Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More
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“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Sam Raimi’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Brilliant Comedy About Barbie
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s Amazing Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – The Greatest War Film Ever Made
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Edgar Wright’s Breathtaking Crime Thriller About Driving
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Derek Cianfrance’s Misunderstood 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 Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“Mulan” (2020) – Disney’s Marvellous Mulan Live-Action Remake
Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Remake’ When … More
“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Disney’s Dazzling Jungle Book Live-Action Remake
Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Masterpiece About Technology
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Bryan Singer’s Excellent X-Men Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More
“X-Men” (2000) – Bryan Singer’s Exceptional 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
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Superhero Sequel
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Spectacular Toy Story Sequel
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More
“Soul” (2020) – Pixar’s Soulful Animated Achievement
Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Achievement’ People … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Dan Gilroy’s Captivating Night Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“22 Jump Street” (2014) – Jonah Hill’s Joyous Jump Street Sequel
Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Writers: Michael Bacall, Oren Uziel and Rodney Rothman Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Greatest Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Chris Evans’ Captivating Captain America Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More
“Boyhood” (2014) – Richard Linklater’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 Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Mira Nair’s Touching Drama About Terrorism
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Dazzling Science-Fiction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“The Searchers” (1956) – John Ford’s Celebrated Western Classic
Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles ‘Wonderful Western’ “The Searchers” is directed by John Ford. Its … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Sergio Leone’s Wonderful Spaghetti Western Classic
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Magnificent Drama About AIDS
Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Ships Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Woody Allen’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More
“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
“Skyfall” (2012) – Sam Mendes’ 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
“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
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Mesmerizing War Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Blockbuster
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Awe-Inspiring Literary Adaptation
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama About Boxing
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Thriller
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Bryan Singer’s Stellar X-Men Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘Passable Entertainment’ When it comes to beloved comic book … 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
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Driving Thriller
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“The Social Network” (2010) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Facebook
Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Magnificent Sci-fi 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
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – Kiran Rao’s Incredible Arthouse Drama About India
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More
“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Uplifting Drama About Business Decisions
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Boxing
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – My Favourite Mobster Movie of All-Time
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Martin Scorsese’s Memorable Masterpiece About Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (1997) – My Favourite Book of All-Time
Author: J.K. Rowling Publication Date: 1997 ‘A Spellbinding Success’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is a children’s book written … More
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2011) – A Powerful Harry Potter Franchise Finale
Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ Few characters in English literature are as beloved … More
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Chris Columbus’ Magical Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – A Spellbinding Introduction to Harry Potter
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is … More
“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Wolverine Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“Logan” (2017) – James Mangold’s Wonderful Wolverine Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing 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
“The Searchers” (1956) – John Ford’s Fantastic Western Classic
Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles ‘Wonderful Western’ “The Searchers” is directed by John Ford. Its … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – The Greatest Western Ever Made
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) – Audrey Hepburn’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Director: Blake Edwards Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Mickey Rooney ‘Romantic Classic’ “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is directed by Blake Edwards. … More
“To Catch a Thief” (1955) – The Worst Movie Alfred Hitchcock Ever Made
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Disappointment’ “To Catch a Thief” is directed by … More
“Strangers on a Train” (1951) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Spectacular Train Suspense Masterpiece
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 Captivating 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
“Rope” (1948) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Underrated Murder Mystery Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger ‘Hitchcock’s Underrated Gem’ “Rope” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More
“Rebecca” (1940) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Haunting Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders ‘A Remarkable Classic’ “Rebecca” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More
“Notorious” (1948) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious Suspense Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘Unforgettable Hitchcock Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More
“North by Northwest” (1959) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Extraordinary Espionage Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’ … More
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychotic Horror Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Janet Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … 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
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Bryan Singer’s Spectacular X-Men Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More
“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
“Batman” (1989) – Tim Burton’s Brilliant Blockbuster About Batman
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Literature 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 Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’s Iconic 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) – Steven Spielberg’s Iconic 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
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Hugh Hudson’s Spectacular Olympics Sports Drama
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More
“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’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 Masterpiece 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
“Analyze This” (1999) – Robert De Niro’s Captivating Gangster Comedy
Writer/Director: Harold Ramis Co-writer: Peter Tolan and Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Kudrow ‘Captivating Comedy’ … More
“Fight Club” (1999) David Fincher’s Fantastic Fighting Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular War Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2022) – James Cameron’s Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver … More
“Titanic” (1997) – James Cameron’s Timeless Classic About a Tragic Shipwreck
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ I am breathless and out of words … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Frank Darabont’s Powerful Masterpiece About Prison
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Period Piece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s Captivating Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Awakenings” (1990) – Penny Marshall’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … 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
“Past Lives” (2023) – Personal Reflections on a Magnificent 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) – Celine Song’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Childhood Crushes
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro … More
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christopher Nolan’s Mesmerizing Batman 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 Blockbuster About Batman Beginning
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Breathtaking Biopic About a Musical Maestro
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer … 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
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s Greatest Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … 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
“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
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’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
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’s Superb 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) – 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
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’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
“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Brilliant Comedy About Barbie
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – Robert Mulligan’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Thriller About a Hostage Crisis
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Frank Darabont’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Prison
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Rian Johnson’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Autobiographical Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – A Breathtaking Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’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
“Babylon” (2022) – Damien Chazelle’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Aftersun” (2022) – Charlotte Wells’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Fathers
Writer/Director: Charlotte Wells Starring: Frankie Corio, Paul Mescal … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Remake of a Classic Musical
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – An Incredible Arthouse Drama About India
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More
“Barfi” (2012) – A Brilliant Bollywood Musical About Disabilities
Writer/Director: Anurag Basu Co-writer: Sanjeev Dutta Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana, and Saurabh Shukla ‘Bollywood at its Best’ Indian … More
“Spencer” (2021) – A Breathtaking 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
“A Quiet Place” (2018) – A Quietly Powerful Horror Blockbuster
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: Part Two” (2021) – A Silently Spectacular Horror Sequel
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Wonderful Slavery Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“The Searchers” (1956) – John Ford’s Captivating Western Classic
Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles ‘Wonderful Western’ “The Searchers” is directed by John Ford. Its … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s 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
“Hamilton” (2020) – A Brilliant Recording of a Beloved Broadway Production
Director: Thomas Kail Writer: Lin-Manuel Miranda Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Jonathan Groff ‘A Must-See Musical’ Broadway musicals … More
“In the Heights” (2021) – An Incredible Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: John M. Chu Writer: Quiara Alegria Hudes Starring: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Melissa Barrera ‘A Marvelous Musical’ It … More
“Logan” (2016) – Hugh Jackman’s Fantastic 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
“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Breathtaking Science-Fiction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“CODA” (2021) – A Dazzling Drama Celebrating the Deaf Community
Writer/Director: Sian Heder Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Silenced stories of celebrities without hearing … More
“Titanic” (1997) – James Cameron’s Iconic Classic About a Tragic Shipwreck
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ I am breathless and out of words … More
“Annette” (2021) – A Magnificent Musical About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – The Greatest Courtroom Drama Ever Made
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Fantastic Batman Farewell
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychological Horror Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More
“Notorious” (1946) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious Suspense Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘Unforgettable Hitchcock Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More
“North by Northwest” (1959) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Spectacular Spy Suspense Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’ … More
“Rebecca” (1940) – 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
“Rebecca” (2020) – A Cursed Remake of a Celebrated Hitchcock Classic
Director: Ben Wheatley Writers: Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse Starring: Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kristin Scott Thomas … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful War Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Minari” (2020) – A Magnificent Korean Masterpiece About Immigration
Writer/Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring: Steven Yeun, Alan Kim and Youn Yuh-jung ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films are rarely rewarded … More
“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – A Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … 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
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Extraordinary Comic-Book Classic
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 Invisible Man” (2020) – A Terrifying Psychological Thriller About Gaslighting
Writer/Director: Leigh Whannell Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Aldis Hodge ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Over the past decade or so, the … More
“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Pixar’s Incredibly Emotional Animated Sequel
Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke … More
“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Most Emotional Animated Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More
“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – A Delightful Adaptation of Charles Dickens
Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More
“Parasite” (2019) – A Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Social Class
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Clever Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’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
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Cult Classic
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Terrific Directorial Debut
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More
“Longlegs” (2024) – A Spectacular Thriller About Terrifying Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt … 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 Mustang” (2019) – A Phenomenal Drama About Prison
Writer/Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Co-writers: Mona Fastvold and Brock Norman Brock Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell and Bruce Dern ‘A … More
“Little Women” (2019) – A 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
“Chicago” (2003) – A Breathtaking Adaptation of a Broadway Play
Director: Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its script … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Sharp Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“The Killer” (2023) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Serial Killer Thriller
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell … More
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Scary Serial Killer Masterpiece
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More
“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Dazzling Detective Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“A Quiet Place” (2018) – A Quietly Powerful Horror Achievement
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More
“Mary Poppins: Returns” (2018) – A Magnificent Remake of Mary Poppins
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – A Devastating Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Gorgeous Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022) – A Great German War Remake
Writer/Director: Edward Berger Starring: Felix Kammerer, Daniel Bruhl, Albrecht Schuch … More
“Mulan” (2020) – Disney’s Marvellous Mulan Live-Action Remake
Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Live-Action Remake’ … More
“Hidden Figures” (2016) – A Breathtaking NASA Historical Biopic
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More
“The Shining” (1980) – The Greatest Horror Movie Ever Made
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 At His Best
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – The Greatest Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Terrific Toy Story Sequel
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More
“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Emotional Animated Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Serial Killer Masterpiece
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More
“Boyhood” (2014) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Growing Up
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More
“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Disturbing Detective Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – A Spectacular Drama About Teen Romance
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“Oz: the Great and the Powerful” (2013) – A Great Wizard of Oz Prequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – The Greatest Western Ever Made
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Elli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Her” (2013) – A Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – The Greatest Serial Killer Movie Ever Made
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More
“Skyfall” (2012) – A 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
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – A Meaningful 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
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating CIA Thriller
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“The Searchers” (1956) – John Ford’s Wonderful Classic Western
Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles ‘Wonderful Western’ “The Searchers” is directed by John Ford. Its … More
“Source Code” (2011) – A Spectacular Science-Fiction Blockbuster
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Mind-Bending Science-Fiction Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-Bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More
“Up in the Air” (2009) – An Uplifting Drama About Business Decisions
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – My Favourite Comic-Book Film of All-Time
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Martin Scorsese At His Best
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – My Favourite War Movie of All-Time
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – My Favourite Western of All-Time
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Elli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – A Captivating Literary Classic
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) – An Astonishing Audrey Hepburn Classic
Director: Blake Edwards Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Mickey Rooney ‘Romantic Classic’ “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is directed by Blake Edwards. … More
“Shadow of a Doubt” (1943) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Masterpiece Without a 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 Most Underrated Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger ‘Hitchcock’s Underrated Gem’ “Rope” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More
“Notorious” (1946) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘Unforgettable Hitchcock Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More
“North by Northwest” (1959) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Spy Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’ … More
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychotic Horror Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … 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
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – A 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 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
“Batman” (1989) – Tim Burton’s Brilliant Batman Blockbuster
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – A Spectacular Olympics Sports Drama
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Masterpiece
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a … More
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More
Why “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is My Favourite Book of All-Time
Author: J.K. Rowling Publication Date: 1997 “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is a children’s book written by J.K. Rowling. … More
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – A Spellbinding Start of a Magical Franchise
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is … More
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – A One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece About a Beautiful Mind
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians in … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Magnificent Medieval Masterpiece
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
Why “The Shawshank Redemption” is My Favourite Movie of All-Time
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins, Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Slavery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“The Matrix” (1999) – A 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
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s Greatest Movie
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“Awakenings” (1990) – A Magnificent Masterpiece 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 Zone of Interest” (2023) – A Haunting Drama About the Holocaust
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … 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
“Poor Things” (2023) – A Fantastic Adaptation of Feminist Literature
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe … More
Why “Past Lives” Was My Favourite Film of 2023
Do you remember the time when you fell in love with your first crush? Memories of crushes have shaped my … More
“Past Lives” (2023) – A Magnificent Korean Romance Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro … More
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful War Drama
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’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
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” – Tom Cruise at His Best
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg … 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
“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Cult Classic
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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