Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Elizabeth Debicki, Viola Davis and Liam Neeson ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
Movie Reviews
“Fences” (2016) – Viola Davis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Director: Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Viola Davis’ Worst Movie
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down…
“Prisoners” (2013) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these…
“The Help” (2011) – Viola Davis’ Beautiful Period Piece About Helpful Housekeepers
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Traffic” (2000) – Viola Davis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Drug Trafficking
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Michael Douglas, Benicio Del Toro and Don Cheadle ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Out of Sight” (1998) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Ving Rhames, George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood…
My Favourite Kristin Scott Thomas Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have made movies that are as precious as Kristin Scott Thomas. Since the 1990’s, Thomas has become…
“Rebecca” (2020) – Kristin Scott Thomas’ Cursed Remake of a Hitchcock Classic
Director: Ben Wheatley Writers: Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse Starring: Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kristin Scott Thomas…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Kristin Scott Thomas’ Brilliant Biopic About Winston Churchill
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendehlson ‘A Captivating Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – Kristin Scott Thomas’ Brilliant Biopic About John Lennon
Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Starring Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster ‘Brilliant Beatles Biopic’ “Nowhere Boy” is directed by Sam…
“Gosford Park” (2001) – Kristin Scott Thomas’ Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Robert Altman Starring: Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith and Charles Dance ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Mission: Impossible” (1996) – Kristin Scott Thomas’ Magnificent Mission Impossible Introduction
Director: Brian De Palma Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Kristin Scott Thomas ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in…
“The English Patient” (1996) – Kristin Scott Thomas’ Beautiful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
My Favourite Al Pacino Movies of All-Time
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 Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blindness
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 Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A MobsterMasterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is perhaps…
“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films of All-Time
Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon.…
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero…
“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial…
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Classic About Broken American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced…
“L.A. Confidential” (1997) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating L.A. Classic
Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’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…
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Amitabh Bachchan’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) – David Corenswet’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 Black Leaders
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 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 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) – 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…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Jane Campion’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Ben Whishaw, Abbie Cornish and Paul Schneider ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Andrew Adamson’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Captivating Classic About Screenwriters
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Romantic Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“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) – Richard Donner’s Soaring Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Films About Alcoholism of All-Time
Not many genres have earned appreciation of alcohol addiction. Since the 1980’s, stories of alcoholics have made for memorable movies.…
“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Horror Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
“Walk the Line” (2005) – James Mangold’s Magnificent Masterpiece About an Alcoholic Singer
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon ‘A Captivating Classic Few musicians have built a legacy as strong…
“The Hangover” (2012) – Todd Phillips’ Captivating Comedy about Alcohol Addiction
Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Alcohol addiction is a sensitive subject…
“Flight” (2012) – Robert Zemeckis’ Dazzling Drama About Alcoholism
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that…
“Babylon” (2022) – Damien Chazelle’s Dazzling Period Piece About Alcoholic Movie-Stars
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Kenneth Lonergan’s Magnificent Masterpiece about Grieving Alcoholics
Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to…
“Rocketman” (2019) – Dexter Fletcher’s Brilliant Biopic About an Alcoholic Musician
Director: Dexter Fletcher Starring: Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jamie Bell ‘A Marvellous Musical Biopic’ Not many actresses in…
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece about Alcoholic Wall Street Stockbrokers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most…
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – My Favourite Film About Alcoholism of All-Time
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the…
My Favourite Alec Baldwin Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Alec Baldwin. Since the 1990’s, Baldwin has become a beloved icon.…
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Alec Baldwin’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are…
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Alec Baldwin’s Best Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most…
“BlacKkKlansman” (2018) – Alec Baldwin’s Spectacular Racism Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace…
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Alec Baldwin’s Most Exciting Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’…
“Still Alice” (2014) – Alec Baldwin’s Deeply Moving Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Directors: Richard Glatzner and Wash Westmoreland Starring: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actresses…
“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Alec Baldwin’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romantic Drama
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody…
“The Departed” (2006) – Alec Baldwin’s Captivating Crime Classic About Corrupt Cops
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“The Aviator” (2004) – Alec Baldwin’s Breathtaking Historical Biopic About a Legendary Aviator
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Alec Baldwin, Leonardo DiCaprio and Cate Blanchett ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001) – Alec Baldwin’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Dysfunctional Families
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Alec Baldwin’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
My Favourite Donald Sutherland Films of All-Time
Not many actors were as beloved as Donald Sutherland. Since the 1970’s, Sutherland became an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken fathers,…
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Donald Sutherland’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…
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Donald Sutherland’s Amazing Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
“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…
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Donald Sutherland’s Extraordinary Family Drama
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert…
“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) – Donald Sutherland’s Captivating Horror Classic
Director: Phillip Kaufmann Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood created a…
My Favourite Russell Crowe Films of All-Time
Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an…
“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Worst Movie
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless…
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Crime Comedy About Nice Detectives
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career…
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Russell Crowe’s Soaring Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael…
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent…
“Cinderella Man” (2005) – Russell Crowe’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…
“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Naval Adventure Classic
Writer/Director: Peter Weir Starring: Paul Bettany, Russell Crowe and James D’Arcy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’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…
“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a…
“L.A. Confidential” (1997) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating L.A. Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Brad Pitt Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s,…
“F1: The Movie” (2025) – Brad Pitt’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Formula 1 Race Car 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 Speeding 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 Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“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 Satire 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 Masterpiece
Director: Wolfgang Petersen Starring: Brad Pitt, Sean Bean and Eric Bana ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many stars have made films…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena…
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
My Favourite Winona Ryder Films of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood have made movies audiences treasure like Winona Ryder. Since her rise to fame in the…
“Frankenweenie” (2012) – Winona Ryder’s Spectacular Stop-Motion Animated Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau ‘Spectacular Stop-Motion’ “Frankenweenie” is a black-and-white stop motion film directed…
“Black Swan” (2010) – Winona Ryder’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Ballet Dancers
Director: Darren Aronofsky Staring: Natalie Portman, Vincent Cassel and Mila Kunis ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Star Trek” (2009) – Winona Ryder’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Winona Ryder, Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Winona Ryder’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“The Age of Innocence” (1993) – Winona Ryder’s Powerful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Richard E. Grant, Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“Little Women” (1994) – Winona Ryder’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Strong Women
Director: Gillian Armstrong Starring: Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Swades” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartfelt Bollywood Masterpiece About Homeland
Writer/Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process…
“Anora” (2024) – Sean Baker’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Prostitution
Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Rajkummar Rao’s Spectacular Satire About Billionaires 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 Black Leaders
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 Powerful Charles Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Little Women” (2019) – Chris Cooper’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – Cary Joji Fukunaga’s Heartfelt Masterpiece about Genocides in 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) – 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) – Jason Clarke’s Great Adaptation of a Classic Book
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Derek Jacobi’s Brilliant Biopic About a Movie-Star
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 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 Doomed 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) – Ray Winstone’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 Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Ang Lee’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Gale Hansen’s Captivating Classic About 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 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 Feminist Writers
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen…
“Her” (2013) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Technology Writers
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Almost Famous” (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Classic About Famous Writers
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“American Fiction” (2023) – Cord Jefferson’s Spectacular Satire About 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 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…
“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Writers of All-Time
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
My Favourite Jennifer Lawrence Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have earned experience of Jennifer Lawrence. Since the 2000’s, Lawrence has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Excellent X-Men Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as…
“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Superb Hunger Games Sequel
Director: Francis Lawrence Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Captivating Con-Artists Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In…
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Bipolar
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s…
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Amazing Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
My Favourite Morgan Freeman Movies of All-Time
Few movie-stars in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of Morgan Freeman. Following stardom in the 1980’s, Freeman has become an icon…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Morgan Freeman’s Fantastic Batman Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Morgan Freeman’s Spectacular Batman Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“Gone Baby Gone” (2007) – Morgan Freeman’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Writer/Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Freeman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Morgan Freeman’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Morgan Freeman’s Breathtaking Boxing Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career…
“Amistad” (1997) – Morgan Freeman’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Se7en” (1995) – Morgan Freeman’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…
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Morgan Freeman’s Unforgettable Western Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Prison Redemption
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Preity Zinta’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Masterpiece About Terminal Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Powerful Oscar-Winning Period Piece 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) – Martin Sheen’s Breathtaking Biopic About Black Leaders
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Delightful Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton…
“Little Women” (2019) – Eliza Scanlen’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…
“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Kristin Scott Thomas’ Brilliant Biopic
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendehlson ‘A Captivating Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Beasts of No Nation” (2015) – 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) – LaKeith Stanfield’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 Billionaires
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…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Anil Kapoor’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic about Doomed 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 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 Legendary Mathematician
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Emma” (2020) – Callum Turner’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Rosamund Pike’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Alan Rickman’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Sean Leanord’s Captivating 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) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Superman” (1978) – Marlon Brando’s Soaring Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Will Smith Movies of All-Time
Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s…
“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 Happiness
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 Captivating Alien Invasion Classic
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will…
My Favourite Films About Terrorism of All-Time
Not many genres have earned stardom of terrorism. Since the 1980’s, stories of terrorists have often made for engaging movies.…
“My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time
Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers,…
“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Worst Movie
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling…
“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Terrific Time Travel Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Horror Classic About Scared Children
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Classic About Cops
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ Powerful Pulp Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Beautiful Period Piece About British Butlers
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Spectacular Satire About Britain’s Social Class
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Emma Watson’s Magical Harry Potter Masterpiece
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Broken Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Oscar-Winning Drama About Religion
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The White Tiger” (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) – Jesse Plemons’ 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) – 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) – 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…
“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 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) – Kaitlyn Dever’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) – Carey Mulligan’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) – Kenneth Branagh’s Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“The King’s Speech” (2010) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Beautiful 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) – Irrfan Khan’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…
“Bright Star” (2008) – Paul Schneider’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed 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) – James McAvoy’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) – Tilda Swinton’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) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a Genius
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians…
“Emma” (2020) – Bill Nighy’s Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent Jane Austen Masterpiece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Josh Charles’ Captivating 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) – Molly Ringwald’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time…
“Superman” (1978) – Christopher Reeve’s Soaring Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
My Favourite Harry Potter Films of All-Time
Few characters in English literature are as beloved as Harry Potter. Following creations in the 1990’s, Harry Potter has cast…
My Favourite Ralph Fiennes Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Ralph Fiennes. Since the 1990’s, Fiennes has become an icon. Whether…
“The Grand Budapest Hotel” (2014) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spellbinding Sequel
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is…
“The English Patient” (1996) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Period Piece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas and Willem Dafoe ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ralph Fiennes’ Haunting Holocaust Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a…
My Favourite Tom Hanks Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Tom Hanks. Following his recognition during the 1980’s, Hanks has proven…
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Amazing Seniors Drama
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks …
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A…
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ 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…
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Con-Artist Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood…
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating 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’ Powerful Prison Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Tom Hanks, James Cromwell and Michael Clarke Duncan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
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