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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My Favourite Films of 2012 Ranked
Let’s face the facts. 2012 was a great year for films. From emotionally driven dramas to tremendously entertaining comic-book movies, … More
“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – John C. Reilly’s Astonishing Animated Classic
Director: Rich Moore Writer: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More
My Favourite Films of the 2010’s Decade Ranked
Not many decades produced movies as unforgettable as the 2010’s. A groundbreaking era, the decade forever changed Cinema. Whether it’s … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Jeremy Renner’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
“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Boring Jason Bourne Reboot
Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More
“The Hurt Locker” (2009) – Jeremy Renner’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Vietnam War
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lily ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have made … More
My Favourite Joseph Gordon-Levitt Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Since the 1990’s, Gordon-Levitt has become an icon. Whether it’s … More
“Looper” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens
Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“500 Days of Summer” (2009) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed Romance
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel and Chloe Grace Moretz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … 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
“This is the End” (2013) – Emma Watson’s Captivating Comedy About Doomsday Disasters
Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
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
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“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
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
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
“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
“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Terrific Science-fiction 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
“Interstellar” (2014) – Jessica Chastain’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Space Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More
“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
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Western Classic About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Her” (2013) – Scarlett Johansson’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
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
The Greatest Movies of the 2010’s Ranked
Not many decades produced movies as unforgettable as the 2010’s. A groundbreaking era, the decade forever changed Cinema. Whether it’s … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Jeremy Renner’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
“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Boring Jason Bourne Reboot
Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More
“The Hurt Locker” (2009) – Jeremy Renner’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Iraq War
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lily ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have made … More
“Cats” (2019) – Judi Dench’s Catastrophic Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Judi Dench’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
“Spotlight” (2015) – Stanley Tucci’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Scandal
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
“This is the End” (2013) – Emma Watson’s Captivating Comedy About Doomsday Disasters
Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … More
“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
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“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
“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
“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Space Survival Epic
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – George Clooney’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Uplifting Drama About Business Decisions
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Western About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“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
“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic 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
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“The Hurt Locker” (2009) – Jeremy Renner’s Meaningful Masterpiece About the Iraq War
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lily ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have made … More
“Interstellar” (2014) – Christopher Nolan’s Sensational Science-fiction Classic About Space Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Night Violence
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
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
“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Magnificent Masterpiece 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
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Woeful Western Disaster
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More
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
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Period Piece About Fashion-Designers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Space Disasters
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Captivating Classic About Business Decisions
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – George Clooney’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casinos
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“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
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Classic About Dysfunctional American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
My Favourite Bruce Willis Films 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
“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Bland 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
“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic 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
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’s Captivating 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
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Magnificent Masterpiece 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
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
The Greatest Movies 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
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Classic About Dysfunctional Amiercan Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
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
“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ 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
“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
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
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
My Favourite Films of the 1980’s Ranked
Not many decades produced movies as memorable as the 1980’s. A groundbreaking decade, the 1980’s changed filmmaking. Whether it’s stories … More
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More
“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
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Fantastic Autobiographical Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Surviving Airport Terminals
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
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
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blindness
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Taika Waititi’s Hilarious Historical Satire About the Holocaust
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More
The Greatest Movies of the 1980’s Ranked
Not many decades produced movies as memorable as the 1980’s. A groundbreaking decade, the 1980’s changed filmmaking. Whether it’s stories … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Sally Field’s Brilliant Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
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
“American Beauty” (1999) – Sam Mendes’ Beautiful American Masterpiece About Broken Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Inspiring Therapists
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“Brooklyn” (2015) – Saoirse Ronan’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Irish Immigration
Director: John Crowley Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson and Emory Cohen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process that … More
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Crime Drama About Gangsters
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking 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
“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
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More
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
“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
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
My Favourite Steven Spielberg Movies of All-Time
Not many directors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Steven Spielberg. Following his rise to stardom during the 1970’s, Spielberg … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Historical Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“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
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Fun Feminist Reboot of a Famous Heist Franchise
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Spectacular Sherlock Holmes Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Musical
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2019) – 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
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disastrous Drama About Drug Cartels
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful American Classic About Dysfunctional Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Inspiring Therapists
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“Brooklyn” (2015) – Saoirse Ronan’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Irish Immigration
Director: John Crowley Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson and Emory Cohen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process that … More
“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
“Knives Out” (2019) – LaKeith Stanfield’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
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – LaKeith Stanfield’s Brilliant Biopic About a Powerful Black Leader
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always … More
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
“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
“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
“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Scary Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
My Favourite Crime Movies of All-Time
Few film genres have stood the test of time like crime. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made strong movies. … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Scary Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Magnificent 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
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Captivating Crime Classic About Terrifying Serial Killers
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Sam Rockwell’s Spectacular Historical Satire About The Holocaust
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More
“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Sam Rockwell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
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
My Favourite Adam Driver Movies 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
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking 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
“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
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Riz Ahmed’s Remarkable Thriller About Night Violence
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Shia LaBeouf’s Powerful Drama About Homebirths
Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Viola Davis’ Captivating 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
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
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Love
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“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
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More
“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
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films 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
“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Bland 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
“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Remarkable Period Piece About Committed Butlers
Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British … More
“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
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Masterpiece About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“Brooklyn” (2015) – Saoirse Ronan’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Irish Immigration
Director: John Crowley Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson and Emory Cohen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process that … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Crime Classic About Disturbed Detectives
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Classic
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Captivating Crime Classic About Psychotic Serial Killers
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More
The Greatest Crime Movies Ever Made
Few film genres have stood the test of time like crime. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made strong movies. … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Sam Rockwell’s Hilarious Historical Satire About The Holocaust
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More
“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Sam Rockwell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens
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
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Astonishing Drama About Adolescence
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More
“1917” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wonderful World War I Drama
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
My Favourite Action Movies of All-Time
Not many film genres have gained the appreciation of action. Since the 1980’s, the action genre has produced unforgettable movies. … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Stanley Tucci’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking 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
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disastrous Drama About Illegal Drug Trafficking
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Rian Johnson’s Captivating 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
“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
“The Farewell” (2019) – Awkwafina’s Fantastic Chinese Family Drama
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
My Favourite Judi Dench Movies of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Judi Dench. Ever since the 1990’s, Dench has become a legendary icon. … More
“Cats” (2019) – Judi Dench’s Catastrophic Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Terrifying Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Hilarious Historical Satire About The Holocaust
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
The Greatest Action Movies Ever Made
Not many film genres have gained the appreciation of action. Since the 1980’s, the action genre has produced unforgettable movies. … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Stanley Tucci’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking 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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Christian Bale’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
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Fun Feminist Reboot of a Famous Heist Franchise
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More
“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s Terrific Science-fiction 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
“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
My Favourite Biopics of All-Time
Few genres have built a legacy as iconic as the biopic. Since the 1950’s, the biopic genre has produced unforgettable … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Historical Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Viola Davis’ Captivating Crime Thriller About Terrifying Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Hereditary” (2018) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Classic About Family Trauma
Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Green Book” (2018) – Mahershala Ali’s Powerful Period Piece About Racism
Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More
“Bo Burnham: Inside” (2021) – Bo Burnham’s Sensational Standup Comedy Special
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Bo Burnham ‘Spectacular Stand-up Special’ Never has it been more challenging for comedians with hectic routines … More
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s 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
My Favourite Adam Driver Movies 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
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
My Favourite Julia Roberts Films 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
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“Adrift” (2018) – Shailene Woodley’s Spectacular Drama About Survival
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More
“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
“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
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Period Piece About Fashion-Designers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More
My Favourite Ethan Hawke Films 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
“Training Day” (2001) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating 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
“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Beautiful Biopic About a Famous Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Terrifying Child Abduction
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenage Love
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“Detroit” (2017) – John Boyega’s Terrific Thriller About Racism Riots
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie and Will Poulter ‘Tense Historical Thriller’ Racism has long … More
“Interstellar” (2014) – Christopher Nolan’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Space Expeditions
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Classic About Beautiful American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“Southside With You” (2016) – Tika Sumpter’s Spectacular 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
“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
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Magnificent 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
“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
The Greatest Biopics Ever Made
Few genres have built a legacy as iconic as the biopic. Since the 1950’s, the biopic genre has produced unforgettable … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Viola Davis’ Captivating 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
“Green Book” (2018) – Mahershala Ali’s Powerful Period Piece About Racism
Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More
“The Counselor” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Disastrous Drama About Drug Cartels
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More
“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
“Her” (2013) – Spike Jonze’s Mesmerizing Romantic 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
“500 Days of Summer” (2009) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel and Chloe Grace Moretz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“Titanic” (1997) – My Favourite Romance Film of All-Time
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few events in the history of … More
“The Devil All The Time” (2020) – Robert Pattinson’s Riveting 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
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II” (2012) – Robert Pattinson’s Torturous Twilight Franchise Finale
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … More
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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ 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
My Favourite Films of 2015 Ranked
As 2015 comes to a close, it is time to celebrate yet another unforgettable year in film. Be it animated … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Night Violence
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 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
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