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“Sense & Sensibility” (1995) – Emma Thompson’s Amazing Adaptation of Jane Austen’s Iconic Book

Director: Ang Lee Starring: Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few authors in English literature have … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, literature, romance

“500 Days of Summer” (2009) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed Lovers

Director: Marc Webb Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel and Chloe Grace Moretz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

drama, film, movie-review, movies, romance

“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

comedy, film, horror, movie-review, movies

“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Roman Gladiators

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More

film, gladiator, movies, paul-mescal, ridley-scott

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Fantasy Sequel

Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More

books, fantasy, harry-potter, hogwarts, news

“Fight Club” (1999) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Captivating Classic About Secretive Fight Clubs

Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More

david-fincher, michael-fassbender, movies, the-killer, tilda-swinton

“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Gary Oldman’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More

books, fantasy, harry-potter, hogwarts, news

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Gary Oldman’s Magnificent Harry Potter Masterpiece

Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More

Book Review, books, fantasy, harry-potter, JK Rowling

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Gary Oldman’s Magnificent Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More

batman, comics, dc, dc-comics, movies

“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Tobey Maguire’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece

Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More

marvel, movies, peter-parker, sony, spider-man

“Spider-Man” (2002) – Tobey Maguire’s Captivating Spider-Man Comic-Book Classic

Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come … More

marvel, movies, peter-parker, spider-man, spiderman

“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Religious Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

film, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies, news

“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

batman, comics, dc, dc-comics, movies

“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Michelle Williams’ Fantastic Masterpiece About Famous Filmmakers

Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano                     … More

cinema, film, movies, spielberg, steven-spielberg

“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to … More

death, film, grief, loss, mental-health

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More

film, leonardo-dicaprio, lily-gladstone, martin-scorsese, movies

“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More

film, love, marriage, movies, romance

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Heath Ledger’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece About the Joker

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More

batman, christopher-nolan, dc, dc-comics, movies

“X-Men” (2000) – Ian McKellen’s Excellent Introduction to the X-Men

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … More

Deadpool, marvel, movies, wolverine, x-men

“The Lord of the Rings: the Return of the King” (2003) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Franchise Finale

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More

books, fantasy, movies, reviews, tolkien

“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Ian McKellen’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

books, fantasy, hobbit, lotr, tolkien

“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Famous Fantasy Book

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More

books, fantasy, gandalf, lotr, tolkien

“Casino Royale” (2006) – Judi Dench’s Magnificent James Bond Masterpiece

Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More

007, film, ian-fleming, james-bond, movies

“The Avengers” (2012) – Joss Whedon’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece About the Avengers

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

iron-man, marvel, marvel-cinematic-universe, mcu, movies

“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

007, film, james-bond, movie-review, movies

“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Breathtaking James Bond Masterpiece

Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More

007, film, ian-fleming, james-bond, movies

“Contact” (1997) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Extra-terrestrial Contact

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey and James Woods ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

aliens, horror, movies, sci-fi, science-fiction

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

horror, maika-monroe, movies, nicolas-cage, reviews

“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Jodie Foster’s Timeless Classic About Tormented Taxi Drivers

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

film, martin-scorsese, movie, movies, robert-de-niro

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular 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

film, movies, quentin-tarantino, review, reviews

“Logan” (2017) – Hugh Jackman’s Magnificent Wolverine Comic-Book Masterpiece

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

Deadpool, hugh-jackman, marvel, Ryan Reynolds, wolverine

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

film, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies, slavery

“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic

Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that … More

george-lucas, movies, sci-fi, science-fiction, star-wars

“Pride and Prejudice” (2005) – Carey Mulligan’s Awe-Inspiring Adaptation of a Beloved Jane Austen Book

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, pride-and-prejudice, romance

“Skyfall” (2012) – Ralph Fiennes’ Brilliant James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

film, james-bond, movie, movies, review

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Ralph Fiennes’ Fantastic Harry Potter Fantasy Franchise Farewell

Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about … More

books, fantasy, harry-potter, hogwarts, writing

“Schindler’s List” (1994) – Ralph Fiennes’ Haunting Historical Masterpiece About The Holocaust

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a … More

drama, film, holocaust, schindlers-list, steven-spielberg

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Cillian Murphy’s Outstanding Oscar-winning Masterpiece About Oppenheimer

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt                   … More

christopher-nolan, cillian-murphy, movies, oppenheimer, robert-downey-jr

“Inception” (2010) – Cillian Murphy’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Dreams

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

christopher-nolan, cillian-murphy, inception, movies, oppenheimer

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Cillian Murphy’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More

batman, comics, dc, dc-comics, movies

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Daniel Radcliffe’s Fantastic Harry Potter Franchise Finale

Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about … More

books, fantasy, harry-potter, hogwarts, writing

“Little Women” (2019) – Emma Watson’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece About Women

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More

barbie, film, greta-gerwig, little-women, movies

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Emma Watson’s Meaningful Coming-of-Age Masterpiece About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

actress, books, emma-watson, reading, writing

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Emma Watson’s Fantastic Harry Potter Fantasy Masterpiece

Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More

Book Review, books, fantasy, harry-potter, j-k-rowling

Emma Watson’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Emma Watson. Since the 2000’s, Watson has become an icon. Whether it’s star-crossed … More

actress, books, emma-watson, gender-equality, harry-potter

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Lord of the Rings Finale

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More

books, fantasy, j-r-r-tolkien, lord-of-the-rings, tolkien

“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Andy Serkis’ 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

fantasy, j-r-r-tolkien, lord-of-the-rings, The Lord of the Rings, tolkien

“The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Adaptation of a Famous Fantasy Book

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More

books, fantasy, j-r-r-tolkien, lord-of-the-rings, tolkien

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Emma Watson’s Amazing Coming-of-Age Masterpiece About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

actress, books, emma-watson, reading, writing

“Pride and Prejudice” (2005) – Keira Knightley’s Awe-Inspiring Adaptation of Jane Austen’s Classic Book

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfayden and Judi Dench ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the world’s … More

Book Review, books, jane-austen, pride-and-prejudice, romance

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Anne Hathaway’s Dazzling Drama About Devilish Fashion-Designers

Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

fashion, meryl-streep, movies, news, the-devil-wears-prada

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

film, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies, steve-mcqueen

“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Michael Fassbender’s Glorious Masterpiece About Inglorious Nazi Germany

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several … More

film, movies, quentin-tarantino, review, tarantino

“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Tobey Maguire’s Soaring Spider-Man Comic-Book Masterpiece

Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More

marvel, movies, reviews, spider-man, spiderman

“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Margot Robbie’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mischievous Wall Street Stockbrokers

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More

leonardo-dicaprio, lily-gladstone, martin-scorsese, robert-de-niro, the-wolf-of-wall-street

“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece About Women

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More

barbie, film, greta-gerwig, little-women, movies

“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Masterpiece About a Doomed Queer Romance

Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … More

film, movies, reviews, timothee-chalamet, zendaya

“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece About Social Class

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More

film, knives-out, movies, mystery, rian-johnson

“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

007, daniel-craig, film, james-bond, movies

“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Breathtaking James Bond Introduction

Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More

007, film, ian-fleming, james-bond, movies

“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic About Silent Survival

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, a-quiet-place-day-one, horror, joseph-quinn, lupita-nyongo

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Emily Blunt’s Dazzling Drama About Devilish Fashion-Designers

Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

fashion, meryl-streep, movies, news, the-devil-wears-prada

“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic About Silent Survival

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, a-quiet-place-day-one, horror, joseph-quinn, lupita-nyongo

“Gone Girl” (2014) – Ben Affleck’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mysterious Disappearances

Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More

ben-affleck, david-fincher, film, movies, thriller

“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Terrific Thriller About the Iranian Hostage Crisis

Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More

ben-affleck, casey-affleck, jennifer-lopez, matt-damon, movies

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Classic About Inspirational Therapists

Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More

ben-affleck, casey-affleck, doug-liman, matt-damon, movies

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind, film, kate-winslet, movies, reviews

“Titanic” (1997) – Kate Winslet’s Timeless Classic About a Catastrophic Shipwreck

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few events in the history of … More

4k-ultra-hd, movie-review, sem-categoria, sin-categoria, titanic

“Spotlight” (2015) – Mark Ruffalo’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Religious Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

entertainment, film, movie-review, movies, review

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Mark Ruffalo’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

avengers, marvel, marvel-cinematic-universe, mcu, movies

“The Avengers” (2012) – Mark Ruffalo’s Marvellous Comic-Book Introduction to The Avengers

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

marvel, marvel-cinematic-universe, mcu, movies, robert-downey-jr

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Mark Ruffalo’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More

killers-of-the-flower-moon, leonardo-dicaprio, lily-gladstone, martin-scorsese, movies

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

eternal-sunshine-of-the-spotless-mind, film, kate-winslet, movies, reviews

“The Godfather” (1972) – Marlon Brando’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters

Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More

al-pacino, film, francis-ford-coppola, marlon-brando, the-godfather

“The Godfather” (1972) – Marlon Brando’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mobster Families

Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More

al-pacino, film, francis-ford-coppola, marlon-brando, the-godfather

“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji and Abishek Bachchan ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ It’s challenging to come … More

bollywood, cinema, entertainment, movies, shah-rukh-khan

“Swades” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Celebrating Homelands

Writer/Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process … More

bollywood, cinema, entertainment, movies, shah-rukh-khan

“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Touching Indian Classic About Terminal Illness

Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood … More

bollywood, entertainment, movies, shah-rukh-khan, srk

“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Marvellous Indian Masterpiece About Dysfunctional Families

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved … More

bollywood, cinema, entertainment, movies, shah-rukh-khan

“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Romantic College Students

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More

bollywood, cinema, entertainment, movies, shah-rukh-khan

“The Avengers” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Marvellous Introduction to The Avengers

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

marvel, marvel-cinematic-universe, mcu, movies, robert-downey-jr

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Phenomenal Pulp Crime Classic About Cruel Gangsters

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth        ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More

film, movies, pulp-fiction, quentin-tarantino, Samuel L. JAckson

“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More

dinosaurs, jurassic-park, jurassic-world, movies, steven-spielberg

“Goodfellas” (1990) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters

Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More

crime, film, martin-scorsese, movies, robert-de-niro

“The Avengers” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Marvellous Introduction to The Avengers

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

iron-man, marvel, marvel-cinematic-universe, mcu, movies

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Avengers Franchise Finale

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More

avengers, marvel, mcu, movies, robert-downey-jr

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

divorce, marriage, movie-review, movies, noah-baumbach

“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Pursuing Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

drama, love, movie-reviews, movies, reviews

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Finale

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More

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“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Cate Blanchett’s Superb 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

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“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Cate Blanchett’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Famous Fantasy Book

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More

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“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Indigenous Communities

Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro                                    … More

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“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular 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

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“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Glorious Masterpiece About Nazi Germany

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several … More

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“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Classic About Biblical Gangsters

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth        ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More

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“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More

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“Strangers on a Train” (1951) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Spectacular Suspense Classic About Fast Trains

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker ‘A Spectacular Suspense Classic’ “Strangers on a Train” is directed … More

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“Shadow of a Doubt” (1943) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Suspense Classic Without a Doubt

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Henry Travers ‘A Classic Without a Doubt’ “Shadow of a Doubt” is … More

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“Rope”” (1948) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger ‘Hitchcock’s Underrated Gem’ “Rope” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More

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“Rebecca” (1940) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Haunting Adaptation of a Celebrated Literary Classic

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders ‘A Remarkable Classic’ “Rebecca” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More

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“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychological Horror Masterpiece About Psychotic Serial Killers

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More

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“Notorious” (1946) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious Noir Suspense Classic

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘A Notorious Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More

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“North by Northwest” (1959) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Classic About Comical Spies

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’ … More

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“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychotic Classic About Serial Killers

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More

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“Dangal” (2016) – Aamir Khan’s Awe-Inspiring Indian Masterpiece About Wrestling

Writer/Director: Nitesh Tiwari Starring: Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar and Fatima Sana Shaik ‘A Spectacular Sports Classic’ When it comes to … More

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“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Heartbreaking Indian Masterpiece About Intellectual Disabilities

Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as … More

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“Dil Chahta Hai” (2001) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Lifelong Friendships

Writer/Director: Farhan Akhtar Starring: Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Friendships are fragile relationships which … More

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“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Lovers in Los Angeles

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More

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“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Psychotic Theatre Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Dysfunctional American Families

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More

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“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Unusual Murder Suspects

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Terrifying Serial Killers

Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

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“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Phenomenal Comic-Book Masterpiece About The Joker

Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More

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“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Heath Ledger’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece About The Joker

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More

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“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Heath Ledger’s Timeless Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenage Romance

Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Tragic Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

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“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Heath Ledger’s Captivating Classic About Rebellious Teenagers

Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Pessimistic War Veterans

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More

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“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Million Dollar Masterpiece About Dedicated Boxers

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … More

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“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Unforgettable Western Classic About Unforgiven Outlaws

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More

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“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic About Bounty Hunters

Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More

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“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Incredible Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires

Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Real-Life Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

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“Birdman” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Classic

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More

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“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Aging Vietnam War Veterans

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More

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“The Descendants” (2011) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mourning Family Tragedy

Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More

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“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – George Clooney’s Captivating Classic About Clever Las Vegas Casino Robberies

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Birdman” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Struggling Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Powerful Classic About Prison Redemption

Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More

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“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’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

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“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Poignant Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women

Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More

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“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Inspiring Teachers

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Bold Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

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“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Frustrated Writers

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

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“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blind War Veterans

Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … More

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“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Outstanding Oscar-winning Masterpiece About Oppenheimer

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt                   … More

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“The Avengers” (2012) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvellous Introduction to The Avengers

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

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“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicholas Cage’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

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“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Compassionate Therapists

Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More

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“Awakenings” (1990) – Robin Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … More

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“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Motivational Teachers

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Cross-Dressing Housekeepers

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Housekeepers are powerful figures that play … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Biopic About a Mathematician with a Beautiful Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Magnificent Medieval Masterpiece About Roman Gladiators

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More

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“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Inspirational Teachers

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“A Star is Born” (2018) – Anthony Ramos’ Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Shallow Stardom

Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are … More

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“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More

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“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Masterpiece About the AIDS Crisis

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with … More

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Clever Casino Heists

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“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

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“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Incredible Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires

Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More

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“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Adventurous Pirates

Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

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“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece About the Joker

Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More

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“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Adventure Classic About Pirates

Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“Notting Hill” (1999) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Romantic Classic About Celebrity Love

Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Dysfunctional American Families

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More

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“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More

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“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to … More

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“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Clever Casino Robberies

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Notting Hill” (1999) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Classic About Bookstore Owners

Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More

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“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Richard Gere’s Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women

Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More

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“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Lovers in L.A.

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More

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“The Social Network” (2010) – Armie Hammer’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Facebook

Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Armie Hammer ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More

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“The Martian” (2015) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mars Survival

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Can you imagine being stranded on … More

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“Logan” (2017) – Hugh Jackman’s Wonderful Wolverine Comic-Book Masterpiece

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

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“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Crime Classic About Corrupt Cops

Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

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“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Star Wars Introduction

Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that … More

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“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Introduction to Indiana Jones

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More

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“Blade Runner” (1982) – Ridley Scott’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are … More

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“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health

Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More

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“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Failing Fathers

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More

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“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Inspiring Therapists

Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More

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“Little Women” (2019) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece About Women

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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“The Descendants” (2012) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More

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“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Masculine Fight Clubs

Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More

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“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Childhood Memories

Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating … More

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“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Introduction

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Masterpiece About a Beautiful Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

film, game-theory, horror, music, writing

“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More

alzheimers, dementia, drama, film, movies

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Masterpiece About Scary Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

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“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Crime Drama About Corrupt Cops

Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

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“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About Autism

Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely … More

asd, autism, autistic, mental-health, neurodiversity

“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

divorce, family, horror, marriage, meryl-streep

“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About Aimless Graduate Students

Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

comedy, drama, film, movies, the-graduate

“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Arranged Weddings

Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More

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“The Avengers” (2012) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvellous Introduction to The Avengers

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

iron-man, marvel, mcu, movies, robert-downey-jr

“The Social Network” (2010) – Andrew Garfield’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Facebook

Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More

david-fincher, film, michael-fassbender, movies, reviews

“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More

film, love, marriage, movies, romance

“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Families in Iran

Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More

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“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Romance

Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More

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“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Incredible Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires

Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More

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“The Fighter” (2010) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Biopic About Boxing Brothers

Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the … More

boxing, movies, news, review, sports

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More

batman, christian-bale, christopher-nolan, film, movies

“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About L.A.

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More

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“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Fatherhood

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More

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“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Morgan Freeman’s Magnificent Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More

batman, christopher-nolan, dc, film, movies

“Unforgiven” (1992) – Morgan Freeman’s Unforgettable Western Classic About Unforgiven Outlaws

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More

clint-eastwood, film, movies, reviews, western

“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Powerful Masterpiece About Prison Redemption

Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More

cinema, drama, film, movies, the-shawshank-redemption

“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Morgan Freeman’s Magnificent Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxers

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … More

clint-eastwood, film, movies, review, western

“Logan” (2016) – Hugh Jackman’s Heartfelt Farewell to The Wolverine

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

Deadpool, hugh-jackman, marvel, Ryan Reynolds, wolverine

“The Pianist” (2002) – Adrien Brody’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Holocaust Survival

Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More

history, holocaust, israel, palestine, reviews

“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More

drama, film, movie-reviews, movies, reviews

“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adam’s Breathtaking Biopic About Brilliant Boxing Brothers

Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the … More

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“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Classic About Cunning Con-Artists

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More

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“Little Women” (2019) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece About Woman

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More

barbie, film, greta-gerwig, little-women, movies

“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Divorce

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

divorce, family, marriage, meryl-streep, relationships

“Philadelphia” (1993) – Denzel Washington’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the AIDS Crisis

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with … More

film, lgbt, lgbtq, movies, queer

“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Crime Classic About Corrupt Cops

Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

action, antoine-fuqua, dakota-fanning, denzel-washington, the-equalizer-3

“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Weddings

Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More

cinema, entertainment, film, movies, reviews

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Fantasy Franchise Finale

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More

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“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Ian McKellen’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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Masterpiece About a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

film, game-theory, horror, music, writing

“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece About the Joker

Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More

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“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More

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“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Medieval Gladiators

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More

joaquin-phoenix, movies, napoleon, paul-mescal, ridley-scott

“The Matrix” (1999) – Keanu Reeves’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic

Writer/Director: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss ‘A Science-Fiction Masterpiece’ Science Fiction wasn’t an extremely well-known genre … More

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“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

film, movie-review, movies, slavery, steve-mcqueen

“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Scary Serial Killers

Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Suburban American Families

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More

film, kevin-spacey, movie-reviews, movies, reviews

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ Powerful Pulp Crime Classic

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth        ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More

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“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More

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“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Surviving Catastrophes

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More

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“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Childhood Memories

Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating … More

drama, film, forrest-gump, movies, tom-hanks

“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More

film, masters-of-the-air, movies, steven-spielberg, tom-hanks

“Titanic” (1997) – Kate Winslet’s Timeless Classic About a Tragic Shipwreck

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few events in the history of … More

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“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Classic About Cunning Con-Artists

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More

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“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adams’ Breathtaking Sports Biopic About Boxing Brothers

Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the … More

boxing, review, rocky, sports, sylvester-stallone

“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More

drama, film, her, movie-reviews, movies

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