Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
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“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Gil Junger’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Lovesick Teenagers
Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“500 Days of Summer” (2009) – Marc Webb’s Remarkable Romantic Classic About Doomed Lovers
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel and Chloe Grace Moretz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“The Graduate” (1967) – Mike Nichols’ Captivating Romantic Classic About Aimless Graduate Students
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Magnificent Romantic Masterpiece About Lovers in L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women
Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More
“Notting Hill” (1999) – My Favourite Romantic Comedy of All-Time
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More
The Greatest Romantic Comedies Ever Made Ranked
Few genres have built a legacy as strong as the romantic comedy. Since the 1990’s, the rom-com genre has produced … More
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Kirsten Dunst’s Powerful Western About Bullying Ranchers
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More
“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Kirsten Dunst’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
“Marie Antoinette” (2006) – Kirsten Dunst’s Breathtaking Historical Biopic About Marie Antoinette
Writer/Director: Sofia Coppola Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman and Rose Byrne ‘A Magnificent Period Piece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More
“Spider-Man 3” (2007) – Kirsten Dunst’s Disappointing Spider-Man Comic-Book 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) – Kirsten Dunst’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Kirsten Dunst’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Exceptional X-Men Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent X-Men Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More
“X-Men” (2000) – Hugh Jackman’s Excellent X-Men Comic-Book Introduction
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘An Excellent Blockbuster’ When it comes to the greatest … More
My Favourite Sam Rockwell Films 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
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Sam Rockwell’s Captivating 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
“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 Captivating Political Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (2017) – Sam Rockwell’s Meaningful 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 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
My Favourite Brad Pitt Movies of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s, … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Los Angeles
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disastrous 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
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’s Glorious Masterpiece About an Inglorious Genocide
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic About Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Blockbuster About Disastrous Zombie Invasions
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland … More
My Favourite Martin Scorsese Movies of All-Time
Not many directors have built a legacy as strong as Martin Scorsese. Since the 1970’s, Scorsese has become an icon. … More
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aboriginal Communities
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More
“The Irishman” (2019) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aging Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Institutions
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Great Period Piece About Gangs
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Cruel Gangsters
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Raging Bull” (1980) – Martin Scorsese’s Breathtaking Classic About Raging Boxers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood … More
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Martin Scorsese’s Timeless Classic About Troubled Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Martin Scorsese’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
“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Furious Feminist Workers
Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More
My Favourite Films of the 1960’s Ranked
Not many decades produced movies as memorable as the 1960’s. A groundbreaking era for film, the 1960’s changed Cinema. Whether … More
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) – Audrey Hepburn’s Captivating Romantic Classic
Director: Blake Edwards Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Mickey Rooney ‘Romantic Classic’ “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is directed by Blake Edwards. … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic James Bond Feminist Farewell
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More
“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Superb James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Breathtaking James Bond Blockbuster
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More
“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
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – Robert Mulligan’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Rob Marshall’s Magical 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
“The Graduate” (1967) – Mike Nichols’ Captivating Romantic Classic About Graduate Students
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Psycho” (1960) – My Favourite Film of the 1960’s
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More
My Favourite Jennifer Lawrence Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses have earned experience of Jennifer Lawrence. Since the 2000’s, Lawrence has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Excellent X-Men Comic-Book Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Powerful Period Piece About Cunning 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
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Teens
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … 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
“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 Spectacular 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 Sensational 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 Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish Fantasy Epic
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“Pacifice Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Monsters
Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More
“Planes” (2013) – Dane Cook’s Disappointing Animated Disaster About Planes
Director: Klay Hall Writer: Jeffrey M. Howard Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach and Priyanka Chopra ‘A Plane Crash Disaster’ If … 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
“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
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Blockbuster About Climate Disasters
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
My Favourite Michelle Williams Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Michelle Williams. Since the 1990’s, Williams has become a feminist icon. … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ 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
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ 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
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More
“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Great Wizard of Oz Prequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More
“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
“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 Captivating Classic 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
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Henry Cavill’s Superb Sherlock Holmes Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Bland Blockbuster About British Spies
Writer/Director: Guy Ritchie Co-writer: Lionel Wigram (based on TV show) Starring: Henry Cavill, Armie Hammer and Alicia Vikander ‘A Time-Pass … More
“Man of Steel” (2013) – Henry Cavill’s Soaring Comic-Book Reboot of Superman
Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More
My Favourite Johnny Depp Movies of All-Time
Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates, … More
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2001) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Adventurous Pirates
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More
“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Woeful Western Disaster
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More
My Favourite Stanley Tucci Movies of All-Time
Few actors have built a legacy as strong as Stanley Tucci. Since the 1990’s, Tucci has become an icon. Whether … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Stanley Tucci’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking 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 Hunger Games: Catching Fire” (2013) – Stanley Tucci’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
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Stanley Tucci’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Teenagers
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … More
“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Stanley Tucci’s Captivating Drama About Passion for Cooking
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Stanley Tucci’s Fantastic Drama About the Financial Crisis
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Stanley Tucci’s Captivating Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Child Abduction
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Stanley Tucci’s Dazzling Drama About Devilish Fashion-Designers
Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More
“The Terminal” (2004) – Stanley Tucci’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
“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Stanley Tucci’s Gigantic Disappointment About Giants
Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More
My Favourite Ben Kingsley Movies of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Ben Kingsley. Since the 1980’s, Kingsley has become a … More
“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) – Ben Kingsley’s Superb Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung ‘Marvel-ous Martial-Arts Epic’ Crazy rich abilities of Asian communities … More
“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Ben Kingsley’s Remarkable Live-Action Remake of the Jungle Book
Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Ben Kingsley’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
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Ben Kingsley’s Incredible Iron Man Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are … More
My Favourite Peter Jackson Movies of All-Time
Few filmmakers have earned appreciation of Peter Jackson. Since the 1990’s, Jackson has become a legendary icon. Whether it’s ring-bearers, … More
“The Lovely Bones” (2009) – Peter Jackson’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Child Abduction
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Stanley Tucci and Mark Wahlberg ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More
“The 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
“The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King” (2003) – Peter Jackson’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Peter Jackson’s Towering Lord of the Rings Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious … More
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Peter Jackson’s Fantastic Lord of the Rings Introduction
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Peter Jackson’s Superb Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More
My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood transfix audiences like Joaquin Phoenix. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Phoenix has become an icon … More
“Joker: Folie a Deux” (2024) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Spectacular Joker Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga and Brendan Gleeson ‘A Marvellous Sequel’ Few villains in popular culture are … More
“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece About the Joker
Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More
“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Roman Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
My Favourite Ryan Gosling Movies of All-Time
Few actors have built a legacy as lasting as Ryan Gosling. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Gosling has become one … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Barbie Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“The Fall Guy” (2023) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Comedy About Forgotten Stuntmen
Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Comedy About Nice Detectives
Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About 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
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’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
“The Notebook” (2004) – Ryan Gosling’s Remarkable Romantic Classic
Director: Nick Cassavetes Starring: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams and James Garner ‘A Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Drama About Gangsters
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
My Favourite George Clooney Movies of All-Time
Few actors have built a legacy as powerful as George Clooney. Following the 1980’s, Clooney has become an icon. Whether … More
“The Descendants” (2012) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More
“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Uplifting Drama About Business Decisions
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More
“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster About Space Survival
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
My Favourite Matt Damon Movies of All-Time
Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have built reputation as strong as Matt Damon. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Damon has … More
“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Cruel Mobsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’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
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Matt Damon’s 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
“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 Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More
My Favourite 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 Captivating Asian Animated Classic
Directed by Travis Knight Written by Marc Haimes and Chris Butler Starring Art Parkinson, Charlize Theron and Matthew McConaughey ‘Awe-Inspiring … More
“Contact” (1997) – Matthew McConaughey’s Spectacular 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) – Matthew McConaughey’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Space Expeditions
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Wall Street
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More
“Tropic Thunder” (2008) – Matthew McConaughey’s Captivating Comedy 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
“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Magnificent Masterpiece 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 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
“Alien” (1979) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Aliens
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More
“Blade Runner” (1982) – Ridley Scott’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Ancient Roman Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … 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
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood Classic About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukherji and Abishek Bachchan ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ It’s challenging to come … More
“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
“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
“Marie Antoinette” (2006) – Kirsten Dunst’s Magnificent Period Piece About Marie Antoinette
Writer/Director: Sofia Coppola Starring: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman and Rose Byrne ‘A Magnificent Period Piece’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” (1961) – Audrey Hepburn’s Remarkable Romantic Classic About Wealthy Socialites
Director: Blake Edwards Starring: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Mickey Rooney ‘Romantic Classic’ “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is directed by Blake Edwards. … 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
“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
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent James Bond Masterpiece
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … 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
“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – Robert Mulligan’s Amazing Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Racism
Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Rob Marshall’s Magical 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
“The Graduate” (1967) – Mike Nichols’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Aimless Graduate Students
Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Sergio Leone’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Psycho” (1960) – My Favourite Film of the 1960’s Decade
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Anthony Perkins, Vera Miles, Jante Leigh ‘Psychotic Masterpiece’ “Psycho” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its script … More
The Greatest Movies of the 1960’s Ranked
Not many decades produced movies as memorable as the 1960’s. A groundbreaking era for film, the 1960’s changed Cinema. Whether … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Extraordinary X-Men Comic-Book Sequel
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Captivating Period Piece About Clever 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
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Competitions
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … More
Jennifer Lawrence’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Not many actresses have earned experience of Jennifer Lawrence. Since the 2000’s, Lawrence has become a feminist icon. Whether it’s … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic 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
“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
“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
“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
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Shallow Stardom
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are … More
“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Period Piece About Clever 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 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
My Favourite Films of 2012 Ranked
Let’s face the facts. 2012 was a great year for films. From emotionally driven dramas to tremendously entertaining comic-book movies, … More
“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – John C. Reilly’s Astonishing Animated Classic
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 Two” (2012) – Kristen Stewart’s Torturous Twilight Franchise Finale
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … More
My Favourite 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
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
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent Knives Out Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent 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
“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 Magnificent James Bond Masterpiece
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 Brilliant James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More
“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Union Workers
Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More
My Favourite Films of the 2010’s Decade Ranked
Not many decades produced movies as unforgettable as the 2010’s. A groundbreaking era, the decade forever changed Cinema. Whether it’s … More
“Moonlight” (2016) – Barry Jenkins’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Sexual Identity
Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Sensational 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
“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
“Boyhood” (2014) – Richard Linklater’s Meaningful Coming-of-Age Masterpiece About Childhood
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Damien Chazelle’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Lovers in L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Social Class in South Korea
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
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Derek Cianfrance’s Great Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More
“The Social Network” (2010) – My Favourite Film of the 2010’s Decade
Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More
My Favourite Jeremy Renner Movies of All-Time
Not many actors have made movies audiences treasure like Jeremy Renner. Since the 2000’s, Renner has become a beloved icon. … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Jeremy Renner’s Fantastic Farewell to The Avengers
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Jeremy Renner’s Amazing Science-fiction Blockbuster About Alien Invasions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Jeremy Renner’s Captivating Period Piece About Clever Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“The 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
“The Avengers” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More
“The Hurt Locker” (2009) – Jeremy Renner’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Vietnam War
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie and Evangeline Lily ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have made … More
My Favourite Joseph Gordon-Levitt Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Since the 1990’s, Gordon-Levitt has become an icon. Whether it’s … More
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Riveting Courtroom Classic
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“Looper” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More
“Inception” (2010) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’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
“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens
Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“500 Days of Summer” (2009) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Doomed Romance
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Zooey Deschanel and Chloe Grace Moretz ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“Premium Rush” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Breathtaking Thriller About Bicycling
Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed … 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
“This is the End” (2013) – Emma Watson’s Captivating Comedy About Doomsday Disasters
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 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
“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 Darkest Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Emma Watson’s Most Entertaining Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magical Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Emma Watson’s Phenomenal 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
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