Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More
Category: 3.5/5 stars
“Analyze This” (1999) – Robert De Niro’s Underrated Spoof Comedy About Gangsters
Writer/Director: Harold Ramis Co-writer: Peter Tolan and Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Kudrow ‘Captivating Comedy’ … More
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romance
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More
“Cruella” (2020) – Emma Stone’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Period Piece About Gangs
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Breathtaking Drama About Broken Boxers
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Chris Hemsworth’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022) – Chris Hemsworth’s Thoroughly Enjoyable 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 … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Comedy About Divorce
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks At His Best
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Ramin Bahrani’s Captivating Satire About Social Class in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world … More
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Western About Masculinity
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More
“Pig” (2021) – Nicholas Cage At His Best
Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Jodie Foster’s Powerful Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More
“Twister” (1996) – Bill Paxton’s Dazzling Tornado Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Jan De Bont Starring: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster’ Tornadoes are terrifying … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Breathtaking Charles Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Aging Seniors
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Excellent Medieval Epic About Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“The Dig” (2021) – Carey Mulligan’s Powerful Period Piece About Archaeology
Directed by Simon Stone Written by Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily … More
“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 … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More
“Black Widow” (2021) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Feminist Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines that … More
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller About 9/11
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Brilliant Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Wonderful Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About Doomed Romance
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Vanessa Kirby’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homebirths
Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More
“Cruella” (2020) – Disney’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Adaptation
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Mulan” (2020) – Disney’s Magnificent Mulan Live-Action Remake
Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Remake’ When … More
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Brilliant Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Soaring Reboot of Superman
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Tom Holland’s Riveting Crime Thriller About Religion
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Riveting Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Excellent Medieval Epic About Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Dazzling Period Piece About Seniors
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Captivating Charles Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Powerful Period Piece About Gangsters
Directed by Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Kiera Knightley’s Powerful Political Thriller About CIA Secrets
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Fantastic Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Fantastical Musical About Stardom
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Michael B. Jordan’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racism
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
“Twister” (1996) – Bill Paxton’s Breathtaking Tornado Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Jan De Bont Starring: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster’ Tornadoes are terrifying … More
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Taika Waititi’s Hilarious Historical Satire About the Holocaust
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Shia LaBeouf’s Heartfelt Drama About Traumatic Homebirths
Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More
“Harriet” (2019) – Cynthia Erivo’s Brilliant Biopic About Harriet Tubman
Writer/Director: Kasi Lemmons Co-writer: Gregory Allen Howard Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Janelle Monáe ‘Brilliant Historical Biopic’ When … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Judi Dench’s Beautiful Period Piece About Seniors
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“Bad Education” (2019) – Allison Janney’s Strong Satire About a Shocking School Scandal
Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More
“Vice” (2018) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – Alden Ehrenreich’s Superb Prequel About Han Solo
Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … More
“Jurassic World” (2015) – Chris Pratt’s Remarkable Reboot of Jurassic Park
Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Chris Pratt’s Superb Jurassic World Sequel
Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More
“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Underrated Monster’s Inc. Prequel
Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Romantic Comedy About Divorce
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More
“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Breathtaking Armageddon Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Paul Rudd’s Amazing Ant-Man Sequel
Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Shailene Woodley’s Gripping Guantanamo Bay Thriller
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More
“Adrift” (2018) – Shailene Woodley’s Riveting Real-Life Drama About Survival
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man Portrayal
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Period Piece About Gangsters
Directed by Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed … More
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Classic About Soaring Aviators
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Brie Larson’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racial Injustice
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – John Boyega’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Detroit” (2017) – John Boyega’s Riveting Racism Riots Drama
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie and Will Poulter ‘Tense Historical Thriller’ Racism has long … More
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Magnificent Medieval Epic About Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Captivating Charles Dickens Adaptation
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Seniors
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“Cruella” (2020) – Disney’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Mulan” (2020) – Disney’s Magnificent Mulan Live-Action Remake
Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Remake’ When … More
“Deadpool 2” (2018) – Ryan Reynold’s Spectacular Deadpool Comic-Book Sequel
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most … More
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Soaring Comic-Book Reboot of Superman
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama About Brave Boxers
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – Michael Fassbender’s Powerful Period Piece Romance
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz ‘Powerful … More
“Spy” (2015) – Melissa McCarthy’s Spectacular Comedy About Reckless Spies
Writer/Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Jude Law ‘A Spy-tacular Comedy’ You rarely ever come across comedies … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Brie Larson’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racism
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Dazzling Drama About Dysfunctional Families
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More
“Top Gun” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Classic About Courageous Aviators
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline … More
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Henry Cavill’s Soaring Comic-Book Reboot of Superman
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More
“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – Tom Hardy’s Breathtaking Mad Max Blockbuster
Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is … More
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Breathtaking Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Joel Edgerton’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Paul Rudd’s Spectacular Ant-Man Sequel
Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama About Heartbroken Boxers
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Climate Change Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Helen Mirren’s Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Helen Mirren’s Captivating Indian Cooking Drama
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and … More
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Chris Pratt’s Spectacular Jurassic World Sequel
Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man Portrayal
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Sam Rockwell’s Riveting Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Standalone Wolverine Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“2012” (2009) – John Cusack’s Breathtaking Doomsday Disaster Blockbuster
Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: John Cusack, Woody Harrelson and Chiwetel Ejiofor ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ The prospect of the world ending … More
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Riveting Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Brilliant Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – Nicholas Hoult’s Breathtaking Mad Max Blockbuster
Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is … More
“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 … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Magnificent Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Brilliant Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Brilliant Drama About Boxers
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Timely Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More
“Premium Rush” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Breathtaking Thriller About Bicycling
Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed … More
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Romantic Comedy About Divorce
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drama’ Imagine being the mother of a … More
“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Wonderful Standalone Wolverine Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Shia LaBeouf’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homebirths
Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Amazing Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More
“The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Martin Freeman’s Spellbinding Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Brilliant Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Martin Freeman’s Fantastic Fantasy Adaptation
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by J.R.R. Tolkien) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian … More
“Frankenweenie” (2012) – Tim Burton’s Spectacular Stop-Motion Animation
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau ‘Spectacular Stop-Motion’ “Frankenweenie” is a black-and-white stop motion film directed … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Portrayal of Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama About Boxers
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“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Powerful Period Piece About Gangsters
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“Analyze This” (1999) – Robert De Niro’s Hilarious Spoof Comedy About Gangsters
Writer/Director: Harold Ramis Co-writer: Peter Tolan and Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Kudrow ‘Captivating Comedy’ … More
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Timeless Classic About Confident Aviators
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline … More
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Hugh Hudson’s Heartfelt Olympics Sports Drama
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Classic About Heroic Aviators
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline … More
“Twister” (1996) – Helen Hunt’s Tense Tornado Disaster Classic
Director: Jan de Bot Starring: Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton and Jami Gertz ‘A Tense Tornado Classic’ Tornadoes are tense disasters … More
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Captivating Crime Directorial Debut
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock
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Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
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“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Great Gangster Period Piece
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“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
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“Pig” (2021) – Nicholas Cage’s Captivating Culinary Revenge Thriller
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“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Jodie Foster’s Gripping Guantanamo Bay Political Thriller
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“The Last Duel” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Magnificent Medieval Epic About Misogyny
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“House of Gucci” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Brilliant Fashion Biopic About Gucci
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“The Green Knight” (2021) – David Lowery’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Knights
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“The Dig” (2021) – Carey Mulligan’s Powerful Period Piece About Archaeology
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“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 … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Remake
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“Black Widow” (2021) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Feminist Comic-Book Blockbuster
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“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Wonderful Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller About Terrorism
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Misogyny
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“House of Gucci” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Fantastic Fashion Biopic About Gucci
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“Annette” (2020) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About Broken Marriages
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“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Remarkable Thriller About Terrorism
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“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Kornel Mundruczo’s Powerful Portrait of Painful Homebirths
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“Mulan” (2020) – Niki Caro’s Magnificent Mulan Live-Action Remake
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“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful News-worthy Western
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“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock
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“The Devil All The Time” (2020) – Antonio Campos’ Remarkable Thriller About Religious Violence
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Rian Johnson’s Superb Star Wars Sequel
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“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Riveting Drama About a Real-Life Hero
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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Delightful Charles Dickens Adaptation
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“Official Secrets” (2019) – Keira Knightley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Secrets
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Gorgeous Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Shia LaBeouf’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homebirths
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“Harriet” (2019) – Kasi Lemmons’ Brilliant Biopic About Harriet Tubman
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“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Wolverine Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – J.A. Bayona’s Joyous Jurassic World Sequel
Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Divorce Romantic Comedy
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“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Devastating Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – Ron Howard’s Superb Prequel About Han Solo
Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Rian Johnson’s Underrated Star Wars Blockbuster
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“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Fantastic Dysfunctional Family Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More
“Detroit” (2017) – Kathryn Bigelow’s Remarkable Racism Riots Drama
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“The Light Between the Oceans” (2016) – Derek Cianfrance’s Lovely Adaptation of Literature
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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Dazzling Charles Dickens Adaptation
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“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Disney’s Delightful Devilish Live-Action Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Mulan” (2020) – Disney’s Marvellous Mulan Live-Action Remake
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“Deadpool 2” (2018) – Ryan Reynold’s Remarkable Comic-Book Sequel
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most … More
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Amy Adam’s Soaring Superman Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More
“Spy” (2015) – Paul Feig’s Spectacular Comedy About Reckless Spies
Writer/Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Jude Law ‘A Spy-tacular Comedy’ You rarely ever come across comedies … More
“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – George Miller’s Breathtaking Mad Max Blockbuster
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“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – J.A. Bayona’s Dazzling Dinosaurs Sequel
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“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Peyton Reed’s Astonishing Ant-Man Sequel
Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Lasse Halsstrom’s Captivating Indian Cooking Drama
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Marc Webb’s Superb Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Deadpool 2” (2018) – Ryan Reynold’s Captivating Comic-Book Sequel
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most … More
“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Wolverine Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Mira Nair’s Touching Drama About Terrorism
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“Man of Steel” (2013) – Zach Snyder’s Soaring Superman Comic-Book Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Shane Black’s Marvellous 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 … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Deeply Moving Mid-Life Crisis Drama
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western Worthy of News
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“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Kathryn Bigelow’s Intense Terrorism Thriller
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More
“Premium Rush” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Breathtaking Thriller About Bicycling
Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – A Breathtaking Biopic About a Beloved Filmmaker
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Peter Jackson’s Spellbinding Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More
“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Peter Jackson’s Astonishing LOTR Adaptation
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by J.R.R. Tolkien) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian … More
“Frankenweenie” (2012) – Tim Burton’s Spectacular Stop-Motion Animated Achievement
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau ‘Spectacular Stop-Motion’ “Frankenweenie” is a black-and-white stop motion film directed … More
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Captivating Crime Directorial Debut
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Marc Webb’s Amazing Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama About Boxing
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – A Breathtaking Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – A Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – George Clooney’s Captivating Romantic Comedy
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Underrated Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Wolverine Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Excellent Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Brilliant Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Hugh Hudson’s Spectacular Olympics Sports Drama
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Marc Webb’s Amazing Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Underrated Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“Thor: Love and Thunder” (2022) – A Thoroughly Enjoyable 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 … More
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – A Captivating Romantic Comedy About Divorce
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Mid-life Crisis Drama
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“The White Tiger” (2021) – A Captivating Satire About Social Class in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world … More
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