“Short Term 12” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Deeply Moving Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

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

“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – Sarah Smith’s Astonishing Animated Christmas Classic

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … More

“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Christmas Classic About 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

“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Women

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

“The Shining” (1980) – Stanley Kubrick’s Shining Christmas Horror Classic

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

“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Tim Burton’s Captivating Christmas 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

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

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

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – Chris Columbus’ Magical Harry Potter Christmas Classic

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is … More

“The Holdovers” (2023) – Alexander Payne’s Captivating Christmas Classic About Complex Teachers

Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph                 … More

“Home Alone” (1990) – My Favourite Christmas Film of All-Time

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have built … More

The Greatest Christmas Movies Ever Made Ranked

Few seasons of the year are as beloved as Christmas. Since the 1950’s, movies about Christmas have earned a big … More

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Edward Norton’s Spectacular Murder Mystery Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson  Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton                      … More

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

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

“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Edward Norton’s Boring Jason Bourne Reboot

Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … 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 Disturbed Lawyers

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

Edward Norton’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors have achieved appreciation of Edward Norton. Since the 1990’s, Norton has become a beloved icon. Whether it’s … More

“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Bland Blockbuster 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

“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Classic About Butlers

Director: James Ivory Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson and Christopher Reeves ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few books ever published about British … More

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Masterpiece About Serial Killers

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

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant 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

My Favourite Lord of the Rings Films of All-Time Ranked

Few film franchises about precious rings are as beloved as “The Lord of the Rings”. Since the 2000’s, Peter Jackson’s … 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

“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Peter Jackson’s Lovely Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Child Abduction

Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Peter Jackson’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Finale

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: An Unexpected Journey” (2012) – Peter Jackson’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Adaptation

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

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: 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

“Ordinary People” (1980) – Donald Sutherland’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Families

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” (2012) – Donald Sutherland’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Teen Book

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

My Favourite Denzel Washington Films of All-Time

Not many actors have earned appreciation of Denzel Washington. Since the 1990’s, Washington has become an icon. Whether it’s corrupt … More

“Gladiator II” (2024) – Denzel Washington’s Spectacular Gladiator Sequel

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington and Connie Nielsen ‘A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few movies ever made about … More

“Fences” (2016) – Denzel Washington’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

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

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

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

“Training Day” (2001) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Crime Classic About Corrupt Cops

Director: Antoine Fuqua Starring: Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke and Scott Glenn ‘A Captivating Crime Classic’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Dazzling Drama about Alcoholism

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

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

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

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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

“The Departed” (2006) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Marvellous Masterpiece 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 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 Tragic Shipwreck

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

“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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Chris Cooper’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Misunderstood 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

My Favourite Superhero Films of All-Time

Not many characters attract audiences to the theatre like superheroes. Since the 1970’s, the comic-book genre has made unforgettable movies. … More

“Superman” (1978) – Richard Donner’s Soaring Superman Comic-Book Classic

Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have … More

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – James Gunn’s Captivating Guardians Comic-Book Blockbuster

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

“Deadpool” (2016) – Tim Miller’s Dazzling Deadpool Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Tim Miller Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gina Carrino and TJ Miller ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Few superheroes in comic-book history are as … More

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Classic

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – The Russo Brothers’ Fantastic Avengers Franchise Farewell

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

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Patty Jenkins’ Wonderful Comic-Book Blockbuster About Women

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – Ryan Coogler’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

“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Sam Raimi’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

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – My Favourite Comic-Book Movie of All-Time

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More

“Margin Call” (2011) – Demi Moore’s Fantastic 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

“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Righteous Lawyers

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

“Ghost” (1990) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Frightening Ghosts

Director: Jerry Zucker Starring: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

“The Avengers” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“The Hurt Locker” (2009) – Jeremy Renner’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Iraq War

Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lily ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have made … More

“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Boring Jason Bourne Reboot

Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More

My Favourite Ben Affleck Films of All-Time

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

“Air” (2023) – Ben Affleck’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike

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

“Gone Girl” (2014) – Ben Affleck’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Masterpiece

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

“Armageddon” (1998) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Blockbuster About 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 About Therapists

Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … 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

My Favourite Spider-Man Films 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 of All-Time

Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero whose has great powers … More

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Fantastic Spider-Man 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

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular 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 3” (2007) – Tobey Maguire’s Disappointing Spider-Man Blockbuster

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 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) – 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

“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

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Kenneth Branagh’s Beautiful 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 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) – 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

“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster

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

My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films of All-Time

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

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

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

“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Classic About Dysfunctional American Families

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

“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Classic About Mysterious Murder Suspects

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller 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

“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Fantastic 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

“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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Spike Jonze’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) – 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

“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – James McAvoy’s Captivating Animated Christmas Classic

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … 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

“Mank” (2019) – 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

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

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

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

My Favourite Christian Bale Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that rarely fail are as beloved as Christian Bale. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Bale has … More

“Vice” (2018) – Christian Bale’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

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

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

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Magnificent Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More

“American Psycho” (2000) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Classic About Psychotic American Killers

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

“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adams’ Breathtaking Biopic About Wrestling Brothers

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

“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Filmmaking

Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano                     … More

“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Wonderful 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 Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ 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

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Illness

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

My Favourite Emma Watson Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Emma Watson. Since the 2000’s, Watson has become an icon. Whether it’s star-crossed … More

“Little Women” (2019) – Emma Watson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Women

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

“This is the End” (2013) – Emma Watson’s Captivating Doomsday Comedy

Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … 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

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Fantastic Harry Potter Finale

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

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Fantastic Harry Potter 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 Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Emma Watson’s Phenomenal Harry Potter Sequel

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

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Emma Watson’s Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation

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

“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Emma Watson’s Greatest Harry Potter Adaptation

Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More

“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spectacular Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – Emma Watson’s Magical Harry Potter Introduction

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is … More

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

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

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

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

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

My Favourite Meryl Streep Movies of All-Time

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

“Little Women” (2019) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Strong Women

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

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’s Dazzling 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

“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Deeply Moving 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

“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

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

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

My Favourite Brad Pitt Films 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 Phenomenal Period Piece About Hollywood

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas 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 Secretive 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

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

My Favourite Christopher Nolan Films of All-Time

Not many directors have achieved appreciation of Christopher Nolan. Since the 1990’s, Nolan has become an icon. Whether its caped … More

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Outstanding Oscar-Winning Biopic About Oppenheimer

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

“Tenet” (2019) – Christopher Nolan’s Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel

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

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating 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

“Interstellar” (2014) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Space Travel

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

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

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

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating 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

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Classic

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More

My Favourite Dev Patel Films of All-Time

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

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

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

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

Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More

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

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

“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Millionaires

Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … 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) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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) – Eddie Redmayne’s Beautiful 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 Struggling 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

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

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

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

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

“Superman” (1978) – Richard Donner’s Soaring Superman Comic-Book Classic

Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have … More

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – James Gunn’s Captivating Guardians Comic-Book Blockbuster

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

“Deadpool” (2016) – Tim Miller’s Rule-Breaking Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Tim Miller Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Gina Carrino and TJ Miller ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Few superheroes in comic-book history are as … More

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Reboot

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“The Avengers” (2012) – Joss Whedon’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Introduction

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – The Russo Brothers’ Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel

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

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – The Russo Brothers’ Fantastic Avengers Finale

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

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Patty Jenkins’ Wonderful Comic-Book Blockbuster About Women

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – Ryan Coogler’s Breathtaking Black 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

“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Sam Raimi’s Spectacular 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

“The Dark Knight” (2008) – My Favourite Comic-Book Movie of All-Time

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More

The Greatest Superhero Movies Ever Made Ranked

Not many characters attract audiences to the theatre like superheroes. Since the 1970’s, the comic-book genre has made unforgettable movies. … More

“Margin Call” (2011) – Demi Moore’s Fantastic 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

“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Feminist Lawyers

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

“Ghost” (1990) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Frightening Ghosts

Director: Jerry Zucker Starring: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Crime Thriller About a Real-Life Olympics Hero

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

“Unforgiven” (1993) – Clint Eastwood’s Unforgettable Western About Unforgiven Outlaws

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More

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

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

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

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

“Marie Antoinette” (2006) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Period Piece 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 2” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’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) – 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

“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

My Favourite Jack Nicholson Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an … More

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

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

“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Classic

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

“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Horror Classic About the Dangers of Isolation

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

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Classic About Mental Institutions

Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More

“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mobsters

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

My Favourite Will Smith Movies of All-Time

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

“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

“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Captivating Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Disasters

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … 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

My Favourite Meryl Streep Movies of All-Time

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

“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Deeply Moving 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

“Little Women” (2019) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Women

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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’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

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

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

My Favourite Daniel Craig Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Daniel Craig. Since the 1990’s, Craig has become a British icon. … More

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

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

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular Knives Out Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson  Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton                      … More

“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’s Marvellous 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

“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic James Bond Farewell

Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More

“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Superb James Bond Sequel

Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … 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

“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Kenneth Branagh’s Beautiful 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 Misunderstood Writers

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

My Favourite Business Movies of All-Time

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

“Air” (2023) – Ben Affleck’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike

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

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

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

“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Danny Boyle’s Brilliant Business 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

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

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

“Up in the Air” (2009) – Jason Reitman’s Uplifting Drama About 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

“Margin Call” (2011) – J.C. Chandor’s Fantastic 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

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

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

“The Godfather” (1972) – My Favourite Business Movie of All-Time

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

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Indigenous 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 Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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

“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 Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters

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