Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton and Gwilym Lee ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Few musicians in Rock and Roll … More
Category: 4.5/5 stars
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Magnificent Mad Max Prequel
Writer/Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee’s Extraordinary Epic About the Vietnam War
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Brilliant Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More
“George Harrison: Living in the Material World” (2011) – A Breathtaking Documentary About The Beatles
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr ‘Dazzling Documentary’ “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” is … More
“American Fiction” (2023) – Sterling K. Brown’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown … More
“Waves” (2019) – Sterling K. Brown’s Fantastic Dysfunctional Family Drama
Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspiring Drama About Orphans in India
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Celine Sciamma’s Bold Portrait of a Lesbian Romance
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Historical Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Saoirse Ronan’s Powerful Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its … More
“The Farewell” (2019) – Awkwafina’s Fantastic Drama About Families in China
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
“Poor Things” (2023) – Mark Ruffalo’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Feminist Book
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christian Bale’s Fantastic Batman Farewell Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Batman Introduction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
“Gravity” (2013) – Sandra Bullock’s Spectacular Blockbuster About Space Survival
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Emily Blunt’s Tense Thriller About Time Travel
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s Breathtaking Time Travel Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Tremendous Toy Story Animated Sequel
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More
“Soul” (2020) – Pixar’s Soul-Stirring Animated Classic About Finding Purpose
Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Achievement’ People … More
“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Pixar’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Sequel About Emotions
Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke … More
“Hereditary” (2018) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Drama About Family Trauma
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Breathtaking Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant African Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee’s Excellent Vietnam War Epic
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Spike Lee’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Fantastic Avengers Franchise Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Shailene Woodley’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenagers
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Andy Serkis’ Stunning Planet of the Apes Sequel
Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More
“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Andy Serkis’ Powerful Planet of the Apes Finale
Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Dazzling Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic Period Piece About Fashion
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Breathtaking Mission Impossible Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Greatest Mission Without Any Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Entertaining Mission Accomplished
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Thriller About Time Travel
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Top Gun Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer … More
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Sally Hawkins’ Fantastic Fish Romance Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“Maudie” (2017) – Sally Hawkins’ Powerful Portrait of a Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Saoirse Ronan’s Phenomenal Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Drama About Teenage Romance
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Conclusion
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Origins Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – John Boyega’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“The Big Sick” (2017) – Kumail Nanjiani’s Magnificent Multicultural Romantic Comedy
Director: Michael Showalter Writers: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter ‘A Hilarious … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Fantastic Drama About the Financial Crisis
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Margot Robbie’s Breathtaking Comedy About Barbie Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Chris Pine’s Wonderful Comic-Book Blockbuster About Women
Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspirational Drama About Orphans in India
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Brilliant Comedy About Barbie Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Dedicated Detectives
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Serious Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Octavia Spencer’s Fantastic Fantasy Romance Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Octavia Spencer’s Dazzling Historical Drama About NASA
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More
“Deadpool” (2016) – Ryan Reynolds’ Bold Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Tim Miller Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gina Carrino and TJ Miller ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Few superheroes in comic-book history are as … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Alien Invasion Science-Fiction Blockbuster
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Michael Fassbender’s Extraordinary X-Men Blockbuster
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Michael Fassbender’s Brilliant Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Harrison Ford’s Soaring Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s Breathtaking Portrayal of Batman
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenagers
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Top Gun Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Breathtaking Time Travel Blockbuster
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Awe-Inspiring Mission Impossible Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Henry Cavill’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Tom Hardy’s Fantastic Batman Franchise Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Amy Poehler’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Sequel About Emotions
Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke … More
“The Gift” (2015) – Joel Edgerton’s Brilliant Psychological Thriller About Bullying
Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton ‘A Thought-Provoking Thriller’ About halfway through Joel Edgerton’s latest … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Crime Thriller About Disturbed Detectives
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Underrated Science-Fiction Thriller
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About News Media
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Life Itself” (2014) – Steve James’ Fantastic Documentary About A Famous Film Critic
Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More
“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Emily Blunt’s Silently Spectacular Horror Sequel
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities … More
“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More
“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Thriller
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Emily Blunt’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’ … More
“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Planet of the Apes Finale
Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Andy Serkis’ Spectacular Planet of the Apes Sequel
Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Chris Evans’ Fantastic Farewell to the Avengers
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Phenomenal Portrait of a Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Sam Rockwell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama
Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent Time Travel Blockbuster
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“The World’s End” (2013) – Simon Pegg’s Captivating Doomsday Comedy
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Co-writer: Simon Pegg Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Martin Freeman ‘Captivating Comedy’ Halfway through Edgar Wright’s … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic About Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Shialene Woodley’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenagers
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“Sound of Metal” (2020) – Riz Ahmed’s Captivating Drama About Deaf Communities
Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Science Fiction Thriller
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Night Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Thriller About Dedicated Detectives
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Pixar’s Spectacular Animated Sequel About Emotions
Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke … More
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Tremendous Toy Story Sequel
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More
“Soul” (2020) – Pixar’s Soul-Stirring Animated Achievement
Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Animated Achievement’ … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Henry Cavill’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Michael Fassbender’s Fantastic Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Emotional Farewell to the Avengers
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“Gravity” (2013) – Sandra Bullock’s Spectacular Space Survival Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Brilliant Comedy About Barbie
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Murder Mystery Comedy
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Disturbed Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Mesmerizing Drama About AIDS
Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About a Hijacking
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – Rachel McAdams’ Astonishing Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More
“About Time” (2013) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More
“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Musical Biopic About a Maestro
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer … More
“Looper” (2012) – Rian Johnson’s Brilliant Time Travel Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“Life of Pi” (2012) – Ang Lee’s Life-Affirming Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Exceptional X-Men Blockbuster
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“Notorious” (1946) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious Noir Suspense Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘Unforgettable Hitchcock Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More
“Batman” (1989) – Tim Burton’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Batman
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Beginning of Batman
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christian Bale’s Fantastic Farewell to Batman
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Barfi!” (2012) – Ranbir Kapoor’s Brilliant Bollywood Musical About Disabilities
Writer/Director: Anurag Basu Co-writer: Sanjeev Dutta Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana, and Saurabh Shukla ‘Brilliant Bollywood Musical’ Indian movies … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Fantastic Farewell to the Avengers
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Thriller About Iran’s Hostage Crisis
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating News Media Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Detectives
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Thriller
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Fantastic Drama About the Financial Crisis
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Brilliant Comedy About Barbie Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Hilarious Crime Comedy About Detectives
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“George Harrison: Living in the Material World” (2011) – Martin Scorsese’s Dazzling Documentary About The Beatles
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr ‘Dazzling Documentary’ “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” is … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Heartfelt Hijacking Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Deeply Moving Drama About Depression
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dazzling Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its … More
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Spellbinding Introduction to Harry Potter
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Extraordinary X-Men Time Travel Blockbuster
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Russell Crowe’s Captivating Crime Comedy About Detectives
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – J.J. Abrams’ Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Fred Zinnemann’s Captivating Spies Suspense Classic
Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed … More
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Breathtaking Mission Impossible Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission Achieved
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Tense Thriller About Time Travel
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Top Gun Aviation Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer … More
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Breathtaking Batman Blockbuster
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Fantastic Classic About Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Drama About the Financial Crisis
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Profound Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Jonathan Glazer’s Haunting Portrait of the Holocaust
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Dune Science-Fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Dune” (2021) – Timothee Chalamet’s Breathtaking Science-Fiction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) – Joaquim Dos Santos’ Awe-Inspiring Animated Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson … More
“Poor Things” (2023) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Feminist Book
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Farewell to Batman
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Mesmerizing Musical Biopic About a Maestro
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’s Captivating Cult Classic About Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More
“The Iron Claw” (2023) – Zac Efron’s Breathtaking Biopic About Wrestling Brothers
Writer/Director: Sean Durkin Starring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Holy McCallany … More
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Paul Giamatti’s Touching Drama About Inspiring Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More
“Fair Play” (2023) – Alden Ehrenreich’s Captivating Thriller About Corporate Jealousy
Writer/Director: Chloe Domont Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Dynevor, Eddie Marsan … More
“The Colour Purple” (2023) – Blitz Buzuwale’s Colourful Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Director: Blitz Buzuwale Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks … More
“Bottoms” (2023) – Emma Seligman’s Captivating Comedy About Teenage Bullying
Writer/Director: Emma Seligman Starring: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri and Ruby Cruz ‘Captivating Comedy’ Have you ever been treated with ridicule … More
“BlackBerry” (2023) – Matt Johnson’s Breathtaking Business Biopic About BlackBerry
Writer/Director: Matt Johnson Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson … More
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s Astonishing Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Captivating Comedy About Barbie Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“About Time” (2013) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – Rachel McAdams’ Amazing Literature Adaptation
Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More
“Anatomy of a Fall” (2023) – Justin Triet’s Fantastic French Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Justine Triet Starring: Sandra Huller, Milo Machado-Graner, Samuel Theis … More
“American Fiction” (2023) – Jeffrey Wright’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Terrific Thriller About Iran’s Hostage Crisis
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“The Whale” (2022) – Brendan Fraser’s Outstanding Portrait of Obesity
Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Brendan Fraser, Hong Chau and Sadie Sink … More
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Phenomenal Mission Impossible Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission Accomplished
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Thriller About Time Travel
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Breathtaking Top Gun Blockbuster
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer … More
“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Space Survival Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Terrorism Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Joyland” (2022) – Saim Sadiq’s Joyous Pakistani Cinema Achievement
Writer/Director: Saim Sadiq Starring: Ali Junejo, Alina Khan, Rasti Farooq … More
“Looper” (2012) – Rian Johnson’s Underrated Time Travel Thriller
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Peter Jackson’s Towering Lord of the Rings Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Ryan Coogler’s Brilliant African-American Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Margot Robbie’s Phenomenal Period Piece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Margot Robbie’s Captivating Comedy About Barbie Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“A Quiet Place” (2018) – John Krasinski’s Quietly Powerful Horror Blockbuster
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More
“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – John Krasinski’s Silently Spectacular Horror Sequel
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities … More
“Longlegs” (2024) – Nicholas Cage’s Spectacular Thriller About Scary Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Timothée Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Dune” (2021) – Timothée Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“CODA” (2021) – Sian Heder’s Dazzling Drama About Deaf Communities
Writer/Director: Sian Heder Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Silenced stories of celebrities without hearing … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Adam Drivers’ Spectacular 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 … More
“BlackKklansman”(2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Deadpool” (2016) – Tim Miller’s Groundbreaking Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Tim Miller Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gina Carrino and TJ Miller ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Few superheroes in comic-book history are as … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Conclusion
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Origins Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
“Soul” (2020) – Pete Docter’s Soul-Stirring Animated Achievement
Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Animated Achievement’ … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Riz Ahmed’s Captivating Night Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Sound of Metal” (2020) – Riz Ahmed’s Captivating Drama About Deaf Communities
Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More
“Nomadland” (2020) – Chloe Zhao’s Magnificent Docudrama About Modern-Day Nomads
Writer/Director: Chloé Zhao Based on Jessica Bruder’s book Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathaim and Linda May ‘A Mesmerizing Docudrama’ Imagine … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Captivating Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More
“Mangrove” (2020) – Steve McQueen’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racial Injustice
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Shaun Parkes, Letitia Wright and Malachi Kirby ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Peaceful black protestors beaten up by … More
“In the Heights” (2020) – John M. Chu’s Breathtaking Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: John M. Chu Writer: Quiara Alegria Hudes Starring: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Melissa Barrera ‘A Marvelous Musical’ It … More
“Hamilton” (2020) – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Breathtaking Recording of a Broadway Play
Director: Thomas Kail Writer: Lin-Manuel Miranda Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Jonathan Groff ‘A Must-See Musical’ Broadway musicals … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Situation Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Emma” (2020) – Autumn de Wilde’s Awe-Inspiring Jane Austen Adaptation
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … More
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspiring Drama About Orphans in India
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – Kiran Rao’s Amazing Arthouse Drama About India
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee’s Extraordinary Vietnam War Epic
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More
“George Harrison: Living in the Material World” (2011) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Documentary About The Beatles
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr ‘Dazzling Documentary’ “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” is … More
“Waves” (2019) – Trey Edward Shults’ Fantastic Family Drama
Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Josh Cooley’s Tremendous Toy Story Sequel
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – J.J. Abrams’ 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 … More
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Celine Sciamma’s Stunning Portrait of Lesbian Romance
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Poignant Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Breathtaking Comedy About Barbie
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s Phenomenal Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Slavery Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Jonathan Glazer’s Haunting Historical Holocaust Drama
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … More
“The Farewell” (2019) – Lulu Wang’s Fantastic Drama About Chinese Immigrants
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Extraordinary X-Men Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Emily Blunt’s Extraordinary Time Travel Thriller
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Emily Blunt’s Silently Spectacular Horror Sequel
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities … More
“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Achievement
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More
“Gravity” (2013) – Sandra Bullock’s Spectacular Space Survival Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
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