Not many actors were as beloved as Donald Sutherland. Since the 1970’s, Sutherland became an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken fathers, … More
Tag: movies
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Matt Damon’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Misoygny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’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
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Inspiring Therapists
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Cruel Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Will Smith’s Disastrous Blockbuster About Scary Supervillains
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Dazzling Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Invasions
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About Pursuing Happiness
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More
My Favourite Meryl Streep Movies of All-Time
Few actresses keep audiences entertained like Meryl Streep. Since the 1980’s, Streep has become an icon in the film industry. … More
“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Moving Drama About Depression
Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen … More
“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece 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
My Favourite Judi Dench Movies of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Judi Dench. Ever since the 1990’s, Dench has become a legendary icon. … More
“Cats” (2019) – Judi Dench’s Catastrophic Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Judi Dench’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
“Skyfall” (2012) – Judi Dench’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) – Judi Dench’s Brilliant James Bond Blockbuster
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More
My Favourite Emma Watson Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have achieved appreciation of Emma Watson. Since the 2000’s, Watson has become an icon. Whether it’s star-crossed … More
“Little Women” (2019) – Emma Watson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More
“This is the End” (2013) – Emma Watson’s Captivating 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 2” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Fantastic Harry Potter Franchise Finale
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Fantastic Fantasy Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about … More
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1” (2011) – Emma Watson’s Magical Harry Potter Franchise Finale
Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ Few characters in English literature are as beloved … More
“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” (2009) – Emma Watson’s Awe-Inspiring Harry Potter Sequel
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Alan Rickman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” (2007) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Adaptation
Writer/Director: David Yates Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint ‘A Magnificfent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” (2004) – Emma Watson’s Best Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Alfonso Cauron Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about magical … More
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More
“Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” (2001) – Emma Watson’s Magical Harry Potter Introduction
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson ‘Magical Beginning’ “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” is … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Emma Watson’s Powerful Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
My Favourite Science-fiction Films of All-Time
Not many film genres have earned appreciation of science-fiction. Since the 1970’s, science-fiction movies have earned a huge audience. Whether … More
“The Matrix” (1999) – Keanu Reeves’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss ‘A Science-Fiction Masterpiece’ Science Fiction wasn’t an extremely well-known genre … More
“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Friendly Aliens
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Adaptation of a Famous Science-fiction Book
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Science-fiction Classic About Frightening Alien Invasions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … 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 About Blade Runners
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are … More
“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
“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – George Lucas’ Spectacular Star Wars Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that … More
My Favourite Bruce Willis Movies of All-Time
Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers, … More
“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Disappointing Sequel About Retired Spies
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More
“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Spectacular Science-fiction 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
“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Dazzling Blockbuster About Tragic Armageddon Disasters
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ Powerful Pulp Classic About Cruel Gangsters
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Classic About Corrupt Cops
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years … More
My Favourite Michael Caine Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood entertain audiences like Michael Caine. Ever since the 1960’s, Caine has become a legendary icon. … More
“Interstellar” (2014) – Michael Caine’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster About Space Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Matt Damon ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few directors in Hollywood have achieved … More
“Inception” (2010) – Michael Caine’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster 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) – Michael Caine’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book 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) – Michael Caine’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) – Michael Caine’s Brilliant Batman Beginning Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
My Favourite Kate Winslet Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses get audiences excited like Kate Winslet. Ever since the 1990’s, Winslet become an icon. Whether it’s star-crossed … More
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Kate Winslet’s Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Brilliant Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More
My Favourite Spider-Man Movies of All-Time
Few superheroes have earned a following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero has become a beloved icon. … More
My Favourite Spider-Man Actors of All-Time
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Spider-Man. Since the 1960’s, the hero whose has great powers … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s 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
“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” (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 2” (2004) – Tobey Maguire’s Magnificent Spider-Man Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More
My Favourite Jack Nicholson Movies of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an … More
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Courtroom Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More
“The Departed” (2006) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Conflicted Cops
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers are as fascinated with criminals … More
“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Brilliant Batman Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Masterpiece About the Dangers of Isolation
Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More
“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More
My Favourite Clint Eastwood Movies of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Grumpy War Veterans
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxing
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … More
My Favourite Keira Knightley Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have built a legacy as strong as Keira Knightley. Since the 1990’s, Knightley has become an icon. … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Keira Knightley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Government Secrets
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2001) – Keira Knightley’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
My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Movies of All-Time
Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon … More
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Period Piece About Fashion-Designers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Great Period Piece About Historic Gangs
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“The Pianist” (2002) – Adrien Brody’s Haunting Historical Masterpiece About The Holocaust
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More
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
“Longlegs” (2024) – Nicolas Cage’s Spectacular Thriller About Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt … 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
“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
“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its … 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 Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Peter Jackson’s Spellbinding Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More
“The 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 Franchise Finale
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Sean Astin ‘A Fantastic Finale’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers” (2002) – Peter Jackson’s Towering Lord of the Rings Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Andy Serkis and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Towering Sequel’ Few books ever written about precious … More
“The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001) – Peter Jackson’s Fantastic Adaptation of a Legendary Fantasy Book
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen and Viggo Mortensen ‘A Fantasy Masterpiece’ When it comes to the greatest … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’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
“Bad Education” (2019) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Satire About a Shocking Real-Life School Scandal
Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Hugh Jackman’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’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
“X-Men: The Last Stand” (2006) – Hugh Jackman’s Fun but Forgettable X-Men Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen ‘Passable Entertainment’ When it comes to beloved comic book … More
“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Hugh Jackman’s Extraordinary 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
My Favourite Tom Hanks Films 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’ Magnificent Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Well-Made Western About News
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About Naval Warfare
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About an Intense Real-Life 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 Mischievous Con-Artists
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About the AIDS Crisis
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with … More
“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
“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
My Favourite Russell Crowe Films of All-Time
Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an … More
“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Ancient Mummies
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More
“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Russell Crowe’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
“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russell Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Mesmerizing Medieval 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
My Favourite Hugh Grant Films of All-Time
Few actors have made movies audiences value as much as Hugh Grant. Since the 1990’s, Grant has become an icon. … More
“Wonka” (2023) – Hugh Grant’s Wonderful Musical About Willy Wonka
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant … More
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Hugh Grant’s Disappointing Drama About 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
“Notting Hill” (1999) – Hugh Grant’s Remarkable Romantic Classic About Bookstore Owners
Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More
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 Phenomenal Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Blockbuster About Zombie Invasions
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Magnificent 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 Trafficking
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 Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic About Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Bollywood 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
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic Period Piece About Obsessive Fashion-Designers
Writer/Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps and Lesley Manville ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world … 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
“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’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
“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (1978) – Donald Sutherland’s Captivating Horror Classic About Frightening Duplicates
Director: Phillip Kaufmann Starring: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams and Leonard Nimoy ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood created a … More
“The Matrix” (1999) – Keanu Reeves’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss ‘A Science-Fiction Masterpiece’ Science Fiction wasn’t an extremely well-known genre … More
“E.T. The Extra-terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Compassionate Aliens
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“Dune” (2021) – Denis Villeneuve’s Spectacular Adaptation of a Beloved Science-fiction Book
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Denis Villeneuve’s Amazing Science-fiction Blockbuster About Frightening Alien Invasions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … 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 About Blade Runners
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are … More
“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
“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – George Lucas’ Spectacular Star Wars Science-fiction Classic
Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that … More
The Greatest Science-fiction Movies Ever Made
Not many film genres have earned appreciation of science-fiction. Since the 1970’s, science-fiction movies have earned a huge audience. Whether … More
“Red 2” (2013) – Bruce Willis’ Disappointing Blockbuster About Retired Spies
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More
“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ Spectacular Science-fiction 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
“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Dazzling Blockbuster About Armageddon Disasters
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ 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
“Die Hard” (1988) – Bruce Willis’ Captivating Classic About Committed Cops
Director: John McTiernan Starring: Bruce Willis, Alan Rickman and Bonnie Bedelia ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors that achieved fame years … More
Bruce Willis’ Greatest Movies Ranked
Few actors are as celebrated as Bruce Willis. Following the 1990’s, Willis has become an icon. Whether it’s police officers, … 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
My Favourite Ben Affleck Movies of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Ben Affleck. Ever since the 1990’s, Affleck has become an icon. Whether … More
“Air” (2023) – Ben Affleck’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“Gone Girl” (2014) – Ben Affleck’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Thriller About the CIA Hostage Crisis
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“Armageddon” (1998) – Ben Affleck’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Armageddon Disasters
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’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
My Favourite Kate Winslet Movies of All-Time
Not many actresses get audiences excited like Kate Winslet. Ever since the 1990’s, Winslet become an icon. Whether it’s star-crossed … More
“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Kate Winslet’s Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Spectacular Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’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
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Will Smith’s Disappointing Comic-Book Disaster About Supervillains
Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More
“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness
Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More
“Independence Day” (1997) – Will Smith’s Dazzling Blockbuster About Frightening Alien Invasion Disasters
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More
My Favourite Kevin Spacey Movies of All-Time
Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon. … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Breathtaking Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Fantastic Drama About the Financial Crisis
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“American Beauty” (2000) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Classic About Dysfunctional American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Marvellous Murder Mystery Classic About Mysterious Suspects
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Sadistic Serial Killers
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
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
“Longlegs” (2024) – Nicolas Cage’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt … 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
My Favourite Quentin Tarantino Movies of All-Time
Few directors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Quentin Tarantino. Since the 1990’s, Tarantino has become an … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’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
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut About Criminals
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … 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
My Favourite War Movies of All-Time
Few figures attract audiences to theatres like soldiers. Ever since the 1960’s, the war genre has resulted in unforgettable movies. … More
“1917” (2019) – Sam Mendes’ Breathtaking Blockbuster About World War I
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Co-writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Colin Firth ‘Wonderful War Drama’ Over the past … More
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’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
“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Wonderful Blockbuster About World War II
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More
“Apocalypse Now” (1979) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Vietnam War
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood which … More
“The Pianist” (2002) – Adrien Brody’s Haunting Historical Masterpiece About Holocaust Survival
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Schindler’s List” (1993) – My Favourite War Film of All-Time
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a … More
My Favourite Keira Knightley Films of All-Time
Not many actresses have built a legacy as strong as Keira Knightley. Since the 1990’s, Knightley has become an icon. … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Keira Knightley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Government Secrets
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2001) – Keira Knightley’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
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Morgan Freeman’s Spectacular Spaghetti 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
“Se7en” (1995) – Morgan Freeman’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Powerful Prison Classic About Redemption
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More
My Favourite Tom Hanks Films 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
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Gripping Thriller About Naval Warfare
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About a Nerve-Wracking Hijacking
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … 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’ 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
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About the AIDS Crisis
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with … More
“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
My Favourite Clint Eastwood Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Grumpy War Veterans
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxers
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … 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
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti 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
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
“Longlegs” (2024) – Nicolas Cage’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Sadistic Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt … 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
“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
“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block
Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More
My Favourite Al Pacino Movies of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise … More
“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Guilt-Ridden Gangsters
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blindness
Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … 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
“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
“Elysium” (2013) – Jodie Foster’s Spectacular 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
My Favourite Robin Williams Movies of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Robin Williams. Since the 1980’s, Williams has become an icon. Whether it’s … More
“Awakenings” (1990) – Robin Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Institutions
Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Inspirational Therapists
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Inspirational Teachers
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More
My Favourite Tim Burton Movies of All-Time
Not many filmmakers have achieved appreciation of Tim Burton. Since the 1980’s, Burton has become a legendary icon. Whether it’s … More
“Edward Scissorhands” (1991) – Tim Burton’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
“Batman” (1989) – Tim Burton’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More
“Aliens” (1986) – Sigourney Weaver’s Spectacular Science-fiction Sequel About Scary Aliens
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn and Bill Paxton ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Sequel’ Few film franchises about creepy … More
The Film Buff 
You must be logged in to post a comment.