Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
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“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western Period Piece
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 Hostage Crisis
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About 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’ Gripping Thriller About Naval Warfare
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
“The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” (2015) – Henry Cavill’s Bland Blockbuster 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
“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 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’ 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
“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Magnificent Masterpiece 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 Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … 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
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular 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
“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Tom Holland’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Religious Violence
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
My Favourite Aamir Khan Films of All-Time
Few Bollywood actors are as beloved today as Aamir Khan. Since the 1990’s, Khan has become an Indian icon. Whether … More
“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – Aamir Khan’s Amazing Arthouse Drama About Indian Culture
Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More
“3 Idiots” (2009) – Aamir Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Committed College Students
Director: Rajkumar Hirani Starring: Aamir Khan, Madhavan and Sharman Joshi ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever felt intense pressure to … More
“Taare Zameen Par” (2007) – Aamir Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Intellectual Disabilities
Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as … 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
“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant 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
“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Brilliant Bollywood Masterpiece About Doomed Romance
Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few directors in Bollywood are … More
“Swades” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Finding a Homeland
Writer/Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process … More
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Terminal Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood … More
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Dysfunctional 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 Romantic College Students
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More
“The Disciple” (2020) – Aditya Modak’s Captivating Drama About Classical Indian Music
Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … 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
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee’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 Drama 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
“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
“Waves” (2019) – Sterling K. Brown’s Fantastic Drama About Dysfunctional African-American Families
Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … 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 Christopher Nolan Films of All-Time
Few filmmakers in Hollywood have achieved recognition of Christopher Nolan. Ever since his rise to popularity in the 2000’s, Nolan … More
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“Inception” (2010) – Christopher Nolan’s Spectacular Science-fiction Masterpiece About Dreaming
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) – An Analysis of Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Conclusion
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy ‘Fantastic Franchise Finale’ Talking about movies you’ve seen, while trying … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Christopher Nolan’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) – Christopher Nolan’s Magnificent Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Batman Beginning Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
“Tenet” (2019) – Christopher Nolan’s Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“Annette” (2020) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About Cursed Celebrities
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“Marriage Story” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Doomed 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 Racial Injustice
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 Sensational 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 Magnificent Masterpiece 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 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 Classic About Unforgiven Outlaws
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating 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 Riveting Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“Pain and Glory” (2019) – Antonio Banderas’ Glorious Portrait of a Painful Artist
Writer/Director: Pedro Almodóvar Starring: Antonio Banderas, Penélope Cruz and Asier Etxeandia ‘A Glorious Achievement’ Few filmmakers from Spain have achieved … More
“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Brave Knights
Writer/Director: David Lowery Starring: Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander and Joel Edgerton ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Racial representation is seldom seen in … More
“Lion” (2016) – Dev Patel’s 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 Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Millionaires
Director: Danny Boyle Starring: Dev Patel, Frieda Pinto and Irrfan Khan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few countries across the world are … More
“Parasite” (2019) – Bong Joon-ho’s Mesmerizing 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
“Batman Begins” (2005) – Christopher Nolan’s Breathtaking Beginning of a Beloved Comic-Book Franchise
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More
My Favourite Batman Movies Ranked
Few superheroes have gained a fan following as huge as Batman. Since his introduction in the 1930’s, Batman has appeared … More
“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Emily Blunt’s Practically Perfect Remake of a Classic Musical
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 Breathtaking Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Invasion Disasters
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 Terrific Science-fiction Blockbuster About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“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
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Slavery Western Masterpiece
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 Inglorious Nazi Germany
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 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
“Casino Royale” (2006) – Daniel Craig’s Magnificent James Bond Masterpiece
Director: Martin Campbell Starring: Daniel Craig, Eva Green and Mads Mikkelsen ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few characters in cinematic history have … More
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2001) – Keira Knightley’s Captivating Classic About Adventurous Pirates
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Keira Knightley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Shocking 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
“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 Cursed Celebrities
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 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
“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 Fantastic Star Wars Finale
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” (2017) – Adam Driver’s Amazing 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
“Tenet” (2019) – Robert Pattinson’s Terrific Blockbuster About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki ‘A Mind-Blowing Marvel’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“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 Isolation
Writer/Director: Robert Eggers Co-writer: Max Eggers Starring: Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe ‘Incredible Isolation Thriller’ Imagine being stranded on an … More
“Lady Bird” (2017) – Saoirse Ronan’s Amazing 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
“Little Women” (2019) – Saoirse Ronan’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
“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
“Skyfall” (2012) – Daniel Craig’s Brilliant James Bond Sequel
Director: Sam Mendes Writers: Neal Purvis, Robert Wade, and John Logan Starring Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Ralph Fiennes ‘Brilliant Bond … More
“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Daniel Craig’s Spectacular Knives Out Sequel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Daniel Craig’s 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
“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
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Musical
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its … More
“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
My Favourite Ben Affleck Films Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Ben Affleck. Ever since the 1990’s, Affleck has become an icon. Whether … More
“Air” (2023) – Ben Affleck’s Breathtaking Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“Gone Girl” (2014) – Ben Affleck’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Terrific Thriller About the Iranian Hostage Crisis
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“Armageddon” (1998) – Ben Affleck’s Brilliant Blockbuster About Armageddon Disasters
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Inspiring Therapists
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
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 Dysfunctional Families
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 Crazy 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
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Troubled Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“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
“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
“The Farewell” (2019) – Awkwafina’s Fantastic Drama About Dysfunctional Families in China
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
My Favourite Maggie Smith Movies of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood built a legacy as magnificent as Maggie Smith. Following the 1960’s, Smith became a commemorated icon. … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Maggie Smith’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
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Maggie Smith’s Phenomenal Harry Potter Adaptation
Director: Mike Newell Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spellbinding Entertainment’ “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” is … More
“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Maggie Smith’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More
“Downton Abbey” (2019) – Maggie Smith’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved British Television Series
Director: Michael Engler Starring: Maggie Smith, Hugh Bonneville and Jim Carter ‘A Beautiful Adaptation’ Few actresses in Hollywood are as … 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
“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
“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
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Judi Dench’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Indian Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“Skyfall” (2012) – Judi Dench’s 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
“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 Excellent X-Men Time Travel Blockbuster
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 Extraordinary X-Men Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart and Halle Berry ‘An Excellent Sequel’ Comic-book sequels rarely live up to … More
“Bad Education” (2019) – Hugh Jackman’s Spectacular Satire About a Shocking 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” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Feminist Black Widow Prequel
Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines 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
“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
“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
“Her” (2013) – Scarlett Johansson’s 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
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Scarlett Johansson’s Spectacular 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) – 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 Avengers Finale
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … 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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Period Piece About Cunning Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“The Fighter” (2010) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Biopic About Boxing Brothers
Director: David O. Russell Starring: Christian Bale, Mark Wahlberg and Amy Adams ‘A Breathtaking Biopic’ When it comes to the … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – An Analysis of Christian Bale’s Captivating Batman Conclusion
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Anne Hathaway, Tom Hardy ‘Fantastic Franchise Finale’ Talking about movies you’ve seen, while trying … 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 Psychotic American 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
“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Guardians 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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Period Piece About Cunning Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“The Hangover” (2009) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Comic Classic About Hangovers
Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Alcohol addiction is a sensitive subject … More
“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Shallow Stars
Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga and Sam Elliot ‘A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece’ Few musicians with charisma are … More
My Favourite Cate Blanchett Films of All-Time
Not many actresses in Hollywood get audiences excited like Cate Blanchett. Since the 1990’s, Blanchett has become an icon. Whether … More
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Soaring Animated Sequel About Dragons
Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … More
“Blue Jasmine” (2013) – Cate Blanchett’s Wonderful Woody Allen Drama About Depressed Women
Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Cate Blanchett, Alec Baldwin and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Drama’ For a reasonable hour or so, Woody … More
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Cate Blanchett’s Fun Feminist Ocean’s Sequel
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More
My Favourite Tom Cruise Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood whose movies make headline news are as beloved as Tom Cruise. Ever since his rise to … More
“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’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
“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster
Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie and Jez Butterworth Starring: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton ‘A Mind-Bending Marvel’ … More
“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic
Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More
“Rain Man” (1988) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Classic About Autism
Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely … More
“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Top Gun Aviation Sequel
Director: Joseph Kosinski Writers: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller and Val Kilmer … More
“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Classic About Confident Aviators
Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Thomasin McKenzie’s Hilarious 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
“Leave No Trace” (2018) – Thomasin McKenzie’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homeless Communities
Writer/Director: Debra Granik Co-writer: Anne Rosellini Starring: Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ Imagine living a life of … More
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More
“Jurassic World” (2015) – Chris Pratt’s Remarkable 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 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
“Air” (2023) – Ben Affleck’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“Gone Girl” (2014) – Ben Affleck’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mysterious Disappearances
Director: David Fincher Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike and Neil Patrick Harris ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood are … More
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Terrific Thriller About the Iranian Hostage Crisis
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“Armageddon” (1998) – Ben Affleck’s Dazzling Blockbuster About Dire Armageddon Disasters
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Classic About Inspirational Therapists
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
Ben Affleck’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Ben Affleck. Ever since the 1990’s, Affleck has become an icon. Whether … More
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Crime Classic About Gangsters
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – The Greatest Batman Movie Ever Made
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few superheroes have earned a fan … More
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Samuel L. Jackson’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 Drama 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
“Green Book” (2018) – Mahershala Ali’s Powerful Period Piece About 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
“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (2020) – Chadwick Boseman’s Magnificent 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
“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – Chadwick Boseman’s Spectacular Black Panther Sequel
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More
“Black Panther” (2018) – Chadwick Boseman’s Brilliant Black Panther Comic-Book Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Co-writer: Joe Robert Cole Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan and Lupita Nyong’o ‘A Marvelous Blockbuster’ Over … More
“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee’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
“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
“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
“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 Clever Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Romantic Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women
Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drama About 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
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Shailene Woodley’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 Spectacular Now” (2013) – Shailene Woodley’s Spectacular Drama About Romantic Teenagers
Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More
“The Descendants” (2011) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More
“Adrift” (2018) – Shailene Woodley’s Spectacular 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
“Star Trek: Beyond” (2016) – Chris Pine’s Forgettable Star Trek Sequel
Director: Justin Lin Writers: Simon Pegg and Doug Lin Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Karl Urban ‘Fun but Forgettable’ … More
“Star Trek: Into Darkness” (2013) – Chris Pine’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
“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Chris Pine’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
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Andy Serkis’ Spectacular 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 Finale
Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … 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
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Kate Winslet’s Spectacular Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’s Thoughtful Masterpiece About Memory Loss
Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More
My Favourite Robert Downey Jr. Films of All-Time
Few actors makes movies audiences treasure like Robert Downey Jr. Since the 1990’s, RDJ has become an icon. Whether it’s … More
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Incredible Iron Man Comic-Book Sequel
Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Robert Downey Jr.’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) – Robert Downey Jr.’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 Avengers” (2012) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Marvellous 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
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Spectacular 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
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Sally Hawkins’ Fantastic Fish Fantasy Romance
Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Spectacular 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
“Boyhood” (2014) – Ethan Hawke’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Growing Up
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 Poetry Professors
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 Prestigious Canadian Painter
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Hugh Jackman’s Captivating Thriller About Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Hugh Jackman’s Extraordinary 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
“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
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