“Arthur Christmas” (2011) – James McAvoy’s Amazing Animated Christmas Achievement

Directors: Sarah Smith and Barry Cook Starring: James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Billy Nighy ‘Astonishing Animation’ “Arthur Christmas” is directed by … More

“Black Widow” (2021) – Florence Pugh’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

My Favourite Scarlett Johansson Films Ranked

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

“The Descendants” (2011) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Dysfunctional Families

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

“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

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Fantastic Avengers Franchise Finale

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … 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 Meaningful 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

“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 Dazzling 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

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

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

“Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About College Students

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Rani Mukerji ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Bollywood pour their … More

“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 Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Andrew Garfield’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) – Andrew Garfield’s Amazing 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

“The Social Network” (2010) – Andrew Garfield’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Facebook

Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Armie Hammer ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More

Scarlett Johansson’s Greatest Movies Ranked

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

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Quentin Tarantino’s Captivating 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

“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut About Dark Gangsters

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More

“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Glorious Masterpiece About Nazi Germany

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz and Michael Fassbender ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers which achieved fame several … 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 Impoverished 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 Masterpiece About Indian Millionaires

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

My Favourite Will Smith Films of All-Time

Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s … More

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

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

“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Pursuing Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Alien Invasion Disasters

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More

My Favourite Meryl Streep Films of All-Time

Few actresses keep audiences entertained like Meryl Streep. Since the 1980’s, Streep has become an icon in the film industry. … More

“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Drama About Mental Health

Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen … More

“Julie and Julia” (2009) – Meryl Streep’s Captivating Drama About Passions for Cooking

Writer/Director: Nora Ephron Starring: Meryl Streep, Amy Adams and Stanley Tucci ‘A Magnificent Cooking Drama’ Few actresses in Hollywood have … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Writer’s Block

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’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

“Official Secrets” (2019) – Keira Knightley’s Powerful Political Thriller About Sensitive Government Secrets

Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – Keira Knightley’s Captivating Classic About Adventurous Pirates

Director: Gore Verbinski Starring: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush and Keira Knightley ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

My Favourite Morgan Freeman Films of All-Time

Few movie-stars in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of Morgan Freeman. Following stardom in the 1980’s, Freeman has become an icon … More

“Unforgiven” (1993) – Morgan Freeman’s Unforgettable Western Masterpiece About Unforgiven Outlaws

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More

“Se7en” (1995) – Morgan Freeman’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Frightening Serial Killers

Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Captivating Classic About Prison Redemption

Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More

“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Morgan Freeman’s Magnificent Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxing

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Morgan Freeman’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) – Morgan Freeman’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) – Morgan Freeman’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

“La La Land” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’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

“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’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

“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 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

My Favourite Clint Eastwood Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether … More

“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life Olympics Hero

Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More

“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aging War Veterans

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More

“Unforgiven” (1993) – Clint Eastwood’s Spectaclar Spaghetti 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 Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic

Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More

“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxing

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Spectacular Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a career … More

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

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

“Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Indian Classic About Social Class Disparities

Writer/Director: Karan Johar Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few movie-stars in Bollywood have achieved … More

“Kal Ho Naa Ho” (2003) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Captivating Classic About Dysfunctional Families

Director: Nikkhil Advani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta and Saif Ali Khan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Bollywood … 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

“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

“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

“Pirates of the Carribean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2003) – 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

“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Biopic About Judy Garland

Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More

“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play

Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its … More

My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Films of All-Time

Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon … More

“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

“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’ Phenomenal 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

My Favourite Nicolas Cage Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood engage audiences like Nicolas Cage. Ever since the 1980’s, Cage has become one of the greatest … More

“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Vengeful Chefs

Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded … More

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Writer’s Block

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

My Favourite 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

“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

“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

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

“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

“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

“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

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

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

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

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Amazing Animated Sequel About Training 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 Dazzling 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

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

“Downton Abbey” (2009) – 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

My Favourite Aamir Khan Films of All-Time

My Few Bollywood actors are as beloved today as Aamir Khan. Since the 1990’s, Khan has become an Indian icon. … 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 Rebellious 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 Russell Crowe Films of All-Time

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

“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Menacing Mummies

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

My Favourite Will Smith Films Ranked

Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s … More

“Gladiator” (2000) – Russell Crowe’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Ancient Roman Gladiators

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

“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999) – Heath Ledger’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

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

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

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

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

“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Heartfelt Masterpiece About Pursuing Happiness

Director: Gabriele Muccino Starring: Will Smith, Jaden Smith and Thandiwe Newton ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Fathers are inspirational figures which ensure … More

“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Scary Alien Invasion Disasters

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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

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

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

“Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006) – Shah Rukh Khan’s Magnificent 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

“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Period Piece About Historical Gangs

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

“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks and Amy Adams ‘A Captivating Con-Artist Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood … More

Will Smith’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Few movie-stars with a strong will are as celebrated as Will Smith. Following the 1990’s, Smith became an icon. Whether it’s … More

My Favourite Robin Williams Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Robin Williams. Since the 1980’s, Williams has become an icon. Whether it’s … More

“Awakenings” (1990) – Robin Williams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … More

“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Cross-Dressing Housekeepers

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Housekeepers are powerful figures that play … More

“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Inspiring Poetry Teachers

Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Robin Williams’ 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

“Twisters” (2024) – Glen Powell’s Terrific Blockbuster About Terrifying Tornado Disasters

 Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring; Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos                 … More

“Twister” (1996) – Bill Paxton’s Terrific Classic About Terrifying Tornado Disasters

Director: Jan De Bont Starring: Bill Paxton, Helen Hunt and Phillip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Dazzling Disaster Blockbuster’ Tornadoes are terrifying … More

My Favourite Cate Blanchett Films Ranked

Not many actresses in Hollywood get audiences excited like Cate Blanchett. Since the 1990’s, Blanchett has become an icon. Whether … More

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

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

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Spectacular Animated Sequel About Training 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

“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

My Favourite Kevin Spacey Films of All-Time

Not many actors have created a legacy as controversial as Kevin Spacey. Since the 1990’s, Spacey has become an icon. … More

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

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

“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Fantastic Drama About the Financial Crisis

Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More

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

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

“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Spectacular 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

“Se7en” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Spectacular Masterpiece About Sadistic Serial Killers

Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Vengeful Chefs

Writer/Director: Michael Sarnoski Starring: Nicolas Cage, Alex Wolff and Adam Arkin ‘Riveting Revenge Thriller’ Few movie-stars in Hollywood once regarded … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Nicolas Cage’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Writer’s Block

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicolas Cage’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Mike Figgis Starring: Nicholas Cage, Elisabeth Shue and Julian Sands ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have the … More

My Favourite Morgan Freeman Films of All-Time

Few movie-stars in Hollywood have achieved appreciation of Morgan Freeman. Following stardom in the 1980’s, Freeman has become an icon … More

“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Morgan Freeman’s Powerful Classic About Prison Redemption

Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins and Bob Gunton ‘A Powerful Prison Classic’ When it comes to the … More

“Se7en” (1995) – Morgan Freeman’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Disturbed Detectives

Director: David Fincher Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Spacey ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Morgan Freeman’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) – Morgan Freeman’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) – Morgan Freeman’s Brilliant Batman Beginning Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ “Batman Begins” is directed by Christopher Nolan. Its … More

“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Morgan Freeman’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” (1993) – Morgan Freeman’s Unforgettable Western About Unforgiven Outlaws

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More

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

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’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

“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About 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 Crime Classic About Religious Gangsters

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Co-writer: Roger Avary Starring: Samuel L. Jackson, John Travolta, and Tim Roth        ‘Masterful Storytelling’ … More

“Reservoir Dogs” (1992) – Quentin Tarantino’s Dazzling Directorial Debut About Dark Criminals

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More

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

“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Magnificent 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

“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Disappointing Sequel About Spies

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

“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’ Spectacular Masterpiece About Scary Serial Killers

Director: Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster and Ted Levine ‘A Serial Killer Masterpiece’ Few figures in popular culture … 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 Blockbuster About Time Travel

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

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating 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 Soaring Aviators

Director: Tony Scott Starring: Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilnmer ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors whose movies make headline … 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

My Favourite Steven Spielberg Films of All-Time

Not many directors in Hollywood are as celebrated as Steven Spielberg. Following his rise to stardom during the 1970’s, Spielberg … More

“Lincoln” (2012) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular Biopic About Abraham Lincoln

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin)               … More

“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More

“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More

“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Scary Sharks

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Compassionate Aliens

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More

“Airplane” (1980) – Robert Hays’ Disappointing Airplane Spoof Comedy

Writers/Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, and Jerry Zucker Co-writers: Arthur Hailey, Hall Bartlett, and John C. Champion Starring: Robert Hays, … More

“Ordinary People” (1980) – Donald Sutherland’s Extraordinary Family Drama About Trauma

Director: Robert Redford Starring: Donald Sutherland, Mary Tyler Moore, Timothy Hutton ‘Extraordinary Family Drama’ “Ordinary People” is directed by Robert … More

My Favourite Meryl Streep Movies of All-Time

Few actresses keep audiences entertained like Meryl Streep. Since the 1980’s, Streep has become an icon in the film industry. … More

“Julie and Julia” (2009) – Meryl Streep’s 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

“The Devil Wears Prada” (2006) – Meryl Streep’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

“The Hours” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Deeply Moving Drama About Depression

Director: Stephen Daldry Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore and Meryl Streep ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ “The Hours” is directed by Stephen … More

“Adaptation” (2002) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Writer’s Block

Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Have you ever found yourself staring … More

“Aliens” (1986) – Sigourney Weaver’s Spectacular Science-fiction Aliens Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn and Bill Paxton ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Sequel’ Few film franchises about creepy … More

“Alien” (1979) – Sigourney Weaver’s Spectacular Aliens Science-fiction Classic

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerrit and Veronice Cartwright ‘A Spectacular Sci-fi Classic’ Aliens are creepy creatures which … More

“Superman” (1978) – Christopher Reeves’ Captivating Superman Comic-Book Classic

Director: Richard Donner Starring: Christopher Reeves, Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few superheroes in the world have … More

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

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

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (2015) – Harrison Ford’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars

Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writers: Lawrence Kasdan and Michael Arndt Starring: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega and Harrison Ford ‘A Dream Come … More

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

Writer/Director: George Lucas Starring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fischer ‘A Science-Fiction Classic’ Few franchises about starry galaxies that … More

My Favourite 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

“Analyze This” (1999) – Robert De Niro’s Captivating Spoof Comedy About Comical Gangsters

Writer/Director: Harold Ramis Co-writer: Peter Tolan and Kenneth Lonergan Starring: Billy Crystal, Robert De Niro, and Lisa Kudrow ‘Captivating Comedy’ … More

“The Irishman” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilt-Ridden Gangsters

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent 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

“Awakenings” (1990) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … More

“Goodfellas” (1990) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters

Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More

“Raging Bull” (1980) – Robert De Niro’s Remarkable Classic About Raging Boxers

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty ‘A Remarkable Boxing Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood … More

“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Robert De Niro’s Timeless Classic About Troubled Taxi Drivers

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More

My Favourite Jack Nicholson Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned recognition of Jack Nicholson. Following recognition during the 1970’s, Nicholson has become an … More

“A Few Good Men” (1992) – Jack Nicholson’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic

Director: Rob Reiner Starring: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood whose … More

“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Masterpiece About the Dangers of Isolation

Writer/Director: Stanley Kubrick Starring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall and Danny Lloyd ‘A Shining Horror Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, … More

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Jack Nicholson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

Director: Milos Forman Starring: Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Danny DeVito ‘Outstanding Masterpiece’ Not many films have stunned me over the … More

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

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

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Cate Blanchett’s Soaring Animated Sequel About Training 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 Dazzling 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

Cate Blanchett’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actresses in Hollywood get audiences excited like Cate Blanchett. Since the 1990’s, Blanchett has become an icon. Whether … More

“Jurassic Park” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Frightening Dinosaurs

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Laura Dern and Richard Attenborough ‘A Dazzling Dinosaur Classic’ Dinosaurs are terrifying creatures which … More

“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Literature Masterpiece

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More

“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Caring Aliens

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Dee Wallace, Henry Thomas and Peter Coyote ‘A Timeless Classic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More

“Jaws” (1975) – Steven Spielberg’s Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic About Sharks

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss ‘A Jaw-Dropping Horror Classic’ Sharks are scary creatures that … More

“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Fred Zinnemann’s Captivating Classic About Spies

Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed … More

My Favourite Al Pacino Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame several years ago are as beloved as Al Pacino. Ever since his rise … More

“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s 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

My Favourite Dustin Hoffman Films of All-Time

Not many actors have earned appreciation of Dustin Hoffman. Since the 1970’s, Hoffman has become an icon in the film … More

“Rain Man” (1988) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About Intellectual Disabilities

Director: Barry Levinson Starring: Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman and Valeria Golino ‘A Timeless Classic’ Autism is a sensitive subject rarely … More

My Favourite Quentin Tarantino Films Ranked

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 Phenomenal Period Piece About Los Angeles

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Few filmmakers in the world have … More

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Quentin Tarantino’s Spectacular Western Masterpiece About Slavery

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More

“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Glorious Masterpiece About 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 Crime Classic

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 Dangerous Criminals

Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen and Tim Roth ‘Glimpses of a Genius’ Few directors around the world … More

“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About Aimless Graduate Students

Director: Mike Nichols Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft and Katharine Ross ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have … More

My Favourite Clint Eastwood Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood are as beloved as Clint Eastwood. Ever since the 1950’s, Eastwood has become an icon. Whether … More

“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life Olympics Hero

Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More

“Gran Torino” (2008) – Clint Eastwood’s Captivating Classic About Grumpy War Veterans

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Har ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood are as … More

“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Magnificent Million Dollar Masterpiece About 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 Captivating 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 Spectacular Spaghetti Western Classic

Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More

My Favourite Films of Summer 2024

Summer was an exciting time to be a movie-goer. Movie-goers felt joy rushing to theatres to see films they enjoy. … More

“Twisters” (2024) – Glen Powell’s Terrific Blockbuster About Terrifying Tornado Disasters

 Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring; Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos                 … More

My Favourite Films of 2023 Ranked

2023 was a fantastic year for movies. Whether it was the excitement of seeing atomic bombs exploding or emotional meetings … More

My Favourite Films of Summer 2023 Ranked

Summer was an exhilarating time to be a movie-goer. During a period when the actor’s strike threw the film industry … More

“This is the End” (2013) – Jay Baruchel’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

“BlackBerry” (2023) – Jay Baruchel’s Brilliant Business Biopic About BlackBerry

Writer/Director: Matt Johnson  Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson                      … More

“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Queer Romance

Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … More

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

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More

“Lady Bird” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s 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

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

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

“The Banshees of Inisherin” (2022) – Barry Keoghan’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Broken Friendships

Writer/Director: Martin McDonagh Starring: Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Barry Keoghan                     … More

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

Director: Joaquim Dos Santos Starring: Shameik Moore, Hailee Steinfeld, Jake Johnson                   … More

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

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

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

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

“La La Land” (2016) – Emma Stone’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

“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

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