Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
Movie Reviews
“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
Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and…
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Amazing Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc…
“The Help” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Beautiful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are…
“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors…
“Superbad” (2007) – Emma Stone’s Captivating High School Comedy
Director: Greg Mottola Starring: Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill and Michael Cera ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Clint Eastwood Films
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether…
“Juror #2” (2024) – Clint Eastwood’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“Sully” (2016) – Clint Eastwood’s Brilliant Biopic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart and Anna Gunn ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Not many actors are as celebrated…
“American Sniper” (2014) – Clint Eastwood’s Meaningful Masterpiece About a Controversial American War Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller and Kyle Gallner ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“J. Edgar” (2011) – Clint Eastwood’s Powerful Political Biopic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Armie Hammer and Naomi Watts ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that gained fame…
“Invictus” (2009) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Nelson Mandela Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Matt Damon, Morgan Freeman and Patrick Mofokeng ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have achieved recognition…
“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Aging Veterans
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Breathtaking Boxing Masterpiece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career…
“The Bridges of Madison County” (1995) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep and Annie Corley ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Unforgettable Western
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western
“It’s not a joke, it’s a rope, Tuco. Now I want you to get up there and put you head…
“Mystic River” (2003) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Sean Penn, Laurence Fishburne and Tim Robbins ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Omkara” (2006) – Saif Ali Khan’s Incredible Indian Shakespearean Adaptation
Writer/Director: Vishal Bhardwaj Starring: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few plays written by Shakespeare…
“Marty Supreme” (2025) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Oscar-Nominated Tennis Sports Drama
Writer/Director: Josh Safdie Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kevin O’Leary ‘A Spectacular Sports Drama’ It’s challenging to maintain friendships…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Danny Boyle’s Brilliant Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
My Favourite Thrillers of All-Time
Not many genres attract audiences to the theatre like the thriller. Since the 1950’s, the thriller genre has made great…
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Bryan Singer’s Magnificent Mystery Classic
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have…
“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s Spectacular Psychological Thriller
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood…
“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Child Abduction Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Powerful Abduction Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise…
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that…
“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Mystery Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Serial Killer Thriller
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture…
“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Serial Killer Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-Ho’s Mesmerizing Korean Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films…
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Classic
WARNING: Significant Spoilers in review Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino Also written by Roger Avary Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John…
“North by Northwest” (1959) – My Favourite Thriller of All-Time
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’…
My Favourite Tom Cruise Films
Few actors in Hollywood whose movies make headline news are as beloved as Tom Cruise. Ever since his rise to…
“Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” (2025) – Tom Cruise’s Fantastic Mission Farewell
Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Pom Klementieff ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Few film franchises about impossible missions…
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part I” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg …
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Classic
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer …
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most…
“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Worst Movie
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless…
“American Made” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Crime Comedy
Director: Doug Liman Starring: Tom Cruise, Domhnall Gleeson and Jesse Plemons American Made Not many actors have made films making…
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Action-Packed Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’…
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’…
“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission
Director: Brad Bird Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Valkyrie” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh and Bill Nighy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Comedy Classic
Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are…
“Mission: Impossible 3” (2006) – Tom Cruise’s Most Enjoyable Mission
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Starring: Tom Cruise, Michelle Monaghan and Ving Rhames ‘A Marvellous Mission Accomplished’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“War of the Worlds” (2005) – Tom Cruise’s Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Tim Robbins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“Collateral” (2004) – Tom Cruise’s Crime Classic
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Tom Cruise, Mark Ruffalo and Jamie Foxx ‘A Captivating Thriller’ Not many actors that achieved fame…
“The Last Samurai” (2003) – Tom Cruise’s Samurai Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Edward Zwick Starring: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe and Timothy Spall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Minority Report” (2002) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Sci-fi Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Vanilla Sky” (2001) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece
Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz and Cameron Diaz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Magnolia” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Most Emotional Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: John C. Reilly, Julianne Moore and Tom Cruise ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in…
“Eyes Wide Shut” (1999) – Tom Cruise’s Sexual Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Nicole Kidman, Tom Cruise and Sydney Pollack ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood have…
“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Tom Cruise’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Mission: Impossible” (1996) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission
Director: Brian De Palma Starring: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames and Kristin Scott Thomas ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Interview With the Vampire” (1994) – Tom Cruise’s Vampire Classic
Director: Neil Jordan Starring: Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“The Firm” (1993) – Tom Cruise’s Classic About Committed Lawyers
Director: Sydney Pollack Starring: Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman and Ed Harris ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Born on the Fourth of July” (1989) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Vietnam War Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Tom Cruise, Willem Dafoe and Raymond J. Barry ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors that achieved…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Timeless Autism Classic
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline…
“The Color of Money” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Great Gambling Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Tom Cruise, Paul Newman and John Turturro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Risky Business” (1983) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Prostitution Classic
Writer/Director: Paul Brickman Starring: Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay and Joe Pantoliano ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made…
My Favourite Johnny Depp Films
Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates,…
“Murder on the Orient Express” (2017) – Johnny Depp’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Black Mass” (2015) – Johnny Depp’s Mobster Masterpiece
Director: Scott Cooper Starring: Jesse Plemons, Johnny Depp and Kevin Bacon ‘A Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Worst Movie
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless…
“Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Elm Street” (2007) – Johnny Depp’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp and Timothy Spall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” (2006) – Johnny Depp’s Superb Pirates Sequel
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Tom Hollander, Johnny Depp and Kiera Knightley ‘A Captivating Adventure Classic’ Not many actors in British…
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Pirates Classic
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
“Chocolat” (2000) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Period Piece
Director: Lasse Halstrom Starring: Judi Dench, Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“Sleepy Hollow” (1999) – Johnny Depp’s Magnificent Mystery
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Michael Gambon and Christina Ricci ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“What’s Eating Gilbert Grape” (1993) – Johnny Depp’s Moving Masterpiece About Brothers
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Edward Scissorhands” (1991) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Disability Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Christian Bale Films
Few actors in Hollywood that rarely fail are as beloved as Christian Bale. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Bale has…
“The Pale Blue Eye” (2023) – Christian Bale’s Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Scott Cooper Starring: Christian Bale, Harry Melling and Robert Duvall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain have…
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2021) – Christian Bale’s Superb Thor Sequel
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman and Christian Bale ‘Thor-oughly Entertaining’ Wonder-Woman beauties rarely wield hammers belong bo-Thor-some…
“Ford v. Ferrari” (2019) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Racing Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold Starring: Jon Bernthal, Matt Damon and Christian Bale ‘A Captivating Race Car Classic’ Not many actors in…
“Vice” (2018) – Christian Bale’s Powerful Political Satire
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most…
“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” (2018) – Christian Bale’s Riveting Remake
Director: Andy Serkis Starring: Andy Serkis, Benedict Cumberbatch and Christian Bale ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created films…
“The Big Short” (2015) – Christian Bale’s Financial Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“American Hustle” (2013) – Christian Bale’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christian Bale’s Batman Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written…
“The Fighter” (2010) – Christian Bale’s Boxing Classic
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Batman Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“I’m Not There” (2007) – Christian Bale’s Brilliant Bob Dylan Biopic
Writer/Director: Todd Haynes Starring: Cate Blanchett, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger ‘A Captivating Biopic’ Not many actresses have managed to…
“3:10 to Yuma” (2007) – Christian Bale’s Wonderful Western
Director: James Mangold Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale and Peter Fonda ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many filmmakers in Hollywood are…
“The Prestige” (2006) – Christian Bale’s Magician Masterpiece
Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale and Michael Caine ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christian Bale’s Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“American Psycho” (2000) – Christian Bale’s Serial Killer Classic
Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely…
“Little Women” (1994) – Christian Bale’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Women
Director: Gillian Armstrong Starring: Winona Ryder, Kirsten Dunst and Claire Danes ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Empire of the Sun” (1987) – Christian Bale’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Christian Bale, John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson Not many actors in Hollywood have made films with…
My Favourite Joe Pesci Films
Few actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Joe Pesci. Since the 1980’s, Pesci has become a…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Joe Pesci’s Gangster Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Casino” (1995) – Joe Pesci’s Casino Classic
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Sharon Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“My Cousin Vinny” (1992) – Joe Pesci’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Jonathan Lynn Starring: Marisa Tomei, Joe Pesci and Ralph Maccio ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood are…
“JFK” (1991) – Joe Pesci’s Political Masterpiece
Director: Oliver Stone Starring: Gary Oldman, Kevin Costner and Tommy Lee Jones ‘A Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Home Alone” (1990) – Joe Pesci’s Christmas Comedy
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built…
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Joe Pesci’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as…
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Joe Pesci’s Breathtaking Boxing Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood…
“Om Shanti Om” (2007) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Rampal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood are…
“Sentimental Value” (2025) – Stellan Skarsgard’s Spectacular Oscar-Nominated Drama About Sentimental Fathers
Writer/Director: Joachim Trier Starring: Stellan Skarsgard, Renate Reinsve and Elle Fanning ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are strong caregivers that ensure…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Danny Boyle’s Breathtaking Beatles Music Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Morgan Freeman’s 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…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Morgan Freeman’s Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Classic
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline…
“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 Jack Nicholson Films
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an…
“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Crime Classic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals…
“As Good as it Gets” (1997) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating OCD Classic
Director: James L. Brooks Starring: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear ‘A Captivating Classic’ OCD is a debilitating disease…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Classic
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review,…
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Mental Health Classic
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the…
My Favourite Marvel Films
Few studios have made movies at which audiences marvel like Marvel. Since the 1990’s, Marvel has made unforgettable movies. Whether…
My Favourite Chris Pratt Films
Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Chris Pratt. Since the 2000’s, Pratt has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s…
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” (2023) – Chris Pratt’s Fantastic Guardians Farewell
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Pom Klementieff, Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Jurassic World: Dominion” (2022) – Chris Pratt’s Worst Movie
Director: Colin Trevorrow Writers: Emily Carmichael and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Laura Dern …
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Chris Pratt’s Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth…
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Chris Pratt’s Dazzling Dinosaurs Sequel
Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur…
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Chris Pratt’s Amazing Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland…
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” (2017) – Chris Pratt’s Superb Guardians Sequel
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Jurassic World” (2015) – Chris Pratt’s Riveting Jurassic Park Reboot
Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan…
“The Lego Movie” (2014) – Chris Pratt’s Amazing Animated Legos Classic
Director: Phil Lord Starring: Jonah Hill, Chris Pratt and Elizabeth Banks ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Chris Pratt’s Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on…
“Her” (2013) – Chris Pratt’s Mesmerizing Technology Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that…
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Chris Pratt’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I…
“Moneyball” (2011) – Chris Pratt’s Baseball Classic
Director: Bennett Miller Starring: Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have made…
My Favourite Dustin Hoffman Films
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Dustin Hoffman. Since the 1970’s, Hoffman has become an icon in the film…
“Chef” (2014) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Chef Comedy
Writer/Director: Jon Favreau Starring: Jon Favreau, Bobby Cannavale and Sofia Vergara ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors In Hollywood have…
“Sleepers” (1996) – Dustin Hoffman’s Courtroom Classic
Writer/Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Brad Pitt, Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Hook” (1991) – Dustin Hoffman’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Robin Williams and Julia Roberts ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’s Timeless Autism Classic
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Dazzling Divorce Classic
Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing…
“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have…
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Heartbreaking Bollywood Classic About Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood…
“Frankenstein” (2025) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Oscar-Nominated Period Piece
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elrodi and Mia Goth ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ When it comes to…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Danny Boyle’s Breathtaking Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Gary Oldman’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) – Gary Oldman’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…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Gary Oldman’s Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Cops Classic
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years…
“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Sci-fi Classic
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that…
My Favourite Al Pacino Films
Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise…
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Al Pacino’s Fantastic Gucci Fashion Biopic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Great Gangster Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Insider” (1999) – Al Pacino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Heist Classic
Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
“Carlito’s Way” (1993) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Crime Classic
Director: Brian de Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Penn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s 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 Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is…
My Favourite Period Piece Films
Not many genres attract audiences to the Cinema like the period drama. Since the 1970’s, the period genre has produced…
My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Films
Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon…
“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…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Lincoln Biopic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Greed
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood which…
“Gangs of New York” (2003) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by…
“The Age of Innocence” (1993) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Romantic Period Piece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Richard E. Grant, Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain…
“My Left Foot” (1989) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Dazzling Disability Classic
Director: Jim Sheridan Starring: Fiona Shaw, Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Britain have…
“A Room With a View” (1985) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Romantic Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis and Maggie Smith ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actresses in…
“Gandhi” (1982) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in…
“One Battle After Another” (2025) – Sean Penn’s Outstanding Oscar-Nominated Masterpiece About Revolutionaries
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspiring figures…
“Joyland” (2022) – Ali Junejo’s Powerful Pakistani Drama About Transgender Communities
Writer/Director: Saim Sadiq Starring: Ali Junejo, Alina Khan, Rasti Farooq …
“Zodiac” (2007) – Mark Ruffalo’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Brian Cox, Jake Gyllenhaal and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent X-Men Introduction
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest…
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Powerful Prison Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the…
“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes…
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – Gene Wilder’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Directed by Mel Stuart Written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder,…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Broken Indian Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved…
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Riveting Religious Drama
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Danny Boyle’s Brilliant Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Eggers’ Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Michael Caine’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) – Michael Caine’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…
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Michael Caine’s Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its…
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders…
“Jaws” (1975) – Roy Scheider’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Sharks Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that…
My Favourite Harry Potter Films
Few characters in English literature are as beloved as Harry Potter. Following creations in the 1990’s, Harry Potter has cast…
My Favourite Helena Bonham Carter Films
Not many actresses attract audiences to the theatre like Helena Bonham Carter. Since the 1990’s, Carter has become a feminist…
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Superb Enola Holmes Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge …
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Powerful Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam…
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Fun Feminist Heist Reboot
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to…
“Cinderella” (2015) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Captivating Cinderella Remake
Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Lily James, Derek Jacobi and Cate Blanchett ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Worst Movie
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless…
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Brilliant Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on novel by Victor Hugo) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe …
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Fantastic Harry Potter Finale
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about…
“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…
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Fantastic Potter Finale
Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Fantastic Franchise Finale’ Few characters in English literature are as…
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved…
“Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Elm Street” (2007) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Breathtaking Broadway Musical
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Johnny Depp and Timothy Spall ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood…
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Spellbinding Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical…
“Fight Club” (1999) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Captivating Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena…
“A Room With a View” (1985) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Powerful Romantic Period Piece
Director: James Ivory Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Daniel Day-Lewis and Maggie Smith ‘A Powerful Period Piece’ Not many actresses in…
“Big Fish” (2003) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Director: Tim Buron Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Billy Crudup ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Avatar” (2009) – Zoe Saldana’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana and Sigourney Weaver ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Sinners” (2025) – Michael B. Jordan’s Outstanding Oscar-Nominated Masterpiece About Brothers
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfield and Jack O’ Connell ‘A Meaningful Period Piece’ Brothers are powerful…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Teachers Drama
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian College Classic
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…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Lily James’ Brilliant Beatles Musical Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Willem Dafoe’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Eddie Redmayne’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…
“Emma” (2020) – Johnny Flynn’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) – Matthew Macfayden’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) – Hugh Grant’s Amazing Austen Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have…
My Favourite Films About L.A.
Not many cities in the world are as beloved today as L.A. Since the 1970’s, Los Angeles has often been…
My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films
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. Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“A Time to Kill” (1996) – Kevin Spacey’s Courtroom Classic
Director: Joel Schumacher Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, Matthew McConaughey and Sandra Bullock ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Magnificent Murder Mystery
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few 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…
“Home Alone” (1990) – Catherine O’Hara’s Captivating Christmas Comedy Classic
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built…
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Arranged Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always…
“Hamnet” (2025) – Jessie Buckley’s Outstanding Oscar-Nominated Shakespeare Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Chloe Zhao Starring: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley and Emily Watson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few authors in English literature have…
“Saltburn” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Spectacular Social Class Satire
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike …
“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Friendship
Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which…
“Wicked” (2024) – Ariana Grande’s Wickedly Wonderful Musical
Director: John M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey ‘A Wonderful Musical’ When it comes to the…
“Yesterday” (2019) – Himesh Patel’s Brilliant Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an…
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Incredible Iron Man Sequel
Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are…
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by…
“Emma” (2020) – Anya Taylor-Joy’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…
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