Director: Jonathan Levine Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Seth Rogen and Anna Kendrick ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
Movie Reviews
“The Help” (2011) – Bryce Dallas Howard’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…
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Bryce Dallas Howard’s Underrated Spider-Man Sequel
Writer/Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and James Franco ‘A Misunderstood Classic’ Few superheroes in pop culture have…
“The Village” (2004) – Bryce Dallas Howard’s Mesmerizing Horror Masterpiece About Frightening Villages
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Judy Greer, Bryce Dallas Howard and Joaquin Phoenix ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Bryce Dallas Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Parenthood” (1989) – Bryce Dallas Howard’s Captivating Classic About Parenting
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Steve Martin, Dianne West and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
Bryce Dallas Howard’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Not many actresses have earned recognition of Bryce Dallas Howard. Since the 2000’s, Howard has become a beloved icon. Whether…
My Favourite Leonardo DiCaprio Films of All-Time
Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Leonardo DiCaprio. Since the 1990’s, DiCaprio has become…
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aboriginal Tribes
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro …
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…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Magnificent 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…
“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 Amazing 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 Remake
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…
“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 Cooking Drama
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 Masterpiece About Technology Addicts
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“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…
My Favourite Emma Stone Films of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood are as well-known as Emma Stone. Ever since the 2000’s, Stone has become an icon. Whether…
“Poor Things” (2023) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Feminist Adaptation
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe …
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Disney Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney…
“The Favourite” (2018) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romance
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have…
“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broadway Actors
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Emma Stone’s Disappointing Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A…
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Emma Stone’s Worst Movie
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn…
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Amazing Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc…
“The Help” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Beautiful Period Piece About Housekeepers
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Superbad” (2007) – Emma Stone’s Captivating High School Comedy
Director: Greg Mottola Starring: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Helen Mirren Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Helen Mirren. Since the 1960’s, Mirren has become a legendary icon.…
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Helen Mirren’s Captivating Indian Cooking Drama
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and…
“Red 2” (2013) – Helen Mirren’s Worst Movie
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling…
“Monsters University” (2013) – Helen Mirren’s Magnificent Monster’s Inc. Prequel
Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren…
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Helen Mirren’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 Queen” (2006) – Helen Mirren’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Queen Elizabeth
Director: Stephen Frears Starring: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen and James Cromwell ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“Gosford Park” (2001) – Helen Mirren’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Robert Altman Starring: Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith and Charles Dance ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Michael Fassbender Films of All-Time
Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Michael Fassbender. Since the 1990’s, Fassbender has become an icon. Whether…
“The Light Between Oceans” (2018) – Michael Fassbender’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz ‘Powerful…
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Michael Fassbender’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’…
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Michael Fassbender’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…
“12 Years A Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“The Counselor” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Worst Movie
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides…
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Michael Fassbender’s Glorious Masterpiece About Nazi Germany
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several…
“The Killer” (2023) – Michael Fassbender’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell …
My Favourite Harrison Ford Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as adored as Harrison Ford. Since the 1980’s, Ford has become an icon in…
“Blade Runner 2049” (2017) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Science-fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling and Robin Wright ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Harrison Ford’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…
“Witness” (1985) – Harrison Ford’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Lukas Haas, Harrison Ford and Kelly McGillis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood possess…
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Harrison Ford’s Superb Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana…
“Blade Runner” (1982) – Harrison Ford’s Captivating Science-fiction Blade Runner Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are…
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Introduction
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders…
“The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Science-fiction Sequel
Director: Irvin Kershner Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Star Wars” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that…
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – Harrison Ford’s Fantastic Indiana Jones Farewell
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen …
My Favourite Paul Giamatti Movies of All-Time
Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Paul Giamatti. Since the 1990’s, Giamatti has become a beloved…
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Paul Giamatti’s Worst Movie
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – Paul Giamatti’s Powerful Political Masterpiece
Writer/Director: George Clooney Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Ryan Gosling and Paul Giamatti ‘A Powerful Political Masterpiece’ Not many actors have built…
“Cinderella Man” (2005) – Paul Giamatti’s Captivating Boxing Classic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and Renee Zellweger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have built a…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Paul Giamatti’s Meaningful Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Drama About Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Rani Mukerji’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Masterpiece 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…
“Superman” (2025) – Nicholas Hoult’s Breathtaking Superman Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: David Corenswet, Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few superheroes have gained a fan…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Ramin Bahrani’s Spectacular Satire About Poverty in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Shaka King’s Breathtaking Biopic About a Black Leader
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…
“Short Term 12” (2013) – Destin Daniel Cretton’s Moving Masterpiece About Mental Hospitals
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Brie Larson, Rami Malek and LaKeith Steilfeld ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Simon Curtis’ Brilliant Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
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) – Tom Hooper’s Brilliant Biopic About a British King
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Danny Boyle’s Incredible Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Andrew Adamson’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece 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) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’s Captivating Classic About Poetry Writers
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ 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) – Christopher Reeve’s Soaring Superman 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 Breaking Up of All-Time
Not many genres have made movies audiences love like doomed love. Since the 1980’s, stories of breakups have often made…
“500 Days of Summer” (2009) – Marc Webb’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Doomed Breakups
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel and Chloe Grace Moretz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Breakups
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Breakups
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Michel Gondry’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Memory Loss Breakups
Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
“Brokeback Mountain” (2005) – Ang Lee’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Queer Breakups
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal and David Harbour ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Poetic Breakups
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Breakups in L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Noah Baumbach’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Marriage Breakups
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Intense Breakups in Iran
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – My Favourite Film About Breakups of All-Time
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
My Favourite Jim Broadbent Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Jim Broadbent. Since the 1990’s, Broadbent has become a celebrated icon.…
“Brooklyn” (2015) – Jim Broadbent’s Incredible Masterpiece About Irish Immigration
Director: John Crowley Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson and Emory Cohen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process that…
“Cloud Atlas” (2012) – Jim Broadbent’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Directors: The Wachowskis Starring: Tom Hanks, Jim Broadbent and Halle Berry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – Jim Broadbent’s Captivating Animated Christmas Classic
Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Jim Broadbent’s Emotional Harry Potter Farewell
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about…
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – Jim Broadbent’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved…
“Hot Fuzz” (2007) – Jim Broadbent’s Captivating Cops Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and David Bradley ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Vera Drake” (2005) – Jim Broadbent’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Abortion
Writer/Director: Mike Leigh Starring: Imelda Staunton, Eddie Marsan and Daniel Hays ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses 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…
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Jim Broadbent’s Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
“Moulin Rouge!” (2001) – Jim Broadbent’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and John Leguizamo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Jim Broadbent’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Love Diaries
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
My Favourite Jane Austen Films of All-Time
Not many authors in English literature have earned the recognition of Jane Austen. Since the 1990’s, the author’s stories have…
My Favourite Hugh Grant Films of All-Time
Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon.…
“Wonka” (2023) – Hugh Grant’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“The Gentlemen” (2019) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Action Comedy
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Starring: Geraldine Somerville, Matthew McConaughey and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Hugh Grant’s Worst Movie
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass…
“Love Actually” (2003) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Christmas Classic
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Classic About Love Diaries
Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Hugh Grant’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Classic About British Butlers
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
My Favourite Brad Pitt Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s,…
“F1: The Movie” (2025) – Brad Pitt’s Breathtaking 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 Action Comedy About Trains
Director: David Leitch Starring: Brad Pitt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Brian Tyree Henry ‘A Captivating Action Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Dazzling Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About 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 Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Zombie Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland…
“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…
“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 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…
“Troy” (2004) – Brad Pitt’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
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 Jeffrey Wright Films of All-Time
Not many actors have built a legacy as bright as Jeffrey Wright. Since the 1990’s, Wright has become an African-American…
“The Batman” (2022) – Jeffrey Wright’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few actors in Hollywood gained recognition…
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Jeffrey Wright’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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Jeffrey Wright’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…
“Source Code” (2011) – Jeffrey Wright’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has…
“The Ides of March” (2011) – Jeffrey Wright’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…
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Jeffrey Wright’s Magnificent James Bond Masterpiece
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have…
“American Fiction” (2023) – Jeffrey Wright’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown …
My Favourite Matt Damon Movies of All-Time
Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have built reputation as strong as Matt Damon. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Damon has…
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Matt Damon’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women…
“Ford vs. Ferrari” (2019) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Race Car Classic
Director: James Mangold Starring: Jon Bernthal, Matt Damon and Christian Bale ‘A Captivating Race Car Classic’ Not many actors in…
“The Martian” (2015) – Matt Damon’s Spectacular Space Survival Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Can you imagine being stranded on…
“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied…
“The Departed” (2006) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood that…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis …
“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) – Priyanka Chopra’s Spectacular Satire About Poverty in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Ashton Sanders’ Breathtaking Biopic About a Leader
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Benedict Wong’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Little Women” (2019) – Chris Cooper’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About African Wars
Writer/Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and Emmanuel Affadzi ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors possess the…
“Short Term 12” (2013) – Kevin Hernandez’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Hospitals
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Brie Larson, Rami Malek and LaKeith Steilfeld ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Amitabh Bachchan’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Michael Gambon’s Brilliant Biopic About a British King
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Poets
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Jim Broadbent’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Judy Greer’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) – Christopher Plummer’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Emma” (2020) – Autumn de Wilde’s Astonishing Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Gale Hansen’s Captivating Classic About Poetry Professors
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) – Richard Donner’s Soaring Superman Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Films About Writers of All-Time
Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like writers. Since the 1990’s, movies about writers have earned a huge audience.…
“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Great Period Piece About Screenwriters
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing…
“The Hours” (2002) – Stephen Daldry’s Moving Drama About Depressed Writers
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen…
“Her” (2013) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Tech Writers
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Almost Famous” (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Classic About Famous Writers
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“American Fiction” (2023) – Cord Jefferson’s Spectacular Satire About Black Writers
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 Classic About Poets
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 Saoirse Ronan Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Saoirse Ronan. Since the 2000’s, Ronan has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Saoirse Ronan’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s…
“Brooklyn” (2015) – Saoirse Ronan’s Incredible Masterpiece About Irish Immigration
Director: John Crowley Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson and Emory Cohen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process that…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) – Saoirse Ronan’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…
“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Saoirse Ronan’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…
“Atonement” (2007) – Saoirse Ronan’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Doomed Love
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Saoirse Ronan ‘An Amazing Adaptation’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Rachel McAdams Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Rachel McAdams. Since the 1990’s, McAdams has become a feminist icon.…
“About Time” (2013) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable.…
“Doctor Strange” (2016) – Rachel McAdams’ Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Scott Derrickson Starring: Benedict Wong, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Southpaw” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just…
“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Scandal Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is…
“Midnight in Paris” (2011) – Rachel McAdams’ 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…
“The Notebook” (2004) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – Rachel McAdams’ Amazing Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie …
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Classic about Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Powerful Period Piece About WWII
Writer/Director: Brady Corbet Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Ashton Sanders’ Breathtaking Biopic
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Dazzling Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Ben Mendehlson’s Brilliant Biopic About Churchill
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) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About African Genocide
Writer/Director: Cary Joji Fukunaga Starring: Idris Elba, Abraham Attah and Emmanuel Affadzi ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors possess the…
“Short Term 12” (2013) – Kevin Hernandez’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Hospitals
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Brie Larson, Rami Malek and LaKeith Steilfeld ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Elizabeth Debicki’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book About Millionaires
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Derek Jacobi’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Timothy Spall’s Brilliant Biopic About a British King
Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Colin Firth, Geoffrey Rush and Helena Bonham Carter ‘A Magnificent Historical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Terminally Ill Poets
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Liam Neeson’s Fantastic Fantasy Adaptation
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 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) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Genius Mind
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Emma” (2020) – Callum Turner’s Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Sean Leanord’s Captivating Classic About Poetry Societies
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Robert Benton’s Captivating Classic About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
“Becoming Jane” (2007) – Maggie Smith’s Beautiful Jane Austen Biopic
Director: Julian Jarrold Starring: Anne Hathaway, Helen McCrory and James McAvoy ‘A Beautiful Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Britain…
My Favourite Robert Pattinson Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Robert Pattinson. Since the 2000’s, Pattinson has become an icon. Whether…
“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Robert Pattinson’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Religion
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason…
“Tenet” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two” (2012) – Robert Pattinson’s Worst Movie
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing…
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is…
“Twilight” (2008) – Robert Pattinson’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Celebrated Vampire Book
Director: Catherine Hardwicke Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Billy Burke ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“The Batman” (2022) – Robert Pattinson’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few actors in Hollywood gained recognition…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Rosamund Pike’s Spectacular Satire About Social Class in Britain
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Broken Indian Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Oscar-Winning Drama About Religion
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Adarsh Gourav’s Spectacular Satire About Poverty in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world…
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Martin Sheen’s Breathtaking Biopic About a Dedicated Leader
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Tilda Swinton’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Little Women” (2019) – Laura Dern’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
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