jeremy Renner ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Spies Action Comedy
Director: Doug Liman Starring: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Vince Vaughn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Troy” (2004) – Brad Pitt’s Medieval Epic
Director: Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Bean and Eric Bana ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many stars have made films…
“Snatch” (2000) – Brad Pitt’s Mesmerizing Crime Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Brad Pitt, Stephen Graham and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena…
“Being John Malkovich” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Hollywood Satire
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: John Cusack, Catherine Keener and John Malkovich ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Sleepers” (1996) – Brad Pitt’s Courtroom Classic
Writer/Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Brad Pitt, Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“12 Monkeys” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Sci-fi Masterpiece
Director: Terry Gilliam Starring: Brad Pitt, Bruce Willis and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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…
“Legends of the Fall” (1994) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Edward Zwick Starring: Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins and Aidan Quinn ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Interview With the Vampire” (1994) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Vampire Classic
Director: Neil Jordan Starring: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“True Romance” (1993) – Brad Pitt’s Crime Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Gary Oldman, Christian Slater and Val Kilmer ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have achieved recognition…
“A River Runs Through it” (1992) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Period Piece About Fishing
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Brad Pitt, Craig Sheffer and Tom Skerritt ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Thelma & Louise” (1991) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Female Friendship
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Brad Pitt, Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Adam Driver Films
Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Adam Driver. Since the 2000’s, Driver has become one of the…
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Fantastic Gucci Fashion Biopic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal…
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women…
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Meaningful Musical About Stardom
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me…
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Adam Driver’s 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…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Marriage Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the…
“BlacKkKlansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Racism Satire
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace…
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Superb Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Logan Lucky” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Captivating Heist Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Sebastian Stan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Silence” (2016) – Adam Driver’s Religious Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Adam Driver, Andrew Garfield and Liam Neeson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Adam Driver’s Soaring Star Wars Reboot
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Adam Driver’s Brilliant Lincoln Biopic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“J. Edgar” (2011) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Biopic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
My Favourite J.K. Simmons Films
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved today as J.K. Simmons. Since the 1990’s, Simmons has become a beloved icon.…
“The Accountant 2” (2025) – J.K. Simmons’ Spectacular Sequel About Autistic Accountants
Director: Gavin O’Connor Starring: Ben Affleck, Jon Bernthal and J.K. Simmons ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Autism is a sensitive disease that…
“Juror #2” (2024) – J.K. Simmons’ Courtroom Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) – J.K. Simmons’ Amazing Animated Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson …
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – J.K. Simmons’ Fantastic Spider-Man Farewell
Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to…
“Patriots Day” (2016) – J.K. Simmons’ Mesmerizing Terrorism Masterpiece
Director: Peter Berg Starring: J.K. Simmons, John Goodman and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“The Accountant” (2016) – J.K. Simmons’ Captivating Crime Thriller
Director: Gavin O’Connor Starring: John Lithgow, Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“La La Land” (2016) – J.K. Simmons’ Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Whiplash” (2014) – J.K. Simmons’ Mesmerizing Musician Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Teachers are powerful figures that play…
“Labor Day” (2013) – J.K. Simmons’ Romantic Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Starring: Josh Brolin, Kate Winslet and J.K. Simmons ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Jobs” (2013) – J.K. Simmons’ Brilliant Steve Jobs Biopic
Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of…
“True Grit” (2010) – J.K. Simmons’ Wonderful Western
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Josh Brolin, Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld ‘A Wonderful Western’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Up in the Air” (2009) – J.K. Simmons’ 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…
“Burn After Reading” (2008) – J.K. Simmons’ Spectacular Satire
Writer/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Juno” (2007) – J.K. Simmons’ Meaningful Teen Pregnancy Masterpiece
Director: Jason Reitman Starring: Elliot Page, J.K. Simmons and Allison Janney ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – J.K. Simmons’ Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and James Franco ‘A Misunderstood Classic’ Few superheroes in pop culture have…
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – J.K. Simmons’ Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live…
“Spider-Man” (2002) – J.K. Simmons’ Comic-Book Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come…
“The Cider House Rules” (1999) – J.K. Simmons’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Troubled Orphans
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Tobey Maguire, Charlize Theron and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Amy Adams Films
Few actresses in Hollywood are as amazing as Amy Adams. Since the 1990’s, Adams has become one of the greatest…
“Hillbilly Elegy” (2020) – Amy Adams’ Worst Movie
Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso…
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Powerful Political Biopic
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most…
“Nocturnal Animals” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom Ford Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Shannon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Disappointing Superman Sequel
Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Scoot McNairy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Technology Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In…
“The Master” (2012) – Amy Adams’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Cults
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in…
“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adams’ Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Cooking Drama
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Doubt” (2008) – Amy Adams’ Religious Masterpiece
Director: John Patrick Shanley Starring: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in…
“Enchanted” (2007) – Amy Adams’ Enchanting Musical Masterpiece
Director: Kevin Lima Starring: James Marsden, Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey ‘A Marvellous Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Amy Adams’ 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…
“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’…
“Saathiya” (2002) – Rani Mukerji’s Captivating Bollywood Romantic Classic
Director: Shaad Ali Starring: Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji and Shah Rukh Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood are…
“Sentimental Value” (2025) – Stellan Skarsgard’s Spectacular Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Sentimental Fathers
Writer/Director: Joachim Trier Starring: Stellan Skarsgard, Renate Reinsve and Elle Fanning ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are strong caregivers that ensure…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Danny Boyle’s Breathtaking Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ Poignant Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
My Favourite Films About Teams
Not many characters in movies have earned the mainstream appeal of the team. Since the 1970’s, stories of team seeking…
“Thunderbolts” (2025) – Jake Schreirer’s Captivating Comic-Book Blockbuster About Superhero Teams
Director: Jake Schreirer Starring: Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Sebastian Stan ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few superhero teams starting revolts are…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Steven Soderbergh’s Captivating Classic About Casino Heist Teams
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Hidden Figures” (2017) – Theodore Melfi’s Brilliant NASA Historical Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Joe Wright’s Brilliant Churchill Biopic
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendehlson ‘A Captivating Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Apollo 13” (1995) – Ron Howard’s Spectacular Sci-fi Masterpiece About Space Teams
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Tom Hanks, Ed Harris and Kevin Bacon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Avengers” (2012) – Joss Whedon’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…
“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…
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Peter Jackson’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 Social Network” (2010) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Facebook Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed…
“Inception” (2010) – My Favourite Film About Teamwork
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of…
My Favourite Tom Hanks Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Tom Hanks. Following his recognition during the 1980’s, Hanks has proven…
“The Phoenician Scheme” (2025) – Tom Hanks’ Brilliant Business Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Benicio Del Toro and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many stars in Hollywood…
“Asteroid City” (2023) – Tom Hanks’ Meaningful Quarantine Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Tom Hanks and Tilda Swinton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Amazing Drama About Aging
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks …
“Elvis” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Breathtaking Elvis Biopic
Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Kevin Harrison Jr. ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A…
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Naval Warfare Thriller
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan…
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Tom Hanks’ Fantastic Toy Story Farewell
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’…
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood” (2019) – Tom Hanks’ Beautiful Biopic
Director: Marielle Heller Starring: Tom Hanks, Matthew Rhys and Chris Cooper ‘A Beautiful Biopic Not many actors are as beloved…
“The Post” (2017) – Tom Hanks’ Journalism Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Sarah Paulson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as iconic…
“Sully” (2016) – Tom Hanks’ Breathtaking Biopic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Anna Gunn ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Not many actors are as celebrated…
“Bridge of Spies” (2015) – Tom Hanks’ Cold War Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as celebrated…
“Saving Mr. Banks” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Brilliant Disney Biopic
Director: John Lee Hancock Starring: Tom Hanks, Emma Thompson and Colin Farell ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as…
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Terrorism 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’ Sci-fi Masterpiece
Directors: The Wachowskis Starring: Tom Hanks, Jim Broadbent and Halle Berry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Toy Story 3” (2010) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Toy Story Sequel
Director: Lee Unkrich Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and John Ratzenberger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Da Vinci Code” (2006) – Tom Hanks’ Beautiful Murder Mystery
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 Gangster Period Piece
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’ 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’ Survival Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on…
“The Green Mile” (1999) – Tom Hanks’ Prison Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, James Cromwell and Michael Clarke Duncan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“You’ve Got Mail” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan and Greg Kinnear ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“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…
“That Thing You Do!” (1996) – Tom Hanks’ Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom Hanks Starring: Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler and Steve Zahn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“Apollo 13” (1995) – Tom Hanks’ Sci-fi Classic
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’ Childhood Classic
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating…
“Sleepless in Seattle” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Romantic Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan and Rob Reiner ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with…
“Big” (1988) – Tom Hanks’ Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins and John Heard ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved…
“A League of Their Own” (1992) – Tom Hanks’ Baseball Classic
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis and Madonna ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors are as beloved as…
My Favourite Amitabh Bachchan Films
Not many actors in Bollywood have earned recognition of Amitabh Bachchan. Since the 1970’s, Bachchan has become a Bollywood icon.…
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