Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More
Category: 5/5 stars
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christopher Nolan’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 Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Brilliant Batman Beginning Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent 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
“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Queer Love
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … More
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Masterpiece About American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Spectacular Thriller About Serial Killers
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s 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
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Crime Drama Classic
Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Autobiographical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“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
“Moonlight” (2016) – Mahershala Ali’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Sexual Identity
Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Failure of 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
“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
“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Jazz Musicians
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Classic About 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
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilt-Ridden Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Disabled Communities
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Great Mobsters
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’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
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Introduction
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“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
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Spider-Man Blockbuster
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Scandal
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s 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
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Medieval Epic About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Masterpiece About Emotions
Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilt-Ridden Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mobsters
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blindness
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … More
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Jonah Hill’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Stockbrokers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Masterpiece About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely … More
“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, Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“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
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Literary Fantasy Adaptation
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“The Avengers” (2012) – Chris Evans’ Captivating Avengers Introduction
Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More
“Boyhood” (2014) – Ethan Hawke’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Childhood
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More
“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
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic About Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Disturbed Detectives
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“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
“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
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aboriginal Communities
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ That is definitely not the case … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Classic About 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
“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Stockbrokers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More
“Logan” (2016) – Hugh Jackman’s Fantastic Wolverine Farewell Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Serial Killers
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“Whiplash” (2014) – Miles Teller’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Jazz Musicians
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Teachers are powerful figures that play … More
“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
“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
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About 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
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Marriage
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Matt Damon’s Celebrated Masterpiece About Conflicted Cops
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Surviving Tragedy
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Masterpiece About WWII
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“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
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Moving 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
“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdam’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Scandal
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – John C. Reilly’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Achievement
Director: Rich Moore Writers: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More
“Spencer” (2021) – Kristen Stewart’s Phenomenal Biopic About Princess Diana
Director: Pablo Larraín Writer: Steven Knight Starring: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Diana Biopic’ It isn’t simple to … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’s Captivating Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Evans ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Dazzling James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Stardom
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are … More
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Powerful 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
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“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
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’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
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Emma Watson’s 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
“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
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Brilliant Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“Strangers on a Train” (1951) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Spectacular Suspense Classic About Trains
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker ‘Hitchcock’s Entertaining Classic’ “Strangers on a Train” is directed by … More
“Shadow of a Doubt” (1943) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterpiece Without Any Doubt
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Henry Travers ‘A Classic Without a Doubt’ “Shadow of a Doubt” is … More
“Rope” (1948) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Haunting 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
“Rebecca” (1948) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Haunting Literary Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders ‘A Remarkable Classic’ “Rebecca” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychological Serial Killer Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Janet Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More
“Notorious” (1948) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious Noir Suspense Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘Unforgettable Hitchcock Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Fantasy Farewell
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“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
“The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Fantasy Literature Adaptation
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“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
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Magnificent 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
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular 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
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Danny Boyle’s Magnificent 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
“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
“The Avengers” (2012) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Remarkable 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
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Tobey Maguire’s Magnificent Spider-Man Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Tobey Maguire’s Spectacular 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
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Ben Affleck’s Meaningful Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Autobiographical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“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
“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
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Classic About American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Iran
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Wall Street Stockbrokers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Spectacular Slavery Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ That is definitely not the case … More
“Inception” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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
“The Departed” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Celebrated Masterpiece About Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Classic About 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
“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating 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
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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
“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’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
“The Social Network” (2010) – David Fincher’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
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Intense Indian Masterpiece About Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More
“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
“The Irishman” (2019) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aging Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Gangsters
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Martin Scorsese’s Breathtaking Masterpiece About Bold Boxers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood … More
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Martin Scorsese’s Timeless Classic About Troubled Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Martin Scorsese’s Celebrated Masterpiece About Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Masterpiece About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christopher Nolan’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
“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magical Musical Masterpiece About 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
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Great 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
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Masterpiece
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s 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
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Andy Serkis ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“The Lord of the Rings: the Two Towers” (2001) – 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
“The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Ian McKellen’s Fantastic Fantasy Adaptation
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“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
“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
“Logan” (2017) – Hugh Jackman’s Magnificent Wolverine Masterpiece
Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More
“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
“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Magnificent Medieval Masterpiece About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
“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
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Heartbreaking 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
“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
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Moving 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
“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
“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely … More
“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
“Alien” (1979) – Sigourney Weaver’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Aliens
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More
“Superman” (1978) – Christopher Reeves’ Soaring Comic-Book Classic About Superman
Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have … More
“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s Captivating 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
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Indigenous Communities
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More
“Joker” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More
“The Irishman” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Robert De Niro’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
“Awakenings” (1990) – Robert De Niro’s 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
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Robert De Niro’s Breathtaking Masterpiece About Brave Boxers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood … More
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Robert De Niro’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
“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Classic About Isolation
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Autobiographical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Masterpiece About WWII
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About the Holocaust
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive … More
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Deadly Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
“The Color Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Literary Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“E.T. The Extra-terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Spellbinding Masterpiece About Aliens
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Introduction
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Dangerous Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilt-ridden Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mobsters
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – Gene Wilder’s Classic Musical About a World of Pure Imagination
Director: Mel Stuart Writers: Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, … More
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Intellectual Disabilities
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely … More
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Hugh Hudson’s Captivating Sports Classic About the Olympics
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More
“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Masterpiece About Isolation
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Drama About Family Tragedy
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert … More
“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
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“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
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Wall Street Stockbrokers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More
“Inception” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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
“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating 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
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Morgan Freeman’s Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxing
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Morgan Freeman’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
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Powerful Prison Drama Classic
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002)- Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About 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
“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
“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
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Childhood
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating … More
“The Fabelmans” (2023) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Autobiographical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece 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
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s 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
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Haunting Masterpiece About the Holocaust
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive … More
“E.T. The Extra-terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Aliens
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“The Color Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Iconic Indiana Jones Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Masterpiece About Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Classic About Scary Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Dementia
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More
“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
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Robert De Niro’s Breathtaking Masterpiece About Indigenous Communities
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More
“Joker” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More
“The Irishman” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilt-ridden Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Robert De Niro’s 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
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mobsters
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Robert De Niro’s Breathtaking Masterpiece About Broken Boxers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood … More
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Robert De Niro’s Timeless Classic About Troubled Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Awakenings” (1990) – Robert De Niro’s Captivating Classic About Mental Health
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … More
“The Pianist” (2002) – Roman Polanski’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About the Holocaust
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Moving Masterpiece About the Holocaust
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive … More
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – Gene Wilder’s Captivating Classic of Pure Imagination
Director: Mel Stuart Writers: Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder, Peter Ostrum, … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’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
“Past Lives” (2023) – Personal Reflections on a Magnificent Korean Masterpiece
Do you remember the time when you fell in love with your first crush? Memories of crushes have shaped my … More
“Past Lives” (2023) – Greta Lee’s Magnificent Korean Masterpiece About Childhood Crushes
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro … More
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’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
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christopher Nolan’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
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Shallow Stars
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are … More
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Bold 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
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Bipolar
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’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
“Star Wars” (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
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Harrison Ford’s Incredible Indiana Jones Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Masterpiece About Cunning Stockbrokers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent 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
“Inception” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Mind-Bending 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
“The Departed” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Celebrated Masterpiece About Conflicted Cops
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dazzling Classic About 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
“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aboriginal Communities
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More
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