Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More
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“Jurassic World” (2015) – Colin Trevorrow’s Joyous Jurassic Park Reboot
Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
My Favourite Shah Rukh Khan Films of All-Time
Few movie-stars in Bollywood are as celebrated as Shah Rukh Khan. Known as the Baadshah of Bollywood, Khan has become … More
“Om Shanti Om” (2007) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Reincarnated Lovers
Writer/Director: Farah Khan Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Arjun Rampal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood are … More
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Broken Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved … More
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About College Students
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More
My Favourite Jamie Foxx Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have achieved the box-office success of Jamie Foxx. Since the 1990’s, Foxx has become an icon. … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Finale
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Jamie Foxx’s Disappointing Spider-Man Comic-Book Sequel
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Western Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Fight Club” (1999) – Edward Norton’s Captivating Classic About Secretive Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Birdman” (2015) – Edward Norton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Disturbed Theatre Actors
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Edward Norton’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Disappointing Blockbuster About Dangerous 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 Brad Pitt Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s, … More
“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
“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
“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 Classic About Secretive Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Sadistic Serial Killers
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Breathtaking Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Extraordinary Vietnam War Epic
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Breathtaking Black Panther Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022) – Colin Farrell’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Broken Friendships
Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan … More
My Favourite Steven Spielberg Films of All-Time
Not many directors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Steven Spielberg. Following his rise to stardom during the 1970’s, Spielberg … More
“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Caring Aliens
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Filmmakers
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Airport Survival
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About 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
“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
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Remake of a Celebrated Musical
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Arranged Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Adarsh Gourav’s Captivating Satire About Social Class in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world … More
My Favourite Benedict Cumberbatch Films 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
“1917” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wonderful 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
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Western About Toxic Masculinity
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Fantastic Avengers Finale
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Superb Star Trek Sequel
Director: J.J. Abrams Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Damon Lindelof Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Soaring Spider-Man Franchise Finale
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II” (2012) – Kristen Stewart’s Disastrous Twilight Franchise Conclusion
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … More
My Favourite Margot Robbie Films of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood have built a legacy as strong as Margot Robbie. Since 2013, Robbie has become an … More
“Barbie” (2023) – Margot Robbie’s Captivating Comedy About Barbie Dolls
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More
“Babylon” (2022) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Margot Robbie’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“The Suicide Squad” (2021) – Margot Robbie’s Sensational Blockbuster About Supervillains
Writer/Director: James Gunn Starring: Idris Elba, John Cena and Margot Robbie ‘Sensational Supervillain Reboot’ Superhero movies that face excessive studio … More
My Favourite Emily Blunt Films of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Emily Blunt. Since the 1990’s, Blunt has become a feminist icon. … More
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Emily Blunt’s Outstanding Oscar-winning Biopic About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Marvellous Remake of Mary Poppins
Director: Rob Marshall Writer: David Magee Starring: Emily Blunt, Lin Manuel-Miranda and Ben Whishaw ‘A Marvelous Musical’ Before I begin … More
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Emily Blunt’s Terrific Blockbuster About Alien Invasions
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s Spectacular Science-fiction Thriller About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Emily Blunt’s Dazzling Drama About Devilish Fashion Designers
Director: David Frankel Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Stanley Tucci ‘A Dazzling Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More
My Favourite Daniel Craig Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Daniel Craig. Since the 1990’s, Craig has become a British icon. … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular Knives Out Murder Mystery 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
“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 Best James Bond Blockbuster
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist Farewell to James Bond
Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More
My Favourite Nicolas Cage Films 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
“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Awe-Inspiring 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” (2001) – 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
“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
“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
“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – J.A. Bayona’s Spectacular Jurassic World Sequel
Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … More
“Jurassic World” (2015) – Colin Trevorrow’s Joyous Reboot of Jurassic Park
Writer/Director: Colin Trevorrow Co-writers: Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Irrfan Khan … More
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
My Favourite Jurassic Park Films Ranked
Few film franchises about dark dinosaurs with a spark are as beloved as “Jurassic Park”. Since introduction during the 1990’s, … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Jamie Foxx’s Fantastic Spider-Man Franchise Finale
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racial Injustice
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Jamie Foxx’s Disappointing Spider-Man Comic-Book Sequel
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Western Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
Jamie Foxx’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood have achieved the box-office success of Jamie Foxx. Since the 1990’s, Foxx has become an icon. … More
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Stunt Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Spectacular Comic-Book Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Michael Keaton’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
“Birdman” (2015) – Michael Keaton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Disturbed Theatre Actors
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More
“Batman” (1989) – Michael Keaton’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
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Real-Life Protests
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Riz Ahmed’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
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Remarkable Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“Sound of Metal” (2020) – Riz Ahmed’s Breathtaking Drama About the Deaf Community
Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More
“Pieces of a Woman” (2021) – Vanessa Kirby’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homebirths
Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More
“One Night in Miami” (2020) – Leslie Odom Jr.’s Mesmerizing Drama About a Historical Meeting
Director: Regina King Writer: Kemp Powers (based on stage play) Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr. and Eli Goree ‘Spectacular … 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
“My Name is Khan” (2010) – Kajol’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Islamophobia
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Jimmy Shergil ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Bollywood are as … More
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Kajol’s Captivating Indian Classic About Childhood Lovers
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More
My Favourite Benedict Cumberbatch Films 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
“1917” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wonderful 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
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Spider-Man Franchise Finale
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Amazing Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Western About Toxic Masculinity
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular 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
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“Mangrove” (2020) – Shaun Parkes’ Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racial Injustice
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Shaun Parkes, Letitia Wright and Malachi Kirby ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Peaceful black protestors beaten up by … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Devilishly Delightful Live-Action Remake of an Animated Classic
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Jon Favreau’s Brilliant Jungle Book Live-Action Remake
Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More
“Mulan” (2020) – Yifei Liu’s Magnificent Mulan Live-Action Remake
Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Remake’ When … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Extraordinary Epic About the Vietnam War
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Fantastic Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Blockbuster About African-American Heroes
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Musical
Director: George C. Wolfe Writer: Ruben Santiago-Hudson (based on August Wilson’s play) Starring: Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo … More
“Minari” (2020) – Steven Yeun’s Mesmerizing Korean Masterpiece About Immigration
Writer/Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring: Steven Yeun, Alan Kim and Youn Yuh-jung ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films are rarely rewarded … More
“The Invisible Man” (2020) – Elisabeth Moss’ Terrifying Psychological Thriller About Gaslighting
Writer/Director: Leigh Whannell Starring: Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen and Aldis Hodge ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Over the past decade or so, the … More
“Twisters” (2024) – Anthony Ramos’ Terrific Blockbuster About Terrifying Tornado Disasters
Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring; Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos … More
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Anthony Ramos’ 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
“In the Heights” (2020) – Anthony Ramos’ Breathtaking Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Musical
Director: John M. Chu Writer: Quiara Alegria Hudes Starring: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins and Melissa Barrera ‘A Marvelous Musical’ It … More
My Favourite Amy Adams Films of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood are as amazing as Amy Adams. Since the 1990’s, Adams has become one of the greatest … More
“Julie & Julia” (2009) – Amy Adams’ 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
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Spectacular 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
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent 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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Period Piece About Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
My Favourite 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’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About a Tragic Ship Hijacking
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Airport Survival
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ 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
“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
“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
“Greyhound” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About Tense Naval Warfare
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films of All-Time
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More
“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Disappointing Sequel About Retired Spies
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More
“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock
Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Spectacular Classic About Sadistic Serial Killers
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … More
“The Man from U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Disappointing Blockbuster About Deadly 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
“The Disciple” (2020) – Chaitanya Tamhane’s Mesmerizing Drama About Indian Classical Music
Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Delroy Lindo’s Extraordinary Epic About the Vietnam War
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More
“Bo Burnham: Inside” (2020) – Bo Burnham’s Captivating Standup Comedy Special
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Bo Burnham ‘Spectacular Stand-up Special’ Never has it been more challenging for comedians with hectic routines … More
My Favourite Films of 2019
Let’s face the facts: 2019 was a fantastic year for films. It was a wonderful time to be a moviegoer. … 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
“1917” (2019) – George MacKay’s Wonderful 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
“Waves” (2019) – Sterling K. Brown’s Fantastic Drama About Dysfunctional Families
Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More
“Uncut Gems” (2019) – Adam Sandler’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Diamond Dealers
Writer/Directors: Josh and Benny Safdie Co-writer: Ronald Bronstein Starring: Adam Sandler, Lakeith Stanfield and Kevin Garnett ‘Captivating Crime Thriller’ Few … More
My Favourite Pixar Films of All-Time
Few studios have raised the bar for animation like Pixar. Following 1990’s formation, the studio has become a world-leader in … More
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More
“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Underrated Monster’s Inc. Animated Prequel
Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More
“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Terrific Toy Story Animated Sequel
Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More
My Favourite Adam Driver Films of All-Time
Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Adam Driver. Since the 2000’s, Driver has become one of the … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Marvellous Musical About Stardom
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Historical Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Satisfying Star Wars Conclusion
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
My Favourite 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
“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 Boxing
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … More
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’s Unforgettable Western About Unforgiven Outlaws
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable 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
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Courageous Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s Inspirational Drama About Orphans in India
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Indian Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Dev Patel’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s Magnificent Korean Masterpiece About Social Class
Writer/Director: Bong Joon-ho Co-writer: Jin Won Han Starring: Song Kang-Ho, Choi Woo-shik and Park So-dam ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films … More
“My Name is Khan” (2010) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Islamophobia
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Jimmy Shergil ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Bollywood are as … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Fantastic Spider-Man Franchise Finale
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Western About Toxic Masculinity
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More
“1917” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Wonderful 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
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Benedict Cumberbatch’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
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular 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
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
Benedict Cumberbatch’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Not many actors in Hollywood catch the interest of audiences like Benedict Cumberbatch. Since the 1990’s, Cumberbatch has become an … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Ralph Fiennes’ Powerful Political Thriller About Bold 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
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
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Magnificent Western Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“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
“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
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut About Dark Criminals
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … 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
My Favourite Adam Driver Films of All-Time
Not many actors attract audiences to the theatre like Adam Driver. Since the 2000’s, Driver has become one of the … More
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular Historical Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Sexual Assault
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About Stardom
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Terrific Thriller About the Torture Report
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“Tenet” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Terrific Thriller About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) – Robert Pattinson’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
“The Lighthouse” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Powerful Period Piece About Lighthouse Keepers
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an … More
My Favourite Star Wars Films of All-Time
Few film franchises about starry galaxies facing wars are as celebrated as Star Wars. Created a long time ago in … More
“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – Ron Howard’s Soaring Han Solo Prequel
Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … More
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – J.J. Abrams’ Satisfying Star Wars Franchise Finale
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Rian Johnson’s Spectacular Star Wars Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daisy Ridley, Mark Hamill and Adam Driver ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More
“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s 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
“Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013) – Ranbir Kapoor’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Romantic Lovers
Writer/Director: Ayan Mukerji Starring: Rabir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Kalki Koechlin ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are … More
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
My Favourite Timothee Chalamet Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as beloved today as Timothee Chalamet. Since the 2010’s, Chalamet has become an icon. … More
“Wonka” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Wonderful Musical About Willy Wonka
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant … More
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Adolescence
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More
“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Queer Love
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … More
“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’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
My Favourite Daniel Craig Films 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
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Brilliant James Bond Introduction
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More
“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More
“No Time to Die” (2021) – Daniel Craig’s Fantastic Feminist 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
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular Knives Out Murder Mystery 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
“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
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Western Masterpiece About Slavery
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racial Injustice
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
My Favourite Robert De Niro Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Robert De Niro. Ever since his rise … More
“Joker” (2019) – Robert De Niro’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
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Robert De Niro’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Mental Health
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“Analyze This” (1999) – Robert De Niro’s Captivating Spoof Comedy About Cruel Gangsters
Writer/Director: Harold Ramis Co-writer: Peter Tolan and Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Kudrow ‘Captivating Comedy’ … More
“Awakenings” (1990) – Robert De Niro’s 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
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters
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) – Robert De Niro’s Remarkable 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) – Robert De Niro’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 Irishman” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent 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
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