“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Ben Stiller’s Captivating Comedy Classic About Committed Actors

Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More

“Home Alone” (1990) – Chris Columbus’ Captivating Comedy Classic About Home Burglaries

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

“The Hangover” (2009) – Todd Phillips’ Hilarious Comedy Classic About Hangovers

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

“The Graduate” (1967) – My Favourite Comedy of All-Time

Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

The Greatest Comedies Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres have built a legacy as strong as the comedy. Since the 1960’s, the comedy genre has produced … More

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Toni Collette’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Shy Teens

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

“The Hours” (2002) – Toni Collette’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

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Toni Collette’s 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

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

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

My Favourite George Clooney Movies of All-Time

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

“The Descendants” (2011) – 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

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

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

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

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

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

“The Last Duel” (2021) – Matt Damon’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Misogyny

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver       ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’  Testimonies of bravehearted women … More

“The Departed” (2006) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mobsters

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

“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Matt Damon’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

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Inspiring Therapists

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

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

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

My Favourite Matthew McConaughey Movies of All-Time

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

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

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

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

“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Matthew McConaughey’s Captivating Comedy Classic About Comical Actors

Writer/Director: Ben Stiller Starring: Ben Stiller, Jack Black and Robert Downey Jr. ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More

“Contact” (1997) – Matthew McConaughey’s 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

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

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

My Favourite Tom Hanks Movies of All-Time

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

“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis

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

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

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

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

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

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

My Favourite Ridley Scott Films 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

“Gladiator II” (2024) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Gladiators Sequel

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

“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Ancient 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 Captivating 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 Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … 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

“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Employees

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … 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

“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

My Favourite Historical Films of All-Time

Few film genres have built a legacy as strong as the historical epic. Since the 1960’s, the genre has produced … 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

“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Glorious Masterpiece About an Inglorious Mass Genocide

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

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Oppenheimer

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

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

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

“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Historic Gladiators

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

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

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

“Schindler’s List” (1993) – My Favourite Historical 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

My Favourite Denzel Washington Movies 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 Mesmerizing Medieval 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 About Gangsters

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

“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing 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

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

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

“Philadelphia” (1993) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Classic About the AIDS Crisis

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

“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’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

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 Boxing

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

“The Notebook” (2004) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Classic

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

“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – John C. Reilly’s Astonishing Animated Achievement

Director: Rich Moore Writer: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More

“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) – Kristen Stewart’s Disappointing 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 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 Magnificent 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

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

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” (2010) – Emma Watson’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) – Emma Watson’s Awe-Inspiring 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) – Emma Watson’s Most Entertaining 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

“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 Spellbinding 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

“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

“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … 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

“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

My Favourite James Bond Movies of All-Time

Not many characters have formed a bond with audiences as strong as James Bond. Since his creation in the 1950’s, … 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

“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Breathtaking James Bond Beginning Blockbuster

Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More

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

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

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ 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

“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’ Captivating 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

“Mirror Mirror” (2012) – Julia Roberts’ Satisfying Remake of Snow White

Director: Tarsem Singh Starring: Julia Roberts, Armie Hammer, Lily Collins ‘Passable Entertainment’ “Mirror Mirror” is directed by Tarsem Singh. Its … 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 Filmmakers

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

“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) – Steven Spielberg’s Haunting 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

“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 Beloved 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 Entertaining 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

“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Powerful Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Irrfan Khan’s Incredible 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

“Jurassic World” (2015) – Irrfan Khan’s Joyous Reboot of Jurassic Park

Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More

“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Irrfan Khan’s Amazing Comic-Book Reboot of Spider-Man

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

“The Namesake” (2006) – Irrfan Khan’s Magnificent Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Immigration

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

“Life of Pi” (2012) – Irrfan Khan’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More

My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time

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

“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Disappointing Sequel About Retirement Spies

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

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

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

“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ 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

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Crime Classic About Gangsters

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

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

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

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

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

My Favourite Jessica Chastain Movies of All-Time

Few actresses entertain audiences like Jessica Chastain. Since the 1990’s, Chastain has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s helpful housekeepers, … More

“Interstellar” (2014) – Jessica Chastain’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece 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

“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism

 Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More

“The Help” (2012) – Jessica Chastian’s Captivating Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Housekeepers

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

“Lawless” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Powerful Period Piece About Prohibition

Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … 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 Beloved 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 Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Peter Jackson’s Spectacular Hobbit Sequel

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

“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 Adaptation of a Fantasy Book

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 Films 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 Spectacular 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 Magnificent Masterpiece About Dysfunctional 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 Book

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

My Favourite Helen Mirren Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Helen Mirren. Since the 1960’s, Mirren has become a legendary icon. … More

“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Helen Mirren’s Delicious Drama About Indian Cooking

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

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

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

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

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

“The Queen” (2006) – Helen Mirren’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About Queen Elizabeth

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

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Helen Mirren’s 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 Christopher Nolan Movies 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 Science-fiction 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 Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece 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 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

“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

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Blockbuster

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 Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Conclusion

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

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) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aboriginal Communities

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 Magnificent 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 Historical 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) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists

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

“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 Western 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 Breakfast Club” (1985) – Molly Ringwald’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious Teens

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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent 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 Sixth Sense” (1999) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Masterpiece About Traumatized Children

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

“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Historical 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

“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About an Inglorious Genocide

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

“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

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

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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Steve McQueen’s Mesmerizing 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

“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Historic Gladiators

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

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

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

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

“Schindler’s List” (1993) – My Favourite Historical 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 Historical Movies Ever Made Ranked

Few film genres have built a legacy as strong as the historical epic. Since the 1960’s, the genre has produced … More

“Gladiator II” (2024) – Denzel Washington’s Spectacular Medieval 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 About Cruel Gangsters

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

“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing Drama About Alcohol Addiction

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

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

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

“Philadelphia” (1993) – Denzel Washington’s Captivating Classic About the AIDS Crisis

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

Denzel Washington’s Greatest Movies Ranked

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

“Arrival” (2016) – Jeremy Renner’s Amazing 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

“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 Meaningful 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

“Cruella” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Remake of a Devilish Animated Classic

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

“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Lovers in Los Angeles

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

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Remarkable Romantic Drama

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

“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Psychotic Actors

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

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

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

“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Amazing Spider-Man Comic-Book Reboot

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

My Favourite Ben Affleck Movies 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 Inspiring 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 Jake Gyllenhaal Movies of All-Time

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

“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama about Boxing

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

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

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

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

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

“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Blockbuster About Climate Disaster

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … 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 Eddie Redmayne Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood entertain audiences like Eddie Redmayne. Since the 2000’s, Redmayne has become a legendary icon. Whether … More

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Eddie Redmayne’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

“The Theory of Everything” (2014) – Eddie Redmayne’s Inspiring Biopic About Stephen Hawking

Director: John Marsh Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Felicia Jones and Charles Cox ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ Few actors in Hollywood have abilities … More

“The Danish Girl” (2015) – Eddie Redmayne’s Marvellous Masterpiece About a Transgender Artist

Director: Tom Hooper Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Alicia Vikander and Matthias Schoenarts ‘A Marvellous Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood entertain audiences … More

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

My Favourite Kevin Spacey Movies 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 Captivating Classic About Beautiful 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 Sadistic 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

“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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

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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Chris Cooper’s Magnificent 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

“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers

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

My Favourite Space Movies of All-Time

Not many film genres that audiences embrace are as beloved as space. Since the 1960’s, the space genre has produced … More

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – J.J. Abrams’ Spectacular Star Trek Space Sequel

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

“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Theodore Melfi’s Brilliant 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

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – James Gunn’s Marvellous Comic-Book Blockbuster About Space Teams

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

“Gravity” (2013) – Alfonso Cauron’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Space Catastrophe

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

“Contact” (1997) – Robert Zemeckis’ Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Extra-terrestrial Contact

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

“Interstellar” (2014) – Christopher Nolan’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster 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

“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Space Science-fiction Sequel

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve  Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson                       … More

“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Terrifying Aliens

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More