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“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

alfred-hitchcock, film, horror, movies, thriller

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, john-hughes, movies

“Ben is Back” (2018) – Peter Hedges’ Dazzling Drama About Devastating 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

drama, film, horror, movies, review

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Mike Figgis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, nicolas-cage

“Requiem for a Dream” (2000) – My Favourite Drug Addiction Film of All-Time

Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn ‘A Devastating Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that achieved … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Troubled Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

graham-nash, horror, movie-reviews, music, stephen-stills

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, movie-reviews, movies

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Molly Ringwald’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

My Favourite Films of 2011 Ranked

2011 was a fantastic year for filmmaking. It isn’t easy come up with lists and I found it extremely hard … More

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“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

edgar-wright, film, horror, movies, reviews

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, movies, writing

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – James McAvoy’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Classic About Christmas

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Masterpiece About a Troubled Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

graham-nash, horror, music, reviews, stephen-stills

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Mike Figgis’ Heartbreaking Classic About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, nicolas-cage

“Requiem for a Dream” (2000) – My Favourite Drug Movie of All-Time

Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn ‘A Devastating Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that achieved … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s Captivating Horror Classic About Mental Health

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood … More

bruce-willis, film, horror, movies, thriller

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Invasions

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More

film, horror, movies, reviews, sci-fi

“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece About Isolation

Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an … More

horror, nicholas-hoult, nosferatu, robert-eggers, willem-dafoe

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) – Robert Pattinson’s Torturous Twilight Finale

Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … More

film, horror, kristen-stewart, movies, twilight

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

film, horror, jaws, movies, steven-spielberg

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – M. Night Shyamalan’s Captivating Horror Classic About Mental Health

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Masterpiece About a Mentally Disturbed Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, film, horror, music, writing

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – My Favourite Mental Health Movie of All-Time

Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More

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My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Movies of All-Time

Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Tim Burton’s Captivating Fantasy Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

horror, michael-keaton, movies, reviews, tim-burton

“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish 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

fantasy, film, horror, movies, review

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Ancient Mummies

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

action, film, horror, movies, reviews

“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Horror Classic About Traumatized Children

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood … More

bruce-willis, film, horror, movies, thriller

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Magnificent Masterpiece About a Mentally Disturbed Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

film, horror, music, review, writing

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, movie-reviews, movies

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Institutions

Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More

film, horror, movie-review, movies, news

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“The Master” (2012) – Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Psychotic Drifters

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in … More

film, horror, movies, review, reviews

“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Captivating Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Invasions

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More

film, horror, movies, reviews, sci-fi

“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

edgar-wright, film, horror, movies, reviews

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, john-hughes, movies

“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Tim Burton’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

horror, michael-keaton, movies, reviews, tim-burton

“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish Fantasy Romance

Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More

fantasy, film, horror, movies, review

“Longlegs” (2024) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Sadistic Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt                                     … More

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“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Thriller About Vengeful Chefs

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

film, horror, joseph-quinn, lupita-nyongo, movies

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

horror, movie-review, movies, nicolas-cage, reviews

“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Robin Williams’ Hilarious Classic About Cross-Dressing Housekeepers

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Housekeepers are powerful figures that play … More

comedy, horror, mrs-doubtfire, review, reviews

“The Master” (2012) – Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Masterful Masterpiece About Drifters

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in … More

film, horror, movies, review, reviews

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Alfred Hitchcock Biopic

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

alfred-hitchcock, film, horror, movies, thriller

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Classic About Frightening Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

horror, maika-monroe, movies, nicolas-cage, thriller

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Cruel Teachers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, john-hughes, movies

My Favourite Johnny Depp Films of All-Time

Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates, … More

horror, johnny-depp, movie-reviews, movies, nosferatu

“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Woeful Western Disaster

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

horror, johnny-depp, movies, robert-eggers, willem-dafoe

“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

horror, michael-keaton, movies, reviews, tim-burton

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Mindless Blockbuster About Ancient Mummies

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

film, horror, movies, review, universal-monsters

“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Horror Classic About Traumatized Children

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood … More

bruce-willis, film, horror, movies, thriller

“Aliens” (1986) – James Cameron’s Spellbinding Aliens Science-fiction Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn and Bill Paxton ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Sequel’ Few film franchises about creepy … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Institutions

Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More

film, horror, jack-nicholson, movies, photography

“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Classic About Isolation

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

film, horror, movies, stanley-kubrick, the-shining

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More

alien, horror, movies, ridley-scott, science-fiction

“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Donald Sutherland’s Astonishing Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … More

entertainment, horror, josh-hutcherson, movies, reviews

“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) – Donald Sutherland’s Captivating Horror Classic About Doppelgangers

Director: Phillip Kaufmann Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood created a … More

donald-sutherland, film, horror, movies, reviews

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

graham-nash, horror, movie-reviews, music, stephen-stills

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Abusive Teachers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, john-hughes, movies

“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Horror Classic About Danger of Isolation

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

film, horror, movies, stanley-kubrick, the-shining

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About Mental Health

Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More

film, horror, jack-nicholson, movie-review, movies

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

My Favourite Lupita N’yongo Movies of All-Time

Not many stars that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Lupita N’yongo. Since the 2000’s, N’yongo has become … More

horror, joseph-quinn, lupita-nyongo, movie-reviews, movies

“Us” (2019) – Lupita N’yongo’s Haunting Horror Masterpiece About Frightening Doppelgangers

Writer/Director: Jordan Peele Starring: Lupita N’yongo, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More

film, halloween, horror, horror-movies, movies

My Favourite Alfred Hitchcock Movies of All-Time

Few filmmakers shock audiences like Alfred Hitchcock. Since the 1940’s, Hitchcock has become known as the Master of Suspense. Whether … More

alfred-hitchcock, film, horror, movies, thriller

“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Powerful Psychological Horror Classic About Psychotic Killers

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

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“North by Northwest” (1959) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Classic About Spies

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

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, movie-reviews, movies

My Favourite Films of Summer 2024 Ranked

Summer was an exciting time to be a movie-goer. Movie-goers felt joy rushing to theatres to see films they enjoy. … More

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“A Quiet Place: Day One” (2024) – Michael Sarnoski’s Quietly Powerful Horror Prequel

Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn and Alex Wolff                   … More

djimon-hounsou, horror, joseph-quinn, lupita-nyongo, michael-sarnoski

My Favourite Hugh Grant Movies of All-Time

Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon. … More

film, heretic, horror, hugh-grant, movies

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“The World’s End” (2013) – Rosamund Pike’s Captivating Doomsday Disaster 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

comedy, film, horror, movies, simon-pegg

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Detentions

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, movie-reviews, movies

“Us” (2019) – Lupita N’yongo’s Haunting Horror Masterpiece About Frightening Doppelgangers

Writer/Director: Jordan Peele Starring: Lupita N’yongo, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More

film, halloween, horror, horror-movies, movies

Lupita N’yongo’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many stars that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Lupita N’yongo. Since the 2000’s, N’yongo has become … More

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“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Captivating Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Invasions

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More

film, horror, movies, reviews, sci-fi

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“The Report” (2019) – Scott Z. Burns’ Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report

Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More

film, horror, movies, reviews, thriller

“Official Secrets” (2019) – Gavin Hood’s Powerful Political Thriller About Government Secrets

Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More

film, horror, movie-review, movies, thriller

“Split” (2016) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Captivating Horror Classic About Split Personality Disorder

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses … More

film, horror, movies, thriller, trap

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

film, horror, jaws, movies, steven-spielberg

My Favourite Nicolas Cage Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood engage audiences like Nicolas Cage. Ever since the 1980’s, Cage has become one of the greatest … More

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“Longlegs” (2024) – Nicolas Cage’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt                                     … More

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“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Alcoholism

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

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“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Vengeful Chefs

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

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“Contact” (1997) – Jodie Foster’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Alien Contact

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey and James Woods ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

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“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More

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“Us” (2019) – Lupita N’yongo’s Haunting Horror Masterpiece About Frightening Doppelganger Families

Writer/Director: Jordan Peele Starring: Lupita N’yongo, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More

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“The Report” (2019) – Scott Z. Burns’ Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report

Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More

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“Official Secrets” (2019) – Gavin Hood’s Powerful Political Thriller About Government Secrets

Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More

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“Split” (2016) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Captivating Horror Classic About Psychopathic Killers

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Alien” (1986) – Ridley Scott’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Terrifying Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More

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My Favourite Armie Hammer Movies of All-Time

Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Armie Hammer. During the 2000’s, Hammer has become an icon. Whether … More

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“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Armie Hammer’s Woeful Western Disaster

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

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“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Alfred Hitchcock Biopic

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Classic About Frightening Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Robert Pattinson’s Remarkable Crime Thriller About Religious Violence

Writer/Director: Antonio Campos  Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report

Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Split” (2016) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Captivating Horror Classic About Split-Personality Killers

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses … More

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“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More

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The Greatest Sci-fi Movies Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres satisfy audiences like sci-fi. Since the 1960’s, the science-fiction genre has produced memorable movies. Whether it’s space … More

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“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Armie Hammer’s Disastrous Western Blockbuster

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

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Armie Hammer’s Greatest Films Ranked

Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Armie Hammer. During the 2000’s, Hammer has become an icon. Whether … More

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“Hitchcock” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

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“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Robert Pattinson’s Captivating Drama About Religious Violence

Writer/Director: Antonio Campos  Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More

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“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece About Isolation

Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an … More

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“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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My Favourite Survival Films of All-Time

Not many film genres are as powerful as survival. Stories of individuals that survive tragedy have been made into unforgettable … More

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“A Quiet Place” (2018) – John Krasinksi’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic About Silent Survival

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More

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“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Horror Classic About Shark Survival

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

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“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Zombie Romantic Comedy

Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’ … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Emily Blunt’s 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

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“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic About Silent Survival

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Hitchcock” (2012) – Toni Collette’s Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

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“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Classic About Disturbed Children

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood … More

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“Hereditary” (2018) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Drama About Family Trauma

Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“A Quiet Place” (2018) – John Krasinski’s Captivating Horror Classic About Silent Survival

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More

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“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Shark Survival Classic

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

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The Greatest Survival Movies Ever Made Ranked

Not many film genres are as powerful as survival. Stories of individuals that survive tragedy have been made into unforgettable … More

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“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Zombies

Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’ … More

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“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Magnificent Monster Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

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“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish 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

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“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller

Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“North by Northwest” (1959) – My Favourite Spy Film of All-Time

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

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“The Master” (2012) – Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Religious Cults

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in … More

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My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Movies of All-Time

Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Awe-Inspiring Blockbuster About Alien Invasions

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More

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“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Mummies

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“North by Northwest” (1959) – My Favourite Spy Film of All-Time

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

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“The Master” (2012) – Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Masterful Masterpiece About Religious Cults

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in … More

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“The Master” (2012) – Amy Adams’ Masterful Masterpiece About Religious Cults

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in … More

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“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Legendary Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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My Favourite Serial Killer Movies of All-Time

Few figures attract audiences to the theatre like serial killers. Since the 1990’s, the serial killer genre has produced bold … More

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“American Psycho” (2000) – Mary Harron’s Captivating American Classic About Psychotic Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … More

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“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Horror Classic About Terrifying Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

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“Longlegs” (2024) – Osgood Perkins’ Spectacular Masterpiece About Sadistic Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt                                     … More

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“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychological Horror Classic About Psychotic Killers

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

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – My Favourite Serial Killer Film of All-Time

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

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“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller

Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More

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My Favourite Hugh Grant Movies of All-Time

Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon. … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician With a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“The Master” (2012) – Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Menacing Religious Cults

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“American Psycho” (2000) – Mary Harron’s Captivating Classic About Psychotic Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … More

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“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Horror Classic About Terrifying Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

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“Longlegs” (2024) – Osgood Perkins’ Spectacular Crime Thriller About Frightening Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt                                     … More

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“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychological Masterpiece About Psychotic Serial Killers

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

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – My Favourite Serial Killer Film of All-Time

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

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The Greatest Serial Killer Movies Ever Made Ranked

Few figures attract audiences to the theatre like serial killers. Since the 1990’s, the serial killer genre has produced bold … More

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“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful 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

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“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More

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“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – Sarah Smith’s Astonishing Animated Christmas Classic

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … More

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“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Charismas Horror Classic

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

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“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Tim Burton’s Captivating Christmas Classic

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

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My Favourite Coming-of-Age Films of All-Time

Not many genres engage audiences like coming-of-age. Since the 1960’s, the genre has produced strong movies. Whether it’s rebellious teenagers, … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Timeless Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Horror Classic About Traumatized Children

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood … More

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“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish 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

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“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Magnificent Monster Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

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“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Mummies

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

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“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

horror, michael-keaton, movies, reviews, tim-burton

“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Disastrous Western

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

horror, johnny-depp, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies

“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Zombies

Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’ … More

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“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) – Donald Sutherland’s Captivating Horror Classic About Dopplegangers

Director: Phillip Kaufmann Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood created a … More

donald-sutherland, film, horror, movies, reviews

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, john-hughes, movies

The Greatest Coming-of-Age Films Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres engage audiences like coming-of-age. Since the 1960’s, the genre has produced strong movies. Whether it’s rebellious teenagers, … More

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“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More

brie-larson, horror, marvel, movies, review

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Contact” (1997) – Matthew McConaughey’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Alien Invasions

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey and James Woods ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

comedy, film, horror, john-hughes, movies

“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – Sarah Smith’s Captivating Animated Classic About Christmas

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … More

film, horror, james-mcavoy, mackenzie-davis, movies

“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Christmas Horror Classic About Isolation

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

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“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Tim Burton’s Captivating Christmas Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

horror, michael-keaton, movies, reviews, tim-burton

“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More

alien, film, horror, movies, ridley-scott

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Emily Blunt’s 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

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“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More

film, horror, john-krasinski, joseph-quinn, lupita-nyongo

“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

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“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Ancient Mummies

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

film, horror, movies, review, reviews

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

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“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – Sarah Smith’s Astonishing Animated Christmas Classic

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … More

film, horror, james-mcavoy, mackenzie-davis, movies

“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Christmas Horror Classic

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

film, horror, movies, stanley-kubrick, the-shining

“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Tim Burton’s Captivating Christmas Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

horror, michael-keaton, movies, reviews, tim-burton

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Masterpiece About Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

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“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

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“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) – Donald Sutherland’s Captivating Horror Classic About Doppelgangers

Director: Phillip Kaufmann Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood created a … More

donald-sutherland, film, horror, movies, science-fiction

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

My Favourite Demi Moore Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have made movies audiences adore as much as Demi Moore. Since the 1990’s, Moore has become an … More

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“Ghost” (1990) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Frightening Ghosts

Director: Jerry Zucker Starring: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

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“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – James McAvoy’s Captivating Animated Christmas Classic

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … More

film, horror, james-mcavoy, mackenzie-davis, movies

“American Psycho” (2000) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Classic About Psychotic American Killers

Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … More

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“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disappointing Zombie Invasion Blockbuster

Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland … More

brad-pitt, film, horror, movies, zombies

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

film, horror, john-hughes, movies, writing

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