“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

“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

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Bland Blockbuster About Spies

Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More

“Jobs” (2013) – Ashton Kutcher’s Brilliant Biopic About Steve Jobs

Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More

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

“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Samuel L. Jackson’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

“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Steve Carell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Adolescents

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

“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Jared Leto’s Dazzling Drama About the AIDS Crisis

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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

“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

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

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

My Favourite Amy Adams Films 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’ Magnificent 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

“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

“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ 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

“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

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

“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

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

“Looper” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Spectacular 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

“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

“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

“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Devastating Drama About Drug Addiction

Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More

“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

“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

“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Phenomenal 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

“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Samuel L. Jackson’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

Samuel L. Jackson’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Few actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Samuel L. Jackson. Ever since the 1990’s, Jackson has become an icon. … More

My Favourite Russell Crowe Films of All-Time

Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

My Favourite Denzel Washington Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have achieved recognition of Denzel Washington. Following recognition during the 1980’s, Washington has become an icon … More

“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Disastrous Action Comedy About Gangsters

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

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

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romantic Drama

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More

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

“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

“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Brilliant Biopic About John Lennon

Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Starring Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster ‘Brilliant Beatles Biopic’ “Nowhere Boy” is directed by Sam … More

“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Shailene Woodley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay

Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani  Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … 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

“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

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

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

“Official Secrets” (2019) – Keira Knightley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Sensitive 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

My Favourite Morgan Freeman Films of All-Time

Few movie-stars in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of Morgan Freeman. Following stardom in the 1980’s, Freeman has become an icon … More

My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Films 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’ Phenomenal 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

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

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

My Favourite Denzel Washington Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have achieved recognition of Denzel Washington. Following recognition during the 1980’s, Washington has become an icon … More

“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Disastrous Action Comedy About Gangsters

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

“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

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Amazing Animated Sequel About Training Dragons

Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … More

My Favourite Russell Crowe Films of All-Time

Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an … More

“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Heath Ledger’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

“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Scary Alien Invasion Disasters

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

“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Classic About a Catastrophic Shipwreck

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few events in the history of … 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

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Animated Sequel About Training Dragons

Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … 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

My Favourite Morgan Freeman Films of All-Time

Few movie-stars in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of Morgan Freeman. Following stardom in the 1980’s, Freeman has become an icon … 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’ Disappointing Sequel About 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 English Butlers

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

“Airplane” (1980) – Robert Hays’ Disappointing Airplane Spoof Comedy

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

“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’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

“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

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Soaring Animated Sequel About Training Dragons

Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … More

“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Fred Zinnemann’s Captivating Classic About Spies

Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed … 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

“This is the End” (2013) – Jay Baruchel’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) – 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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

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

“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

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

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

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

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

“Independence Day” (1997) – Will Smith’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Scary Alien Invasions

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

“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Disappointing Period Piece About Spies

Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Bland Blockbuster About Zombie Invasions

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

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

“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular 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 Terminals

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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … 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

“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Jodie Foster’s Powerful Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay

Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani  Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romantic Drama

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More

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

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

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Real-Life Legal Trial

Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin   Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … 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

“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

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play

Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More

“The Invisible Man” (2020) – Elisabeth Moss’ Terrifying Psychological Thriller

Writer/Director: Leigh Whannell Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Aldis Hodge ‘Terrifying Thriller’  Over the past decade or so, the … More

My Favourite Amy Adams Films 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 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

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

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

“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Disappointing Sequel About 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 English 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) – Spike Lee’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

“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Amazing Coming-of-Age Drama About Adolescents

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) – Sam Mendes’ Wonderful Drama About Wrold War I

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

“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Breathtaking Biopic About John Lennon

Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Starring Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster ‘Brilliant Beatles Biopic’ “Nowhere Boy” is directed by Sam … More

“Waves” (2019) – Sterling K. Brown’s Fantastic 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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Haunting Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

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

“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

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

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

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More

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

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

“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romantic Drama

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johnasson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Powerful 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) – Sandra Bullock’s Fun Feminist Ocean’s Reboot

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 Spectacular 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

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

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

“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

“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Phenomenal 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

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Clever 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 Mauritanian” (2021) – Shailene Woodley’s Riveting Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay

Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani  Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More

My Favourite Films of 2017 Ranked

Let’s face the facts: 2017 was a fantastic year for films. Whether it is gorgeous fantasies, heartbreaking dramas or gripping … More

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

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

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“The Trial of Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Real-Life Legal Trial

Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin   Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More

“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’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

“Maudie” (2017) – Sally Hawkins’ Powerful Portrait of 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

“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

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenagers

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

My Favourite Films of 2016 Ranked

2016 was an exciting year to be a movie-goer. Whether it was old-fashioned musicals, heartbreaking dramas or science-fiction entertainment, it … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Chris Pine’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

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

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

“Southside With You” (2016) – Tika Sumpter’s Remarkable Romantic Drama About Obama

Writer/Director: Richard Tanne Starring: Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Let me start off by saying that I’m … More

My Favourite Russell Crowe Films of All-Time

Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an … More

“Green Book” (2018) – Mahershala Ali’s Powerful Period Piece About Racial Segregation

Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More

“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

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Alicia Vikander’s Bland Blockbuster About Spies

Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More

My Favourite Amy Adams Films

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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

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

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

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“Spy” (2015) – Melissa McCarthy’s Spectacular Comedy About Clumsy Spies

Writer/Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Jude Law ‘A Spy-tacular Comedy’ You rarely ever come across comedies … 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

“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ 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

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenage Romance

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

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

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

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’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

“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Heath Ledger’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenage Romance

Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Bland Blockbuster About Spies

Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (2015) – Olivia Cooke’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Rebellious Teenagers

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Writer: Jesse Andrews (based on novel) Starring: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke ‘A Breath of … More

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romantic Drama

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … 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

“The Gift” (2015) – Joel Edgerton’s Gripping Psychological Thriller About Bullying

Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton ‘A Thought-Provoking Thriller’ About halfway through Joel Edgerton’s latest … More

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Real-life Legal Trial

Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin   Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Miles Teller’s Spectacular Drama About Teen Romance

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

“22 Jump Street” (2014) – Jonah Hill’s Joyous Jump Street Sequel

Directors: Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Writers: Michael Bacall, Oren Uziel and Rodney Rothman Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and … More

“This is the End” (2013) – Jay Baruchel’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

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Jay Baruchel’s Soaring Animated Dragons Sequel

Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … More

“Red 2” (2013) – Helen Mirren’s 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 Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Helen Mirren’s Captivating Drama About Indian Cooking

Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and … 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

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Science-fiction Blockbuster About Time Travel

Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More

“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Powerful Portrait of 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

“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Heath Ledger’s Timeless Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenage Romance

Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

My Favourite Films of 2013

Let’s face the facts. From technology being advanced to unimaginable heights with Alfonso Cauron’s space-thriller “Gravity” to slavery being portrayed … More

My Favourite Denzel Washington Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have achieved recognition of Denzel Washington. Following recognition during the 1980’s, Washington has become an icon … More

“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

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About L.A.

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Smart 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 Adam Driver Films Ranked

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

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

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

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Classic About a Catastrophic Shipwreck

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet and Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few events in the history of … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Chris Pine’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

“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Shailene Woodley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay

Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani  Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More

“Adrift” (2018) – Shailene Woodley’s Spectacular Drama About Surviving Catastrophe

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … 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

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

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

“Planes” (2013) – Dane Cook’s Disappointing Animated Planes Blockbuster

Writer: Jeffrey M. Howard Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach and Priyanka Chopra ‘A Plane Crash Disaster’ If there’s any film … More

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

“This is the End” (2013) – James Franco’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

“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

“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Bland Blockbuster About Espionage

Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romance

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More

“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent 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

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

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

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Tragic Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Heath Ledger’s Captivating Classic About Rebellious Teenagers

Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

Adam Driver’s Greatest Movies Ranked

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

“Jobs” (2013) – Ashton Kutcher’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Steve Jobs

Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More

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

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

My Favourite Matt Damon Films 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

“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Dazzling Drama About the AIDS Crisis

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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More

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

“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western Period Piece

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

“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Intense 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 Miraculous Island Survival

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More

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

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

“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ 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

“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

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

“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Powerful Political Thriller About Terrorism

 Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More

“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’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

“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Clever 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

“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

“Lawless” (2012) – Shia LaBeouf’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

My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Films Ranked

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

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

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

My Favourite Russell Crowe Films of All-Time

Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an … More

My Favourite Denzel Washington Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have achieved recognition of Denzel Washington. Following recognition during the 1980’s, Washington has become an icon … More

“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Disastrous Action Comedy About Gangsters

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula … 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’ Disappointing Sequel About 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’ Powerful Period Piece About British Butlers

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

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Real-Life Legal Trial

Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin   Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … 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 Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Boring Reboot About Jason Bourne

Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Inspirational Therapists

Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More