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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“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Gangster Drama
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … 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
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Guy Ritchie’s Bland Spies Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More
“The Counselor” (2013) – A Disappointing Drug Cartel Drama
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … 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
“Babylon” (2022) – A Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … 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
“Cruella” (2021) – Disney’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Rebecca” (2020) – A Cursed Remake of a Hitchcock Classic
Director: Ben Wheatley Writers: Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse Starring: Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kristin Scott Thomas … More
“Mank” (2020) – A Captivating Tribute to Citizen Kane
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More
“To Catch a Thief” (1955) – Hitchcock’s Worst Film
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Disappointment’ “To Catch a Thief” is directed by … More
“Rebecca” (2020) – Mediocre Hitchcock Remake
Director: Ben Wheatley Writers: Jane Goldman, Joe Shrapnel and Anna Waterhouse Starring: Lily James, Armie Hammer and Kristin Scott Thomas … More
“Mank” (2020) – Magnificent Period Piece
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Disappointing Spy Drama
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Disappointing Gangster Drama
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
“Mank” (2020) – Movie Review
Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More
“The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Movie Review
Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and … 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
“2 Guns” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
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