Director: Regina King Writer: Kemp Powers (based on stage play) Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr. and Eli Goree ‘Spectacular…
Movie Reviews
“This is the End” (2013) – James Franco’s Captivating Doomsday Comedy
Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is…
“The Butler” (2013) – James Marsden’s Brilliant Historical Biopic
Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer…
“Knocked Up” (2007) – Seth Rogen’s Captivating Pregnancy Comedy
Writer/Director: Judd Apatow Starring: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl and Paul Rudd ‘A Powerful Pregnancy Comedy’ Not many actors have made…
“Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead” (2007) – Ethan Hawke’s Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece
Director: Sidney Lumet Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke and Marisa Tomei ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Good Shepherd” (2006) – Robert De Niro’s Spectacular Espionage Masterpiece
Director: Robert De Niro Starring: Robert De Niro, Matt Damon and Angelina Jolie ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors which achieved…
“Big Fish” (2003) – Danny DeVito’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Fathers
Director: Tim Buron Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Billy Crudup ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Royal Tenenbaums” (2001) – Ben Stiller’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Families
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Bill Murray ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Educating Rita” (1983) – Michael Caine’s Inspiring Masterpiece About Teachers
Director: Lewis Gilbert Starring: Julie Walters, Michael Caine and Michael Williams ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Superman” (1978) – Gene Hackman’s Comic-Book Classic
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have…
“Bohemian Rhapsody” (2018) – Bryan Singer’s Breathtaking Queen Biopic
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Few musicians in Rock and Roll…
“Babylon” (2022) – Damien Chazelle’s Powerful Period Piece About Old Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt …
“Elvis” (2022) – Baz Luhrmann’s Brilliant Elvis Biopic
Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler and Kevin Harrison Jr. ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’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…
“Walk the Line” (2005) – James Mangold’s Brilliant Johnny Cash Biopic
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon ‘A Captivating Classic Few musicians have built a legacy as strong…
“The Substance” (2024) – Coralie Fargeat’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Aging Stars
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Rocketman” (2019) – Dexter Fletcher’s Brilliant Elton John Biopic
Director: Dexter Fletcher Starring: Taron Egerton, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jamie Bell ‘A Marvellous Musical Biopic’ Not many actresses in…
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Mesmerizing Musical About L.A. Stars
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I…
“Birdman” (2015) – Alejandro Gonzalez Innaritu’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Broadway Stars
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“A Star is Born” (2018) – My Favourite Film About Stardom
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are…
The Best Films Made About Stardom Ranked
Not many genres have offered wisdom of stardom. Since the 1990’s, stories of celebrities achieving fame have made for engaging…
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Meaningful Autobiographical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano …
“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Marvellous Musical Remake
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate…
“The Post” (2017) – Steven Spielberg’s Meaningful Journalism Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Sarah Paulson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as iconic…
“Bridge of Spies” (2015) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Cold War Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance and Alan Alda ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as celebrated…
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Brilliant Lincoln Biopic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) …
“War Horse” (2011) – Steven Spielberg’s Historical Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch and Emily Watson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain are…
“The Adventures of Tintin” (2011) – Steven Spielberg’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig and Simon Pegg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made movies…
“War of the Worlds” (2005) – Steven Spielberg’s Awe-Inspiring Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning and Tim Robbins ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made films…
“Munich” (2005) – Steven Spielberg’s Mesmerizing Terrorism Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Daniel Craig, Eric Bana and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Airport Comedy
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are…
“Minority Report” (2002) – Steven Spielberg’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell and Samantha Morton ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made films…
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Steven Spielberg’s Con-Artist Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood…
“A.I. Artificial Intelligence” (2001) – Steven Spielberg’s Sci-fi Classic
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jude Law, Haley Joel Osment and William Hurt ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created…
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent WWII Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as…
“Amistad” (1997) – Steven Spielberg’s Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Morgan Freeman and Anthony Hopkins ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Haunting Holocaust Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a…
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Dazzling Dinosaur Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which…
“Empire of the Sun” (1987) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Christian Bale, John Malkovich and Miranda Richardson Not many actors in Hollywood have made films with…
“The Color Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Literature Masterpiece
Directed by Steven Spielberg Written by Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and…
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’s Superb Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana…
“E.T.” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Aliens Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as…
“Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’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…
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977) – Steven Spielberg’s Science-fiction Alien Invasion Classic
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Richard Dreyfuss, Teri Garr and Francois Truffat ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’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…
Steven Spielberg’s Best Films Ranked
Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of Steven Spielberg. Since the 1990’s, Spielberg has become an icon. Whether it’s…
My Favourite Joker Actors
Few villains in popular culture are as beloved as the Joker. Since the 1940’s, the Joker has appeared in several…
My Favourite Batman Films
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Batman. Since his introduction in the 1930’s, Batman has appeared…
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…
“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 Benedict Cumberbatch Films
Not many actors in Hollywood catch the interest of audiences like Benedict Cumberbatch. Since the 1990’s, Cumberbatch has become an…
“The Phoenician Scheme” (2025) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Business Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Wes Anderson Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Benicio Del Toro and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Not many stars in Hollywood…
“Doctor Strange: In the Multiverse of Madness” (2022) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Superb Sequel
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Elizabeth Olsen and Chiwetel Ejiofor ‘A Captivating Blockbuster’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Fantastic Spider-Man Farewell
Director: Jon Watts Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers to…
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Western
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in…
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Political Thriller
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense…
“1917” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wonderful World War I Epic
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Co-writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Colin Firth ‘Wonderful War Drama’ Over the past…
“Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle” (2018) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Riveting Jungle Book Remake
Director: Andy Serkis Starring: Andy Serkis, Benedict Cumberbatch and Christian Bale ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors have created films…
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Amazing Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland…
“Thor: Ragnarok” (2017) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Superb Thor Sequel
Director: Taika Waititi Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Karl Urban and Tom Hiddlestone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Doctor Strange” (2016) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Comic-Book Classic
Writer/Director: Scott Derrickson Starring: Benedict Wong, Benedict Cumberbatch and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Classic’ Not many actors have made…
“Black Mass” (2015) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece
Director: Scott Cooper Starring: Jesse Plemons, Johnny Depp and Kevin Bacon ‘A Mesmerizing Mobster Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“The Imitation Game” (2014) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Brilliant Biopic
Director: Morten Tyldum Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have built…
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Superb Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage…
“August: Osage County” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Dazzling Family Drama
Director: John Wells Starring: Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ewan McGregor ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“12 Years A Slave” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Slavery Masterpiece
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano…
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Superb Star Trek Sequel
Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular…
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful LOTR Prequel
Written and Directed by Peter Jackson Also Written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by…
“War Horse” (2011) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch and Emily Watson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Britain are…
“Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (2011) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Spies Masterpiece
Director: Tomas Alfredson Starring: Gary Oldman, Benedict Cumberbatch and Toby Jones ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“The Other Boleyn Girl” (2008) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece
Director: Justin Chadwick Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana and Natalie Portman ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have achieved the…
“Atonement” (2007) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Period Piece
Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Saoirse Ronan ‘An Amazing Adaptation’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
My Favourite Daniel Craig Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Daniel Craig. Since the 1990’s, Craig has become a British icon.…
“Queer” (2024) – Daniel Craig’s Mesmerizing Queer Period Piece
Writer/Director: Luca Guadagnino Starring: Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey and Jason Schwartzman ‘A Marvellous Period Piece’ Gay people are rarely depicted…
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Mesmerizing Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton …
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to…
“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’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…
“Logan Lucky” (2017) – Daniel Craig’s Heist Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Channing Tatum, Adam Driver and Sebastian Stan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Daniel Craig’s Soaring Star Wars Reboot
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come…
“Spectre” (2015) – Daniel Craig’s Most Underrated Bond Movie
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz ‘A Superb Sequel’ Not many actresses have made movies…
“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Brilliant Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond…
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – Daniel Craig’s Mesmerizing Murder Mystery
Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences…
“The Adventures of Tintin” (2011) – Daniel Craig’s Amazing Animated Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Andy Serkis, Daniel Craig and Simon Pegg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors have made movies…
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Best Bond Movie
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have…
“Munich” (2005) – Daniel Craig’s Meaningful Terrorism Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Daniel Craig, Eric Bana and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood have…
“Layer Cake” (2004) – Daniel Craig’s Dazzling Drug Addiction Masterpiece
Director: Matthew Vaughn Starring: Daniel Craig, Sienna Miller and Michael Gambon ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Road to Perdition” (2002) – Daniel Craig’s Gritty Gangster Classic
Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tom Hanks and Jude Law ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Elizabeth” (1998) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece
Director: Shekhar Kapur Starring: Cate Blanchett, Joseph Fiennes and Daniel Craig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actresses have managed to…
My Favourite Casey Affleck Films
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Casey Affleck. Since the 1990’s, Affleck has become a strong icon.…
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Casey Affleck’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner
Writer/Director: Christopher NolanStarring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt …
“Our Friend” (2019) – Casey Affleck’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Illness
Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite Starring: Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson and Jason Segel ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Casey Affleck’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grief
Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to…
“Interstellar” (2014) – Casey Affleck’s Space Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved…
“ParaNorman” (2012) – Casey Affleck’s Captivating Animated Classic
Director: Chris Butler and Sam Fell Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anna Kendrick, Casey Affleck ‘Astonishing Animated Achievement’ “ParaNorman” is directed by…
“Gone Baby Gone” (2007) – Casey Affleck’s Child Abduction Thriller
Writer/Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Freeman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as…
“The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford” (2007) – Casey Affleck’s Wonderful Western
Director: Andrew Dominik Starring: Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck and Jeremy Renner ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Casey Affleck’s Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Casey Affleck’s Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
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…
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Mobster Masterpiece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have…
“The Insider” (1999) – Al Pacino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Whistleblowers
Director: Michael Mann Starring: Russell Crowe, Al Pacino and Christopher Plummer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood which…
“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Heist Classic
Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
“Carlito’s Way” (1993) – Al Pacino’s Crime Classic
Director: Brian de Palma Starring: Al Pacino, Viggo Mortensen and Sean Penn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors which achieved…
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Blindness Classic
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely…
“The Godfather: Part II” (1974) – Al Pacino’s Mesmerizing Mobster Sequel
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro and Robert Duvall ‘A Mesmerizing Sequel’ Not many actors in…
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is…
“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…
“Omkara” (2006) – Vishal Bhardwaj’s Incredible Indian Shakespeare Adaptation
Writer/Director: Vishal Bhardwaj Starring: Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few plays written by Shakespeare…
“Hamnet” (2025) – Chloe Zhao’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About a Legendary Poet
Writer/Director: Chloe Zhao Starring: Paul Mescal, Jessie Buckley and Emily Watson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few authors in English literature have…
“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…
My Favourite Films About Teachers
Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like teachers. Since the 1980’s, teachers have played a crucial role in movies.…
“Whiplash” (2014) – Damien Chazelle’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Cruel Teachers
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Teachers are powerful figures that play…
“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Teachers
Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as…
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Alexander Payne’s Touching Teachers Drama
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph …
“Clueless” (1985) – Amy Heckerling’s Coming-of-Age Classic About Clueless Teachers
Writer/Director: Amy Heckerling Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd and Stacey Dash ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“Bad Education” (2019) – Cory Finley’s Spectacular Teacher Satire
Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan…
“Still Alice” (2014) – Richard Glatzner’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mentally Ill Teachers
Directors: Richard Glatzner and Wash Westmoreland Starring: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actresses…
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Teens
Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people…
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape…
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ 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…
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – My Favourite Film About Teachers
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had…
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 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg …
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Aviation Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer …
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most…
“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Worst Movie
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless…
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most 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 Enjoyable Mission
Director: Brad Bird Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“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 Exciting 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 Classic
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…
“Minority Report” (2002) – Tom Cruise’s Sci-fi Classic
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 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 Meaningful 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 Romantic Masterpiece
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 Spectacular Spies Classic
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…
“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 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…
“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…
“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…
“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 Henry Cavill Films
Not many actors have made movies that fulfill audiences like Henry Cavill. Since the 2000’s, Cavill has become a beloved…
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Henry Cavill’s Superb Sherlock Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge …
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Henry Cavill’s Powerful Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam…
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Henry Cavill’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 Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Bland Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass…
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Henry Cavill’s Soaring Superman Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael…
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 Mesmerizing 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 Biopic
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 Jungle Book 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 Fantastic Financial Crisis Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that…
“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 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 Fighter” (2010) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Boxing Drama
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the…
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Magnificent Batman Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan…
“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 Mesmerizing 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 Great 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 Classic About Reincarnation
Writer/Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Rampal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood are…
“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) – Cillian Murphy’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) – Cillian Murphy’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) – Cillian Murphy’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…
“Footloose” (1984) – Kevin Bacon’s Magnificent Musical
Director: Herbert Ross Starring: Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood…
“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 Meryl Streep Films
Few actresses keep audiences entertained like Meryl Streep. Since the 1980’s, Streep has become an icon in the film industry.…
“Don’t Look Up” (2021) – Meryl Streep’s Worst Movie
Written and Directed by Adam McKay Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence and Meryl Streep ‘Captivating Satire’ Inconvenient truth behind climate…
“Little Women” (2019) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most…
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Meryl Streep’s Magical Mary Poppins Remake
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin…
“Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” (2018) – Meryl Streep’s Mesmerizing Broadway Musical Sequel
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Mery Streep and Stellan Skarsgard Not many actors in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of…
“The Post” (2017) – Meryl Streep’s Journalism Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep and Sarah Paulson ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors are as iconic…
“August: Osage County” (2013) – Meryl Streep’s Fantastic Family Drama
Director: John Wells Starring: Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch and Ewan McGregor ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Meryl Streep’s Captivating Cooking Drama
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Mamma Mia!” (2008) – Meryl Streep’s Mesmerizing Broadway Musical
Director: Phyllida Lloyd Starring: Stellan Skarsgard, Meryl Streep and Colin Firth ‘A Magnificent Musical’ Not many actors in Hollywood have…
“Doubt” (2008) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Religious Masterpiece
Director: John Patrick Shanley Starring: Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in…
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’s Fantastic Fashion Drama
Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the…
“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Moving Drama
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen…
“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Captivating Screenwriting Classic
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring…
“The Bridges of Madison County” (1995) – Meryl Streep’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Meryl Streep and Annie Corley ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have…
“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’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 Deer Hunter” (1978) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Vietnam War Masterpiece
Director: Michael Cimino Starring: Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and Meryl Streep ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame…
My Favourite Demi Moore Films
Not many actresses have made movies audiences adore as much as Demi Moore. Since the 1990’s, Moore has become an…
“The Substance” (2024) – Demi Moore’s Amazing Oscar-Winning Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Coralie Fargeat Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley and Dennis Quaid ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have…
“Margin Call” (2011) – Demi Moore’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…
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose…
“Ghost” (1990) – Demi Moore’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Jerry Zucker Starring: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved…
“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…
“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) – 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…
“The Princess Bride” (1987) – Rob Reiner’s Fantastic Fantasy Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Robin Wright, Chris Sarandon and Wallace Shawn ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood has…
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Robert De Niro’s Timeless Classic About Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood…
My Favourite Dev Patel Films
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Dev Patel. Since the 1990’s, Patel has become an icon. Whether it’s…
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’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…
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspiring Indian Orphan Drama
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara…
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece about Indian Hotels
Directed by John Madden Written by Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes…
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Incredible Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are…
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in…
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Social Class
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or…
“Materialists” (2025) – Chris Evans’ Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans ‘A Captivating Classic’ Matchmaking is an activity that has…
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic
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 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 Breathtaking Beatles Tribute
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in…
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