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“The Fighter” (2010) – Amy Adams’ Breathtaking Biopic About Wrestling Brothers

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

boxing, movies, review, rocky, sports

“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Wonderful Wizard of Oz Prequel

Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spectacular Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

divorce, family, marriage, relationships, review

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

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

fantasy, film, king-arthur, movies, review

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Tobey Maguire’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, books, review, reviews, writing

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“Ghost” (1990) – Demi Moore’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Frightening Ghosts

Director: Jerry Zucker Starring: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

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

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

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“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

divorce, family, marriage, relationships, review

“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, books, review, reviews, writing

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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My Favourite Business Movies of All-Time

Not many genres have built a legacy as strong as the business biopic. Since the 1970’s, the genre has produced … More

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“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Gabriele Muccino’s Powerful Business Biopic About Pursuing Happiness

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

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Baz Luhrmann’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, books, review, reviews, writing

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Joel Edgerton’s Great Adaptation of a Celebrated Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, books, review, reviews, writing

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

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“Ghost” (1990) – Whoopi Goldberg’s Captivating Romantic Classic About Haunting Ghosts

Director: Jerry Zucker Starring: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have achieved … More

ghost, ghosts, horror, movies, review

“The Pursuit of Happiness” (2006) – Gabriele Muccino’s Powerful Business Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

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

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The Greatest Business Movies Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres have built a legacy as strong as the business biopic. Since the 1970’s, the genre has produced … More

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“The Great Gatsby” (2013) – Leonardo DiCaprio’s Great Adaptation of a Beloved Book About Millionaires

Writer/Director: Baz Luhrmann Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few books ever written about millionaires … More

Book Review, books, review, reviews, writing

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

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

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

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

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“Elysium” (2013) – Matt Damon’s Spectacular Science-fiction Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Neill Blomkamp Starring: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster and Sharlto Copley ‘Original Entertainment’ In a Summer that’s so far occupied … More

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My Favourite Jack Nicholson Movies 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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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

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

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“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Classic About Mysterious Murder Suspects

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“The Irishman” (2019) – Al Pacino’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Aging Gangsters

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

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“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

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

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

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“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Disappointing Western

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

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My Favourite Ray Liotta Movies of All-Time

Not many actors had the charisma of Ray Liotta. Since the 1980’s, Liotta became a legendary icon. Whether it’s cruel … More

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My Favourite Jack Nicholson Movies 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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“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

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“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

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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

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My Favourite Donald Sutherland Films of All-Time

Not many actors were as beloved as Donald Sutherland. Since the 1970’s, Sutherland became an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken fathers, … More

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“Ordinary People” (1980) – Donald Sutherland’s Dazzling Drama About Extraordinary Families

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Celebrated Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

movie-review, movie-reviews, music, review, writing

My Favourite Ray Liotta Films of All-Time

Not many actors had the charisma of Ray Liotta. Since the 1980’s, Liotta became a legendary icon. Whether it’s cruel … More

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“The Irishman” (2019) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Aging Gangsters

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Beloved Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

divorce, family, marriage, relationships, review

“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

clint-eastwood, film, movies, review, western

Ray Liotta’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors had the charisma of Ray Liotta. Since the 1980’s, Liotta became a legendary icon. Whether it’s cruel … More

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“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Meaningful 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

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“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

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“Lion” (2016) – Rooney Mara’s Inspiring Drama About Orphans in India

Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a Real-Life Religious Scandal

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

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My Favourite Robert Pattinson Films of All-Time

Not many actors in Hollywood have earned appreciation of Robert Pattinson. Since the 2000’s, Pattinson has become an icon. Whether … More

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“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

film, horror, movies, review, universal-monsters

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

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

film, julia-roberts, movie-review, movies, review

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

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

movies, pretty-woman, review, reviews, theatre

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

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

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“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

film, leonardo-dicaprio, martin-scorsese, movies, review

“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

fantasy, film, king-arthur, movies, review

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

art, game-theory, music, review, writing

“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

film, marvel, movies, review, spider-man

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

Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More

film, history, movies, racism, review

“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” (2014) – Jamie Foxx’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

film, marvel, movies, review, spider-man

“Birdman” (2015) – Emma Stone’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mentally Disturbed Actors

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

film, michael-keaton, movie-reviews, movies, review

“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

film, marvel, movies, review, spider-man

“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

clint-eastwood, film, movies, review, western

“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

fantasy, film, king-arthur, movies, review

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

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

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“The Irishman” (2019) – Martin Scorsese’s Meaningful 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

film, leonardo-dicaprio, martin-scorsese, movies, review

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

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

film, movie-reviews, movies, news, review

“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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My Favourite Sports Films of All-Time

Few figures attract audiences to theatres like sports players. Since the 1990’s, the sports genre has made strong movies. Whether … More

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“The Fighter” (2010) – David O. Russell’s Breathtaking Biopic About Dedicated Boxing Brothers

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

boxing, movies, review, rocky, sports

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

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

film, julia-roberts, movie-review, movies, review

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

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

movies, pretty-woman, review, reviews, theatre

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Paul Bettany’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish Fantasy Romance

Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More

fantasy, film, horror, movies, review

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Masterpiece About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

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

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

film, horror, movies, review, reviews

“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Classic About Mysterious Murder Suspects

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

kevin-spacey, movies, mystery, review, reviews

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“The Fighter” (2010) – David O. Russell’s Captivating Sports Classic About Boxing Brothers

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

boxing, movies, review, rocky, sports

“The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006) – Will Smith’s Powerful Masterpiece About the Pursuit of Happiness

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

family, movie-reviews, movies, review, reviews

“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Bland 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

film, horror, movies, review, reviews

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“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

fantasy, film, king-arthur, movies, review

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Beloved Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“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

film, marvel, movies, review, spider-man

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

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

film, michael-keaton, movie-reviews, movies, review

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Ron Howard’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

Book Review, game-theory, music, review, writing

“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Chris Columbus’ Captivating Comedy 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

comedy, mrs-doubtfire, review, reviews, theatre

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

Director: Marc Webb Writers: Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Jamie Foxx ‘A … More

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Jennifer Connelly’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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“The Irishman” (2019) – Martin Scorsese’s Mesmerizing 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

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

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

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“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish Fantasy Romance

Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More

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“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Magnificent Blockbuster About Monsters

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

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

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

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“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Beautiful Biopic About a Mathematician with a Brilliant Mind

Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … More

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

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

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My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Movies of All-Time

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

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“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Chris Columbus’ Captivating Comedy 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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Employees

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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My Favourite Julia Roberts Movies 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

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“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

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“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

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“Life of Pi” (2012) – Irrfan Khan’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More

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My Favourite Donald Sutherland Films of All-Time

Not many actors were as beloved as Donald Sutherland. Since the 1970’s, Sutherland became an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken fathers, … More

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“Ordinary People” (1980) – Donald Sutherland’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Dysfunctional Families

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

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“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Classic About Mysterious Murder Suspects

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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My Favourite Jared Leto Movies of All-Time

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

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Maggie Smith’s Phenomenal Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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

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

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“The Green Knight” (2021) – Dev Patel’s Mesmerizing Period Piece about Medieval Knights

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

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

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

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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Jared Leto’s Greatest Movies Ranked

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

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“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Kate Winslet’s Amazing Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

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“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kate Winslet’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Films of All-Time

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

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

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

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“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

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“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Romantic Comedy 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

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

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

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

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

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“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Classic About Mysterious Murder Suspects

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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“Inglorious Basterds” (2009) – Quentin Tarantino’s Captivating Classic About an Inglorious Genocide

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

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“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

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

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

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My Favourite Robin Williams Movies 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

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“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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Mindless Blockbuster about Mummies

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

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My Favourite Donald Sutherland Movies of All-Time

Not many actors were as beloved as Donald Sutherland. Since the 1970’s, Sutherland became an icon. Whether it’s grief-stricken fathers, … More

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

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

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“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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“The Irishman” (2019) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Guilty Gangsters

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

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“Armageddon” (1998) – Michael Bay’s Brilliant Disaster 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

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“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Dustin Hoffman’s Captivating Classic About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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“Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979) – Robert Benton’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Divorce

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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

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

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Rachel McAdams’ Spectacular Masterpiece About a Real-Life Religious Scandal

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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Robert Benton’s Captivating Courtroom Classic About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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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

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“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

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

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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic About Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“The Usual Suspects” (1995) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Thriller Classic About Murder Suspects

Director: Bryan Singer Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne and Benicio Del Toro ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actors in Hollywood have … More

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

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

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“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – James Cameron’s Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

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My Favourite Western Films of All-Time

Not many genres have managed to earn a following as big as the Western. Since the 1960’s, the genre has … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“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

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The Best Westerns Ever Made Ranked

Not many genres have managed to earn a following as big as the Western. Since the 1960’s, the genre has … More

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Movies of All-Time

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

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

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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Mark Ruffalo’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“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

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

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

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“Pacific Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Breathtaking Blockbuster about Monsters

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

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“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish Fantasy Epic

Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More

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

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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Room” (2015) – Brie Larson’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Beloved Book

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

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

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“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

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“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Mark Ruffalo’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

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

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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Garry Marshall’s Remarkable Romantic Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women

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

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“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

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“Life of Pi” (2012) – Irrfan Khan’s Beautiful Adaptation of a Life-Affirming Book

Director: Ang Lee Writer: David Magee (based off novel by Yann Martel) Starring: Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Tabu ‘Beautiful Book … More

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“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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Dedicated Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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

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

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

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

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“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” (2004) – Kirsten Dunst’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Director: Michel Gondry Starring: Kate Winslet, Jim Carrey and Mark Ruffalo ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have the … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Furious Feminist Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Fantastic Fish Fantasy Epic

Writer/Director: Guillermo Del Toro Co-writer: Vanessa Taylor Starring: Sally Hawkins, Octavia Spencer and Michael Shannon ‘Spellbinding Epic’ So far, 2017 … More

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“Pacifice Rim” (2013) – Guillermo Del Toro’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Monsters

Writer/Director: Guillermo del Toro Co-writer: Travis Beacham  Starring: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam and Rinko Kikuchi ‘Exhilarating Entertainment’ Over the last … More

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“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Great Wizard of Oz Prequel

Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More

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“Spotlight” (2015) – Stanley Tucci’s Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Religious Scandal

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

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My Favourite Joaquin Phoenix Movies of All-Time

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

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

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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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My Favourite Jeremy Renner Movies of All-Time

Not many actors have made movies audiences treasure like Jeremy Renner. Since the 2000’s, Renner has become a beloved icon. … More

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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

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

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“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

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

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

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Jeremy Renner’s Greatest Movies Ranked

Not many actors have made movies audiences treasure like Jeremy Renner. Since the 2000’s, Renner has become a beloved icon. … More

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My Favourite Judi Dench Movies of All-Time

Few actresses in Hollywood are as beloved as Judi Dench. Ever since the 1990’s, Dench has become a legendary icon. … More

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Emma Watson’s Spellbinding Harry Potter Sequel

Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint ‘Spectacular Sequel’ “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” is … More

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“The Fighter” (2010) – Christian Bale’s Breathtaking Biopic About Boxing Brothers

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

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“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Great Wizard of Oz Prequel

Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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My Favourite Clint Eastwood Movies 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

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“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

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“Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” (2002) – Alan Rickman’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

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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My Favourite Clint Eastwood Movies 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

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“Avatar: The Way of Water” (2021) – Kate Winslet’s Awe-Inspiring Avatar Sequel

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver                     … More

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“Norma Rae” (1979) – Sally Field’s Captivating Classic About Feminist Union Workers

Director: Martin Ritt Starring: Sally Field, Beau Bridges and Ron Liebman ‘A Captivating Classic’ Few actresses in Hollywood have made … More

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Robert Benton’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Divorce

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Meryl Streep’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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

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

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

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“Kramer v. Kramer” (1979) – Robert Benton’s Captivating Classic About Doomed Marriages

Writer/Director: Robert Benton Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry ‘A Timeless Classic’ Divorce is a devastating process causing … More

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