“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Eddie Redmayne’s Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’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

“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

“Bad Education” (2019) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Satire About a Shocking Real-Life School Scandal

Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More

“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Terrifying Child Abductions

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

“Les Miserables” (2012) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Broadway Musical Adaptation

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

My Favourite X-Men Films of All-Time

When it comes to the greatest superheroes in history, it’s worth discussing the X-Men. Since introduction in the 1990’s, the … More

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Extraordinary X-Men Time Travel Sequel

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More

“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Hugh Jackman’s Forgettable 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 Excellent 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

“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent X-Men Introduction

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … 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

“Knives Out” (2019) – Toni Collette’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Classic

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

“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 Powerful Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock

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 Meaningful Drama About Depressed Women

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 Masterpiece About Traumatized 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 Drama About Teenagers

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

“Wicked” (2024) – Cynthia Erivo’s Wickedly Wonderful Wizard of Oz Musical

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

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … 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

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

“Gone Girl” (2014) – Rosamund Pike’s Meaningful Murder Mystery Masterpiece

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

“The World’s End” (2013) – Rosamund Pike’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

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

“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt                      … More

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’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

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

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

“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disastrous Drug Trafficking Drama

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 Masterpiece About an Inglorious Genocide

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 Classic About Casino Robberies

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 Secret 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 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

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

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

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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

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

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

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Slavery

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

“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

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

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

“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Period Piece About Historic Gangs

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More

“Catch me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists

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

“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Timeless 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

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

“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Intellectually Disabled Children

Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as … More

“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Remarkable Golden-Globe Winning Drama About Religious Doubts

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

“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – Daniel Craig’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Mystery Book

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

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

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

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

“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Timeless 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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious Teenagers

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

“L.A. Confidential” (1997) – Guy Pearce’s Captivating Crime Classic About Conflicted L.A. Cops

Writer/Director: Curtis Hanson Starring: Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey and Russell Crowe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More

“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) – Blake Edwards’ Captivating Fashion Classic About Stylish Socialites

Director: Blake Edwards Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Mickey Rooney ‘Romantic Classic’ “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is directed by Blake Edwards. … More

“Cruella” (2021) – Craig Gillepsie’s Dazzling Live-Action Remake of a Fashionable Disney Animated Classic

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

“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Gary Ross’ Fantastic Feminist Reboot of a Famous Fashion Franchise

Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More

“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Garry Marshall’s Captivating Fashion Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women

Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More

“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Paul Thomas Anderson’s Fantastic Period Piece About Obsessive Fashion-Designers

Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – My Favourite Fashion Film of All-Time

Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

The Best Movies Ever Made About Fashion Ranked

Not many genres have earned appreciation of fashion. Since the 1960’s, the fashion genre has created unforgettable movies. Whether it’s … More

“Star Wars: the Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Domhnall Gleeson’s Disappointing 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

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Domhnall Gleeson’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

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Domhnall Gleeson’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

“The Revenant” (2015) – Domhnall Gleeson’s Magnificent Western Masterpiece About Wilderness Survival

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

“Brooklyn” (2015) – Domhnall Gleeson’s Incredible Masterpiece About Challenges of Irish Immigration

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

“About Time” (2013) – Domhnall Gleeson’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

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2010) – Domhnall Gleeson’s Fantastic 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

Domhnall Gleeson’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Domhnall Gleeson. Since the 2000’s, Gleeson has become an Irish icon. Whether it’s … More

My Favourite Benedict Cumberbatch Films 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

“12 Years a Slave”(2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular 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 Spectacular Star Trek Sequel

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

“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 Deeply Moving 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 Teen Love

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

“The Namesake” (2006) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Immigration

Writer/Director: Mira Nair Starring: Irrfan Khan, Tabu and Kal Penn ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as celebrated … 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

“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Drama About Islamophobia

Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More

My Favourite Bruce Willis Films of All-Time

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

“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More

“The Sixth Sense” (1999) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Horror Classic About Tragic Children

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

“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Blockbuster About Tragic Armageddon Disasters

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’ Captivating Cult Classic About Cruel Gangsters

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 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’ Bland Sequel About Retired Spies

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

My Favourite Ray Liotta Movies of All-Time

Not many actors had the charisma of Ray Liotta. Since the 1980’s, Liotta became a legendary icon. Whether it’s cruel … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Ray Liotta’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

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

“Goodfellas” (1990) – Ray Liotta’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More

“Field of Dreams” (1989) – Ray Liotta’s Captivating Sports Classic About Baseball Players

Writer/Director: Phil Alden Robinson Starring: Kevin Costner, Ray Liotta and James Earl Jones ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood … More

“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ray Liotta’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Fatherhood

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

“Bad Education” (2019) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Satire About Corrupt School Teachers

Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More

“Les Miserables” (2012) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Broadway Adaptation

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

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Extraordinary X-Men Time Travel Blockbuster

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More

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

“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent X-Men Blockbuster

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … More

“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Frightening Child Abduction

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

“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Remarkable Drama About Religious Doubts

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

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Simon Curtis’ Brilliant Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

“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

“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 Entrepreneur Films of All-Time

Not many characters attract audiences to theatres like entrepreneurs. Since the 1970’s, the genre has produced memorable movies. Whether it’s … More

“BlackBerry” (2023) – Matt Johnson’s Brilliant Business Biopic About BlackBerry’s Entrepreneurs

Writer/Director: Matt Johnson  Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson                      … More

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’s Dazzling Entrepreneur Drama About Devilish Fashion-Designers

Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

“Margin Call” (2011) – J.C. Chandor’s Fantastic Entrepreneur Drama About the Financial Crisis

Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More

“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Danny Boyle’s Brilliant Entrepreneur Biopic About Steve Jobs

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

“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Gabriele Muccino’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Happy Entrepreneurs

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

“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Martin Scorsese’s Extraordinary Crime Classic About Wall Street Entrepreneurs

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

“The Social Network” (2010) – My Favourite Entrepreneur Film of All-Time

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

My Favourite Christopher Plummer Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies audiences treasure like Christopher Plummer. Since the 1960’s, Plummer became a legendary icon. Whether … More

“Knives Out” (2019) – Christopher Plummer’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Masterpiece

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

“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – Christopher Plummer’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Murder Mystery Book

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

“The Sound of Music” (1965) – Christopher Plummer’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Magical Nuns

Director: Robert Wise Starring: Christopher Plummer, Julie Andrews and Richard Haydn ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … 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 2” (2004) – James Franco’s Magnificent Spider-Man Comic-Book 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 Spectacular Spider-Man 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 Pixar Films 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

“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

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

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

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

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

“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Underrated 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 Russell Crowe Movies of All-Time

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

“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Mummies

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Broadway Musical Adaptation

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

“Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World” (2004) – Russell Crowe’s Astonishing Adventure Classic About Naval Commanders

Writer/Director: Peter Weir Starring: Paul Bettany, Russell Crowe and James D’Arcy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built … More

“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Gladiators

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More

“Man of Steel” (2013) – Russell Crowe’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

“A Real Pain” (2024) – Jesse Eisenberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Painful Jewish Cousins

Writer/Director: Jesse Eisenberg Starring: Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Cousins play crucial roles in families. Everyone can … More

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Tilda Swinton’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Writers

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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Emilio Estevez’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious 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 Johnny Depp Movies of All-Time

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

“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 Films 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

“The Menu” (2022) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Satire About Psychotic 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 Fantastic Feminist 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 Madly Entertaining 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

My Favourite Ben Kingsley Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Ben Kingsley. Since the 1980’s, Kingsley has become a … More

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) – Ben Kingsley’s Marvellous Martial Arts Epic

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung ‘Marvel-ous Martial-Arts Epic’ Crazy rich abilities of Asian communities … More

“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Ben Kingsley’s Remarkable Live-Action Jungle Book Remake

Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Ben Kingsley’s Magnificent 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

“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ben Kingsley’s Magnificent Historical 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

“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Ben Kingsley’s Incredible Iron Man Comic-Book Sequel

Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are … More

My Favourite Peter Jackson Movies of All-Time

Few filmmakers have earned appreciation of Peter Jackson. Since the 1990’s, Jackson has become a legendary icon. Whether it’s ring-bearers, … More

“We Live in Time” (2024) – Florence Pugh’s Meaningful Romantic Masterpiece About Terminal Illness

Director: John Crowley Starring: Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved … More

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Kenneth Branagh’s Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Chris Cooper’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

“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

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Peter Jackson’s 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 Two Towers” (2002) – Peter Jackson’s Towering Lord of the Rings Sequel

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious … More

“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Peter Jackson’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Introduction

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

“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Peter Jackson’s Spectacular 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

My Favourite Donald Sutherland Movies of All-Time

Not many actors were as beloved as Donald Sutherland. Since the 1970’s, Sutherland became an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken fathers, … More

“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Donald Sutherland’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Celebrated Book

Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … More

“Ordinary People” (1980) – Donald Sutherland’s Extraordinary Family Drama

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

“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) – Donald Sutherland’s Captivating Horror Classic About Doppelgangers

Director: Phillip Kaufmann Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood created a … More

“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Donald Sutherland’s Captivating Hunger Games Sequel

Director: Francis Lawrence Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood transfix audiences like Joaquin Phoenix. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Phoenix has become an icon … More

“Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Spectacular Joker Comic-Book Sequel

Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Marvellous Sequel’ Few villains in popular culture are … More

“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More

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

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

“The Master” (2012) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Masterful 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

“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Gladiators

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More

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

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

My Favourite George Clooney Movies of All-Time

Few actors have built a legacy as powerful as George Clooney. Following the 1980’s, Clooney has become an icon. Whether … More

“The Descendants” (2012) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More

“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Uplifting Drama About Drastic Business Decisions

Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – George Clooney’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies

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

“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster About Space Survival

Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More

My Favourite Ryan Gosling Films of All-Time

Few actors have built a legacy as lasting as Ryan Gosling. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Gosling has become one … More

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

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

“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Comedy About Nice Detectives

Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More

“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Los Angeles

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

“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Fathers

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

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

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

“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More

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

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

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

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

“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Western About Cruel Ranchers

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Eddie Redmayne’s Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Writers

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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic

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

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

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

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

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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

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

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

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Slavery

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

“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

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

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

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

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

“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Period Piece About Historical Gangs

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More

“Wicked” (2024) – Cynthia Erivo’s Wickedly Wonderful Wizard of Oz Musical

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

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’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

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

“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists

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

“Titanic” (1997) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Timeless 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

My Favourite Jodie Foster Films of All-Time

Not many actresses attract audiences to the theatre like Jodie Foster. Since the 1990’s, Foster has become an icon. Whether … More

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

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

“Contact” (1997) – Jodie Foster’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Extra-terrestrial Contact

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

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jodie Foster’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

“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Jodie Foster’s Timeless Classic About Troubled Taxi Drivers

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

“Elysium” (2013) – Jodie Foster’s Underrated Science-fiction Classic

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

My Favourite Jared Leto Films of All-Time

Not many actors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Jared Leto. Since the 1990’s, Leto has become … More

“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Jared Leto’s Disastrous Supervillain Blockbuster

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

“Requiem for a Dream” (2000) – Jared Leto’s Dazzling Masterpiece About Devastating Drug Addiction

Writer/Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Jared Leto, Jennifer Connelly and Ellen Burstyn ‘A Devastating Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that achieved … More

“Fight Club” (1999) – Jared Leto’s Captivating Cult Classic About Secretive Fight Clubs

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

“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Jared Leto’s Powerful 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

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

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

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

“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western About News Carriers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Wicked” (2024) – Jeff Goldblum’s Wickedly Wonderful Wizard of Oz Musical

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

“Titanic” (1997) – James Cameron’s Timeless 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

“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Western About Cruel Ranchers

Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic

Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More

“The Pianist” (2002) – Adrien Brody’s Haunting 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

“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

“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

“The Brutalist” (2024) – Adrien Brody’s Haunting Historical Drama About Jewish Holocaust Survival

Writer/Director: Brady Corbet Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce ‘A Magnificent Artwork’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More