Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More
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“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – An Awe-Inspiring Avengers Comic-Book Blockbuster
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – My Favourite Mobster Movie of All-Time
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Underrated Gangster Period Piece
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Mesmerizing Medieval Masterpiece About Gladiators
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Neilsen ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have got a … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Magnificent Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Iconic Introduction to Indiana Jones
Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Steven Spielberg’s Spectacular War Masterpiece
Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Edward Burns ‘Wonderful War Epic’ Few filmmakers in the world are as … More
“Titanic” (1997) – James Cameron’s Timeless Classic About a Tragic Shipwreck
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ I am breathless and out of words … More
“Million Dollar Baby” (2004) – Clint Eastwood’s Million Dollar Masterpiece About Boxing
Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Clint Eastwood, Morgan Freeman, Hilary Swank ‘Deeply Moving Drama’ Few filmmakers in Hollywood have built a … More
“Annette” (2021) – A Magnificent Musical About Broken Marriages
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“Notorious” (1946) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious Suspense Classic
Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Louis Calhern ‘Unforgettable Hitchcock Classic’ “Notorious” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. It … More
“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western
Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More
“Little Women” (2019) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Women
Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh and Laura Dern ‘An Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes to the most … More
“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – A Lovely Literature Adaptation
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 Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – The Greatest Western Ever Made
Director: Sergio Leone Starring: Clint Eastwood, Elli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef ‘A Wonderful Western’ “It’s not a joke, it’s … More
“The Godfather” (1972) – Francis Ford Coppola’s Mobster Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Francis Ford Coppola Starring: Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan ‘A Mobster Masterpiece’ Francis Ford Coppola’s ‘The Godfather’ is … More
“The Color Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Colorful Literary Adaptation
Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Menno Meyjes (based off novel by Alice Walker) Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, and Oprah Winfrey … More
“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
Why “The Dark Knight” is the Greatest Comic-Book Movie Ever Made
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Aaron Eckhart, Heath Ledger ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ “The Dark Knight” is written and directed … More
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” (2014) – Spectacular Planet of the Apes Sequel
Director: Matt Reeves Writers: Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver Starring: Andy Serkis, Jason Clarke and Gary Oldman ‘Spectacular … More
“Wonka” (2023) – Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical
Writer/Director: Paul King Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Sally Hawkins, Hugh Grant … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Marvelous Musical Remake
Directed by Steven Spielberg Starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno ‘Maria-velous Musical’ Latino-American communities scarcely … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Sensational Science-Fiction Sequel
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Annette” (2021) – Marvelous Musical
Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More
“Harriet” (2019) – Brilliant Harriet Tubman Biopic
Writer/Director: Kasi Lemmons Co-writer: Gregory Allen Howard Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Janelle Monáe ‘Brilliant Historical Biopic’ When … More
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Awe-Inspiring Avengers Sequel
Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Fantastic Apes Franchise Finale
Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More
“The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Spectacular Hobbit Sequel
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More
“Les Misérables” (2012) – Magnificent Stage Musical Adaptation
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe ‘Magnificent … More
“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – Fantastic Avengers Final Farewell
Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth … More
“The Color Purple” (2023) – Movie Review
Director: Blitz Buzuwale Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks … More
“West Side Story” (2021) – Movie Review
Directed by Steven Spielberg Starring Ansel Elgort, Rachel Zegler and Rita Moreno … More
“Dune” (2021) – A Spectacular Science-Fiction Classic
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Co-writer: Jon Spaihts and Eric Roth Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson and Oscar Isaac ‘Spectacular Sci-fi’ Few … More
“Greyhound” (2020) – Movie Review
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: J.J. Abrams Co-writer: Chris Terrio Starring: Daisy Ridley, Adam Driver and John Boyega ‘A Satisfactory Finale’ When it comes … More
“Avengers: Infinity War” (2018) – Movie Review
Director: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Holland … More
“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Matt ReevesCo-writer: Mark BombackStarring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it started in … More
“Call Me By Your Name” (2017) – Movie Review
Director: Luca Guadagnino Writer: James Ivory (based on novel by Andre Aciman) Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Armie Hammer and Michael Stuhlbarg … More
“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – Movie Review
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 Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug” (2013) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Peter Jackson Co-writers: Fran Walsh, Phillipa Boyens and Guillermo Del Toro Starring: Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, and Richard Armitage … More
“Les Misérables” (2012) – Movie Review
Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on novel by Victor Hugo) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe … More
“Dune: Part Two” (2024) – Revisited
Writer/Director: Denis Villeneuve Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson … More
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Movie Review
Directed by Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed … More
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