“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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Marvellous 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

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Superb Black Panther Sequel

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o                     … More

“The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022) – Barry Keoghan’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Doomed Friendships

Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan                     … 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 Captivating Masterpiece About Filmmaking

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

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

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

“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Airport Survival

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

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

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More

“Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” (1984) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Indiana Jones Sequel

Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Willard Huck and Gloria Katz Starring: Harrison Ford, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Indiana … More

“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About 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 Introduction

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More

“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Remake of a Celebrated Musical

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno       ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More

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

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

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

“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man Reboot

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

“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Tobey Maguire’s Disappointing Spider-Man Finale

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

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s Soaring Spider-Man Comic-Book Reboot

Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More

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

Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More

My Favourite Margot Robbie Movies of All-Time

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

“Babylon” (2022) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction

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

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

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

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

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

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

“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Margot Robbie’s Sensational Supervillain Comic-Book Reboot

Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More

My Favourite Emily Blunt Movies of All-Time

Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Emily Blunt. Since the 1990’s, Blunt has become a feminist icon. … More

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Emily Blunt’s Outstanding Oscar-Winning Biopic About Oppenheimer

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

“A Quiet Place” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Quietly Powerful Horror Classic

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Co-writers: Bryan Woods and Scott Beck Starring: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds ‘An Intense Thriller’ … More

“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Marvellous Remake of Mary Poppins

Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin … More

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Emily Blunt’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster

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

“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s Fantastic Blockbuster About Time Travel

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

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Emily Blunt’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

“A Quiet Place: Part Two” (2021) – Emily Blunt’s Silently Spectacular Horror Sequel

Writer/Director: John Krasinski Starring: Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds and Cillian Murphy ‘Spectacular Horror Sequel’ The hushed-up stories of deaf communities … More

My Favourite Benedict Cumberbatch Movies of All-Time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Haunting 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

“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Superb Star Trek Sequel

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

“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 Favourite Nicolas Cage Movies of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood engage audiences like Nicolas Cage. Ever since the 1980’s, Cage has become one of the greatest … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s 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

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Vengeful Chefs

Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded … More

My Favourite 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

“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 Masterpiece

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

“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 Brilliant James Bond Masterpiece

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

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

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

My Favourite Jodie Foster Movies of All-Time

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

“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Jodie Foster’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Troubled Taxi Drivers

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

“Elysium” (2013) – Jodie Foster’s Superb Science-fiction Blockbuster

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

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

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

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Scary Serial Killers

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

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

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

“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Daniel Kaluuya’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About Black Leaders

Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always … More

My Favourite Adam Driver Movies of All-Time

Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Adam Driver. Since the 2000’s, Driver has become one of the … More

“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About Stardom

Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More

“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report

Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

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

“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Historical Satire About Race

Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Fantastic Star Wars Finale

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Adam Driver’s Soaring Reboot of Star Wars

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

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

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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ 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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Paul Greengrass’ Captivating Thriller About a Terrifying Ship Hijacking

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

“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Mysterious Disappearances

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

“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Thriller 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

“Prisoners” (2013) – Denis Villeneuve’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Scary Child Abductions

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

“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s Mesmerizing Korean Thriller About Social Class

Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films … More

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Classic About Gangsters

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

“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Spectacular Crime Thriller About Disturbed Detectives

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

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Jonathan Demme’s Spectacular Thriller 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

“North by Northwest” (1959) – My Favourite Thriller of All-Time

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writer: Ernest Lehman Starring: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and Jessie Royce Landis ‘A Timeless Hitchcock Classic’ … More

The Greatest Thrillers Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres attract audiences to the theatre like the thriller. Since the 1950’s, the thriller genre has made great … More

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Eddie Redmayne’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Real-Life Legal Trial

Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin   Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eddie Redmayne’s Greatest Movies Ranked

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

“Gladiator II” (2024) – Ridley Scott’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

My Favourite Dev Patel Movies of All-Time

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

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

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

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

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

“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Magnificent 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

“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

“Lady Bird” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teen Girls

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More

“Call Me By You Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Queer Lovers

Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … More

“Dune” (2021) – Timothee Chalamet’s Spectacular Dune Science-fiction Classic

Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More

“Inception” (2010) – Marion Cotillard’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

“Annette” (2021) – Marion Cotillard’s Magnificent Musical About Stardom

Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More

My Favourite James Cameron Movies of All-Time

Few filmmakers in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of James Cameron. Since the 1990’s, Cameron has become an icon. Whether its … More

“Aliens” (1986) – James Cameron’s Superb Science-fiction Sequel About Frightening Aliens

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn and Bill Paxton ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Sequel’ Few film franchises about creepy … More

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

“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – James Cameron’s Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

My Favourite Michael Keaton Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have earned appreciation of Michael Keaton. Since the 1980’s, Keaton has become an icon. Whether it’s news … More

“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s 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

“Birdman” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Psychotic Theatre Actors

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

“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’s 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 Trial of the Chicago 7” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Controversial Trial

Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin   Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More

“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism

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

“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Riz Ahmed’s Captivating Thriller About Night Crime

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

“Sound of Metal” (2020) – Riz Ahmed’s Dazzling Drama About Deaf Musicians

Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More

“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

“Honey Boy” (2019) – Shia LaBeouf’s Amazing Autobiographical Drama About Actors

Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in … More

“Lawless” (2012) – Shia LaBeouf’s Powerful Drama About Prohibition

Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More

“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – Shia LaBeouf’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homebirths

Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More

My Favourite Western Films of All-Time

Not many genres have managed to earn a following as big as the Western. Since the 1960’s, the genre has … More

“News of the World” (2020) – Paul Greengrass’ Wonderful Western About News Carriers

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

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Western Masterpiece About Aboriginal Tribes

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

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’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

“No Country for Old Men” (2007) – The Coen Brothers’ Magnificent Western Masterpiece About Outlaws

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

“The Searchers” (1956) – John Ford’s Wonderful Western Classic About Indigenous Communities

Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles ‘Wonderful Western’ “The Searchers” is directed by John Ford. Its … More

“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic 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) – My Favourite Western of All-Time

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

My Favourite Casey Affleck Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Casey Affleck. Since the 1990’s, Affleck has become a strong icon. … More

“Interstellar” (2014) – Casey Affleck’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Interstellar Space Travel

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

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Casey 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

“Gone Baby Gone” (2007) – Casey Affleck’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Scary Child Abductions

Writer/Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan and Morgan Freeman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Casey Affleck’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

“Gone Girl” (2014) – David Fincher’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mysterious Disappearances

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

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

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

“Fight Club” (1999) – David Fincher’s Captivating Crime Classic About Top-Secret Fight Clubs

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

“Se7en” (1995) – David Fincher’s Spectacular 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

“Mank” (2020) – David Fincher’s Powerful Period Piece About Citizen Kane

Director: David Fincher Writer: Jack Fincher  Starring: Gary Oldman, Amanda Seyfried and Lily Collins ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ When discussing … More

“In the Heights” (2020) – Lin Manuel Miranda’s Breathtaking Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play

Director: John M. Chu Writer: Quiara Alegria Hudes Starring: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Melissa Barrera ‘A Marvelous Musical’  It … More

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – Ron Howard’s Soaring Han Solo Prequel

Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … 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 Classic 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

“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About a Frightening Ship Hijacking

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

“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Airport 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) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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

“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

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’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 Anthony Hopkins Movies of All-Time

Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More

“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Disappointing Sequel About Retired Spies

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

“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

“The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Anthony Hopkins’ Captivating Classic About Committed 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 Classic About Scary Serial Killers

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

“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Dementia

Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More

“Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” (2023) – Anya Taylor-Joy’s Fantastic Feminist Mad Max Reboot

Writer/Director: George Miller Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Hemsworth, Tom Burke                     … More

“The Disciple” (2020) – Aditya Modak’s Captivating Drama About Indian Classic Music

Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … More

My Favourite Chadwick Boseman Films of All-Time

Not many actors gained recognition of Chadwick Boseman. Since the 2000’s, Boseman became an icon. Whether it’s black heroes, jazz … More

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Spectacular Black Panther Sequel

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o                     … More

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Breathtaking Adaptation of a Broadway Play

Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Chadwick Boseman’s Fantastic Avengers Franchise Finale

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

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Amazing Avengers Sequel

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

“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Black Panther Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More

“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Extraordinary Epic About the Vietnam War

Writer/Director: Spike Lee  Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More

My Favourite Emma Stone Movies of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as well-known as Emma Stone. Ever since the 2000’s, Stone has become an icon. Whether … More

“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’s Mesmerizing Musical Masterpiece About L.A.

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

“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

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

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

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

“Cruella” (2020) – Emma Stone’s Dazzling Remake of a Delightful Disney Animated Classic

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

“Bo Burnham: Inside” (2020) – Bo Burnham’s Captivating Standup Comedy Special

Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Bo Burnham ‘Spectacular Stand-up Special’ Never has it been more challenging for comedians with hectic routines … More

My Favourite Films of 2019 Ranked

Let’s face the facts: 2019 was a fantastic year for films. It was a wonderful time to be a moviegoer. … More

“Waves” (2019) – Sterling K. Brown’s Fantastic Family Drama

Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More

“Uncut Gems” (2019) – Adam Sandler’s Captivating Crime Thriller

Writer/Directors: Josh and Benny Safdie Co-writer: Ronald Bronstein Starring: Adam Sandler, Lakeith Stanfield and Kevin Garnett ‘Captivating Crime Thriller’ Few … More

My Favourite Pixar Movies of All-Time

Few studios have raised the bar for animation like Pixar. Following 1990’s formation, the studio has become a world-leader in … More

“Soul” (2020) – Pixar’s Soul-Stirring Animated Classic About Finding a Life Purpose

Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Achievement’ People … More

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

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

“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Most Underrated Animated Prequel

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

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

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

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

“Interstellar” (2014) – Christopher Nolan’s Sensational Science-fiction Epic 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 Conclusion

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

“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

My Favourite Adam Driver Movies of All-Time

Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Adam Driver. Since the 2000’s, Driver has become one of the … More

“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About Stardom

Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

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

“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Satire About Racism

Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More

“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Satisfying Star Wars Finale

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Adam Driver’s Soaring Reboot of Star Wars

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report

Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More

My Favourite Sam Rockwell Movies of All-Time

Not many actors tell stories as compelling as Sam Rockwell. Since the 1990’s, Rockwell has become an icon. Whether it’s … More

“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Sam Rockwell’s Hilarious Historical Satire About The Holocaust

Writer/Director: Taika Waititi Based on the book by Christine Leunens Starring: Roman Griffin Davis, Scarlett Johansson and Sam Rockwell ‘Hilarious … More

“Vice” (2018) – Sam Rockwell’s Powerful 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

“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Sam Rockwell’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Conflicted Cops

Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring; Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson and Sam Rockwell ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Sam Rockwell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Teenagers

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

“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Sam Rockwell’s Captivating Crime Drama 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

My Favourite Dev Patel Movies of All-Time

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

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

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

“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 Exotic Indian Hotels

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

“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s 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

My Favourite Ralph Fiennes Movies of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Ralph Fiennes. Since the 1990’s, Fiennes has become an icon. Whether … More

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

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

“No Time to Die” (2021) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spectacular James Bond Sequel

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

“Skyfall” (2012) – Ralph Fiennes’ Brilliant James Bond Blockbuster

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

“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2011) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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 Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Ralph Fiennes’ Spellbinding 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) – Ralph Fiennes’ Fantastic Harry Potter Adaptation

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

“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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

“Official Secrets” (2019) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Political Thriller About Official Government Secrets

Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More

“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent Bollywood Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji and Abishek Bachchan ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ It’s challenging to come … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’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

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

“The Danish Girl” (2015) – Eddie Redmayne’s Meaningful Masterpiece About a Real-Life Transgender Artist

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

“News of the World” (2020) – Paul Greengrass’ Wonderful Western Drama 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

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Wonderful Western Masterpiece About Indigenous Tribes

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

“The Revenant” (2015) – Alejandro G. Inarritu’s Magnificent Western Masterpiece About Survival

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

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Western Classic 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

“No Country for Old Men” (2007) – The Coen Brothers’ Magnificent Western Masterpiece About Outlaws

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

“The Searchers” (1956) – John Ford’s Classic Western About Native-American Communities

Director: John Ford Starring: John Wayne, Jeffrey Hunter, Vera Miles ‘Wonderful Western’ “The Searchers” is directed by John Ford. Its … More

“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Wonderful 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