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

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

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

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

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

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

“Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” (2021) – Awkwafina’s Marvellous Martial Arts Epic

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Starring: Simu Liu, Awkwafina and Tony Leung ‘Marvel-ous Martial-Arts Epic’ Crazy rich abilities of Asian communities … More

My Favourite Mark Ruffalo Films of All-Time

Not many actors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Mark Ruffalo. Since the 1990’s, Ruffalo has become … More

“Spotlight” (2015) – Mark Ruffalo’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Mark Ruffalo’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Mark Ruffalo’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

“Casino Royale” (2006) – Judi Dench’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

“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

“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

“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Thriller About Terrifying Child Abductions

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

“X2: X-Men United” (2003) – Hugh Jackman’s Exceptional 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

“Bad Education” (2019) – Hugh Jackman’s Spectacular 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

My Favourite Scarlett Johansson Films of All-Time

Few actresses have earned appreciation of Scarlett Johansson. Ever since the 1990’s, Johansson has become an icon. Whether it’s women … More

“Black Widow” (2021) – Scarlett Johansson’s Brilliant Black Widow Blockbuster

Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines that … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

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

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

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

“Her” (2013) – Scarlett Johansson’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Amazing 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

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Scarlett Johansson’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 Avengers” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Introduction

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’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

“Casino Royale” (2006) – Mads Mikkelsen’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

“Another Round” (2019) – Mads Mikkelsen’s Amazing Drama About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Thomas Vinterberg Co-writer: Tobias Lindholm Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen and Magnus Millang ‘Dazzling Drinking Drama’ Alcoholism is … More

My Favourite Christian Bale Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that rarely fail are as beloved as Christian Bale. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Bale has … More

“The Fighter” (2010) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Classic About Courageous Boxing Brothers

Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the … More

“American Hustle” (2013) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Period Piece About Clever Con-Artists

Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christian Bale’s Captivating 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) – Christian Bale’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) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking 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

“American Psycho” (2000) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Classic About Psychopathic Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … More

“Vice” (2018) – Christian Bale’s 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

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

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

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

“Looper” (2012) – Emily Blunt’s 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

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

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

“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Fun Feminist Remake of a Famous Heist Franchise

Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More

“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Practically Perfect Remake of a Celebrated Musical

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

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

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

“Jurassic World” (2015) – Chris Pratt’s Riveting 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 World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Chris Pratt’s Joyous Jurassic Park Sequel

Director: J.A. Bayona Writers: Derek Connolly and Colin Trevorrow Starring: Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Jeff Goldblum ‘Dazzling Dinosaur … 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

“Knives Out” (2019) – Toni Collette’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

“Hereditary” (2018) – Toni Collette’s Haunting Horror Classic About Family Trauma

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

“Moonlight” (2016) – Mahershala Ali’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Sexual Identity

Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More

“Green Book” (2018) – Mahershala Ali’s Powerful Period Piece About Racial Segregation

Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … 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

“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Phenomenal Portrait of Adolescence

Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More

“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee’s Excellent 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

“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Spike Lee’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

My Favourite Julia Roberts Films of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Julia Roberts. Ever since the 1990’s, Roberts has become one of the … More

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

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

“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Las Vegas Casino Robberies

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

“Notting Hill” (1999) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Classic About Bookstore Owners

Director: Robert Michell Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant and Hugh Bonneville ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood are … More

“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women

Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More

“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drama About Devastating Drug Addiction

Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More

“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Romantic Lovers

Writer/Director: Aditya Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Amrish Puri ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More

“Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013) – Ranbir Kapoor’s Captivating Indian Classic About Childhood Lovers

Writer/Director: Ayan Mukerji Starring: Rabir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Kalki Koechlin ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are … More

“Barfi!” (2012) – Ranbir Kapoor’s Brilliant Bollywood Musical About Disabilities

Writer/Director: Anurag Basu Co-writer: Sanjeev Dutta Starring: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Ileana, and Saurabh Shukla ‘Brilliant Bollywood Musical’ Indian movies … More

My Favourite Ralph Fiennes Films of All-Time

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

“No Time to Die” (2021) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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

“Official Secrets” (2019) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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

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

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

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Ralph Fiennes’ Magnificent 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 Mark Ruffalo Films of All-Time

Not many actors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Mark Ruffalo. Since the 1990’s, Ruffalo has become … More

“Spotlight” (2015) – Mark Ruffalo’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Mark Ruffalo’s Haunting Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Mark Ruffalo’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

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Mark Ruffalo’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

“The Avengers” (2012) – Mark Ruffalo’s Amazing Avengers Introduction

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Mark Ruffalo’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

“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Shailene Woodley’s Tense 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 Spectacular Now” (2013) – Shailene Woodley’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenage Love

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

“The Descendants” (2011) – Shailene Woodley’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More

“Adrift” (2018) – Shailene Woodley’s Spectacular Real-Life Drama About Survival

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More

My Favourite Films of 2017

Let’s face the facts: 2017 was a fantastic year for films. Whether it is gorgeous fantasies, heartbreaking dramas or gripping … More

My Favourite Andy Serkis Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have made movies as precious as Andy Serkis. Following the 1990’s, Serkis has become an … More

“Black Panther” (2018) – Andy Serkis’ Brilliant Black Panther Blockbuster

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

“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Andy Serkis’ Sensational Planet of the Apes Sequel

Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Andy Serkis’ Fantastic Planet of the Apes Franchise Finale

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Gal Gadot’s Wonderful Comic-Book Blockbuster About Women

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … 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 Magnificent Musical About Stardom

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

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

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

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

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

“BlacKkKlansman” (2018) – Adam Driver’s Spectacular 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 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

“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

“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” (2023) – Shameik Moore’s Spectacular Animated Spider-Man Achievement

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson                   … 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 Comic-Book Reboot of Spider-Man

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

“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Tobey Maguire’s Captivating Comic-Book Masterpiece

Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More

“Spider-Man” (2002) – Tobey Maguire’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Classic

Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come … More

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

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

My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Films 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

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’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

“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Historical 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’ Powerful Period Piece About Gangs

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More

“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Fantastic 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

My Favourite Russell Crowe Films Ranked

Few actors that achieved fame years ago are as celebrated as Russell Crowe. Since the 1990’s, Crowe has become an … More

“Les Miserables” (2012) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Broadway Play

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 Gladiators

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

“Boyhood” (2014) – Ethan Hawke’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More

“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) – Ethan Hawke’s 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

“Maudie” (2017) – Ethan Hawke’s Powerful Portrait of a Famous Canadian Painter

Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More

“Just Mercy” (2019) – Brie Larson’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

“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … More

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenage Love

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

“Detroit” (2017) – Anthony Mackie’s Riveting Historical Drama About Racism Riots

Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie and Will Poulter ‘Tense Historical Thriller’ Racism has long … More

My Favourite Cillian Murphy Films of All-Time

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

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Cillian Murphy’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Oppenheimer

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

“Inception” (2010) – Cillian Murphy’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Dreams

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Cillian Murphy’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) – Cillian Murphy’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) – Cillian Murphy’s Breathtaking 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

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Cillian Murphy’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

“Wonka” (2023) – Timothee Chalamet’s Wonderful Musical About Willy Wonka

Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant                     … More

“Little Women” (2019) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Literary 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

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

“The Big Sick” (2017) – Kumail Nanjiani’s Captivating Multicultural Romantic Comedy

Director: Michael Showalter Writers: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter ‘A Hilarious … More

My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films 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

“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” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Classic About Beautiful American Families

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More

“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

“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers

Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More

My Favourite Films of 2016 Ranked

2016 was an exciting year to be a movie-goer. Whether it was old-fashioned musicals, heartbreaking dramas or science-fiction entertainment, it … More

“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Will Smith’s Disastrous Comic-Book Blockbuster About Supervillains

Writer/Director: David Ayer Starring: Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Jared Leto ‘A Suicidal Disaster’ Have you ever been let down … More

“Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani” (2013) – Ranbir Kapoor’s Remarkable Indian Masterpiece About Romantic Relationships

Writer/Director: Ayan Mukerji Starring: Rabir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Kalki Koechlin ‘A Captivating Indian Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood are … More

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

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

“Official Secrets” (2019) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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

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

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

“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Ralph Fiennes’ 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

Ralph Fiennes’ Greatest Movies Ranked

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

“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Casey Affleck’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy

Writer/Director: Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams and Lucas Hedges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s easier said than done to … 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 Menacing Mummies

Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More

“Les Miserables” (2013) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved 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 Roman Gladiators

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

“Green Book” (2018) – Mahershala Ali’s Powerful Period Piece About Racial Segregation

Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More

“Moonlight” (2016) – Mahershala Ali’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Sexual Identity

Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More

My Favourite Emma Stone Films of All-Time

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

“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Live-Action Remake of a Beloved Disney Classic

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“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 Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Lucky Millionaires

Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … 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

“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Taraji P. Henson’s Brilliant Historical Biopic About NASA

Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More

My Favourite Indiana Jones Films of All-Time

Few characters with whip-smart charisma are as beloved as Indiana Jones. Since the 1980’s, Jones has become an icon. A … More

My Favourite Cillian Murphy Films of All-Time

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

“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Cillian Murphy’s Outstanding Oscar-Winning Historical Masterpiece About Oppenheimer

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

“Inception” (2010) – Cillian Murphy’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Dreams

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Cillian Murphy’s Captivating 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) – Cillian Murphy’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) – Cillian Murphy’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

“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Science-fiction Blockbuster About Scary Alien Invasions

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More

My Favourite Films of 2015 Ranked

As 2015 comes to a close, it is time to celebrate yet another unforgettable year in film. Be it animated … More

“Spy” (2015) – Melissa McCarthy’s Spectacular Comedy About Reckless Spies

Writer/Director: Paul Feig Starring: Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham and Jude Law ‘A Spy-tacular Comedy’ You rarely ever come across comedies … More

My Favourite Kate Winslet Films 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

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’s Marvellous 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

“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Spectacular Business 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

“Blade Runner” (1982) – Harrison Ford’s Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Blade Runners

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Harrison Ford, Rutget Hauer and Sean Young ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood are … More

“Star Wars: A New Hope” (1977) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular 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

“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

My Favourite Mark Ruffalo Movies of All-Time

Not many actors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Mark Ruffalo. Since the 1990’s, Ruffalo has become … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Mark Ruffalo’s Fantastic Farewell Towards 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) – Mark Ruffalo’s Amazing Avengers Comic-Book Sequel

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

“The Avengers” (2012) – Mark Ruffalo’s Awe-Inspiring Introduction to The Avengers

Writer/Director: Joss Whedon Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Mark Ruffalo ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ “The Avengers” is written and directed … More

“Shutter Island” (2010) – Mark Ruffalo’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood that … More

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Mark Ruffalo’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

“Spotlight” (2015) – Mark Ruffalo’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

“Just Mercy” (2019) – Brie Larson’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

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Brie Larson’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenage Love

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Childhood Trauma

Director: Lenny Abrahamson Writer: Emma Donoghue (based on novel) Starring: Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and William H. Macy ‘A Moving … 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 Man From U.N.C.L.E” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Disappointing Period Piece 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

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (2015) – Olivia Cooke’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Writer: Jesse Andrews (based on novel) Starring: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke ‘A Breath of … More

“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Gigantic Disappointment About Giants

Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More

“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Captivating Romantic Comedy About Zombies

Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’ … More

“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Chris Pratt’s Captivating Comic-Book Blockbuster

Writer/Director: James Gunn Co-Writer: Nicole Perlman Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Bradley Cooper ‘Marvel-ous Entertainment’ You’re immediately hooked on … More

“Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” (2018) – Chris Pratt’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) – Chris Pratt’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

My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood transfix audiences like Joaquin Phoenix. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Phoenix has become an icon … More

“Joker” (2019) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece About The Joker

Writer/Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Robert De Niro and Zazie Beetz ‘A Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece’ Few characters in comic-book … More

“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Technology Addiction

Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More

“Gladiator” (2000) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Roman Gladiators

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

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Wonderful Woody Allen Romantic Drama

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

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

“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Touching 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

“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. Prequel

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

“The Gift” (2015) – Joel Edgerton’s Gripping Psychological Thriller About Bullying

Writer/Director: Joel Edgerton Starring: Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton ‘A Thought-Provoking Thriller’ About halfway through Joel Edgerton’s latest … More

My Favourite Michael Keaton Films of All-Time

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

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Michael Keaton’s Captivating Courtroom Drama About a Controversial Trial

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

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Michael Keaton’s Soaring Spider-Man Reboot

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 Real-Life Religious Scandal

Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More

“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

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

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

“Ant-Man and the Wasp” (2018) – Paul Rudd’s Spectacular Ant-Man Comic-Book Sequel

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Evangeline Lilly ‘Fun but Flawed … More

“Ant-Man” (2015) – Paul Rudd’s Amazing Ant-Man Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Peyton Reed Writers: Edgar Wright, Joe Cornish, Adam McKay and Paul Rudd Starring: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas, and Evangeline … More

“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – Michael Fassbender’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz ‘Powerful … More

“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Michael Fassbender’s Brilliant Business 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

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

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

“The Counselor” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’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

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Michael Fassbender’s Fantastic X-Men Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence and James McAvoy ‘Extraordinary Entertainment’ Few characters in comic-book history are as … More

“Life Itself” (2014) – Steve James’ Fantastic Documentary About a Famous Film Critic

Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Miles Teller’s Soaring Top Gun Aviation Blockbuster

Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer             … More

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Miles Teller’s Spectacular Romantic Drama About Teenagers

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

My Favourite Jake Gyllenhaal Films of All-Time

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

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

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

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

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

“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster

Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More

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

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More

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

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

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

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

“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Helen Mirren’s Captivating Drama About Passion for Cooking

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

“Interstellar” (2014) – Christopher Nolan’s Magnificent Science-fiction Masterpiece About Space Survival

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