Tag: groundbreaking

“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

“Deadpool” (2016) – Ryan Reynold’s Breathtaking Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Tim Miller Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gina Carrino and TJ Miller ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Few superheroes in comic-book history are as … 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 Extraordinary 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 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

“Gravity” (2013) – Alfonso Cauron’s Groundbreaking Space Survival Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More

“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Farewell to James Bond

Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … 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

“Frankenweenie” (2012) – Tim Burton’s Spectacular Stop-Motion Animated Achievement

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau ‘Spectacular Stop-Motion’ “Frankenweenie” is a black-and-white stop motion film directed … More

“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Captivating Crime Directorial Debut

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More

“Barfi” (2012) – Anurag Basu’s 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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Captivating 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 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

“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

“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Taika Waititi’s Spectacular Satire About the Holocaust

Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … 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

“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

“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

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner About Oppenheimer

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt                   … 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

“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

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Celine Sciamma’s Powerful Portrait of Lesbian Love

Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – A Breathtaking African-American Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

“Logan” (2017) – Hugh Jackman’s Wonderful Wolverine Western

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … 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

“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

“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

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Beginning

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … 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

“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

“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

“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

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful War Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More

“Baby Driver” (2017) – A 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

“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Frightening Detective Masterpiece

Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

“Moonlight” (2016) – A Mesmerizing 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

“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Disney’s Remarkable Live-Action Remake

Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More

“Arrival” (2016) – An Awe-Inspiring Science-Fiction Adaptation

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … 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

“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

“22 Jump Street” (2014) – A 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

“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Underrated 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

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Marvel’s Most Entertaining Comic-Book Movie

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … 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 World’s End” (2013) – A Wonderful End-of-the-World Comedy

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Co-writer: Simon Pegg Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Martin Freeman ‘Captivating Comedy’ Halfway through Edgar Wright’s … More

“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spellbinding Science-Fiction Sequel

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve  Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson                       … 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

“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – A Powerful Drama About the AIDS Crisis

Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … 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

“Frankenweenie” (2012) – Tim Burton’s Breathtaking Stop-Motion Animation

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau ‘Spectacular Stop-Motion’ “Frankenweenie” is a black-and-white stop motion film directed … 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

“The Social Network” (2010) – A 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

“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

“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 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

“Strangers on a Train” (1951) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Most Entertaining Classic

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker ‘Hitchcock At His Best’ “Strangers on a Train” is directed … 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

“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

“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

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful L.A. Period Piece

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

“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

“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’s Captivating Cult Classic

Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More

“Poor Things” (2023) – A Fantastic Adaptation of Feminist Literature

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe                      … 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

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – The Greatest Comic-Book Movie Ever Made

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) – A Breathtaking Beginning of Batman

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … 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

“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

“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – An Incredible 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

“Pig” (2021) – Nicholas Cage’s Greatest Movie to Date

Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded … More

“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Mind-Bending 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

“Batman Begins” (2005) – A Breathtaking Beginning of Batman

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – A Spectacular Satire About Sexual Assault

Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie  ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Sexual assault is a sensitive subject … More

“Bo Burnham: Inside” (2020) – A Captivating Portrait of a Standup Comedian

Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Bo Burnham ‘Spectacular Stand-up Special’ Never has it been more challenging for comedians with hectic routines … More

“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – A Spectacular Satire About Nazi Germany

Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – Awe-Inspiring African-American Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Marvel’s Most Underrated Blockbuster

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Wonderful Women Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More

“The World’s End” (2013) – Captivating Doomsday Comedy

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Co-writer: Simon Pegg Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Martin Freeman ‘Captivating Comedy’ Halfway through Edgar Wright’s … More

“Looper” (2012) – Spellbinding Time Travel Thriller

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Powerful Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More

“A Separation” (2011) – Incredible Iranian Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Masterpiece

Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino Also written by Roger Avary Starring Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth … More

“Inception” (2010) – Nolan’s Mind-bending 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

“Air” (2023) – Brilliant Nike Business Biopic

Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis                     … More

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – The Greatest Comic-Book Movie Ever Made

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More

“Psycho” (1960) – Hitchcock’s Horror Masterpiece

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More

“North by Northwest” (1959) – Captivating Hitchcock Classic

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’ … More

“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Timeless Adventure Classic

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More

“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Delightful Detective Period Piece

Director: Harry Bradbeer  Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More

“CODA” (2021) – Powerful Deaf Community Drama

Writer/Director: Sian Heder Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin  ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Silenced stories of celebrities without hearing … More

“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

“Psycho” (1960) – Psychotic Hitchcock Classic

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More

“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – Spectacular Sexual Assault Satire

Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie  ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Sexual assault is a sensitive subject … More

“Bo Burnham: Inside” (2020) – Spectacular Stand-up Special

Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Bo Burnham ‘Spectacular Stand-up Special’ Never has it been more challenging for comedians with hectic routines … 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

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Dazzling Dinosaur Sequel

Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel

Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Fantastic Apes Franchise Farewell

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Extraordinary Fantasy Epic

Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Fantastic Fantasy Epic’ So far, … More

“Dunkirk” (2017) – 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

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Marvelous Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More

“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Marvelous Iron Man Sequel

Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are … More

“Looper” (2012) – Terrific Time Travel Thriller

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Breathtaking Batman Beginning

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Batman Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. … More

“The Avengers” (2012) – Marvelous Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“Steve Jobs” (2011) – Brilliant Steve Jobs Biography

Author: Walter Isaacson Publication Date: 2011 ‘A Brilliant Biography’ “I think the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be … More

“Poor Things” (2023) – Movie Review

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe                      … More

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Movie Review

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More

“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Movie Review

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More

“Fair Play” (2023) – Movie Review

Writer/Director: Chloe Domont Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Dynevor, Eddie Marsan                      … More

“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – Movie Review

Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie  ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Sexual assault is a sensitive subject … More

“Parasite” (2019) – Movie Review

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

“Black Panther” (2018) – Movie Review

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Movie Review

Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Movie Review

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Movie Review

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Movie Review

Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke                   … More

“Dune” (2021) – Revisited

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More

“Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016) – Movie Review

Directed by Travis Knight Written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler Starring Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey ‘Awe-Inspiring … More

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) – Movie Review

Writer/Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke                     … More