Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
Tag: 1970s
“American Hustle” (2013) – David O. Russell’s Captivating Con-Artist Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … 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 Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Fred Zinnemann’s Spectacular Suspense Classic
Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
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) – A 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
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – An Astonishing Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Loneliness
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – A Captivating Detective Crime Comedy
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson At His Best
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – A Powerful Con-Artist Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – A Spectacular Suspense Classic
Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Mobster Masterpiece
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) – A Wonderful Classic of Pure Imagination
Directed by Mel Stuart Written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder, … More
“The Holdovers” (2023) – A Touching Tribute to Inspiring Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – A Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A MobsterMasterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is perhaps … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Captivating Detective Crime Comedy
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971) – A Classic of Pure Imagination
Directed by Mel Stuart Written by Roald Dahl and David Seltzer (based off book by Roald Dahl) Starring Gene Wilder, … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Captivating Detective Comedy
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amazing Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Movie Review
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
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