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“Official Secrets” (2019) – Keira Knightley’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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“Love Actually” (2003) – Keira Knightley’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Christmas Lovers

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Milk” (2008) – Josh Brolin’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Harvey Milk

Writer/Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Sean Penn, Josh Brolin and James Franco ‘A Captivating Biopic’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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Tilda Swinton’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Tilda Swinton. Since the 1990’s, Swinton has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s … More

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“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating 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

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“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Guantanamo Bay

Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More

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“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Planet of the Apes Finale

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

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“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Andy Serkis’ 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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Misunderstood 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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My Favourite Murder Mystery Movies of All-Time

Not many genres are as strong as the murder mystery. Since the 1980’s, the whodunit genre has made unforgettable movies. … More

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“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

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“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Child Abduction

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – My Favourite Murder Mystery Movie 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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My Favourite Ethan Hawke Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies audiences talk about like Ethan Hawke. Since the 1990’s, Hawke has become an icon. … More

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“Training Day” (2001) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Crime Classic About Corrupt Cops

Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Casino Heists

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a Misunderstood 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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“Shutter Island” (2010) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed War Veterans

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More

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“1917” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wonderful World War I Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Co-writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Colin Firth ‘Wonderful War Drama’ Over the past … More

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“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Star Trek Sequel

Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Misunderstood 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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My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time

Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers, … More

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“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel

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

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“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Wills’ Bland Blockbuster About Retired Spies

Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More

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“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Mira Nair’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism

Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Biopic About a Renowned 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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My Favourite Ryan Gosling Movies of All-Time

Few actors have built a legacy as lasting as Ryan Gosling. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Gosling has become one … More

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“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Great Wizard of Oz Prequel

Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – My Favourite Murder Mystery Movie 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 Best Murder Mystery Films Made Ranked

Not many genres are as strong as the murder mystery. Since the 1980’s, the whodunit genre has made unforgettable movies. … More

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“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel

Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More

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“Shutter Island” (2010) – Ben Kingsley’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Institutions

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More

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“The Master” (2012) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Drama About Masterful 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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“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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My Favourite Ryan Gosling Movies of All-Time

Few actors have built a legacy as lasting as Ryan Gosling. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Gosling has become one … More

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“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Drama About Gangsters

Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More

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My Favourite Matt Damon Movies of All-Time

Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have built reputation as strong as Matt Damon. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Damon has … More

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Casino Heists

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’s Underrated Science-fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More

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“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Magnificent Masterpiece About AIDs

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

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“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Drama About Aging Seniors

Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks                      … More

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“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western About News Carriers

Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More

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“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Gripping Thriller About Naval Warfare

Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More

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“American Hustle” (2013) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Period Piece About Clever 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

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a Real-Life Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

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“About Time” (2013) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s 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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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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“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Greedy Businessmen

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood which … More

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“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Brilliant Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Mathematicians

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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“Lawless” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’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

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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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“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Blockbuster About Time Travel

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

eddie-murphy, film, judge-reinhold, movie-review, movies

My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Movies of All-Time

Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More

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“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ 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

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“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Bland Blockbuster About Spies

Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More

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“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Classic About Committed Butlers

Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Misunderstood 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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“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Disastrous Action Comedy About Gangs

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula … More

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“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Crime Classic About Corrupt Cops

Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

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“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing Drama About Alcoholism

Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that … More

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“Primal Fear” (1996) – Edward Norton’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Psychotic Killers

Director: Gregory Hobit Starring: Edward Norton, Richard Gere and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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My Favourite Ben Affleck Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Ben Affleck. Ever since the 1990’s, Affleck has become an icon. Whether … More

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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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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Broken American Families

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More

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“This is the End” (2013) – Emma Watson’s Captivating Doomsday Comedy

Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s 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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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s 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 Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Indian Hotels

Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More

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My Favourite Ryan Gosling Films of All-Time

Few actors have built a legacy as lasting as Ryan Gosling. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Gosling has become one … More

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“Barbie” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Barbie Dolls

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera                     … More

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“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Crime Drama About Cruel Gangsters

Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More

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“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Period Piece About Clever 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

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“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Space Survival

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

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – George Clooney’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Uplifting Drama About Business Choices

Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Misunderstood 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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My Favourite James Franco Movies of All-Time

Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as controversial as James Franco. Since the 1990’s, Franco has become … More

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“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – James Franco’s Great Wizard of Oz Prequel

Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More

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“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) – James Franco’s Phenomenal Planet of the Apes Reboot

Director: Rupert Wyatt Starring: James Franco, Frieda Pinto and Andy Serkis ‘A Captivating Apes Classic’ Not many actors that achieved … More

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“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Indian Hotels

Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s 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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My Favourite Keira Knightley Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have built a legacy as strong as Keira Knightley. Since the 1990’s, Knightley has become an icon. … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a World-Famous 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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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Masterpiece About a 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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“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Powerful Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

drama, film, movie-review, movies, steven-spielberg

“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Airport Terminals

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More

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“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – James Franco’s Powerful Wizard of Oz Prequel

Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More

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“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) – James Franco’s Fantastic Planet of the Apes Reboot

Director: Rupert Wyatt Starring: James Franco, Frieda Pinto and Andy Serkis ‘A Captivating Apes Classic’ Not many actors that achieved … More

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James Franco’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as controversial as James Franco. Since the 1990’s, Franco has become … More

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My Favourite Keira Knightley Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have built a legacy as strong as Keira Knightley. Since the 1990’s, Knightley has become an icon. … More

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“Love Actually” (2003) – Keira Knightley’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Christmas Lovers

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

action, film, liam-neeson, movie-review, movies

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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“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic Period Piece About Fashion

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More

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“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

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“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Greedy Oil Prospectors

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Paul Dano and Ciaran Hinds ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood which … More

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“Primal Fear” (1996) – Richard Gere’s Captivating Courtroom Classic

Director: Gregory Hobit Starring: Edward Norton, Richard Gere and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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My Favourite Fantasy Films of All-Time Ranked

Not many genres have achieved popularity of fantasy. Since the 1940’s, the fantasy genre has produced unforgettable movies. Whether it’s … More

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“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Captivating Fantasy Comedy About Barbie Dolls

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera                     … More

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“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Seniors

Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks                      … More

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“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western About News

Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More

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“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About Naval Warfare

Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More

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“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About a Terrifying Hijacking

Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mathematicians

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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My Favourite Julia Roberts Movies of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Julia Roberts. Ever since the 1990’s, Roberts has become one of the … More

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Casinos

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time

Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers, … More

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“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Worst Movie

Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More

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“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel

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

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“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’s Underrated Science-fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Casino Heists

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Courtroom Classic

Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More

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“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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a World-Famous 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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“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Blind Veterans

Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … More

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My Favourite Will Smith Films of All-Time

Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken American Familes

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More

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“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) – James Franco’s Phenomenal Planet of the Apes Reboot

Director: Rupert Wyatt Starring: James Franco, Frieda Pinto and Andy Serkis ‘A Captivating Apes Classic’ Not many actors that achieved … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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“Barbie” (2023) – Greta Gerwig’s Captivating Fantasy Comedy About Barbie Dolls

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera                     … More

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“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

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“Awakenings” (1990) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Mental Institutions

Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … More

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“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About Blind Veterans

Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … More

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My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Movies of All-Time

Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More

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“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Disappointing Spies Sequel

Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More

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“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Classic About English Butlers

Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British … More

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“Bad Education” (2019) – Cory Finley’s Captivating Satire About Education

Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More

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My Favourite Liam Neeson Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Liam Neeson. Since the 1990’s, Neeson has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s … More

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“Love Actually” (2003) – Liam Neeson’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Christmas

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aboriginal Tribes

Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro                                    … More

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My Favourite Julia Roberts Movies of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Julia Roberts. Ever since the 1990’s, Roberts has become one of the … More

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Casino Heists

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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“Training Day” (2001) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Crime Classic About Conflicted Cops

Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Real-Life Religious Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

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“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Classic

Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More

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My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time

Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers, … More

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“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Disappointing Sequel About Retired Spies

Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More

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My Favourite Harrison Ford Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood are as adored as Harrison Ford. Since the 1980’s, Ford has become an icon in … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s 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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“Airplane!” (1980) – The Worst Comedy Ever Made

Writers/Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker Co-writers: Arthur Hailey, Hall Bartlett, and John C. Champion Starring: Robert Hays, … More

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My Favourite Films of the 1970’s Ranked

Not many film decades produced movies as memorable as the 1970’s. A groundbreaking decade, it was an era that changed … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a 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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“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Marlon Brando’s Captivating Classic About the Vietnam War

Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood which … More

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“Bad Education” (2019) – Cory Finley’s Captivating Social Satire About School Teacher Scandals

Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More

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“Love Actually” (2003) – Liam Neeson’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Christmas Lovers

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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Liam Neeson’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Liam Neeson. Since the 1990’s, Neeson has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s … More

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“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aboriginal Tribes

Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro                                    … More

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“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Courtroom Classic

Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More

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“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

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My Favourite Al Pacino Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise … More

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“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blind Veterans

Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … More

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My Favourite World War II Movies of All-Time

Not many genres have ability to captivate audiences like World War II. Since the 1990’s, the war movie genre has … More

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“Greyhound” (2020) – Aaron Schneider’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About WWII Naval Warfare

Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More

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“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – Robert Mulligan’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More

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“Love Actually” (2003) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Comedy Classic About Christmas

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Hugh Grant’s Captivating Classic About Butlers

Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British … More

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My Favourite Harrison Ford Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood are as adored as Harrison Ford. Since the 1980’s, Ford has become an icon in … More

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“This is the End” (2013) – Jay Baruchel’s Captivating Doomsday Disaster Comedy

Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … More

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My Favourite Ryan Gosling Movies of All-Time

Few actors have built a legacy as lasting as Ryan Gosling. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Gosling has become one … More

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“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Comedy About Nice Detectives

Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More

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“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Crime Drama About Gangs

Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More

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“Barbie” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Barbie Dolls

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera                     … More

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a Real-Life Religious Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

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“About Time” (2013) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More

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“Love Actually” (2003) – Liam Neeson’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Christmas Lovers

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Greyhound” (2020) – Aaron Schneider’s Captivating WWII Blockbuster About Naval Warfare

Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More

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“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Taika Waititi’s Hilarious Historical Satire About WWII

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

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The Greatest World War II Films Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres have ability to captivate audiences like World War II. Since the 1990’s, the war movie genre has … More

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My Favourite Julia Roberts Movies of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Julia Roberts. Ever since the 1990’s, Roberts has become one of the … More

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“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Casino Classic

Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

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My Favourite Will Smith Films of All-Time

Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s … More

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“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western About News

Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More

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“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About Naval Warfare

Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More

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“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Tense Hijacking Thriller

Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More

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“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Airport Terminals

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More

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“Primal Fear” (1996) – Edward Norton’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Psychopathic Killers

Director: Gregory Hobit Starring: Edward Norton, Richard Gere and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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My Favourite Political Films of All-Time

Not many genres attract audiences to the theatre like the political thriller. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made memorable … 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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“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

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“Spotlight” (2015) – My Favourite Political Film of All-Time

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

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“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Fun Feminist Oceans Remake

Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More

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“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Extraordinary Vietnam War Epic

Writer/Director: Spike Lee  Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Magnificent Masterpiece About a Gifted 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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“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Powerful Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

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“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Airport Survival

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a World-Famous 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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“Barbie” (2023) – Margot Robbie’s Captivating Comedy about Barbie Dolls

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera                     … More

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“About Time” (2013) – Margot Robbie’s Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s 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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“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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“Elysium” (2013) – Jodie Foster’s Underrated Science-fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More

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“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Daniel Kaluuya’s Breathtaking Biopic About Black Leaders

Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always … More

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“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Indian Hotels

Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More

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“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Child Abductions

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More

film, jake-gyllenhaal, movie-review, movies, thriller

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a World-Famous Mathematician

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

film, movie-review, music, review, writing

“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

“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Political Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

film, john-williams, movie-review, movies, steven-spielberg

“Spotlight” (2015) – My Favourite Political Film of All-Time

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

film, movie-review, movies, news, review

The Greatest Political Movies Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres attract audiences to the theatre like the political thriller. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made memorable … More

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“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Powerful Drama About Islamophobia

Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More

drama, film, movie-review, movies, riz-ahmed

“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Shia LaBeouf’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homebirths

Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More

drama, film, movie-review, movies, reviews

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s 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

movie-review, movie-reviews, music, review, writing

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

horror, johnny-depp, movie-review, movies, willem-dafoe

“Mirror Mirror” (2012) – Armie Hammer’s Satisfying Snow White Remake

Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Lily Collins ‘Passable Entertainment’ “Mirror Mirror” is directed by Tarsem Singh. Its … More

fantasy, film, movie-review, movies, reviews

My Favourite Amy Adams Movies of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as amazing as Amy Adams. Since the 1990’s, Adams has become one of the greatest … More

amy-adams, film, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies

“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Period Piece About Conmen

Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More

film, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies, russell-crowe

“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western About News

Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More

drama, film, movie-review, movies, tom-hanks

“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About a Terrifying Hijacking

Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More

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“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Airports

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More

drama, film, movie-review, movies, tom-hanks

“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About Naval Warfare

Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More

drama, film, movie-review, movies, tom-hanks

My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Movies of All-Time

Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More

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“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Bland Sequel About British Spies

Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More

action, bruce-willis, film, movie-review, movies

“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Classic About Butlers

Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British … More

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“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Dazzling Drama About Dementia

Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More

anthony-hopkins, dementia, drama, film-review, movie-review

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

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

film, movie, movie-review, movies, twilight

“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

film, horror, movie-review, movies, reviews

“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Extraordinary Epic About the Vietnam War

Writer/Director: Spike Lee  Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s 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

film, movie-review, music, review, writing

“Waves” (2019) – Sterling K. Brown’s Dazzling Drama About Dysfunctional Families

Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More

film, movie, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies

“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel

Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More

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My Favourite Adam Driver Films of All-Time

Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Adam Driver. Since the 2000’s, Driver has become one of the … More

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

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

movie-review, movie-reviews, music, review, writing

“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Indian Hotels

Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More

film, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies, reviews

My Favourite Keira Knightley Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have built a legacy as strong as Keira Knightley. Since the 1990’s, Knightley has become an icon. … More

film, keira-knightley, movie-review, movies, romance

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