Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More
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“Maudie” (2017) – Sally Hawkins’ Phenomenal Portrait of a Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Brilliant Comedy About Barbie
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Fantastic Dysfunctional Family Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More
“Challengers” (2024) – Luca Guadagnino’s Remarkable Tennis Romance Drama
Director: Luca Guadagnino Starring: Zendaya, Mike Faist, Josh O’ Connor … More
“The Big Sick” (2017) – Kumail Nanjiani’s Remarkable Multicultural Romantic Comedy
Director: Michael Showalter Writers: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter ‘A Hilarious … More
“Southside With You” (2016) – Richard Tanne’s Remarkable Romantic Drama About Obama
Writer/Director: Richard Tanne Starring: Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Let me start off by saying that I’m … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Shane Black’s Captivating Comedy About Detectives
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspirational Drama About Orphans in India
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Damien Chazelle’s Dazzling Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Disney’s Delightful Devilish Live-Action Remake
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Masterpiece About Technology
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adam’s Captivating Biopic About a Controversial President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Period Piece About Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More
“Logan” (2017) – Hugh Jackman’s Mesmerizing Wolverine Masterpiece
Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More
“The Wolverine” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Wonderful Wolverine Superhero Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – J.J. Abrams’ Spectacular Star Wars Reboot
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“Spy” (2015) – Paul Feig’s Spectacular Comedy About Reckless Spies
Writer/Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Jude Law ‘A Spy-tacular Comedy’ You rarely ever come across comedies … More
“Room” (2015) – Lenny Abrahamson’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Trauma
Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Woody Allen At His Best
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More
“The Gift” (2015) – Joel Edgerton’s Breathtaking Thriller About Bullying
Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton ‘A Thought-Provoking Thriller’ About halfway through Joel Edgerton’s latest … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Dan Gilroy’s Captivating Night Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Time Travel Thriller
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Matt Reeves’ Spectacular Planet of the Apes Sequel
Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Steve McQueen’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing Drama About Alcohol Addiction
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that … More
“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Nat Faxon’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama
Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re … More
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Miles Teller’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenagers
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Denis Villeneuve’s Awe-Inspiring Science-Fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Dazzling Murder Mystery Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Zach Snyder’s Soaring Superman Comic-Book Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … 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
“Steve Jobs” (2011) – Walter Isaacson’s Brilliant Book About Steve Jobs
Author: Walter Isaacson Publication Date: 2011 ‘A Brilliant Biography’ “I think the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Danny Boyle’s Spectacular Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Medieval Masterpiece About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
“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
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ruben Fleischer’s Disappointing Gangster Period Piece
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Magnificent Drama About AIDS
Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … More
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Terrific Naval Warfare Thriller
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
“The Butler” (2013) – Lee Daniels’ Brilliant Biopic About a Historical Butler
Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – David O. Russell’s Captivating Con-Artist Period Piece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – Rich Moore’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Achievement
Director: Rich Moore Writers: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More
“Snow White and the Huntsman” (2012) – Rupert Sander’s Superb Snow White Remake
Director: Rupert Sanders Starring: Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and Charlize Theron ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ “Snow White and the Huntsman” is directed … 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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Period Piece About Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Premium Rush” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Breathtaking Thriller About Bicycling
Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Rian Johnson’s Spectacular Murder Mystery Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Unforgettable Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“Looper” (2012) – Rian Johnson’s Terrific Time Travel Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Holocaust
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Blockbuster
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“Lawless” (2012) – John Hillcoat’s Powerful Period Piece About Prohibition
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Phenomenal Period Piece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Night Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Detective Crime Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama About Boxing
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-Fiction Thriller
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Hollywood Stuntmen
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – A Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“The Social Network” (2010) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Facebook
Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More
“The Hours” (2002) – Stephen Daldry’s Deeply Moving Drama About Depression
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – My Favourite Mobster Movie of All-Time
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“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
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Indian Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Excellent Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Brilliant Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
“The Searchers” (1956) – John Ford’s Fantastic Western Classic
Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles ‘Wonderful Western’ “The Searchers” is directed by John Ford. Its … More
“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
“Shadow of a Doubt” (1943) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Classic Without a Doubt
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Henry Travers ‘A Classic Without a Doubt’ “Shadow of a Doubt” is … More
“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
“Psycho” (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Psychotic Horror Masterpiece
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Janet Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Iconic Introduction to Indiana Jones
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Hugh Hudson’s Spectacular Olympics Sports Drama
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More
“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Horror Masterpiece About Isolation
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert … More
“Analyze This” (1999) – Robert De Niro’s Captivating Gangster Comedy
Writer/Director: Harold Ramis Co-writer: Peter Tolan and Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Kudrow ‘Captivating Comedy’ … More
“Fight Club” (1999) David Fincher’s Fantastic Fighting Cult Classic
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“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
“Awakenings” (1990) – Penny Marshall’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … More
“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – Emerald Fennell’s 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
“Past Lives” (2023) – Celine Song’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Childhood Crushes
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro … More
“The Killer” (2023) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Thriller About Killers
Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell … 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
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Underrated Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxing
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a … More
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – Harrison Ford’s Fantastic Indiana Jones Farewell
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Masterpiece
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“The Holdovers” (2023) – Alexander Payne’s Touching Drama About Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More
“Fair Play” (2023) – Chloe Domont’s Captivating Thriller About Corporate Jealousy
Writer/Director: Chloe Domont Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Phoebe Dynevor, Eddie Marsan … More
“Bottoms” (2023) – Emma Seligman’s Captivating Comedy About Bullying
Writer/Director: Emma Seligman Starring: Rachel Sennott, Ayo Edebiri and Ruby Cruz ‘Captivating Comedy’ Have you ever been treated with ridicule … More
“BlackBerry” (2023) – Matt Johnson’s Brilliant Business Biopic About BlackBerry
Writer/Director: Matt Johnson Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Brilliant Comedy About Barbie
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – Robert Mulligan’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“American Fiction” (2023) – Cord Jefferson’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown … More
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Top Gun Blockbuster
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Survival Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Mid-life Crisis Drama
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Frank Darabont’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Prison
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – A Breathtaking Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022) – Martin McDonagh’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Doomed Friendships
Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Damien Chazelle’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Aftersun” (2022) – Charlotte Wells’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Fathers
Writer/Director: Charlotte Wells Starring: Frankie Corio, Paul Mescal … More
“The Disciple” (2020) – A Magnificent Arthouse Drama About Indian Classical Music
Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … More
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – An Incredible Arthouse Drama About India
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More
“The White Tiger” (2021) – A Captivating Satire About Social Class in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world … More
“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – A Silently Spectacular Horror Sequel
Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities … More
“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage At His Best
Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Ridley Scott’s Fantastic Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“CODA” (2021) – A Dazzling Drama Celebrating the Deaf Community
Writer/Director: Sian Heder Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Silenced stories of celebrities without hearing … More
“Annette” (2021) – A Magnificent Musical About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – The Greatest Courtroom Drama Ever Made
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – A Captivating Historical Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Most Underrated Movie
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Hijacking Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Minari” (2020) – A Magnificent Korean Masterpiece About Immigration
Writer/Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring: Steven Yeun, Alan Kim and Youn Yuh-jung ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films are rarely rewarded … More
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Tense Naval Warfare Thriller
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
“The Father” (2020) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More
“George Harrison: Living in the Material World” (2011) – A Dazzling Documentary About George Harrison
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr ‘Dazzling Documentary’ “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” is … More
“Waves” (2019) – A Fantastic Drama About Family Tragedy
Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More
“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Most Emotional Animated Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – A Powerful Portrait of a Lesbian Romance
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More
“Parasite” (2019) – A Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Social Class
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Clever Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“Marriage Story” (2019) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Messy Marriages
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – A 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
“Dark Waters” (2019) – A Compelling Courtroom Drama About Corporations
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal … More
“Green Book” (2018) – A Powerful Period Piece About Racial Segregation
Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – A Powerful Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – A Spectacular Planet of the Apes Sequel
Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More
“Maudie” (2017) – A Powerful Portrait of a Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“The Glass Castle” (2017) – A Fantastic Dysfunctional Family Drama
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More
“The Big Sick” (2017) – A Magnificent Multicultural Romantic Comedy
Director: Michael Showalter Writers: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter ‘A Hilarious … More
“Southside With You” (2016) – A Remarkable Romantic Drama About Obama
Writer/Director: Richard Tanne Starring: Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Let me start off by saying that I’m … 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
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – A Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Fantastic Detective Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Terrific Detective Thriller
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … 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
“The Wolverine” (2013) – A Wonderful Wolverine Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold … More
“Gravity” (2013) – An Extraordinary Space Epic
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – A Captivating Hijacking Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – A Meaningful Masterpiece About Adolescence
Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More
“Life of Pi” (2012) – A Life-Affirming Adaptation of Literature
Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … 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
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“A Separation” (2011) – An Incredible Masterpiece About Iran
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More
“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – A Captivating Literary Classic
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – A 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
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Family Drama
Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert … More
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – An Incredible Indian Arthouse Drama
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More
“Barfi!” (2012) – A Brilliant Bollywood Musical
Writer/Director: Anurag Basu Co-writer: Sanjeev Dutta Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana, and Saurabh Shukla ‘Brilliant Bollywood Musical’ Indian movies … More
Why “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is My Favourite Book of All-Time
Author: J.K. Rowling Publication Date: 1997 “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is a children’s book written by J.K. Rowling. … More
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – A One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece About a Beautiful Mind
Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians in … More
“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
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“Poor Things” (2023) – A Fantastic Adaptation of Feminist Literature
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe … More
Why “Past Lives” Was My Favourite Film of 2023
Do you remember the time when you fell in love with your first crush? Memories of crushes have shaped my … More
“Past Lives” (2023) – A Magnificent Korean Romance Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro … More
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful War Drama
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More
“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
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Mesmerizing Indigenous Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More
“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – A Fantastic Farewell to Indiana Jones
Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen … More
“The Holdovers” (2023) – A Touching Tribute to Inspiring Teachers
Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More
“The Color Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Colorful Literary Adaptation
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“Anatomy of a Fall” (2023) – A Fantastic French Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Justine Triet Starring: Sandra Huller, Milo Machado-Graner, Samuel Theis … More
“American Fiction” (2023) – A Spectacular Satire About Race
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks At His Best
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“Joyland” (2022) – A Joyous Achievement for Pakistan
Writer/Director: Saim Sadiq Starring: Ali Junejo, Alina Khan, Rasti Farooq … More
“The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022) – A Meaningful Masterpiece About Friendships
Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan … More
“The Green Knight” (2021) – A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“CODA” (2021) – A Captivating Drama About Deaf Communities
Writer/Director: Sian Heder Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Silenced stories of celebrities without hearing … More
“Soul” (2020) – A Soul-Stirring Animated Classic
Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Animated Achievement’ … More
“Sound of Metal” (2020) – A Profound Drama About Deaf Communities
Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – A Heartbreaking Portrait of Painful Homebirths
Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More
“One Night in Miami” (2020) – A Powerful Historical Drama About a Meeting
Director: Regina King Writer: Kemp Powers (based on stage play) Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr. and Eli Goree ‘Spectacular … More
“Nomadland” (2020) – A Mesmerizing Drama About Nomads
Writer/Director: Chloé Zhao Based on Jessica Bruder’s book Starring: Frances McDormand, David Strathaim and Linda May ‘A Mesmerizing Docudrama’ Imagine … More
“News of the World” (2020) – A Wonderful Tom Hanks Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“Mangrove” (2020) – A Captivating Courtroom Drama About Injustice
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Shaun Parkes, Letitia Wright and Malachi Kirby ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Peaceful black protestors beaten up by … More
“Hamilton” (2020) – A Breathtaking Broadway Stage Recording
Director: Thomas Kail Writer: Lin-Manuel Miranda Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Jonathan Groff ‘A Must-See Musical’ Broadway musicals … More
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – An Extraordinary Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – A Riveting Religious Crime Thriller
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
“Waves” (2019) – A Fantastic Drama About Family Trauma
Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More
“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Incredibly Emotional Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More
“Soul” (2020) – Pixar’s Most Soul-Stirring Animated Achievement
Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Animated Achievement’ … More
“The Mustang” (2019) – A Powerful Drama About Prison
Writer/Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Co-writers: Mona Fastvold and Brock Norman Brock Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell and Bruce Dern ‘A … More
“Marriage Story” (2019) – A Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More
“Green Book” (2018) – A Powerful Period Piece About Segregation
Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … 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
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – A Fantastic Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“Call Me by Your Name” (2017) – A Meaningful Masterpiece About Queer Love
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … More
“The Big Sick” (2017) – Remarkable Multicultural Romantic Comedy
Director: Michael Showalter Writers: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter ‘A Hilarious … More
“Arrival” (2016) – 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
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Breathtaking Steve Jobs Biopic
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Spectacular Dinosaurs Sequel
Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More
“Jurassic World” (2015) – Riveting Jurassic Park Reboot
Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Woody Allen’s Most Underrated Movie
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More
“Inside Out 2” (2024) – An Incredibly Impactful Animated Sequel
Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke … More
“The Gift” (2015) – A Gripping Psychological Thriller
Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton ‘A Thought-Provoking Thriller’ About halfway through Joel Edgerton’s latest … More
“Life Itself” (2014) – Life-Affirming Roger Ebert Documentary
Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Powerful Planet of the Apes Sequel
Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Terrific Terrorism Drama
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“Her” (2013) – Mesmerizing Technology Romance Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Powerful Hostage Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Marvelous Mental Health Masterpiece
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“Life of Pi” (2012) – Life-Changing Literature Adaptation
Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More
“Lawless” (2012) – Powerful Alcoholism Period Piece
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More
“Flight” (2012) – Amazing Alcohol Addiction Drama
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that … More
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (1997) – My Favorite Book of All-Time
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is a children’s book written by J.K. Rowling. It’s the first novel in the … More
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling at His Best
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … 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
“Past Lives” (2023) – Mesmerizing Korean Romance Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro … More
“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret?” (2023) – Astonishing Literature Adaptation
Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More
“Anatomy of a Fall” (2023) – Fantastic French Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Justine Triet Starring: Sandra Huller, Milo Machado-Graner, Samuel Theis … More
“American Fiction” (2023) – Spectacular Race Satire
Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown … More
“All Of Us Strangers” (2023) – Mesmerizing Queer Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Andrew Haigh Starring: Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, Jamie Bell … More
“Strangers on a Train” (1951) – Hitchcock’s Most Entertaining Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Farley Granger, Ruth Roman, Robert Walker “Strangers on a Train” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More
“Notorious” (1946) – Notorious Hitchcock Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘Unforgettable Hitchcock Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2018) – Fantastic Avengers Franchise Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – Captivating Divorce Romantic Comedy
Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More
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