Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
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“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Meaningful 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
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Crime Drama About Gangs
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
“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 Moving Masterpiece About Fractured Marriages
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Sandra Huller’s Haunting Holocaust Historical Drama
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … More
My Favourite Rachel McAdams Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Rachel McAdams. Since the 1990’s, McAdams has become a feminist icon. … More
“Southpaw” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Breathtaking Drama About Boxers
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a Real-Life Religious Scandal
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
“About Time” (2013) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More
“The Notebook” (2004) – Rachel McAdams’ 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
“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Intellectual Disabilities
Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as … More
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Jesse Plemons’ Powerful Western About Bullying 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 Brilliant Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
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 Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More
“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – Judd Nelson’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Detentions
Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More
“Love Actually” (2003) – Liam Neeson’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Christmas Lovers
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Liam Neeson, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Greyhound” (2020) – Aaron Schneider’s Captivating WWII Blockbuster 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
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Taika Waititi’s Hilarious Historical Satire About WWII
Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Jonathan Glazer’s Haunting Historical Drama About WWII
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … More
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About World War II
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Glorious WWII Satire 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
“The Pianist” (2002) – Roman Polanski’s Meaningful Historical Masterpiece About Jewish WWII Survival
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s 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
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – My Favourite World War II Film of All-Time
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a … More
The Greatest World War II Films Ever Made Ranked
Not many genres have ability to captivate audiences like World War II. Since the 1990’s, the war movie genre has … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Lupita N’yongo’s Spectacular Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“Us” (2019) – Lupita N’yongo’s Haunting Horror Masterpiece About Frightening Doppelgangers
Writer/Director: Jordan Peele Starring: Lupita N’yongo, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Lupita N’yongo’s Satisfying Star Wars Franchise 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
“Black Panther” (2018) – Lupita N’yongo’s Breathtaking Black Panther Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Lupita N’yongo’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
“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Lupita N’yongo’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
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Lupita N’yongo’s Spectacular 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
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Lupita N’yongo’s Meaningful 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
Lupita N’yongo’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Not many stars that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Lupita N’yongo. Since the 2000’s, N’yongo has become … More
“Gone Girl” (2014) – Ben Affleck’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
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’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
“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
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“Air” (2023) – Ben Affleck’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
“The Batman” (2022) – Robert Pattinson’s 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
My Favourite Julia Roberts Movies of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Julia Roberts. Ever since the 1990’s, Roberts has become one of the … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More
“Mirror Mirror” (2012) – Julia Roberts’ Satisfying Snow White Remake
Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Lily Collins ‘Passable Entertainment’ “Mirror Mirror” is directed by Tarsem Singh. Its … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Casino Classic
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Classic About Bookstore Owners
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic 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
My Favourite Will Smith Films of All-Time
Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s … More
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Will Smith’s Disastrous Blockbuster About Scary Supervillains
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Captivating Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Invasions
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More
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
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western About News
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
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Tense Hijacking Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Airport Terminals
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Cunning 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
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
My Favourite Edward Norton Movies of All-Time
Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Edward Norton. Since the 1990’s, Norton has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s … More
“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Edward Norton’s Disappointing Bourne Spies Reboot
Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More
“Birdman” (2015) – Edward Norton’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Edward Norton’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
“Primal Fear” (1996) – Edward Norton’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Psychopathic Killers
Director: Gregory Hobit Starring: Edward Norton, Richard Gere and Frances McDormand ‘A Captivating Courtroom Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Edward Norton’s Spectacular Knives Out Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Simon Curtis’ 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) – 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) – Emilio Estevez’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
My Favourite Political Films of All-Time
Not many genres attract audiences to the theatre like the political thriller. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made memorable … More
“Vice” (2018) – Adam McKay’s Captivating Biopic About a Controversial Vice President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“The Report” (2019) – Scott Z. Burns’ Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Gavin Hood’s Powerful Political Thriller About Government Secrets
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“BlackKklansman” (2018) -Spike Lee’s Captivating Political Satire About the Klu Klux Klan
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Political 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
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Outstanding Oscar-Winning Political Biopic About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“The Queen” (2006) – Stephen Frears’ 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
“Spotlight” (2015) – My Favourite Political Film of All-Time
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
My Favourite Anya Taylor-Joy Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses make movies audiences enjoy as much as Anya Taylor-Joy. Since the 2000’s, Taylor-Joy has become an icon. … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Spectacular Dune Science-fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2023) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Fantastic Feminist Mad Max Prequel
Writer/Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke … More
“Split” (2016) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Captivating Horror Classic About Split Personality Disorder
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses … More
My Favourite Michelle Williams Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Michelle Williams. Since the 1990’s, Williams has become a feminist icon. … More
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Marvellous Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ 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 Fabelmans” (2022) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
My Favourite Helena Bonham Carter Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses attract audiences to the theatre like Helena Bonham Carter. Since the 1990’s, Carter has become a feminist … More
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Fun Feminist Oceans Remake
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Mesmerizing 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 Harry Potter Films of All-Time
Few characters in English literature are as beloved as Harry Potter. Following creations in the 1990’s, Harry Potter has cast … More
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2011) – Helena Bonham Carter’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
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Darkest Harry Potter Sequel
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Helena Bonham Carter’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Helena Bonham Carter’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
My Favourite Chadwick Boseman Movies of All-Time
Not many actors gained recognition of Chadwick Boseman. Since the 2000’s, Boseman became an icon. Whether it’s black heroes, jazz … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Extraordinary Vietnam War Epic
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Breathtaking 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
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … 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) – Nicolas Cage’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
“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
My Favourite Damien Chazelle Films of All-Time
Few directors tell stories that are as engaging as Damien Chazelle. Since the 2000’s, Chazelle has become an icon. Whether … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About Lovers in L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Whiplash” (2014) – Damien Chazelle’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Jazz Musicians
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Teachers are powerful figures that play … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Damien Chazelle’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Gladiator II” (2024) – Paul Mescal’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen ‘A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few movies ever made about … More
My Favourite Steven Spielberg Movies of All-Time
Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of Steven Spielberg. Since the 1990’s, Spielberg has become an icon. Whether it’s … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Powerful Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Airport Survival
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) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Mischievous 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
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s 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
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Western About Bullying 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) – Kenneth Branagh’s Brilliant Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
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) – 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
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Colourful Book
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Indiana Jones Sequel
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More
“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Friendly Aliens
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Classic
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Remake of a Celebrated Musical
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) – Kristen Stewart’s Torturous Twilight Franchise Finale
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … More
My Favourite Spider-Man Movies of All-Time
Few superheroes have earned a following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero has become a beloved icon. … More
My Favourite Spider-Man Actors Ranked
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero whose has great powers … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Andrew Garfield’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
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’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
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Tobey Maguire’s Most Disappointing 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) – Tobey Maguire’s Best Spider-Man Blockbuster
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Tobey Maguire’s Captivating 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
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s Soaring Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Spider-Man Franchise Finale
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … 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
“Babylon” (2022) – Margot Robbie’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) – 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
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Margot Robbie’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Wall Street
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … 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 Suicide Squad” (2021) – Margot Robbie’s Spectacular Supervillain Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More
“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Historical Biopic About NASA
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More
“Marie Antoinette” (2006) – Kirsten Dunst’s Magnificent Biopic About Marie Antoinette
Writer/Director: Sofia Coppola Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman and Rose Byrne ‘A Magnificent Period Piece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Kirsten Dunst’s Disappointing 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) – Kirsten Dunst’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) – Kirsten Dunst’s Captivating 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
“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) – 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) – 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) – 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
My Favourite Nicolas Cage Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood engage audiences like Nicolas Cage. Ever since the 1980’s, Cage has become one of the greatest … More
“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Writers
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Alcoholism
Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More
“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Vengeful Chefs
Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded … More
My Favourite Jodie Foster Movies 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
“Elysium” (2013) – Jodie Foster’s Underrated Science-fiction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More
“Contact” (1997) – Jodie Foster’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Alien 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
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Breathtaking James Bond Blockbuster
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist James Bond Finale
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … 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
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Daniel Kaluuya’s Breathtaking Biopic About Black Leaders
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always … More
My Favourite Ridley Scott Movies of All-Time
Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got the recognition of Ridley Scott. Since the 1980’s, Scott has become an icon. Whether … More
“The Counselor” (2013) – Ridley Scott’s Disastrous Drama About Drug Cartels
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’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
“Blade Runner” (1982) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Blade Runners
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are … More
“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Aliens
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More
My Favourite Dev Patel Movies of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Dev Patel. Since the 1990’s, Patel has become an icon. Whether it’s … More
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspirational Drama About Orphans in India
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Indian Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Brave Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
My Favourite Denis Villeneuve Movies of All-Time
Few filmmakers are as beloved as Denis Villeneuve. Since the 2000’s, Villeneuve has become an icon. Whether its dusty dune … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Science-fiction Dune Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Denis Villeneuve’s Amazing Science-fiction Blockbuster About Alien Invasions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“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
“Conclave” (2024) – Ralph Fiennes’ Remarkable Drama About Religious Doubt
Director: Edward Berger Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci and John Lithgow ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Religion is a sensitive subject that’s … More
“The Pianist” (2002) – Roman Polanski’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Holocaust Survival
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Jesse Plemons’ Powerful Western About Bullying 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) – Nicolas Cage’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Socially Awkward Writers
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … 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 Breakfast Club” (1985) – Molly Ringwald’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
“Us” (2019) – Lupita N’yongo’s Haunting Horror Masterpiece About Frightening Doppelganger Families
Writer/Director: Jordan Peele Starring: Lupita N’yongo, Winston Duke and Elisabeth Moss ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses in Hollywood … More
“Vice” (2018) – Adam McKay’s Captivating Political Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“The Report” (2019) – Scott Z. Burns’ Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Gavin Hood’s Powerful Political Thriller About Government Secrets
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Political Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Political 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
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Spike Lee’s Captivating Political Satire About Racist Police-Officers
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Outstanding Oscar-Winning Political Biopic About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“The Queen” (2006) – Stephen Frears’ Magnificent Political 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
“Spotlight” (2015) – My Favourite Political Film of All-Time
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
The Greatest Political Movies Ever Made Ranked
Not many genres attract audiences to the theatre like the political thriller. Since the 1970’s, the genre has made memorable … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Spectacular Dune Science-fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2024) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Fantastic Feminist Mad Max Prequel
Writer/Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke … More
“Split” (2016) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Captivating Horror Classic About Psychopathic Killers
Writer/Director: M. Night Shyamalan Starring: James McAvoy, Anya Taylor-Joy and Haley Lu Richardson ‘A Captivating Horror Classic’ Not many actresses … More
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Greatest Films Ranked
Not many actresses make movies audiences enjoy as much as Anya Taylor-Joy. Since the 2000’s, Taylor-Joy has become an icon. … More
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – Ralph Fiennes’ Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Marion Cotillard’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Inception” (2010) – Marion Cotillard’s Magnificent Science-fiction Masterpiece About Dreams
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More
“Annette” (2021) – Marion Cotillard’s Magnificent Musical About Stardom
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
My Favourite Michael Keaton Movies of All-Time
Not many actors have earned appreciation of Michael Keaton. Since the 1980’s, Keaton has become an icon. Whether it’s news … More
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Soaring Spider-Man Reboot
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“Birdman” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More
“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Classic
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Riz Ahmed’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Night Violence
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Powerful 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
“Sound of Metal” (2020) – Riz Ahmed’s Dazzling Drama about Deaf Musicians
Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More
“Honey Boy” (2019) – Shia LaBeouf’s Amazing Autobiographical Drama About Actors
Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in … More
“Lawless” (2012) – Shia LaBeouf’s Powerful Crime Drama About Prohibition
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Shia LaBeouf’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homebirths
Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“One Night in Miami” (2020) – Regina King’s Mesmerizing Historical Drama About a Great Meeting
Director: Regina King Writer: Kemp Powers (based on stage play) Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr. and Eli Goree ‘Spectacular … More
“Minari” (2020) – Lee Isaac Chung’s Mesmerizing Korean Masterpiece About Immigration
Writer/Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring: Steven Yeun, Alan Kim and Youn Yuh-jung ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films are rarely rewarded … More
My Favourite David Fincher Films 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
“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Classic
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More
“The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo” (2011) – David Fincher’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
“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’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) – 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
“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
“We Live in Time” (2024) – Andrew Garfield’s Meaningful 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) – Emma Watson’s Meaningful Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More
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