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My Favourite Marvel Movies of All-Time
Few studios have made movies at which audiences marvel like Marvel. Since the 1990’s, Marvel has made unforgettable movies. Whether…
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…
“Chef” (2014) – Scarlett Johansson’s Captivating Comedy About Chefs
Writer/Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Jon Favreau, Bobby Cannavale and Sofia Vergara ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors In Hollywood have…
“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…
“Black Widow” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Feminist Black Widow Prequel
Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines that…
“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: 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 Joyous Jungle Book Reboot
Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir…
“Captain America: Civil War” (2016) – Scarlett Johansson’s Captivating Captain America Masterpiece
Directors: The Russo Brothers Starring: Christ Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Sequel’ Not many actors…
“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…
“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 Period Piece
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe …
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Disney Live-Action 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 Powerful Period Piece About Lesbian Queens
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“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 Performers
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” (2012) – Emma Stone’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…
“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 Comedy About College Students
Director: Greg Mottola Starring: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Maggie Smith Movies of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood built a legacy as magnificent as Maggie Smith. Following the 1960’s, Smith became a commemorated icon.…
“Downton Abbey” (2019) – Maggie Smith’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved British Television Series
Director: Michael Engler Starring: Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Jim Carter ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as…
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Maggie Smith’s Beautiful Period Piece About Indian Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Maggie Smith’s Fantastic 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) – Maggie Smith’s Most Emotional Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Maggie Smith’s Most Entertaining Adaptation
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) – Maggie Smith’s Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Maggie Smith’s Greatest Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Maggie Smith’s Spellbinding Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is…
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – Maggie Smith’s Magical Harry Potter Introduction
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is…
“Gosford Park” (2001) – Maggie Smith’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Robert Altman Starring: Michael Gambon, Maggie Smith and Charles Dance ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic Fashion Period Piece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world…
My Favourite Films About Marriages of All-Time
Not many genres engage audiences like a broken marriage. Stories of couples whose marriages face tragedy often make for memorable…
“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Mystery Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Marriages
Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires…
“Materialists” (2025) – Celine Song’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Materialistic Marriages
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans ‘A Captivating Classic’ Matchmaking is an activity that has…
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Drama About Grief-Stricken Marriages
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert…
“Past Lives” (2023) – Celine Song’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece about Korean Marriages
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro …
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Derek Cianfrance’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to…
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Noah Baumbach’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on…
“Pride & Prejudice” (2005) – Joe Wright’s Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation About Marriages
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s…
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Broken Marriages 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 Marriages 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 Michael Shannon Movies of All-Time
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Michael Shannon. Since the 1990’s, Shannon has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s…
“A Different Man” (2024) – Michael Shannon’s Magnificent Psychological Masterpiece About Facial Deformities
Writer/Director: Aaron Schimberg Starring: Sebastian Stan, Adam Pearson and Renate Reinsve ‘A Captivating Dark Comedy’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Bullet Train” (2022) – Michael Shannon’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…
“Knives Out” (2019) – Michael Shannon’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a…
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Michael Shannon’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017…
“Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” (2016) – Michael Shannon’s Fun but Flawed Superman Sequel
Director: Zack Snyder Starring: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill and Scoot McNairy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Nocturnal Animals” (2016) – Michael Shannon’s Magnificent Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom Ford Starring: Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Shannon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Michael Shannon’s Soaring Superman Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael…
“Premium Rush” (2012) – Michael Shannon’s Breathtaking Bicycling Thriller
Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed…
“Revolutionary Road” (2008) – Michael Shannon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Michael Shannon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“8 Mile” (2002) – Michael Shannon’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About a Legendary Rapper
Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Anthony Mackie, Eminem and Kim Basinger ‘A Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Donald Sutherland Movies 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” (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 Hugh Grant Movies of All-Time
Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon.…
“Heretic” (2024) – Hugh Grant’s Haunting Horror Thriller About Religion
Writer/Directors: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Starring: Hugh Grant, Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Religion is…
“Wonka” (2023) – Hugh Grant’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“The 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 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…
“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 Jane Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Hugh Grant’s Beautiful Period Piece About British Butlers
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British…
My Favourite 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…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Oscar-Winning Drama
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The Menu” (2022) – Ralph Fiennes’ Captivating Satire About Chefs
Director: Mark Mylod Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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 Dig” (2021) – Ralph Fiennes’ Great Period Piece About a Dig
Director: Simon Stone Writer: Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James ‘An…
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’…
“Spectre” (2015) – Ralph Fiennes’ Most Underrated Bond Movie
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz ‘A Superb Sequel’ Not many actresses have made movies…
“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…
“Skyfall” (2012) – Ralph Fiennes’ Superb James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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 Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – Ralph Fiennes’ Fantastic Harry Potter Finale
Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ Few characters in English literature are as beloved…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Ralph Fiennes’ Most Entertaining Adaptation
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’ Darkest 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 Ethan Hawke Films of All-Time
Not many actors have made movies audiences talk about like Ethan Hawke. Since the 1990’s, Hawke has become an icon.…
“Boyhood” (2014) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Classic about Childhood
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”,…
“Training Day” (2001) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“Before Sunrise” (1995) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and John Sloss ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Ethan Hawke’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…
“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Brilliant Biopic About a Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is…
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 Nice Guys” (2016) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Crime Comedy
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 Superman Reboot
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 Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent…
“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2003) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Adventure Classic
Writer/Director: Peter Weir Starring: Paul Bettany, Russell Crowe and James D’Arcy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built…
“Cinderella Man” (2005) – Russell Crowe’s Breathtaking Boxing Classic
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Paul Giamatti and Renee Zellweger ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have built a…
“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…
“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…
“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Doomed Love
Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few directors in Bollywood are…
“Anora” (2024) – Mikey Madison’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Prostitution
Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s…
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Rajkummar Rao’s Spectacular Satire about 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 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) – 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 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) – Joe Wright’s Beautiful 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) – Idris Elba’s Meaningful Masterpiece About African Soldiers
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) – Joel Edgerton’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) – 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) – 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 Captivating Romantic Classic about Passionate 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) – William Moseley’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Brian Cox’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Christopher Plummer’s Beautiful Biopic 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 Jane 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…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Robert Benton’s Captivating Classic About Marriages
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
My Favourite Films About Writers of All-Time
Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like writers. Since the 1990’s, movies about writers have earned a huge audience.…
“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Great Period Piece About Screenwriters
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing…
“The Hours” (2002) – Stephen Daldry’s Moving Drama About Depressed Writers
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen…
“Her” (2013) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Technology Writers
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Almost Famous” (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s Captivating Classic about Famous Writers
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“American Fiction” (2023) – Cord Jefferson’s Spectacular Satire 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 Inspiring 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…
“Little Women” (2019) – Saoirse Ronan’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…
“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 Powerful Period Piece 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 Brie Larson Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Brie Larson. Since the 2000’s, Larson has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s…
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Brie Larson’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating…
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Brie Larson’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Moving Masterpiece about Childhood Trauma
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving…
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Teen Romantic Drama
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic…
“Short Term 12” (2013) – Brie Larson’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…
“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Fantastic Dysfunctional Family Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Classic About Terminal Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Powerful Oscar-Winning Period Piece 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 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 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) – Emma Watson’s Magnificent 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) – Gary Oldman’s 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) – 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 Magnificent Masterpiece About a 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 Magnificent 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 Passionate 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 Epic
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) – Ed Harris’ 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) – Callum Turner’s Amazing 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 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) – Josh Charles’ 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) – 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) – Justin Henry’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 Tom Hardy Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as extraordinary as Tom Hardy. Since the 2000’s, Hardy has become…
“The Revenant” (2015) – Tom Hardy’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Survival
Director: Alejandro G. Inarritu Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domnhall Gleeson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – Tom Hardy’s Magnificent Mad Max Reboot
Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is…
“Lawless” (2012) – Tom Hardy’s Powerful Period Piece About Prohibition
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat.…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Tom Hardy’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…
“Warrior” (2011) – Tom Hardy’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Writer/Director: Gavin O’Connor Starring: Joel Edgerton, Tom Hardy and Nick Nolte ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Inception” (2010) – Tom Hardy’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of…
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Tom Hardy’s Wonderful World War II Epic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture…
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Elizabeth Banks’ Amazing Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross.…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Rosamund Pike’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) – Gary Oldman’s Spellbinding 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…
“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) – 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…
“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 Passionate 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) – 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) – Sean Leanord’s Captivating Classic about Inspirational Mentors
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…
“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…
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…
“Becoming Jane” (2007) – Anne Hathaway’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 Timothee Chalamet Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved today as Timothee Chalamet. Since the 2010’s, Chalamet has become an icon.…
“A Complete Unknown” (2024) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Musical Biopic About Bob Dylan
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Edward Norton and Elle Fanning ‘A Magnificent Biopic’ When it comes to musicians that…
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson …
“Wonka” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant …
“Dune” (2021) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few…
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’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…
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’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…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Space Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…
“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Queer Love
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg…
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.…
“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…
“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…
“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. Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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…
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Rupert Grint’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Masterpiece
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About College
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their…
“The Substance” (2024) – Demi Moore’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Aging
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“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…
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