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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“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – A Breathtaking Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More
“Logan” (2017) – James Mangold’s Wonderful Wolverine Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Introduction
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“Emma” (2020) – An Amazing Adaptation of Jane Austen’s Beloved Book
Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … 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
“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – A Beautiful Biopic About John Lennon
Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Starring: Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster ‘Brilliant Beatles Biopic’ “Nowhere Boy” is directed by Sam … More
“Harriet” (2019) – A Breathtaking Biopic About Harriet Tubman
Writer/Director: Kasi Lemmons Co-writer: Gregory Allen Howard Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Janelle Monáe ‘Brilliant Historical Biopic’ When … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – A Spectacular Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – A 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
“Life Itself” (2014) – A Life-Affirming Documentary About Roger Ebert
Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More
“Jobs” (2013) – An Underrated Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More
“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – A Brilliant Biopic About John Lennon
Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Starring: Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster ‘Brilliant Beatles Biopic’ “Nowhere Boy” is directed by Sam … 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
Martin Scorsese’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Few filmmakers have built a lasting legacy telling crime stories like Martin Scorsese. Following 1970’s recognition, Scorsese has established distinct … More
“The Color Purple” (2023) – A Captivating Adaptation of a Colorful Book
Director: Blitz Buzuwale Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks … More
“Barbie” (2023) – A Captivating Comedy About Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – A Mesmerizing Stage Musical Adaptation
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Judy” (2019) – A Gorgeous Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More
“Maudie” (2017) – A Phenomenal Portrait of a Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … 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
“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
“Jobs” (2013) – Underrated Steve Jobs Biopic
Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – 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
“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
“George Harrison: Living in the Material World” (2011) – Breathtaking Beatles Documentary
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: George Harrison, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr ‘Dazzling Documentary’ “George Harrison: Living in the Material World” is … More
“Maestro” (2023) – Magnificent Musical Maestro Biopic
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Fantastic Batman Farewell
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Powerful Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“Spencer” (2021) – Powerful Princess Diana Biopic
Director: Pablo Larraín Writer: Steven Knight Starring: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Diana Biopic’ It isn’t simple to … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Fantastic James Bond Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Magnificent Stage Musical Adaptation
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Pain and Glory” (2019) – Glorious Autobiographical Drama
Writer/Director: Pedro Almodóvar Starring: Antonio Banderas, Penélope Cruz and Asier Etxeandia ‘A Glorious Achievement’ Few filmmakers from Spain have achieved … More
“Harriet” (2019) – Brilliant Harriet Tubman Biopic
Writer/Director: Kasi Lemmons Co-writer: Gregory Allen Howard Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Janelle Monáe ‘Brilliant Historical Biopic’ When … More
“Life Itself” (2014) – Extraordinary 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
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Soaring Superman Reboot
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More
“Jobs” (2013) – Brilliant Steve Jobs Biopic
Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Brilliant Hitchcock Biopic
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More
“Steve Jobs” (2011) – Brilliant Steve Jobs Biography
Author: Walter Isaacson Publication Date: 2011 ‘A Brilliant Biography’ “I think the biggest innovations of the 21st century will be … More
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“My Week with Marilyn” (2011) – Movie Review
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More
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