Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More
Category: 4/5 stars
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Portrayal of Spider-Man
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“The Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Ian McKellen’s Superb Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Ian McKellen’s Excellent X-Men Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Musical
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Spectacular Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Western About Toxic 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
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Star Trek Sequel
Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More
“Saltburn” (2023) – Carey Mulligan’s Spectacular Satire About Social Class in Britain
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike … More
“This is the End” (2013) – Emma Watson’s Captivating Comedy About Catastrophic Doomsday Disasters
Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Emma Watson’s Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Literary Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More
“Dark Waters” (2019) – Anne Hathaway’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Corrupt Corporations
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal … More
“The Killer” (2023) – Michael Fassbender’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Sadistic Killers
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction in Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Margot Robbie’s Spectacular Comic-Book Blockbuster About Suicidal Supervillains
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Marvellous Knives Out Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Farewell to James Bond
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More
“The Fall Guy” (2023) – Emily Blunt’s Captivating Comedy About Forgotten Hollywood Stuntmen
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson … More
“Dark Waters” (2019) – Mark Ruffalo’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Real-Life Legal Lawsuit
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal … More
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Captain America Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’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
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Scary Alien Invasion Disasters
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Soaring Animated Sequel About Training Dragons
Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Maggie Smith’s Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Maggie Smith’s Magical Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Controversial Real-Life Trial
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Soaring Comic-Book Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“The Killer” (2023) – Michael Fassbender’s Spectacular Crime Thriller About Sadistic Killers
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell … More
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Practically Perfect Remake of Mary Poppins
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin … More
“The Butler” (2013) – Robin Williams’ Brilliant Historical Biopic About a White House Butler
Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer … More
“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – Carey Mulligan’s Spectacular Satire About Sexual Assault
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Sexual assault is a sensitive subject … More
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“Pain and Glory” (2019) – Antonio Banderas’ Glorious Portrait of a Painful Artist
Writer/Director: Pedro Almodóvar Starring: Antonio Banderas, Penélope Cruz and Asier Etxeandia ‘A Glorious Achievement’ Few filmmakers from Spain have achieved … More
“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Disney’s Dazzling Live-Action Jungle Book Remake
Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More
“Deadpool and Wolverine” (2024) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Wolverine Comic-Book Comeback
Writer/Director: Shawn Levy Starring; Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds and Emma Corrin … More
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Hugh Jackman’s Breathtaking Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent Wolverine Comic-Book Introduction
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … 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
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – Harrison Ford’s Heartfelt Indiana Jones Farewell
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen … More
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More
“Honey Boy” (2019) – Shia LaBeouf’s Amazing Autobiographical Drama About Actors
Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in … More
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Astonishing Literary Adaptation
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Jamie Foxx’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
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spellbinding 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
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Corrupt Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“American Psycho” (2000) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Satire About Psychopathic Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … More
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Dedicated Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“Deadpool and Wolverine” (2024) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Wolverine Comeback Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Shawn Levy Starring; Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds and Emma Corrin … More
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Hugh Jackman’s Exceptional X-Men Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Period Piece About Hustling Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Powerful Potter Sequel
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Spectacular Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Old Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Period Piece About Clever Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Twisters” (2024) – Glen Powell’s Brilliant Blockbuster About Terrifying Tornado Disasters
Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring; Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Spectacular 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
“Wonka” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Wonderful Musical About Willy Wonka
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant … More
“Saltburn” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Spectacular Satire About Social Class in Britain
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Barry Keoghan, Jacob Elrodi, Rosamund Pike … More
“Tenet” (2019) – Christopher Nolan’s Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking World War II Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Period Piece About Clever Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“The Killer” (2023) – Michael Fassbender’s Fantastic Thriller About Cold-Blooded Killers
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell … More
“A Haunting in Venice” (2023) – Kenneth Branagh’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Agatha Christie Book
Writer/Director: Kenneth Branagh Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Yeoh, Tina Fey … More
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – Harrison Ford’s Fantastic Indiana Jones Farewell Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen … More
“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Forgotten Stuntmen in Hollywood
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Matt Damon’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Soaring Aviators
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist James Bond Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Spectacular Enola Holmes Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge … More
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) – James Cameron’s Spectacular Avatar Sequel
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Letitia Wright’s Brilliant Black Panther 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
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Letitia Wright’s Brilliant Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Old Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022) – Felix Kammerer’s Wonderful German War Drama
Writer/Director: Edward Berger Starring: Felix Kammerer, Daniel Bruhl, Albrecht Schuch … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Old Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Margot Robbie’s Sensational Supervillain Comic-Book Reboot
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Farewell
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) – Awkwafina’s Marvellous Martial Arts Epic
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung ‘Marvel-ous Martial-Arts Epic’ Crazy rich abilities of Asian communities … More
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Magnificent Mary Poppins Remake
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin … 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
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Star Trek Sequel
Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Superb Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist James Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Daniel Kaluuya’s Breathtaking Biopic About Black Leaders
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always … More
“Twisters” (2024) – Anthony Ramos’ Breathtaking Blockbuster About Tornado Disasters
Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring; Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos … More
“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“Wonka” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Wonderful Musical About Willy Wonka
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant … More
“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – Carey Mulligan’s Spectacular Satire About Sexual Assault
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Sexual assault is a sensitive subject … More
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Dedicated Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Spectacular 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
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – James Cameron’s Spectacular Avatar Sequel
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver … More
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Eddie Redmayne’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Eddie Redmayne’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“Tenet” (2020) – John David Washington’s Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Dedicated Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – Carey Mulligan’s Superb Satire About Sexual Assault
Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Sexual assault is a sensitive subject … More
“Honey Boy” (2019) – Shia LaBeouf’s Amazing Autobiographical Drama About Actors
Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in … More
“One Night in Miami” (2020) – Regina King’s Mesmerizing Drama About a Historical Meeting
Director: Regina King Writer: Kemp Powers (based on stage play) Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr. and Eli Goree ‘Spectacular … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Viola Davis’ Magnificent Stage Musical Adaptation
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Letitia Wright’s Spectacular Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“Mank” (2020) – Gary Oldman’s Magnificent Period Piece About Hollywood
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More
“The Invisible Man” (2020) – Elisabeth Moss’ Powerful Psychological Thriller
Writer/Director: Leigh Whannell Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Aldis Hodge ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Over the past decade or so, the … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Period Piece About Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Hamilton” (2020) – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Brilliant Recording of a Beloved 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
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ 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
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Spectacular Enola Holmes Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge … More
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“The Disciple” (2020) – Aditya Modak’s Captivating Drama About Indian Classical Music
Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Sequel
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Reboot
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“Bo Burnham” (2020) – Bo Burnham’s Spectacular Portrait of a Standup Comedian
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Bo Burnham ‘Spectacular Stand-up Special’ Never has it been more challenging for comedians with hectic routines … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Christian Bale’s Brilliant Period Piece About Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“1917” (2019) – George MacKay’s Wonderful World War I Drama
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Co-writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Colin Firth ‘Wonderful War Drama’ Over the past … More
“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Breathtaking Biopic About John Lennon
Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Starring Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster ‘Brilliant Beatles Biopic’ “Nowhere Boy” is directed by Sam … More
“Pain and Glory” (2019) – Antonio Banderas’ Powerful Portrait of a Glorious Artist
Writer/Director: Pedro Almodóvar Starring: Antonio Banderas, Penélope Cruz and Asier Etxeandia ‘A Glorious Achievement’ Few filmmakers from Spain have achieved … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Golden Age Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“The Mustang” (2019) – Matthias Schoenaerts’ Powerful Prison Drama
Writer/Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Co-writers: Mona Fastvold and Brock Norman Brock Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell and Bruce Dern ‘A … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece About Isolation
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist James Bond Farewell
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“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Magnificent Mary Poppins Remake
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Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most … More
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“Ant-Man” (2015) – Paul Rudd’s Amazing Ant-Man Comic-Book Blockbuster
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“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Chris Pratt’s Captivating Comic-Book Blockbuster
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Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
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“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Steve Carell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Teens
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Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Chris Pine’s Spectacular Star Trek Sequel
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“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Idris Elba’s Spectacular Supervillain Comic-Book Blockbuster
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Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ Few characters in English literature are as beloved … More
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“Les Miserables” (2012) – Anne Hathaway’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
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“Honey Boy” (2019) – Shia LaBeouf’s Amazing Autobiographical Drama About Actors
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“Lawless” (2012) – Shia LaBeouf’s Powerful Period Piece About Prohibition
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“Barfi!” (2012) – Ranbir Kapoor’s Brilliant Bollywood Musical About Disability
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“The Killer” (2023) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Thriller About Cold-Blooded Killers
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“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Brilliant Biopic About John Lennon
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“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Hollywood Stuntmen
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson … More
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“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2011) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Finale
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Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More
“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’s Extraordinary X-Men Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“Wonka” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Musical About Willy Wonka
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Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
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