“Boogie Nights” (1997) – Julianne Moore’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Adult Film Industry

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

“Still Alice” (2014) – Julianne Moore’s Deeply Moving Masterpiece About Dementia

Directors: Richard Glatzner and Wash Westmoreland Starring: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actresses … More

“Life Itself” (2014) – Steve James’ Fantastic Documentary About a World-Famous Film Critic

Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More

My Favourite Jake Gyllenhaal Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood enthral audiences like Jake Gyllenhaal. Ever since the 1980’s, Gyllenhaal has become an icon. Whether its … More

“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Boxing Blockbuster

Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More

“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Frightening Abductions

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

“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Time Travel

Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More

“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

“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller about Night Violence

Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More

My Favourite Matthew McConaughey Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved today as Matthew McConaughey. Since the 1990’s, McConaughey has become an icon. Whether … More

“Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016) – Matthew McConaughey’s Marvellous Animated Classic

Directed by Travis Knight Written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler Starring Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey ‘Awe-Inspiring … More

“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’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

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

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

“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Matthew McConaughey’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

“Contact” (1997) – Matthew McConaughey’s Magnificent Science-fiction Epic About Aliens

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey and James Woods ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

“Interstellar” (2014) – Matthew McConaughey’s Spectacular Space Survival Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved … More

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

“Barbie” (2023) – Helen Mirren’s Captivating Comedy About Barbie Dolls

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

“Red 2” (2013) – Helen Mirren’s Disappointing Sequel About Retired Spies

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

“Monsters University” (2013) – Helen Mirren’s Amazing Monster’s Inc. Animated Prequel

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

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Helen Mirren’s 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

“The Queen” (2006) – Helen Mirren’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Queen Elizabeth

Director: Stephen Frears Starring: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen and James Cromwell ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

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

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

“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece 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

“Anora” (2024) – Mikey Madison’s Bold Oscar-Nominated Masterpiece About Committed Prostitutes

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

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Johnny Simmons’ 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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Brian Cox’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Frustrated Writers

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

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Ally Sheedy’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

My Favourite Bradley Cooper Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood attract audiences to the theatre like Bradley Cooper. Following his recognition during the 2000’s, Cooper has … More

“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Biopic About a Legendary Maestro

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

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

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

“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Bipolar

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

“The Hangover” (2009) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Comedy Classic About Hangovers

Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Alcohol addiction is a sensitive subject … More

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More

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

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

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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers

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

“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Magnificent 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

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

“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

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

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

“Her” (2013) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Technology Writers

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

“Almost Famous” (2000) – Cameron Crowe’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Rock Music Writers

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

“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

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

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

“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

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Peter Weir’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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Anxiety-Ridden Writers

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

“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

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Emily Blunt’s Spectacular Time Travel Blockbuster

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

My Favourite Andy Serkis Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have made movies as precious as Andy Serkis. Following the 1990’s, Serkis has become an … More

“The Batman” (2022) – Andy Serkis’ Captivating Batman Comic-Book Classic

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

“Black Panther” (2018) – Andy Serkis’ Brilliant Black Panther 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

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

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

“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) – Andy Serkis’ Phenomenal Planet of the Apes Reboot

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

“The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Lord of the Rings Prequel

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-Writers: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Guillermo del Toro (based off book by J.R.R. Tolkien) Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian … More

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the Ring” (2003) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Lord of the Rings Farewell

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More

“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Fantasy Literary Adaptation

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More

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

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

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

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

“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Lily James’ Powerful Period Piece About Winston Churchill

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

“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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Tilda Swinton’s Captivating Classic About Frustrated Screenwriters

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

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Josh Charles’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Inspiring Teachers

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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Adolescence

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

“Emma” (2020) – Autumn de Wilde’s Astonishing Austen Adaptation

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

My Favourite Sebastian Stan Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have gained a fan following as huge as Sebastian Stan. Since the 2000’s, Stan has become a … More

“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Sebastian Stan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Religious Violence

Writer/Director: Antonio Campos  Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Sebastian Stan’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

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Sebastian Stan’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel

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

“I, Tonya” (2017) – Sebastian Stan’s Captivating Masterpiece About a Celebrated Ice-Skating Champion

Director: Craig Gillepsie Starring: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney and Sebastian Stan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have built a … More

“Captain America: Civil War” (2016) – Sebastian Stan’s Magnificent Captain America Masterpiece

Directors: The Russo Brothers Starring: Christ Evans, Robert Downey Jr. and Scarlett Johansson ‘A Captivating Comic-Book Sequel’ Not many actors … More

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Sebastian Stan’s Captivating Captain America Sequel

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More

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

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

“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Remarkable Oscar-Nominated 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

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Hugh Laurie’s Dazzling 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

“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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Chris Cooper’s Captivating Classic About Troubled Screenwriters

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

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

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

“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

“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

“Before Sunrise” (1995) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Romantic Classic

Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and John Sloss ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More

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

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

“Boyhood” (2014) – Ethan Hawke’s Captivating Classic About Childhood

Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More

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

“Poor Things” (2023) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Famous Feminist Book

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe                      … More

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

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

“The Favourite” (2018) – Emma Stone’s Fantastic Period Piece About Lesbian Queens

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as … More

“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More

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

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

“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’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

“The Help” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Housekeepers

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

“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’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

“Crazy Stupid Love” (2011) – Emma Stone’s Remarkable Romantic Comedy

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

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Emma Stone’s Disappointing Spider-Man Sequel

Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A … More

My Favourite Simon Pegg Movies of All-Time

Not many actors make movies that beg to be seen like Simon Pegg. Since the 1990’s, Pegg has become a … More

“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Simon Pegg’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Finale

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg                     … More

“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Simon Pegg’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

“Star Trek: Beyond” (2016) – Simon Pegg’s Worst Star Trek Sequel

Director: Justin Lin Writers: Simon Pegg and Doug Lin Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban ‘Fun but Forgettable’ … More

“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Simon Pegg’s Most Enjoyable Mission Impossible Sequel

Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More

“Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” (2011) – Simon Pegg’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Masterpiece

Director: Brad Bird Starring: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

“The World’s End” (2013) – Simon Pegg’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

“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

“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Romantic College Students

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More

“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

“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

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Emma Watson’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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’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

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

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

“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

“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

My Favourite Toni Collette Films of All-Time

Not many actresses are as hard as to forget as Toni Collette. Since the 1990’s, Collette has become an icon. … More

“Juror #2” (2024) – Toni Collette’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Guilty Jurors

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

“Knives Out” (2019) – Toni Collette’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Whodunit

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More

“Hereditary” (2018) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Classic About Family Tragedy

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

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Toni Collette’s 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

“The Hours” (2002) – Toni Collette’s Deeply Moving Drama About Depressed Female Writers

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

“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Classic About Scared Children

Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: Bruce Willis, Toni Collette and Haley Joel Osment ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood … More

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

Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re … More

My Favourite Brad Pitt Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s, … More

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Hollywood

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

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

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

“The Counsellor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Worst Movie

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’s Glorious Historical Masterpiece

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

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’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

“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’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

“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers

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

“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Zombie Invasion Blockbuster

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

My Favourite Films of 2024 Ranked

2024 was a fantastic year for films. Whether it was the excitement of watching wicked witches composing iconic music or … More

“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Romantic Classic

Writer/Director: Aditya Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Amrish Puri ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More

“Wicked” (2024) – Cynthia Erivo’s Wickedly Wonderful Oscar-Nominated Musical

Director: John M. Chu Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey ‘A Wonderful Musical’ When it comes to the … More

“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

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Logan Lerman’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Adolescence

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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Frustrated Screenwriters

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

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Robin Williams’ 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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Anthony Michael Hall’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

“Emma” (2020) – Anya Taylor-Joy’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

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

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

“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Hugh Jackman’s Fun but Flawed X-Men Sequel

Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘Passable Entertainment’ When it comes to beloved comic book … More

“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Hugh Jackman’s Exceptional X-Men Sequel

Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More

My Favourite Margot Robbie Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Margot Robbie. Since 2013, Robbie has become an … More

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood

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

“I, Tonya” (2017) – Margot Robbie’s Captivating Masterpiece About a Celebrated Ice-Skating Champion

Director: Craig Gillepsie Starring: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney and Sebastian Stan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses have built a … More

“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Margot Robbie’s Disastrous Supervillain Comic-Book Blockbuster

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

“The Big Short” (2015) – Margot Robbie’s Fantastic Financial Crisis Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors make movies that … More

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

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

“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Margot Robbie’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Wall Street Stockbrokers

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

My Favourite Benedict Cumberbatch Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood catch the interest of audiences like Benedict Cumberbatch. Since the 1990’s, Cumberbatch has become an … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel

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

“The Imitation Game” (2014) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Awe-Inspiring Alan Turing Biopic

Director: Morten Tyldum Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley and Matthew Goode ‘A Brilliant Biopic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have built … More

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Superb Hobbit Sequel

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More

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

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

“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

My Favourite Brie Larson Films of All-Time

Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Brie Larson. Since the 2000’s, Larson has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Brie Larson’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

“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Dazzling Dysfunctional Family Drama

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More

“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More

“Short Term 12” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Institutions

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Brie Larson, Rami Malek and LaKeith Steilfeld ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More

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

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

“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Naseeruddin Shah’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

“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

“Darkest Hour” (2017) – Gary Oldman’s Magnificent Historical 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

“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Casey Affleck’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Loss

Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to … More

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

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

“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Meryl Streep’s Captivating Drama About Passion for Cooking

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

“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

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

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

“Jerry Maguire” (1996) – Renee Zellweger’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Charismatic Sports Agents

Writer/Director: Cameron Crowe Starring: Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Tom Cruise ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More

“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

“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Ethan Hawke’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

“The Breakfast Club” (1980) – 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

“American Psycho” (2000) – Mary Harron’s Captivating American Classic About Psychotic Killers

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

“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Antonio Campos’ Captivating Crime Thriller About Religious Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Antonio Campos  Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More

“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Killers

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

“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Horror Masterpiece About Scary Serial Killers

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

“No Country for Old Men” (2007) – The Coen Brother’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece About Menacing Serial Killers

Writer/Director: The Coen Brothers Starring: Javier Bardem, Tommy Lee Jones and Woody Harrelson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few stars in Hollywood … More

“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers

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

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

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

“Psycho” (1960) – My Favourite Film About Killers of All-Time

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More

The Best Movies Made About Killers Ranked

Not many characters attract audiences to theatres like killers. Since the 1960’s, killers have often been made in great movies. … More

“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Kathy Bates’ Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life War Hero

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

“Revolutionary Road” (2008) – Kathy Bates’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Michael Shannon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

“Titanic” (1997) – Kathy Bates’ Timeless Romantic Classic About a Catastrophic Shipwreck

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

“Misery” (1991) – Kathy Bates’ Haunting Psychological Horror Masterpiece About Miserable Authors

Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Kathy Bates, James Caan and Frances Sternhagen ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ Not many actresses in Hollywood have … More

Kathy Bates’ Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actresses in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Kathy Bates. Since the 1990’s, Bates has become … More

My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time

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

“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Breathtaking Armageddon Disasters Blockbuster

Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ Powerful Pulp Classic

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth        ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More

“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Classic About Corrupt Cops

Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years … More

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

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

My Favourite Bradley Cooper Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood attract audiences to the theatre like Bradley Cooper. Following his recognition during the 2000’s, Cooper has … More

“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Biopic About a Legendary Maestro

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

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More

“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Bipolar

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

“The Hangover” (2009) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Comedy Classic

Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Alcohol addiction is a sensitive subject … More

“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Masterpiece About Fatherhood

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More

My Favourite James Franco Movies of All-Time

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

“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – James Franco’s Worst Spider-Man Sequel

Writer/Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and James Franco ‘A Misunderstood Classic’ Few superheroes in pop culture have … More

“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – James Franco’s Magnificent Spider-Man Masterpiece

Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More

“Spider-Man” (2002) – James Franco’s Captivating Comic-Book Classic

Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come … More

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

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

My Favourite John Goodman Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have earned appreciation of John Goodman. Since the 1980’s, Goodman has become a legendary icon. Whether it’s … More

“Flight” (2012) – John Goodman’s Amazing Alcohol Addiction Drama

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

“Argo” (2012) – John Goodman’s Captivating Thriller About the CIA Hostage Crisis

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

“The Big Lebowski” (1998) – John Goodman’s Captivating Comedy Classic About Lazy Slackers

Writers/Directors: The Coen Brothers Starring: John Goodman, Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More

“Monsters University” (2013) – John Goodman’s Magnificent Monster’s Inc. Prequel

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

My Favourite Henry Cavill Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies that fulfill audiences like Henry Cavill. Since the 2000’s, Cavill has become a beloved … More

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

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

“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

“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Henry Cavill’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel

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

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

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

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

My Favourite Johnny Depp Films 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

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Adventurous Pirates

Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

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

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

My Favourite Nicholas Hoult Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Nicholas Hoult. Since the 2000’s, Hoult has become an icon. Whether … More

“Juror #2” (2024) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Guilty Jurors

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

“The Menu” (2022) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Satire About Conflicted Chefs

Director: Mark Mylod Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Anya Taylor-Joy and Nicholas Hoult ‘A Captivating Satire’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More

“The Favourite” (2018) – Nicholas Hoult’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Lesbian Queens

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Rachel Weisz, Olivia Colman and Emma Stone ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as … More

“Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) – Nicholas Hoult’s Magnificent Mad Max Reboot

Writer/Director: George Miller Co-writers: Brendan McCarthy and Nick Lathouris Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron and Nicholas Hoult ‘Madly Entertaining’ Is … More

“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Zombie Romantic Comedy

Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’ … More

“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Gigantic Giant Disappointment

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

“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

“Emilia Perez” (2024) – Zoe Saldana’s Mesmerizing 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

“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