Few actors in Hollywood enthral audiences like Jake Gyllenhaal. Ever since the 1980’s, Gyllenhaal has become an icon. Whether its … More
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“Southpaw” (2015) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Drama About Boxing
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Night Violence
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Blockbuster About Climate Disasters
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“Planes” (2013) – Dane Cook’s Disappointing Animated Planes Disaster
Writer: Jeffrey M. Howard Starring: Dane Cook, Stacy Keach and Priyanka Chopra ‘A Plane Crash Disaster’ If there’s any film … More
“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Lovers in L.A.
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Period Piece About Gangs
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
“Drive” (2011) – Ryan Gosling’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Stunt Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More
“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo del Toro’s 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
“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Guillermo del Toro’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Monsters
Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More
“This is the End” (2013) – James Franco’s Captivating Comedy About Doomsday Disasters
Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … More
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – James Franco’s Spectacular Spider-Man 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) – James Franco’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
“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – James Franco’s Great Wizard of Oz Prequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More
“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
“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
“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 Johnny Depp Films of All-Time
Not many movie-stars are as beloved as Johnny Depp. Since the 1980’s, Depp has become an icon. Whether it’s pirates, … More
“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2001) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Adventurous Pirates
Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More
“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Woeful Western Disaster
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More
“The Dark Knight” (2008) – Christopher Nolan’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More
“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – My Favourite Film of All-Time
Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More
“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More
My Favourite Films of All-Time
What is the greatest movie of all-time? It’s a challenging question every film critic has been forced to answer. It’s … 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
“Swades” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Celebrating Homelands
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 Touching Indian Classic About Terminal Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood … More
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Marvellous Indian Masterpiece 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
Shah Rukh Khan’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Few movie-stars in Bollywood are as celebrated as Shah Rukh Khan. Known as the Baadshah of Bollywood, Khan has become … More
“Iron Man 3” (2013) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Incredible Iron Man Sequel
Writer/Director: Shane Black Co-writer: Drew Pearce Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley ‘Starkly Superior Sequel’ Twists are … More
“Veer-Zaara” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Doomed Romance
Writer/Director: Yash Chopra Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukherji Few directors in Bollywood are as beloved as … 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
“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Gigantic Giant Disappointment
Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Michael Fassbender’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
“Jobs” (2013) – Ashton Kutcher’s Brilliant Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More
“The Avengers” (2012) – Scarlett Johansson’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
“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
My Favourite Aamir Khan Movies 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 Indian Arthouse Drama About Social Class
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 Incredible Indian Classic About 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 Dyslexia
Director: Aamir Khan Starring: Aamir Khan, Darsheel Safary and Vipin Sharma ‘A Meaningful Masterpiece’ Few actors in Bollywood are as … More
My Favourite George Clooney Films of All-Time
Few actors have built a legacy as powerful as George Clooney. Following the 1980’s, Clooney has become an icon. Whether … More
“The Descendants” (2011) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedies
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More
“Up in the Air” (2009) – George Clooney’s Uplifting Drama About Drastic Business Decisions
Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More
“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Blockbuster About Space Survival
Writer/Director: Alfonso Cauron Co-writer: Jonas Cauron Starring: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and Ed Harris ‘A Groundbreaking Achievement’ How often do … More
My Favourite Matt Damon Movies of All-Time
Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have built reputation as strong as Matt Damon. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Damon has … More
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Oppenheimer
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Matt Damon’s Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Sexual Assault
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Inspiring Therapists
Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More
My Favourite Samuel L. Jackson Films Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Samuel L. Jackson. Ever since the 1990’s, Jackson has become an icon. … 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
“Captain America: Winter Soldier” (2014) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Captain America Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Spectacular Western 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
“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
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“The Avengers” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Marvellous 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
“The Way Way Back” (2013) – Steve Carell’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama About Adolescents
Writers/Directors: Nat Faxon and Jim Rash Starring: Liam James, Steve Carell, Sam Rockwell and Maya Rudolph ‘Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama’ We’re … More
“Despicable Me 2” (2013) – Steve Carell’s Dazzling Despicable Me Animated Sequel
Director: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud Writers: Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt ‘Spectacular … More
“Suicide Squad” (2016) – Jared Leto’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
“American Psycho” (2000) – Jared Leto’s Psychological Classic About Psychotic Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … More
“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Jared Leto’s Dazzling Drama About the AIDS Crisis
Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … More
My Favourite Brad Pitt Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s, … More
“Babylon” (2023) – Brad Pitt’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Blockbuster About Zombie Disasters
Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Slavery
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Brad Pitt’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
“Fight Club” (1999) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Cult Classic About Secretive Fight Clubs
Director: David Fincher Written by Jim Uhls (based off screenplay by Chuck Palahniuk) Starring: Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena … More
“Se7en” (1995) – Brad Pitt’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Sadistic Serial Killers
Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disastrous Drama About Drug Cartels
Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More
My Favourite Tom Hanks Films of All-Time
Not many actors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Tom Hanks. Following his recognition during the 1980’s, Hanks has proven … More
“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Drama About a Mid-Life Crisis
Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Newsworthy Western 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
“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 Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Airport Terminals
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More
“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Island Survival
Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Magnificent Masterpiece About World War II
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Nostalgic Childhood Memories
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating … More
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About the AIDS Crisis
Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington and Jason Robards ‘A Captivating Classic’ Gay people are rarely depicted with … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About a Tragic Ship Hijacking
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Oprah Winfrey’s Magnificent Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
My Favourite Amy Adams Films of All-Time
Few actresses in Hollywood are as amazing as Amy Adams. Since the 1990’s, Adams has become one of the greatest … More
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Biopic About a Controversial Vice President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“Arrival” (2016) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Blockbuster About Terrifying Alien Invasions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Addiction
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“Julie and Julia” (2009) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Drama About Passion for Cooking
Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have … More
“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Classic About Cunning 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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ 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
“Southpaw” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Breathtaking Drama About Courageous Boxers
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a 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
“About Time” (2013) – Rachel McAdams’ Remarkable Romantic Drama About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More
My Favourite Films of 2012 Ranked
Let’s face the facts. 2012 was a great year for films. From emotionally driven dramas to tremendously entertaining comic-book movies, … More
“Detroit” (2017) – Kathryn Bigelow’s Dazzling 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
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Kathryn Bigelow’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More
“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – John C. Reilly’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Achievement
Director: Rich Moore Writers: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” (2012) – Kristen Stewart’s Torturous Twilight Franchise Finale
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … More
“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
“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 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
“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
“Guardians of the Galaxy” (2014) – Bradley Cooper’s Marvellous 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
“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Great Masterpiece About Fatherhood
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Bradley Cooper’s Captivating Period Piece About Clever Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“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
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’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
“Looper” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster About Time Travel
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis and Emily Blunt ‘Original Entertainment’ “Looper” is written and directed by Rian … More
“Inception” (2010) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster About Dreams
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard ‘Mind-bending Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have earned recognition of … More
“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Teens
Director: Gil Junger Starring: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt ‘A Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More
“Premium Rush” (2012) – Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Breathtaking Thriller About Bicycling
Writer/Director: David Koepp Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Dania Ramirez and Michael Shannon ‘Brilliant Bicycling Thriller’ “Premium Rush” is written and directed … More
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Emma Watson’s Awe-Inspiring 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) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More
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
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Devastating 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
“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’ Remarkable Romantic Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women
Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More
“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
“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
“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
“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
“Swades” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Immigration
Writer/Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process … More
“Phantom Thread” (2017) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Phenomenal 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
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Powerful Period Piece About Historic Gangs
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“The 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
“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Captain America Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’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
“The Avengers” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’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
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Phenomenal Pulp Crime Classic About Cruel Gangsters
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
Samuel L. Jackson’s Greatest Movies Ranked
Few actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Samuel L. Jackson. Ever since the 1990’s, Jackson has become an icon. … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Spectacular Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
“Swades” (2004) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Immigration
Writer/Director: Ashutosh Gowariker Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Gayatri Joshi and Kishori Ballal ‘A Captivating Classic’ Immigration is a painful process … More
“Slumdog Millionaire” (2008) – Irrfan Khan’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
“Life of Pi” (2012) – Irrfan Khan’s Life-Affirming Adaptation of a Celebrated Book
Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … 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 Boring 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
“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’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
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“The Hunger Games” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Awe-Inspiring Adaptation of a Beloved Book
Director: Gary Ross Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ “The Hunger Games” is directed by Gary Ross. … 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
“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
“Black Widow” (2021) – 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
“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: 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
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Scarlett Johansson’s Awe-Inspiring 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 Marvellous Comic-Book 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
My Favourite Denzel Washington Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood have achieved recognition of Denzel Washington. Following recognition during the 1980’s, Washington has become an icon … More
“2 Guns” (2013) – Denzel Washington’s Disastrous Action Comedy About Gangsters
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Blake Masters (based on graphic novels by Steve Grant) Starring: Denzel Washington, Mark Wahlberg, and Paula … More
“Philadelphia” (1993) – Denzel Washington’s Magnificent Masterpiece 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
“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Dazzling Drama About Alcohol Addiction
Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that … More
“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Tim Burton’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More
“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (2012) – Danny DeVito’s Disappointing Dr. Seuss Animated Adaptation
Directors: Chris Renaud and Kyle Bada Starring: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Zac Efron ‘Passable Animation’ “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” … 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
“Vice” (2018) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Political Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“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 Dark Knight” (2008) – Christian Bale’s Captivating Batman Comic-Book Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … 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 Serial Killers
Writer/Director: Mary Harron Starring: Christian Bale, Jared Leto and Willem Dafoe ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood that rarely … 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
My Favourite Quentin Tarantino Films of All-Time
Few directors that gained fame years ago are as beloved as Quentin Tarantino. Since the 1990’s, Tarantino has become an … More
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More
“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
“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut Crime Classic
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More
“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Powerful Pulp Classic About Cruel Gangsters
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Western 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
“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
“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Terminal Illness
Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood … More
“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Broken Families
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved … More
“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Childhood Lovers
Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … 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
“Arrival” (2016) – Jeremy Renner’s Amazing Blockbuster About Alien Invasion Disasters
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More
“The Bourne Legacy” (2012) – Jeremy Renner’s Boring Jason Bourne Reboot
Writer/Director: Tony Gilroy Starring: Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz ‘A Bourne-ing Reboot’ “The Bourne Legacy” is written and … More
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 Outstanding Oscar-Winner 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 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) – 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
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Remake of a Celebrated Disney Animated Classic
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors
Writer/Director: Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton and Naomi Watts ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many actors in Hollywood … More
“La La Land” (2016) -Emma Stone’s Magnificent Musical 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
“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
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Emma Stone’s Disappointing Spider-Man Comic-Book Sequel
Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A … More
“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
“Air” (2023) – Ben Affleck’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis … More
“Armageddon” (1998) – Ben Affleck’s Dazzling Blockbuster About Tragic Armageddon Disasters
Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Coming-of-Age 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
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Thriller About the CIA Hostage Crisis
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
My Favourite Films of 2011 Ranked
2011 was a fantastic year for filmmaking. It isn’t easy come up with lists and I found it extremely hard … 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 Courageous Boxers
Director: Antoine Fuqua Writer: Kurt Sutter Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams and Forest Whitaker ‘Breathtaking Boxing Drama’ Is it just … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Night Violence
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“Prisoners” (2013) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Child Abductions
Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Aaron Guzikowski Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard ‘Terrifying Thriller’ Movies rarely ever surprise these … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Blockbuster About Climate Disasters
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Source Code” (2011) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster About Time Travel
Director: Duncan Jones Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga ‘Spectacular Science-Fiction’ Over the past decade, the sci-fi genre has … More
“Shutter Island” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ 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
“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Filmmaking
Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano … More
“Manchester by the Sea” (2016) – Michelle Williams’ 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
“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Great Wizard of Oz Prequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More
“My Week With Marilyn” (2011) – Michelle Williams’ Magnificent Biopic About Marilyn Monroe
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More
“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
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Classic About Suburban American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Classic About Mysterious Murder Suspects
Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … 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
“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
“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
“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 Tragedies
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More
“Drive” (2011) – Carey Mulligan’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Committed Drivers
Director: Nicolas Winding Refn Writer: Hossein Amini (based on book) Starring: Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Albert Brooks ‘Captivating Crime … More
My Favourite Maggie Smith Films
Few actresses in Hollywood built a legacy as magnificent as Maggie Smith. Following the 1960’s, Smith became a commemorated icon. … 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
“Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” (2005) – Maggie Smith’s Astonishing 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 Superb Harry Potter Sequel
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … 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
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Iranian Families
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More
“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – James McAvoy’s Excellent 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
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