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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

film, horror, movie-review, movies, reviews

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

film, matt-damon, movie-review, movies, reviews

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Outstanding Oscar-Winner About Oppenheimer

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt                   … More

christopher-nolan, film, movies, oppenheimer, oscars

“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike

Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis                     … More

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“The Martian” (2015) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Space Masterpiece

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Can you imagine being stranded on … More

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

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

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“The Departed” (2006) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Crime Classic

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More

cinema, film, martin-scorsese, movies, reviews

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

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

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“The Talented Mr. Ripley” (1999) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic

Writer/Director: Anthony Minghella Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood that … More

drama, film, movies, reviews, thriller

“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent World War II Masterpiece

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More

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“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

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My Favourite Martin Sheen Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies that demand to be seen like Martin Sheen. Since the 1970’s, Sheen has become … More

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“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Michael Sheen’s Amazing Spider-Man Reboot

Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More

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“The Departed” (2006) – Michael Sheen’s Captivating Crime Classic

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More

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“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Michael Sheen’s Captivating Con-Artist Classic

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More

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“Gandhi” (1982) – Michael Sheen’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Gandhi

Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in … More

entertainment, history, india, movies, politics

“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Michael Sheen’s Magnificent Vietnam War Masterpiece

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

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My Favourite Al Pacino Films of All-Time

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

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“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aging Mobsters

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

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“Heat” (1995) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Crime Classic About Bank Robberies

Writer/Director: Michael Mann Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Val Kilmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame … More

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

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

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“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A MobsterMasterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is perhaps … More

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My Favourite Dev Patel Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Dev Patel. Since the 1990’s, Patel has become an icon. Whether it’s … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Phenomenal Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspiring Drama About Orphans in India

Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … 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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“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic

Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’  Racial representation is seldom seen in … More

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“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Arranged Weddings

Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More

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“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Devastating Terminal Illness

Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood … More

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“Anora” (2024) – Sean Baker’s Magnificent Best Picture Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Prostitutes

Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Phenomenal Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, fiction, literature, movies, reading

“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Gary Oldman’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Winston Churchill

Director: Joe Wright Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James and Ben Mendehlson ‘A Captivating Period Piece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More

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“Spectre” (2015) – Lea Seydoux’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Daniel Craig, Lea Seydoux and Christoph Waltz ‘A Superb Sequel’ Not many actresses have made movies … More

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Paul Rudd’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Teenagers

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

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“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Christoph Waltz’s Glorious Historical Masterpiece About the Holocaust

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several … More

film, history, holocaust, movies, reviews

“The Pianist” (2002) – Adrien Brody’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Holocaust Survival

Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More

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“Adaptation” (2002) – Chris Cooper’s Captivating Classic About Frustrated Writers

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

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“Emma” (2020) – Johnny Flynn’s Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation

Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … More

film, horror, movies, reviews, television

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Classic About Inspirational Teachers

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

film, literature, movies, poetry, 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

80s, comedy, drama, movies, music

“Gandhi” (1982) – Ben Kingsley’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Gandhi

Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in … More

books, history, india, movies, politics

“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Great Oscar-Winning Crime Thriller About a Real-Life Hostage Crisis

Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More

2010s, film, movies, oscars, review

“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Robert Zemeckis’ Captivating Oscar-Winning Classic About Intellectual Disabilities

Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating … More

drama, movies, robert-zemeckis, robin-wright, tom-hanks

“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Oscar-Winning Drama About Dysfunctional Families

Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert … More

art, books, entertainment, movies

“Titanic’ (1997) – James Cameron’s Timeless Oscar-Winning Historical Classic About a Tragic Shipwreck

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

history, movies, romance, titanic

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Steve McQueen’s Spectacular Oscar-Winning 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

film, movie-review, movies, reviews, steve-mcqueen

“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s Outstanding Oscar-Winning Korean Masterpiece About Social Class

Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films … More

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About Scary Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

film, horror, maika-monroe, movie-review, movies

“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Haunting Oscar-Winning Masterpiece About The Holocaust

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a … More

film, history, holocaust, movies, steven-spielberg

“The Godfather” (1972) – My Favourite Oscar-Winning Film of All-Time

Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A MobsterMasterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is perhaps … More

cinema, film, megalopolis, movies, reviews

The Best Oscar-Winning Movies Made Ranked

Not many movies attract audiences to theatres like Oscar-winners. Since the 1930’s, the Academy Awards have created unforgettable movies. Whether … More

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“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Michelle Pfeiffer’s Fantastic Avengers Franchise Farewell

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More

Captain America, marvel, mcu, movie-reviews, movies

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Michelle Pfeiffer’s Astonishing Ant-Man Comic-Book Sequel

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More

action, film, marvel, movies, superhero

“Hairspray” (2007) – Michelle Pfeiffer’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical

Director: Adam Shankman Starring: John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer and Christopher Walken ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have … More

film, movies, musical, reviews, wicked

“Batman Returns” (1992) – Michelle Pfeiffer’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Sequel

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Christopher Walken, Michael Keaton and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

batman, comics, dc, dc-comics, movies

Michelle Pfeiffer’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actresses have made movies audiences treasure like Michelle Pfeiffer. Since the 1980’s, Pfieffer has become a beloved icon. … More

batman, dc, film, movies, reviews

“Dune” (2021) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More

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My Favourite Emma Stone Movies of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as well-known as Emma Stone. Ever since the 2000’s, Stone has become an icon. Whether … More

emma-stone, film, movies, poor-things, yorgos-lanthimos

“The Help” (2012) – Emma Stone’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

film, horror, movie-review, movies, reviews

“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Broken Marriages

Directors: Glenn Ficara and John Requa Starring: Julianne Moore, Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors … More

comedy, film, movie, movies, romance

“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Dazzling Live-Action Disney Remake

Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More

disney, film, movie-review, movies, reviews

“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Zoe Saldana’s Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

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My Favourite Marion Cotillard Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have earned appreciation of Marion Cotillard. Since the 2000’s, Cotillard has become a French icon. Whether it’s … More

entertainment, film, movie-reviews, movies, reviews

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Marion Cotillard’s Captivating Batman Conclusion

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More

batman, christopher-nolan, dc, film, movies

“Inception” (2010) – Marion Cotillard’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Dreams

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

christopher-nolan, film, movies, oppenheimer, oscars

“La Vie En Rose” (2007) – Marion Cotillard’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Edith Piaf

Writer/Director: Olivier Dahan Starring: Marion Cotillard, Sylvie Testud and Pascal Greggory ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have … More

film, movies, music, news, reviews

“Big Fish” (2003) – Marion Cotillard’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Bonds Between Fathers and Sons

Director: Tim Buron Starring: Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney and Billy Crudup ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

film, horror, movie-review, movies, tim-burton

“Annette” (2021) – Marion Cotillard’s Magnificent Musical About Stardom

Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More

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My Favourite Michael Keaton Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have earned appreciation of Michael Keaton. Since the 1980’s, Keaton has become an icon. Whether it’s news … More

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“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Soaring Spider-Man Comic-Book Reboot

Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More

madame-web, marvel, movies, reviews, spider-man

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

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

film, horror, movie-review, movies, review

“Birdman” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Magnificent Masterpiece about Psychotic Actors

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

film, movies, review, reviews, theatre

“Batman Returns” (1992) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Sequel

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Christopher Walken, Michael Keaton and Michelle Pfeiffer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

batman, comics, dc, dc-comics, movies

“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Classic

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More

batman, comics, dc, dc-comics, movies

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama

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

cinema, entertainment, film, movies, reviews

My Favourite Carey Mulligan Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of Carey Mulligan. Since the 2000’s, Mulligan has become an icon. Whether … More

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“Maestro” (2023) – Carey Mulligan’s Magnificent Musical Biopic About a Legendary Maestro

Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer                     … More

bradley-cooper, maestro, movies, oscars

“The Dig” (2021) – Carey Mulligan’s Great Period Piece About an Archaeological Dig

Director: Simon Stone Writer: Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring: Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily James ‘An … More

archaeology, history, medieval, movies, travel

“Inside Llewyn Davis” (2013) – Carey Mulligan’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Depressed Folk Musicians

Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan and Justin Timberlake ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

bob-dylan, film, movies, music, timothee-chalamet

“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

cinema, film, horror, movie-review, movies

“Promising Young Woman” (2020) – Carey Mulligan’s Spectacular Satire About Sexual Assault

Writer/Director: Emerald Fennell Starring: Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham and Alison Brie  ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Sexual assault is a sensitive subject … More

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My Favourite Viola Davis Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Viola Davis. Since the 1990’s, Davis has become a legendary icon. … More

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“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Viola Davis’ Worst Movie

Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More

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“Fences” (2016) – Viola Davis’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

Director: Denzel Washington Starring: Denzel Washington, Viola Davis and Stephen Henderson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as … More

august-wilson, denzel-washington, film, movie-review, movies

“The Help” (2012) – Viola Davis’ Beautiful Period Piece About Helpful Housemaids

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

film, horror, movie-review, movies, reviews

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Viola Davis’ Brilliant Adaptation of a 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

august-wilson, film, movie-reviews, movies, netflix

My Favourite David Fincher Movies of All-Time

Few filmmakers attract audiences to the theatre like David Fincher. Since the 1990’s, Fincher has become an icon. Whether it’s … More

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“The Killer” (2023) – David Fincher’s Captivating Thriller About Killers

Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell                     … More

film, horror, movies, reviews, thriller

“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More

books, film, horror, movies, reviews

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece

Director: David Fincher Starring: Daniel Craig, Rooney Mara and Christopher Plummer ‘A Marvellous Mystery’ Few actresses in Hollywood attract audiences … More

Book Review, book-reviews, books, movies, reviews

“The Social Network” (2010) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Facebook

Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More

film, film-review, movies, photography

“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’s Captivating Cult Classic About Fight Clubs

Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More

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“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Spectacular Serial Killer Classic

Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

david-fincher, film, horror, movie-review, movies

“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Powerful Period Piece About Citizen Kane

Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher  Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More

cinema, film, horror, movies, reviews

“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Classic About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji and Abishek Bachchan ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ It’s challenging to come … More

bollywood, entertainment, film, movies, writing

“Emilia Perez” (2024) – Jacques Audiard’s Spectacular Oscar-Winning Spanish Musical About Transgender Heroines

Writer/Director: Jacques Audiard Starring: Zoe Saldana, Karla Gascon and Selena Gomez ‘A Marvellous Musical’ Transgender communities are rarely depicted with … More

jacques-audiard, movies, musical, selena-gomez, zoe-saldana

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Armando Iannucci’s Phenomenal Charles Dickens Literary Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

books, fiction, literature, movies, reading

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Teenagers

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

film, horror, movies, review, reviews

“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Frustrated Screenwriters

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

books, film, movies, reviews, writing

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’s Captivating Classic About Inspirational Professors

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

film, literature, movies, poetry, writing

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

80s, comedy, drama, movies, music

“Gandhi” (1982) – Richard Attenborough’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Gandhi

Director: Richard Attenborough Starring: Sir Ben Kingsley, Edward Fox and Martin Sheen ‘A Magnificent Indian Masterpiece’ Few historical figures in … More

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My Favourite Films About Jealousy of All-Time

Not many genres have built a legacy as strong as jealousy. Since the 1980’s, stories of jealous lovers have often … More

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“American Psycho” (2000) – Mary Harron’s Captivating Classic About Jealous Businessmen

Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … More

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“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Masterpiece about Jealous Murder Suspects

Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More

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“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Jealous Screenwriters

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

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“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Michel Gondry’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Jealousy Lovers

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

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“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Jealous Stars

Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are … More

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“Titanic” (1997) – My Favourite Film About Jealousy of All-Time

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

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My Favourite Jim Broadbent Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Jim Broadbent. Since the 1990’s, Broadbent has become a celebrated icon. … More

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“Brooklyn” (2015) – Jim Broadbent’s Incredible Masterpiece About Irish Immigration

Director: John Crowley Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Domnhall Gleeson and Emory Cohen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process that … More

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“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Jim Broadbent’s Magical Harry Potter Franchise Finale

Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about … More

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“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – Jim Broadbent’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved … More

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“The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” (2005) – Jim Broadbent’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Legendary Fantasy Book

Writer/Director: Andrew Adamson Starring: William Moseley, Georgie Henley and Tilda Swinton ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have … More

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“Moulin Rouge!” (2001) – Jim Broadbent’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Doomed Lovers

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor and John Leguizamo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have … More

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“Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001) – Jim Broadbent’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Love Diaries

Director: Sharon Maguire Starring: Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant ‘A Captivating Romantic Comedy’ Not many actors have made … 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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“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Political Biopic

Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More

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“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Alien Invasion Blockbuster

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More

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

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

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“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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“The Master” (2012) – Amy Adams’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Religious Cults

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman and Amy Adams ‘A Masterful Achievement’ Not many actors in … More

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“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Boxing Classic

Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the … More

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“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Cooking Passion Drama

Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have … More

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“Hillbilly Elegy” (2023) – Amy Adams’ Disappointing Dysfunctional Family Drama

Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso … More

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My Favourite Tom Hanks Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Tom Hanks. Following his recognition during the 1980’s, Hanks has proven … More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Con-Artist Classic

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More

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“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

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“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent World War II Masterpiece

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More

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“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic about Childhood Memories

Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating … More

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“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About the AIDS Crisis

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with … More

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

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

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My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Movies of All-Time

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

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“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Worst Movie

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

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“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Alfred Hitchcock Biopic

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

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“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Serial Killer Classic

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More

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“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Dementia

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

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“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Henry Cavill’s Spectacular Enola Holmes Sequel

Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge                 … More

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“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Henry Cavill’s Best Mission Without a Doubt

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More

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

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

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“Man of Steel” (2013) – Henry Cavill’s Soaring Superman Reboot

Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More

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“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Henry Cavill’s Spectacular Sherlock Holmes Period Piece

Director: Harry Bradbeer  Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More

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My Favourite Bill Nighy Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies that satisfy audiences like Bill Nighy. Since the 1990’s, Nighy has become a beloved … More

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“The World’s End” (2013) – Bill Nighy’s Captivating Doomsday Disaster Comedy

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Co-writer: Simon Pegg Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Martin Freeman ‘Captivating Comedy’ Halfway through Edgar Wright’s … More

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“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Bill Nighy’s Worst Movie

Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More

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“About Time” (2013) – Bill Nighy’s Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel

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

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“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2011) – Bill Nighy’s Magical Harry Potter Franchise Finale

Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ Few characters in English literature are as beloved … More

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“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Bill Nighy’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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“Love Actually” (2003) – Bill Nighy’s Captivating Christmas Classic about Lovers

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

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“Emma” (2020) – Bill Nighy’s Beautiful Jane Austen Adaptation

Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … More

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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Spectacular Black Panther Sequel

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o                     … More

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“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Chadwick Boseman’s Fantastic Avengers Farewell

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More

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“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Amazing Avengers Sequel

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More

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“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Breathtaking Broadway Adaptation

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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“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

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“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Doomed Lovers

Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few directors in Bollywood are … More

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“Anora” (2024) – The Oscar-Winner for 2025 Best Picture

Writer/Director: Sean Baker Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eidelstein and Yuriy Borisov ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject that’s … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Ben Whishaw’s Phenomenal Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Johnny Simmons’ Great Masterpiece About Teenagers

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

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“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Sean Leonard’s Captivating Classic About Inspirational Professors

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

80s, comedy, drama, movies, music

“Adaptation” (2002) – Brian Cox’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

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“Emma” (2020) – Autumn de Wilde’s Awe-Inspiring Austen Adaptation

Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … 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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“The Batman” (2022) – Robert Pattinson’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic

Director: Matt Reeves Starring: Robert Pattinson, Zoe Kravitz and Paul Dano ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few actors in Hollywood gained recognition … More

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“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece About Isolation

Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an … More

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

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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“Twilight” (2008) – Robert Pattinson’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Vampires

Director: Catherine Hardwicke Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Billy Burke ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have … More

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“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation

Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More

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“Tenet” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Terrific Time Travel Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

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My Favourite Films About Writers of All-Time

Not many figures attract audiences to theatres like writers. Since the 1990’s, movies about writers have earned a huge audience. … More

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“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Powerful Period Piece about a Classic Hollywood Screenwriter

Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher  Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More

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“The Hours” (2002) – Stephen Daldry’s Deeply Moving Drama About Feminist Writers

Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen … More

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“Her” (2013) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful 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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“Almost Famous” (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Famous Music Writers

Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Frances McDormand, Billy Crudup and Kate Hudson ‘A Famous Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

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“American Fiction” (2023) – Cord Jefferson’s Captivating Satire About African-American Authors

Writer/Director: Cord Jefferson Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Issa Rae, Sterling K. Brown                   … More

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Teenagers

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

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“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Feminist Writers

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More

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“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’s Captivating Classic About Inspirational Professors

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Writer’s Block

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

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“The Shining” (1980) – My Favourite Film About Writers of All-Time

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

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My Favourite Pixar Movies of All-Time

Few studios have raised the bar for animation like Pixar. Following 1990’s formation, the studio has become a world-leader in … More

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“Soul” (2020) – Pixar’s Soul-Stirring Animated Classic

Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Achievement’ People … More

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“Monsters University” (2013) – Pixar’s Magnificent Monsters Inc. Prequel

Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More

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“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Terrific Toy Story Sequel

Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More

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My Favourite Clint Eastwood Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether … More

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“Juror #2” (2024) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Courtroom Classic

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Nicholas Hoult, J.K. Simmons and Toni Collette ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are … More

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“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Grumpy War Veterans

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More

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“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Breathtaking Boxing Classic

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … More

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“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic

Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More

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“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life Hero

Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More

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“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Heartbreaking Illness

Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Peter Capaldi’s Phenomenal Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Paul Rudd’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Teenagers

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

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“Adaptation” (2002) – Tilda Swinton’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

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“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Sean Leanord’s Captivating Classic About Inspirational Teachers

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … 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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“Emma” (2020) – Mia Goth’s Amazing Jane Austen Adaptation

Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … More

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My Favourite Adam Driver Movies of All-Time

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

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“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Meaningful Masterpiece about Marriage

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

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“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Satisfying Star Wars Finale

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

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“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More

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“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Adam Driver’s Soaring Star Wars Reboot

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

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“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Satire About Racism

Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More

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

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

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“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Naseerudin Shah’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Arranged Weddings

Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More

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“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved … More

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“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Remarkable Oscar-Winning Drama About Religious Elections

Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s … More

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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Tilda Swinton’s Phenomenal Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Ezra Miller’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Teenagers

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

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“Adaptation” (2002) – Chris Cooper’s Captivating Classic About Frustrated Writers

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

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“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Josh Charles’ Captivating Classic About Inspirational Teachers

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

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“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Molly Ringwald’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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“Emma” (2020) – Bill Nighy’s Beautiful Austen Adaptation

Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … More

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My Favourite Dev Patel Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Dev Patel. Since the 1990’s, Patel has become an icon. Whether it’s … More

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“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic

Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’  Racial representation is seldom seen in … More

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“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspiring Drama About Orphans in India

Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … 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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“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Phenomenal Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

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My Favourite Leonardo DiCaprio Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Leonardo DiCaprio. Ever since his stardom in … More

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“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aboriginal Tribes

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

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

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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“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Wall Street Masterpiece

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More

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“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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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“Shutter Island” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Institutions

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

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“Inception” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Science-fiction Masterpiece About Dreams

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

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“Blood Diamond” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Diamond Smugglers

Director: Edward Zwick Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have … More

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“The Departed” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Crime Classic

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More

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