Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
Tag: beautiful
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – A Beautiful Biopic About a One-of-a-Kind Mind
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More
“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Powerful Period Piece
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More
“Hereditary” (2018) – One of the Scariest Movies I’ve Ever Seen
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – A Powerful Fashion Period Piece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“Maudie” (2017) – A Powerful Portrait of a Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“The Color Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Colorful Literary Adaptation
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Fantastic Fashion Period Piece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Captivating Indian Cooking Drama
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and … More
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Remarkable Lesbian Romance
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Powerful Fashion Period Piece
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Beautiful Period Piece
Directed by John Madden Written by Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes … More
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Movie Review
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
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