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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

graham-nash, movie-reviews, music, reviews, writing

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s 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

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films of All-Time

Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon. … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful 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

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“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

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“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

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

My Favourite Will Smith Movies of All-Time

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

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“Moonlight” (2016) – Mahershala Ali’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Sexual Identity

Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More

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My Favourite Michelle Williams Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Michelle Williams. Since the 1990’s, Williams has become a feminist icon. … More

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

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Psychotic Theatre Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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

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

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

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

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Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s Greatest Films Ranked

Not many actors earned appreciation of Phillip Seymour Hoffman. Since the 1990’s, Hoffman became an icon. Whether it’s masterful leaders, … More

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“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Historical Biopic About NASA

Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More

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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

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“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addicts

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

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“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

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

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Legendary Mathematician

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

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s 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

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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Frances McDormand’s Captivating Crime Classic About Corrupt Cops

Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

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“Primal Fear” (1996) – Frances McDormand’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Psychotic Killers

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

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“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Spectacular Biopic About Steve Jobs

Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Beloved Mathematician

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

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

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

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

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

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“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s 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

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

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

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“Birdman” (2015) – Edward Norton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Psychotic Theatre Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Climate Disaster Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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My Favourite Helen Mirren Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Helen Mirren. Since the 1960’s, Mirren has become a legendary icon. … More

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“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Helen Mirren’s Captivating Drama About Passion for Cooking

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

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“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Powerful Period Piece About Clever Con-Artists

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ 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

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s 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

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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Frances McDormand’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Grieving Mothers

Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

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

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

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

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

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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

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“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating 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

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“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Meaningful Psychological Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Genius

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

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Sam Mendes’ Beautiful Classic About Broken American Families

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

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“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

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“The Graduate” (1967) – Mike Nichols’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Aimless Graduate Students

Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

comedy, drama, film, movie-reviews, movies

“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

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

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

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s 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

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“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

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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Sam Rockwell’s Captivating Crime Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

drama, film, frances-mcdormand, movie-reviews, movies

“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

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

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“The Fall Guy” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Hollywood Stuntmen

Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson                      … More

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“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

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“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’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

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“The Notebook” (2004) – Ryan Gosling’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece Classic

Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

david-leitch, emily-blunt, movie-reviews, movies, ryan-gosling

My Favourite Michelle Williams Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Michelle Williams. Since the 1990’s, Williams has become a feminist icon. … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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My Favourite Johnny Depp Movies of All-Time

Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates, … More

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“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Disastrous Western

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

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“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Remarkable Romantic Comedy About Irrational Men

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

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“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

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

film, joaquin-phoenix, lady-gaga, movie-reviews, movies

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“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

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

“The Graduate” (1967) – Mike Nichols’ Timeless Coming-of-Age Classic About Aimless Graduate Students

Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

comedy, drama, film, movie-reviews, movies

“Moonlight” (2016) – Barry Jenkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Sexual Identity

Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More

astrology, barry-jenkins, film, movie-reviews, movies

“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

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

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“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Matthew McConaughey’s Captivating Comedy About Comical Actors

Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More

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“Dallas Buyers Club” (2014) – Matthew McConaughey’s Meaningful Masterpiece 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

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

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

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“Birdman” (2015) – Edward Norton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

film, michael-keaton, movie-reviews, movies, review

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

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

Edward Norton, film, movie-review, movie-reviews, movies

“American Hustle” (2013) – Jeremy Renner’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

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

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s 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

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

My Favourite Julia Roberts Movies of All-Time

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

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“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Emily Blunt’s Captivating Comedy About Stuntmen

Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson                      … More

david-leitch, emily-blunt, movie-reviews, movies, ryan-gosling

“Life of Pi” (2012) – Irrfan Khan’s Life-Affirming Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“The Help” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Powerful Period Piece About Helpful Housekeepers

Writer/Director: Tate Taylor Starring: Emma Stone, Bryce Dallas Howard and Viola Davis ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s 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

film, horror, movie-reviews, movies, writing

“Birdman” (2015) – Edward Norton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Theatre Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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

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

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

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

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“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

film, movie-reviews, movies, quentin-tarantino, reviews

My Favourite Ben Affleck Films of All-Time

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films of All-Time

Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon. … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful 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

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

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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“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

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My Favourite Michelle Williams Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Michelle Williams. Since the 1990’s, Williams has become a feminist icon. … More

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My Favourite Meryl Streep Movies of All-Time

Few actresses keep audiences entertained like Meryl Streep. Since the 1980’s, Streep has become an icon in the film industry. … More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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My Favourite Will Smith Movies of All-Time

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

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

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My Favourite Meryl Streep Movies of All-Time

Few actresses keep audiences entertained like Meryl Streep. Since the 1980’s, Streep has become an icon in the film industry. … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Greedy Businessmen

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

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My Favourite Leonardo DiCaprio Films of All-Time

Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Leonardo DiCaprio. Since the 1990’s, DiCaprio has become … More

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“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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Brilliant Biopic About Steve Jobs

Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Blockbuster About Climate Disasters

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More

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

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

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

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

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My Favourite Paul Bettany Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Paul Bettany. Since the 1990’s, Bettany has become an icon. … More

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

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

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“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Broadway Play

Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe  ‘Magnificent … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“There Will be Blood” (2007) – Paul Thomas Anderson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Greedy Oil Businessmen

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

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Gabriele Muccino’s Powerful Business Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

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The Greatest Business Movies Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres have built a legacy as strong as the business biopic. Since the 1970’s, the genre has produced … More

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“The Revenant” (2015) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Survival

Director: Alejandro G. Inarritu Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Domnhall Gleeson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Leonardo DiCaprio. Since the 1990’s, DiCaprio has become … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

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

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

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My Favourite Kevin Spacey Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon. … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Classic About Broken American Families

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

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“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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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

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

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

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

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My Favourite Julia Roberts Movies of All-Time

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

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My Favourite Johnny Depp Movies of All-Time

Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates, … More

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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

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“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating 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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Comedy Classic About War Veterans

Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More

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

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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My Favourite Dustin Hoffman Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have earned appreciation of Dustin Hoffman. Since the 1970’s, Hoffman has become an icon in the film … More

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“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Graduate Students

Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

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“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

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

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

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

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

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“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers

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

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“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Forgotten Stuntmen

Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson                      … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

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

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“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Psychotic Theatre Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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“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

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“Life of Pi” (2012) – Ang Lee’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Adventure Book

Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More

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My Favourite Rooney Mara Films of All-time

Not many actresses attract audiences to the Cinema like Rooney Mara. Since the 1990’s, Mara has become a feminist icon. … More

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My Favourite Rooney Mara Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses attract audiences to the Cinema like Rooney Mara. Since the 1990’s, Mara has become a feminist icon. … More

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

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

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My Favourite Robert Pattinson Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Robert Pattinson. Since the 2000’s, Pattinson has become an icon. Whether … More

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

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

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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

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My Favourite Will Smith Films of All-Time

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

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

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“Life of Pi” (2012) – Ang Lee’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Adventure Book

Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More

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Rooney Mara’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actresses attract audiences to the Cinema like Rooney Mara. Since the 1990’s, Mara has become a feminist icon. … More

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“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) – Kristen Stewart’s Disappointing Twilight Finale

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

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“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Kirsten Dunst’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About NASA

Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ed Harris’ 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

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

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

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“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

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“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Slavery Western Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More

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“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Riz Ahmed’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

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“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

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

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

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

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

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“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

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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

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“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

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

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

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

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“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee’s Excellent Epic About the Vietnam War

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

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“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors

Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

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“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – J.J. Abrams’ Spectacular Star Trek Sequel

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

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“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – Sam Taylor-Wood’s Brilliant Musical 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

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

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

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My Favourite Paul Bettany Films of All-Time

Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Paul Bettany. Since the 1990’s, Bettany has become an icon. … More

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

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

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“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

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My Favourite Robert Pattinson Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Robert Pattinson. Since the 2000’s, Pattinson has become an icon. Whether … More

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“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Toni Collette’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama 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

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My Favourite Jamie Foxx Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have achieved the box-office success of Jamie Foxx. Since the 1990’s, Foxx has become an icon. … More

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“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

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“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Western 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

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“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

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“The Farewell” (2019) – Awkwafina’s Fantastic Drama About Families in China

Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Mark Ruffalo’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

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“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

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

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

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“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – Rich Moore’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Achievement

Director: Rich Moore Writer: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More

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Paul Bettany’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors have built a legacy as strong as Paul Bettany. Since the 1990’s, Bettany has become an icon. … More

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

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

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“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Health

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

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“The Fall Guy” (2024) – Emily Blunt’s Captivating Comedy About Falling Hollywood Stuntmen

Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson                      … More

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

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

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“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Toni Collette’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama 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

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“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

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“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

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“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

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

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

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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

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

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

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My Favourite Ethan Hawke Movies of All-Time

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

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“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Biopic About a Canadian Painter

Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More

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“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Broadway Play

Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe  ‘Magnificent … More

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“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Woody Harrelson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Corrupt Cops

Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

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My Favourite Kevin Spacey Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon. … More

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“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful 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

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“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Hugh Hudson’s Captivating Sports Classic About Olympics Runners

Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More

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My Favourite Will Smith Movies of All-Time

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

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“The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

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“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Broadway Play

Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe  ‘Magnificent … More

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“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

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

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

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“Oz the Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Rachel Weisz’s Marvellous Wizard of Oz Prequel

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

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“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Kirsten Dunst’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About NASA

Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More

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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

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“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Addicts

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

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

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

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My Favourite Tom Hardy Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as extraordinary as Tom Hardy. Since the 2000’s, Hardy has become … More

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

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

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“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Spectacular Biopic About Steve Jobs

Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More

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