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’ Amazing Drama About Aging Seniors

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

“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Nerve-Wracking Thriller About a Ship Hijacking

Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More

“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Clever Con-Artists

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

“The Terminal” (2004) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Surviving Airport Terminals

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … 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

“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Miraculous Island Survival

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … 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 Ancient Mummies

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

“Man of Steel” (2013) – Russell Crowe’s Soaring Reboot of Superman

Director: Zack Snyder Writer: David S. Goyer (based on story by Christopher Nolan) Starring: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams and Michael … More

“The Matrix” (1999) – Keanu Reeves’ Spectacular Science-fiction Classic

Writer/Director: The Wachowskis Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss ‘A Science-Fiction Masterpiece’ Science Fiction wasn’t an extremely well-known genre … 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’ Heartbreaking Drama About Devastating Drug Addiction

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

“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

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

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

“Notting Hill” (1999) – Julia Roberts’ Remarkable Romantic Classic About Celebrity Love

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

“Margin Call” (2011) – Kevin Spacey’s Dazzling 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 Masterpiece 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

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” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Drug Addiction

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt                      … More

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – 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 Bland Blockbuster About Zombie Invasions

Director: Marc Forster Writers: Drew Goddard, Matthew Carnahan and Damon Lindelof Starring: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos and Fana Mokoena ‘Bland … More

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

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

“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disastrous Crime Drama About Drug Trafficking

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“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

“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

My Favourite Matt Damon Films 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

“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 Magnificent Medieval Epic About Misogyny

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver       ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’  Testimonies of bravehearted women … More

“The Martian” (2015) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Space Survival

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Can you imagine being stranded on … More

“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Clever Casino Robberies

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

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Matt Damon’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

“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

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

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

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Spectacular Science-fiction Thriller 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

“Looper” (2012) – Bruce Willis’ 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

“Armageddon” (1998) – Bruce Willis’ Dazzling Blockbuster About Armageddon Disasters

Director: Michael Bay Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Billy Bob Thorton ‘A Dazzling Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Bruce Willis’ Powerful Pulp Crime Classic About Gangsters

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

“Gravity” (2013) – George Clooney’s Spectacular Science-fiction 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 Mourning 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

“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – George Clooney’s Captivating Classic About Clever 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

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

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

George Clooney’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Few actors have built a legacy as powerful as George Clooney. Following the 1980’s, Clooney has become an icon. Whether … More

My Favourite Leonardo DiCaprio Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Leonardo DiCaprio. Ever since his stardom in … More

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Powerful Period Piece About Hollywood

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

“The Wolf of Wall Street” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Wall Street Stockbrokers

Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill and Margot Robbie ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to the most … More

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Leonardo DiCaprio’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

“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

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

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 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

“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 Captivating Classic About Frightening Alien Invasions

Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … 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 Timeless 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 Brad Pitt Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood have lit a bright spark into movies like Brad Pitt. Following his stardom during the 1990’s, … More

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” (2019) – Brad Pitt’s Phenomenal Period Piece About Hollywood

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

“Babylon” (2022) – Brad Pitt’s Powerful Period Piece About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Diego Calva, Margot Robbie, Brad Pitt                      … More

“World War Z” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Boring Blockbuster About Explosive Zombie Invasions

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 Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Slavery

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

“The Counselor” (2013) – Brad Pitt’s Disastrous Drama About Drug Trafficking

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“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

My Favourite Nicolas Cage Films Ranked

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 Washed-up Chefs Seeking Revenge

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 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

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

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

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 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

“Batman Begins” (2005) – Morgan Freeman’s Breathtaking Batman Introduction

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 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” (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

“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

“The Avengers” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Introduction

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

“Django Unchained” (2012) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Superb 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

“Pulp Fiction” (1994) – Samuel L. Jackson’s Captivating Crime Classic About Violent Gangsters

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

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’ Terrific 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

“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Thriller About a Terrifying Ship Hijacking

Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More

“Cast Away” (2000) – Tom Hanks’ Captivating Classic About Surviving Catastrophes

Director: Robert Zemeckis Starring: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt and Nick Searcy ‘A Captivating Survival Classic’ Imagine being stranded alone on … 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

“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

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

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Inspirational Therapists

Director: Gus Van Sant Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams ‘A Timeless Classic’ Teachers are powerful figures that shape … More

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

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

“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Autobiographical Masterpiece About Filmmaking

Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano                     … More

“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Remake of a Celebrated Classic Musical

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno       ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More

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

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

“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Airport Terminals

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherina Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More

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

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

“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About WWII

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … 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

“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 Scary Sharks

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

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

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

“Batman” (1989) – Jack Nicholson’s Breathtaking Batman Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger ‘Breathtaking Blockbuster’ When it comes to the world’s greatest superheroes … More

“The 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

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 Godfather” (1972) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Menacing Mobsters

Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A MobsterMasterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is perhaps … More

“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Blindness

Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … 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

“Hitchcock” (2012) – Anthony Hopkins’ Brilliant Biopic About Alfred Hitchcock

Director: Sacha Gervasi Writer: John J. McLaughlin (based off book by Stephen Rebello) Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, Scarlett Johansson … More

“The Silence of the Lambs” (1991) – Anthony Hopkins’ Magnificent 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 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 Disappointing Western Disaster

Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More

“Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” (2001) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Cursed 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 Gothic Classic About Disabilities

Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More

My Favourite Robert De Niro Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Robert De Niro. Ever since his rise … More

“Joker” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece About The Joker

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

“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

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

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

“Raging Bull” (1980) – Robert De Niro’s Remarkable Masterpiece 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

“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

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

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

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

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

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

Director: Penny Marshall Starring: Robin Williams, Robert De Niro, Julie Kavner ‘An Awakening Achievement’ “Awakenings” is directed by Penny Marshall. … 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’ Dazzling Drama About Devastating Drug Addiction

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

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

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

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

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

“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’ Poignant 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

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

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

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

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

“The Breakfast Club” (1985) – John Hughes’ Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Rebellious Teenagers

Writer/Director: John Hughes Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson and Molly Ringwald ‘A Captivating Classic’ Do you remember the time … More

“Pig” (2021) – Nicolas Cage’s Captivating Classic About Washed-Up 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 Bold 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 Frustrated Writers

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

Nicolas Cage’s Greatest Movies Ranked

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

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

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

My Favourite Dustin Hoffman Films Ranked

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

“The Graduate” (1967) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Graduate Students

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

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

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 Captivating Science-fiction Classic About Replicants

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 Science-fiction Classic

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

My Favourite 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

“The Shining” (1980) – Jack Nicholson’s Shining Horror Masterpiece About 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

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

“The Fabelmans” (2022) – Steven Spielberg’s Fantastic Autobiographical Masterpiece About Filmmaking

Writer/Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Gabriel LaBelle, Michelle Williams, Paul Dano                     … More

“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Remake of a Classic Musical

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno       ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More

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

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

“The Terminal” (2004) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Airport Survival

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood are … More

“Catch Me if You Can” (2002) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About 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

“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Haunting Masterpiece About World War II

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More

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

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

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

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

“E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Classic About Friendly 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 Scary 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) – Edward Fox’s Spectacular Suspense Espionage Classic

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 Ranked

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 Guilt-Ridden Gangsters

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

“Scent of a Woman” (1992) – Al Pacino’s Captivating Classic About Blind War Veterans

Director: Martin Brest Starring: Al Pacino, Chris O’Donnell and Philip Seymour Hoffman ‘A Powerful Pacino Classic’ Blind people are rarely … 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 Catastrophes

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 Breathtaking Business Biopic About BlackBerry

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

“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Taika Waititi’s Spectacular 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

“The Pianist” (2002) – Adrien Brody’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Surviving The Holocaust

Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More

“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Meaningful 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 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

“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” (2023) – Barry Keoghan’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Friendships

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

“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – Tobey Maguire’s Magnificent 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) – Tobey Maguire’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Classic

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

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

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

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

Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … 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 Remarkable Romantic Drama About Irrational Men

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 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

“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Emma Stone’s Disappointing Crime Drama About Gangsters

Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More

“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Spectacular Reboot of Spider-Man

Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More

“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

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Fantastic Farewell to The Avengers

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

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – 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 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

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Soaring Top Gun Aviation Sequel

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

“Top Gun” (1986) – Tom Cruise’s Captivating Classic About Confident Aviators

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

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

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

“Edge of Tomorrow” (2014) – Tom Cruise’s Terrific Science-fiction 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

“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Messy 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

“A Star is Born” (2018) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Masterpiece About Alcoholic Singers

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

“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 Comedy Classic About Messy Hangovers

Director: Todd Phillips Starring: Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Heather Graham ‘A Captivating Comedy’ Alcohol addiction is a sensitive subject … More

My Favourite Robert De Niro Films of All-Time

Few actors in Hollywood that achieved fame years ago are as beloved as Robert De Niro. Ever since his rise … More

“Joker” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Comic-Book Masterpiece About The Joker

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

“The Irishman” (2019) – Robert De Niro’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aging Mobsters

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

“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

“Analyze This” (1999) – Robert De Niro’s Captivating Comedy Classic 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

“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

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

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

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

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

“X-Men: Days of Future Past” (2014) – Michael Fassbender’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

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

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

“The Counselor” (2013) – Michael Fassbender’s Disappointing Drama About Drug Trafficking

Director: Ridley Scott Writer: Cormac McCarthy Starring: Michael Fassbender, Javier Bardem and Cameron Diaz ‘Waste of Talent’ Glamorous style overrides … More

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Fantastic Farewell to The Avengers

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

“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Robert Downey Jr.’s Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel

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

“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

“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

“Leaving Las Vegas” (1995) – Nicholas 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

“Solo: A Star Wars Story” (2018) – Alden Ehrenreich’s Spectacular Reboot of Star Wars

Director: Ron Howard Writers: Jonathan and Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Alden Ehrenreich, Woody Harrelson and Donald Glover ‘Superb Solo Prequel’ When … 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

“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Crime Drama About Gangsters

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 Fractured Marriages

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More

“Southpaw” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Breathtaking Drama About Broken 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 Real-Life 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’ Dazzling 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 Matt Damon Films

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 Outstanding Oscar-Winning Biopic About Oppenheimer

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

“The Martian” (2015) – Matt Damon’s Magnificent Science-fiction Masterpiece About Mars Survival

Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and Kristen Wig ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Can you imagine being stranded on … 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

“Air” (2023) – Matt Damon’s Brilliant Business Biopic About Nike

Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Viola Davis                     … More

My Favourite Robin Williams Films Ranked

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’ Moving 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