Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz ‘Powerful … More
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“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
“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
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Sandra Huller’s Haunting Historical Drama About the Holocaust
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … More
“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Compassionate Housekeepers
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Housekeepers are powerful figures that play … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Devastating Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Clever Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Profound 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
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Jon Watts Writers: Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Downey Jr. and Michael Keaton ‘A … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Spider-Man Farewell
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“Spencer” (2021) – Kristen Stewart’s Breathtaking Biopic About Princess Diana
Director: Pablo Larraín Writer: Steven Knight Starring: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Diana Biopic’ It isn’t simple to … More
“The Farewell” (2019) – Awkwafina’s Captivating Drama About Families in China
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
“The White Tiger” (2021) – Adarsh Gourav’s Spectacular Satire About Social Class in India
Writer/Director: Ramin Bahrani Starring: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Rajkummar Rao ‘Captivating Class Satire’ Few countries across the world … More
“Dead Poet’s Society” (1989) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Motivational Teachers
Director: Peter Weir Starring: Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have had … More
“Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) – Robin Williams’ Captivating Classic About Cross-Dressing Housekeepers
Director: Chris Columbus Starring: Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan ‘A Captivating Classic’ Housekeepers are powerful figures that play … More
“The Power of the Dog” (2021) – Benedict Cumberbatch’s Powerful Western About Masculinity
Writer/Director: Jane Campion Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst and Kodi Smit-McPhee ‘Wonderful Western’ It’s hard to forgive a genre in … More
“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Jodie Foster’s Captivating Crime Classic About Taxi Drivers
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Jodie Foster ‘A Timeless Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Jodie Foster’s Powerful Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More
My Favourite Matt Damon Movies of All-Time
Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have built reputation as strong as Matt Damon. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Damon has … More
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“The Mummy” (2017) – Russell Crowe’s Mindless Blockbuster About Menacing Mummies
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Amazing Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Delightful Live-Action Remake of a Disney Classic
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Dazzling Musical About a Doomed Romance
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Sequel About Superhero Families
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More
“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Magnificent Monster’s Inc. Prequel
Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More
“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Riz Ahmed’s Captivating Thriller About Night Crimes
Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More
“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – Russell Crowe’s Brilliant Biopic About a Mathematician with a Beautiful Mind
Writer/Director: Ron Howard Starring: Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany ‘Beautiful Biopic’ When it comes to the greatest mathematicians … 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
“Mulan” (2020) – Yefei Liu’s Magnificent Mulan Live-Action Remake
Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Remake’ When … More
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“Hamilton” (2020) – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Brilliant Recording of a Beloved Broadway Play
Director: Thomas Kail Writer: Lin-Manuel Miranda Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Jonathan Groff ‘A Must-See Musical’ Broadway musicals … More
My Favourite Johnny Depp Films Ranked
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
“Edward Scissorhands” (1993) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Burton 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 Anthony Hopkins Films of All-Time
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More
“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Disappointing Sequel About Spies
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Fantastic Spider-Man Farewell
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Tom Holland’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Religion
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About a Doomed Romance
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Clint Eastwood’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
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Remarkable Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Celine Sciamma’s Phenomenal Portrait of a Lesbian Romance
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Johnny Depp’s Disappointing Western Blockbuster
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More
“Edward Scissorhands” (1990) – Johnny Depp’s Captivating Classic About Hand Disabilities
Director: Tim Burton Starring: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder and Dianne West ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many directors in Hollywood have … More
Johnny Depp’s Greatest Movies Ranked
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 Devil All the Time” (2020) – Robert Pattinson’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Religious Violence
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Play
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its … More
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More
“Her” (2013) – Scarlet Johansson’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Addiction
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“The Farewell” (2019) – Awkwafina’s Fantastic Drama About Families in China
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Blockbuster About Climate Disasters
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Cats” (2019) – Judi Dench’s Catastrophic Adaptation of a Celebrated Broadway Play
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
My Favourite Christian Bale Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood that rarely fail are as beloved as Christian Bale. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Bale has … More
“Leave No Trace” (2018) – Ben Foster’s Heartbreaking Drama About Homeless Communities
Writer/Director: Debra Granik Co-writer: Anne Rosellini Starring: Ben Foster and Thomasin McKenzie ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ Imagine living a life of … More
“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Magnificent Monster’s Inc Prequel
Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Amazing Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breathtaking Blockbuster About Climate Disasters
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About a Doomed Romance
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Shailene Woodley’s Tense Guantanamo Bay Thriller
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More
“The Descendants” (2011) – Shailene Woodley’s Moving Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More
“Ben is Back” (2018) – Julia Roberts’ Dazzling Drama About Drug Addiction
Writer/Director: Peter Hedges Starring: Julia Roberts, Lucas Hedges and Courtney B. Vance ‘Powerful Drug-Addiction Drama’ Imagine being the mother of … More
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Complex Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women
Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More
“The Devil All the Time” (2020) – Tom Holland’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Religious Violence
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
“Spider-Man: No Way Home” (2021) – Tom Holland’s Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel
Directed by Jon Watts Starring Tom Holland, Zendaya and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Spectacular Sequel’ It’s always necessitated battle-Garfield companies s-Parker-ling powers … More
My Favourite Daniel Day-Lewis Films Ranked
Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel Day-Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon … More
“Boyhood” (2014) – Ethan Hawke’s Moving Masterpiece About Childhood
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More
“The Big Sick” (2017) – Kumail Nanjiani’s Magnificent Multicultural Romantic Comedy
Director: Michael Showalter Writers: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon Starring: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan and Holly Hunter ‘A Hilarious … More
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful Masterpiece About Dysfunctional American Families
Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Starring: Kevin Spacey, Annette Bening and Wes Bentley ‘A Beautiful Masterpiece’ Few celebrities in Hollywood have faced … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“Southside With You” (2016) – Tika Sumpter’s Remarkable Romantic Drama About Obama
Writer/Director: Richard Tanne Starring: Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Let me start off by saying that I’m … More
“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
“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Great Wizard of Oz Prequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More
“Blue Valentine” (2010) – Michelle Williams’ Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Doomed Marriages
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Starring: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams and John Doman ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ It takes courage to come to … More
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Clever Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Pretty Woman” (1990) – Richard Gere’s Classic About Pretty Prostitute Women
Director: Garry Marshall Starring: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere and Jason Alexander ‘A Captivating Romantic Classic’ Prostitution is a sensitive subject … More
“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – Alicia Vikander’s Powerful Period Piece Romance
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz ‘Powerful … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Disney’s Delightful Live-Action Remake About Fashion-Designers
Director: Craig Gillepsie Writers: Dana Fox and Tony McNamara Starring: Emma Stone, Emma Thompson and Paul Walter Hauser ‘Delightful Disney … More
“Mulan” (2020) – Yifei Liu’s Magnificent Mulan Live-Action Remake
Director: Niki Caro Writers: Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Yifei Liu, Donnie Yen and Tzi Ma ‘Remarkable Remake’ When … More
“Vice” (2018) – Amy Adams’ Powerful Political Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – Michael Fassbender’s Remarkable Romantic Period Piece
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz ‘Powerful … More
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Fantastic Mission Impossible Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Greatest Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Armie Hammer’s Woeful Western Blockbuster
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … 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
“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
“Her” (2013) – Joaquin Phoenix’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Romance
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“Whiplash” (2014) – Miles Teller’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Dedicated Jazz Musicians
Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Teachers are powerful figures that play … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Brilliant Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Life Itself” (2014) – Steve James’ Captivating Documentary About a Celebrated Film Critic
Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More
“Red 2” (2013) – Helen Mirren’s Bland Sequel About Spies
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More
“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Helen Mirren’s Captivating Drama About Cooking Passion
Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and … More
My Favourite Tom Cruise Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood whose movies make headline news are as beloved as Tom Cruise. Ever since his rise to … More
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1” (2023) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Finale
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“Knives Out” (2019) – Chris Evans’ Magnificent Murder Mystery Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Ana de Armas and Chris Pine ‘A Magnificent Murder Mystery’ Murder mysteries are a … More
“Boyhood” (2014) – Ethan Hawke’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Childhood
Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’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
“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
“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Gigantic Giant Disappointment
Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More
“The Descendants” (2011) – Shailene Woodley’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Climate Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“Spider-Man 2” (2004) – James Franco’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Masterpiece
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More
“Spider-Man” (2002) – James Franco’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Classic
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come … More
“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – James Franco’s Great Wizard of Oz Prequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More
“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Most Underrated Animated Achievement
Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Henry Cavill’s Spectacular Enola Holmes Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge … More
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Henry Cavill’s Spectacular Sherlock Holmes Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Henry Cavill’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“The Lone Ranger” (2013) – Armie Hammer’s Woeful Western Disaster
Director: Gore Verbinski Writers: Justin Haythe, Ted Elliot and Terry Rossio Starring: Johnny Depp, Armie Hammer and William Fichtner ‘Mindless … More
“Jobs” (2013) – Ashton Kutcher’s Superb Biopic About Steve Jobs
Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More
“Jack the Giant Slayer” (2013) – Nicholas Hoult’s Gigantic Giant Disappointment
Director: Bryan Singer Writers: Darren Lemke and Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Stanley Tucci and Ewan McGregor ‘A Giant Disappointment’ … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Disappointing Drama About Gangsters
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
My Favourite Matt Damon Movies of All-Time
Not many movie-stars in Hollywood have built reputation as strong as Matt Damon. Following stardom during the 1990’s, Damon has … More
“The Descendants” (2012) – George Clooney’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Family Tragedy
Writer/Director: Alexander Payne Starring: George Clooney, Shailene Woodley and Beau Bridges ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ Few actors in Hollywood have crafted … More
“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Dazzling Drama About the AIDS Crisis
Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Lawless” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Powerful Period Piece About Prohibition
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Jessica Chastain’s Terrific Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More
“Spencer” (2021) – Kristen Stewart’s Breathtaking Biopic About Princess Diana
Director: Pablo Larraín Writer: Steven Knight Starring: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Diana Biopic’ It isn’t simple to … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Silver Linings
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … 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
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Julia Roberts’ Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“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
“Lawless” (2012) – Shia Labeouf’s Powerful Period Piece About Prohibition
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films of All-Time
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More
“Red 2” (2013) – Anthony Hopkins’ Disappointing Sequel About Retired Spies
Director: Dean Parisot Writers: Jon and Erich Hoeber Starring: Bruce Willis, Mary-Louise Parker and John Malkovich ‘Forgettable Sequel’ By settling … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Jennifer Lawrence’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” (2012) – Danny DeVito’s Disappointing Dr. Seuss Adaptation
Directors: Chris Renaud and Kyle Bada Starring: Danny DeVito, Ed Helms and Zac Efron ‘Passable Animation’ “Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax” … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“The Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Mira Nair’s Terrific Political Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Arranged Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More
“The Social Network” (2010) – Andrew Garfield’s Fantastic Masterpiece About Facebook
Director: David Fincher Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake ‘Fantastic Facebook Biopic’ Few companies across the world have changed … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Reboot of Spider-Man
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
My Favourite Films of 2011
2011 was a fantastic year for filmmaking. It isn’t easy come up with lists and I found it extremely hard … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Climate Disaster Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Oz: The Great and the Powerful” (2013) – Michelle Williams’ Great Wizard of Oz Prequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writers: Mitchell Kapner and David Lindsay-Abaire Starring: James Franco, Michelle Williams, and Mila Kunis ‘Powerful Prequel’ I … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Dedicated Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful 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
“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Families in Iran
Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Romance
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
My Favourite Christian Bale Films of All-Time
Few actors in Hollywood that rarely fail are as beloved as Christian Bale. Following stardom during the 1980’s, Bale has … More
“Lincoln” (2012) – Daniel Day-Lewis’ Breathtaking Biopic About Abraham Lincoln
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Tony Kushner (based on novel by Doris Kearns Goodwin) … More
Daniel Day-Lewis’ Greatest Movies Ranked
Few actors are as beloved today as Daniel-Day Lewis. Since his stardom during the 1980’s, Day-Lewis has become an icon … More
“The Day After Tomorrow” (2004) – Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dazzling Climate Disasters Blockbuster
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Ian Holm and Emmy Rossum ‘A Breathtaking Disaster Blockbuster’ Over the past decade, the … More
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Morgan Freeman’s Unforgettable Western Classic About Unforgiven Outlaws
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
“The Pianist” (2002) – Adrien Brody’s Magnificent Historical Masterpiece About Holocaust Survival
Director: Roman Polanski Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann and Frank Finlay ‘A Haunting Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject … More
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Beautiful Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More
“Chicago” (2002) – Renee Zellweger’s Brilliant Adaptation of a Beloved Broadway Play
Directed by Rob Marshall Starring: Catherine Zeta-Jones, Richard Gere, Renee Zellweger ‘Mesmerizing Musical’ “Chicago” is directed by Rob Marshall. Its … More
“Her” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Magnificent Masterpiece About Technology Addiction
Writer/Director: Spike Jonze Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson and Amy Adams ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ You rarely ever see movies that … More
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Amazing Period Piece About Hustling 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 Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Mira Nair’s Timely Political Thriller About Terrorism
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece About Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More
“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
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Brad Pitt’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
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Kevin Spacey’s Captivating Crime Thriller About Dedicated Drivers
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“American Beauty” (1999) – Kevin Spacey’s Beautiful 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
“American Hustle” (2013) – Amy Adams’ Captivating Period Piece About Clever Con-Artists
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Independence Day” (1996) – Will Smith’s Captivating Alien Invasion Disaster Classic
Writer/Director: Roland Emmerich Starring: Will Smith, Bill Pullman and Jeff Goldblum ‘A Breathtaking Blockbuster’ Few movie-stars with a strong will … More
“Unforgiven” (1992) – Morgan Freeman’s Unforgettable Western About Unforgiven Outlaws
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring; Clint Eastwood, Gene Hackman and Morgan Freeman ‘A Wonderful Western’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood are as … More
My Favourite Anthony Hopkins Films Ranked
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More
“The Father” (2020) – Anthony Hopkins’ Heartbreaking Masterpiece About Dementia
Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Greatest Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“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
“Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Hugh Hudson’s Spectacular Olympics Sports Classic
Director: Hugh Hudson Starring: Ben Cross, Ian Charleson, Nicholas Farrell ‘Spectacular Sports Drama’ “Chariots of Fire” is directed by Hugh … More
“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Robert De Niro’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Dysfunctional Families
Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Captivating Remake of a Celebrated Musical
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More
“The Day of the Jackal” (1973) – Edward Fox’s Spectacular Suspense Classic About Espionage
Director: Fred Zinnemann Starring: Edward Fox, Terrence Alexander, Derek Jacobi ‘Spectacular Suspense Thriller’ “The Day of the Jackal” is directed … More
“Jojo Rabbit” (2019) – Scarlett Johansson’s Spectacular 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
Anthony Hopkins’ Greatest Movies Ranked
Not many movie-stars have built a legacy as strong as Anthony Hopkins. Since the 1960’s, Hopkins has become an icon … More
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Sandra Huller’s Haunting Historical Drama About the Holocaust
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … More
“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Timothee Chalamet’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Queer Love
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … 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
“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
“The Mummy” (2017) – Tom Cruise’s Mindless Mummy Monster Remake
Director: Alex Kurtzman Writer: David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie and Dylan Kussman Starring: Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe and Sofia Boutella ‘Mindless … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Most Entertaining Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – Michael Fassbender’s Remarkable Romantic Period Drama
Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Based on the best-selling novel by M.L. Stedman Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander and Rachel Weisz ‘Powerful … More
“The Zone of Interest” (2023) – Sandra Huller’s Haunting Historical Drama About the Holocaust
Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“Mission: Impossible – Fallout” (2018) – Tom Cruise’s Best Mission Without a Doubt
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Starring: Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ When it comes to the most … More
“Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation” (2015) – Tom Cruise’s Magnificent Mission Impossible Sequel
Writer/Director: Christopher McQuarrie Co-Writers: Drew Pearce and Bruce Geller Starring: Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Rebecca Ferguson ‘A Mission Accomplished’ … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent 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
“Enola Holmes” (2020) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Fantastic Feminist Period Piece
Director: Harry Bradbeer Writer: Jack Thorne (based on book by Nancy Springer) Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Sam … More
“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – Millie Bobby Brown’s Spectacular Enola Holmes Sequel
Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge … More
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Brad Pitt’s Captivating Classic About Casino Heists
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Musical Remake
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely orchestrate … More
“Spencer” (2021) – Kristen Stewart’s Breathtaking Biopic About Princess Diana
Director: Pablo Larraín Writer: Steven Knight Starring: Kristen Stewart, Timothy Spall and Sally Hawkins ‘Dazzling Diana Biopic’ It isn’t simple to … More
“The Farewell” (2019) – Awkwafina’s Fantastic Drama About Families in China
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Incredible Indian Masterpiece About Weddings
Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Jodie Foster’s Powerful Political Thriller About Guantanamo Bay
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More
“Ocean’s Eleven” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” (2011) – Dev Patel’s Beautiful Period Piece About Exotic Hotels
Director: John Madden Writer: Ol Parker Starring Judi Dench, Bill Nighy, and Maggie Smith ‘A Charming Comedy’ Sometimes all a … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Emma Stone’s Disappointing Period Piece About Gangs
Director: Ruben Fleischer Writer: Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring: Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and Sean Penn … More
“The Amazing Spider-Man” (2012) – Emma Stone’s Amazing Spider-Man Comic-Book Reboot
Director: Marc Webb Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone and Sally Field ‘Spectacular Reboot’ “The Amazing Spider-Man” is directed by Marc … More
“Cruella” (2021) – Emma Stone’s Devilishly 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
“Ocean’s 11” (2001) – Matt Damon’s Captivating Classic About Casino Robberies
Director: Steven Soderbergh Starring: Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon ‘A Captivating Classic’ Not many actors in Hollywood have … More
“The Report” (2019) – Adam Driver’s Powerful Political Thriller About the Torture Report
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“Annette” (2021) – Adam Driver’s Magnificent Musical About Doomed Romance
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“Unforgiven” (1992) – 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 Reluctant Fundamentalist” (2013) – Riz Ahmed’s Timely Drama About Terrorism
Director: Mira Nair Writer: William Wheeler (based on Mohsin Hamid’s novel) Starring: Riz Ahmed, Kate Hudson and Liev Schreiber ‘Riveting … More
“The Devil All The Time” (2020) – Antonio Campos’ Remarkable Thriller About Religious Violence
Writer/Director: Antonio Campos Co-writer: Paulo Campos (based on book by Donald Ray Pollock) Starring: Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Jason … More
“Eighth Grade” (2018) – Bo Burnham’s Brilliant Portrait of Adolescence
Writer/Director: Bo Burnham Starring: Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton and Emily Robinson ‘Astonishing Drama’ Perhaps, no time in a person’s life … More
“Nowhere Boy” (2009) – A Brilliant Musical Biopic About John Lennon
Director: Sam Taylor-Wood Starring Aaron Johnson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Thomas Sangster ‘Brilliant Beatles Biopic’ “Nowhere Boy” is directed by Sam … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Clint Eastwood’s Riveting Drama About a Real-Life Hero
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“Spider-Man 2” (2002) – Sam Raimi’s Spectacular Spider-Man Sequel
Director: Sam Raimi Writer: Alvin Sargent Starring: Tobey Maguire, Kristen Dunst and Alfred Molina ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ Sequels rarely live … More
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (2019) – Celine Sciamma’s Stunning Portrait of Lesbian Romance
Writer/Director: Céline Sciamma Starring: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel and Valeria Golino ‘Powerful Period Piece’ Lesbian love stories are rarely depicted … More
“The Mustang” (2019) – Matthias Schoenaerts’ Powerful Prison Drama
Writer/Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Co-writers: Mona Fastvold and Brock Norman Brock Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell and Bruce Dern ‘A … More
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part Two” (2012) – Robert Pattinson’s Torturous Twilight Franchise Conclusion
Director: Bill Condon Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (based on novel by Stephenie Meyer) Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner ‘Disappointing … More
“Django Unchained” (2012) – Jamie Foxx’s Spectacular Slavery Western Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Quentin Tarantino Starring: Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio ‘A Bloody Great Time’ You don’t always see long movies … More
“Baby Driver” (2017) – Jamie Foxx’s Breathtaking Crime Thriller About Driving
Writer/Director: Edgar Wright Starring: Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey ‘A Thrilling Ride’ In a Summer filled with superhero … More
“Judy” (2019) – Renee Zellweger’s Gorgeous Biopic About Judy Garland
Director: Rupert Goold Writer: Tom Edge (based on stage play) Starring: Renée Zellweger, Jessie Buckley and Finn Wittrock ‘Gorgeous Garland … More
“Lawless” (2012) – Shia LaBeouf’s Powerful Period Piece About Prohibition
Director: John Hillcoat Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy and Jessica Chastain ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Lawless” is directed by John Hillcoat. … More
“The Farewell” (2019) – Lulu Wang’s Fantastic Drama About Chinese Immigrants
Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More
“Cats” (2019) – Tom Hooper’s Catastrophic Adaptation of a Classic Musical
Writer/Director: Tom Hooper Co-writer: Lee Hall Starring: Francesca Hayward, Jennifer Hudson and Judi Dench ‘A Cat-astrophic Musical’ It is not … More
“Vice” (2018) – Adam McKay’s Captivating Biopic About a Controversial Vice-President
Writer/Director: Adam McKay Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Sam Rockwell ‘Brilliant Political Biopic’ When it comes to the most … More
“Spider-Man” (2002) – Sam Raimi’s Spectacular Spider-Man Comic-Book Blockbuster
Director: Sam Raimi Starring: Tobey Maguire, James Franco and Willem Dafoe ‘A Comic-Book Classic’ Few superheroes whose great powers come … More
“Ocean’s 8” (2018) – Sandra Bullock’s Fun Feminist Ocean’s Reboot
Writer/Director: Gary Ross Co-writer: Olivia Milch Starring: Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett and Anne Hathaway ‘Enjoyable Entertainment’ When it comes to … More
“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – Pixar’s Incredible Animated Superhero Family Sequel
Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More
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