“Lady Bird” (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s Amazing Portrait of Adolescence

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More

“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Brie Larson’s Fantastic Dysfunctional Family Drama

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More

“1917” (2019) – Sam Mendes’ Breathtaking World War I Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Sam Mendes Co-writer: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Starring: George MacKay, Dean-Charles Chapman and Colin Firth ‘Wonderful War Drama’ Over the past … More

“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – The Greatest War Film Ever Made

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

“Moonlight” (2016) – Barry Jenkins’ Meaningful Masterpiece About Sexual Identity

Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More

“The Light Between the Oceans” (2016) – Derek Cianfrance’s Lovely Adaptation of Literature

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 Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – Dev Patel’s Dazzling Charles Dickens Adaptation

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

“The Jungle Book” (2016) – Disney’s Dazzling Jungle Book Live-Action Remake

Director: Jon Favreau Writer: Justin Marks (based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling) Starring: Neel Sethi, Bill Murray and Sir … More

“Deadpool 2” (2018) – Ryan Reynold’s Remarkable Comic-Book Sequel

Director: David Leitch Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Josh Brolin and Morena Baccarin ‘A Spectacular Sequel’ When it comes to the most … More

“Nightcrawler” (2014) – Dan Gilroy’s Captivating Night Crime Thriller

Writer/Director: Dan Gilroy Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo and Riz Ahmed ‘Dazzling Directorial Debut’ A director’s first film is usually … More

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – Tom Cruise’s Breathtaking Top Gun Blockbuster

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

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (2014) – Chris Evans’ Captivating Captain America Sequel

Directors: Anthony and Joe Russo Writers: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely and Ed Brubaker Starring: Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Samuel … More

“Boyhood” (2014) – Richard Linklater’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

“Flight” (2012) – Denzel Washington’s Amazing Drama About Alcohol Addiction

Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: John Gatins Starring Denzel Washington, Bruce Greenwood, Don Cheadle ‘Astonishing Alcoholism Drama’ It’s not often that … More

“Warm Bodies” (2013) – Jonathan Levine’s Captivating Zombie Romance Comedy

Writer/Director: Jonathan Levine Based on novel by Isaac Marion Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, and John Malkovich ‘Captivating Zombie Comedy’ … 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 Good, the Bad and the Ugly” (1966) – Sergio Leone’s Wonderful 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

“Despicable Me 2” (2013) – Steve Carell’s Dazzling Despicable Me Sequel

Director: Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud Writers: Ken Daurio and Cinco Paul Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Benjamin Bratt ‘Spectacular … More

“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Matthew McConaughey’s Magnificent Drama About AIDS

Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … More

“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks’ Deeply Moving Mid-Life Crisis Drama

Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More

“News of the World” (2020) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful Western Worthy of News

Writer/Director: Paul Greengrass Co-writer: Luke Davies (Based on Paulette Jiles’ book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Helena Zengel and Ray McKinnon ‘A … More

“Forrest Gump” (1994) – Tom Hanks’ Timeless Masterpiece About American History

Director: Robert Zemeckis Writer: Eric Roth (based on the book) Starring: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Sally Field ‘A Captivating … More

“The Butler” (2013) – Lee Daniels’ Brilliant Biopic About a Historical Butler

Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer … More

“Wreck it Ralph” (2012) – Rich Moore’s Awe-Inspiring Animated Achievement

Director: Rich Moore Writers: Phil Johnston and Jennifer Lee Starring: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Jack McBrayer ‘Astonishing Animation’ Animated … More

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Stephen Chbosky’s Meaningful Masterpiece About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

“Schindler’s List” (1993) – Steven Spielberg’s Magnificent Masterpiece About the Holocaust

Director: Steven Spielberg Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Sir Ben Kingsley ‘A Magnificent Holocaust Masterpiece’ The Holocaust is a … More

“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Blockbuster

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More

“The Colour Purple” (1985) – Steven Spielberg’s Awe-Inspiring Literary Adaptation

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

“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating Thriller About Iran’s Hostage Crisis

Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More

“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – Ryan Gosling’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Fatherhood

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More

“The Nice Guys” (2016) – Ryan Gosling’s Dazzling Detective Crime Comedy

Writer/Director: Shane Black Starring: Ryan Gosling, Russell Crowe, Angourie Rice ‘Captivating Comedy’ Few actors in Hollywood have built a career … More

“A Separation” (2011) – Asghar Farhadi’s Incredible Masterpiece About Iran

Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More

“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – Kiran Rao’s Incredible Arthouse Drama About India

Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More

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

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

“Shadow of a Doubt” (1943) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Captivating Classic Without a Doubt

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Henry Travers ‘A Classic Without a Doubt’ “Shadow of a Doubt” is … More

“Rope” (1948) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Underrated Murder Mystery Classic

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: James Stewart, John Dall, Farley Granger ‘Hitchcock’s Underrated Gem’ “Rope” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More

“Rebecca” (1940) – Alfred Hitchcock’s Haunting Adaptation of a Beloved Book

Director: Alfred Hitchcock Starring: Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders ‘A Remarkable Classic’ “Rebecca” is directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Its … More

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

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

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Classic

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

“The Shawshank Redemption” (1994) – Frank Darabont’s Powerful Masterpiece About Prison

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

“Awakenings” (1990) – Penny Marshall’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Health

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

“Wonka” (2023) – Paul King’s Wonderful Willy Wonka Musical

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

“Poor Things” (2023) – Yorgos Lanthimos’ Fantastic Adaptation of Feminist Literature

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos Starring: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe … More

“Past Lives” (2023) – Celine Song’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Childhood Crushes

Writer/Director: Celine Song Starring: Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro … More

“Dunkirk” (2017) – Christopher Nolan’s Brilliant War Blockbuster

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Fionn Whitehead, Mark Rylance and Tom Hardy ‘Breathtaking Achievement’ War is a difficult subject to capture … More

“Taxi Driver” (1976) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Mental Illness

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

“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Indigenous Communities

Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More

“Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark” (1981) – Steven Spielberg’s Incredible Indiana Jones Introduction

Director: Steven Spielberg Writer: Lawrence Kasdan Starring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman ‘Timeless Classic’ “Indiana Jones and the Raiders … More

“Good Will Hunting” (1997) – Gus Van Sant’s Captivating Coming-of-Age Masterpiece

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

“The Holdovers” (2023) – Alexander Payne’s Touching Drama About Teachers

Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More

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

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

“Lady Bird” (2017) – Greta Gerwig’s Amazing Drama About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More

“Little Women” (2019) – Greta Gerwig’s Magnificent Literary Masterpiece About Women

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

“Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret” (2023) – An Astonishing Adaptation of a Celebrated Book

Writer/Director: Kelly Fremon Craig Starring: Abby Fortson, Rachel McAdams, Benny Safdie ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ Few novels about teenagers captivate readers like … More

“To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962) – Robert Mulligan’s Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic

Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More

“Anatomy of a Fall” (2023) – Justine Triet’s Captivating French Courtroom Drama

Writer/Director: Justine Triet Starring: Sandra Huller, Milo Machado-Graner, Samuel Theis … More

“Ticket to Paradise” (2022) – A Captivating Romantic Comedy About Divorce

Writer/Director: Ol Parker Starring Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Kaitlyn Dever ‘Captivating Rom-Com’ Divorce is a time-consuming process inciting Kramer Vs. … More

“Joyland” (2022) – A Joyous Achievement for Pakistani Cinema

Writer/Director: Saim Sadiq Starring: Ali Junejo, Alina Khan, Rasti Farooq … More

“Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” (2022) – Rian Johnson’s Magnificent Murder Mystery Sequel

Writer/Director: Rian Johnson Starring: Daniel Craig, Janelle Monae, Edward Norton … More

“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” (2022) – A Breathtaking Black Panther Sequel

Writer/Director: Ryan Coogler Starring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Lupita Nyong’o … More

“Aftersun” (2022) – Charlotte Wells’ Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Fathers

Writer/Director: Charlotte Wells Starring: Frankie Corio, Paul Mescal … More

“Lion” (2016) – An Inspirational 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

“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Masterpiece About Indian Weddings

Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More

“The Disciple” (2020) – A Magnificent Arthouse Drama About Indian Classical Music

Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … More

“Dhobi Ghat” (2010) – An Incredible Arthouse Drama About India

Writer/Director: Kiran Rao Starring: Aamir Khan, Prateik, and Monica Dogra ‘A Powerful Drama’ A person’s life, for the better or … More

“Longlegs” (2024) – Nicolas Cage’s Spectacular Thriller About Serial Killers

Writer/Director: Osgood Perkins Starring: Maika Monroe, Nicolas Cage and Alicia Witt … More

“No Time to Die” (2021) – A Fantastic Feminist Farewell to James Bond

Writer/Director: Cary Fukunaga Starring: Daniel Craig, Lashana Lynch and Rami Malek ‘Satisfying Swansong’ Brawny beauties are seldom rewarded licenses to … More

“Hamilton” (2020) – A Brilliant Recording of a Beloved Broadway Production

Director: Thomas Kail Writer: Lin-Manuel Miranda Starring: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Jonathan Groff ‘A Must-See Musical’ Broadway musicals … More

“Logan” (2016) – Hugh Jackman’s Fantastic Farewell to The Wolverine

Director: James Mangold Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dafne Keen and Patrick Stewart ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ When it comes to superheroes that … More

“CODA” (2021) – A Dazzling Drama Celebrating the Deaf Community

Writer/Director: Sian Heder Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Silenced stories of celebrities without hearing … More

“Titanic” (1997) – James Cameron’s Iconic 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

“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

“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – The Greatest Courtroom Drama Ever Made

Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More

“Soul” (2020) – A Soul-Stirring Achievement in Animation

Writer/Director: Pete Docter Co-writers: Mike Jones and Kemp Powers Starring: Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey and Graham Norton ‘Soulful Animated Achievement’ … More

“Sound of Metal” (2020) – A Captivating Drama About Deaf Communities

Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More

“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – A Heartbreaking Drama About Painful Homebirths

Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More

“Saving Private Ryan” (1998) – Tom Hanks’ Wonderful War Masterpiece

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

“Minari” (2020) – A Magnificent Korean Masterpiece About Immigration

Writer/Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring: Steven Yeun, Alan Kim and Youn Yuh-jung ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films are rarely rewarded … More

“To Kill A Mockingbird” (1962) – A Captivating Courtroom Drama Classic

Director: Robert Mulligan Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Phillip Alfrod ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ “To Kill A Mockingbird” is directed by … More

“The Father” (2020) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Memory Loss

Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More

“The Disciple” (2020) – A Mesmerizing Drama About Indian Classical Music

Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … 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

“Inside Out 2” (2024) – Pixar’s Incredibly Emotional Animated Sequel

Director: Kelsey Mann Starring: Amy Poehler, Lewis Black and Maya Hawke … More

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

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

“The Personal History of David Copperfield” (2019) – A Delightful Adaptation of Charles Dickens

Writer/Director: Armando Iannucci Co-writer: Simon Blackwell (based on book by Charles Dickens) Starring: Dev Patel, Hugh Laurie and Tilda Swinton … More

“The Mustang” (2019) – A Phenomenal Drama About Prison

Writer/Director: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre Co-writers: Mona Fastvold and Brock Norman Brock Starring: Matthias Schoenaerts, Jason Mitchell and Bruce Dern ‘A … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Messy Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“The Last Black Man in San Francisco” (2019) – A Spectacular Portrait of San Francisco

Writer/Director: Joe Talbot Co-writer: Rob Richert Starring: Jimmie Fails, Jonathan Majors and Rob Morgan ‘Powerful Gentrification Drama’ Gentrification is a … More

“Honey Boy” (2019) – A Powerful Portrait of a Controversial Actor

Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in … More

“The Farewell” (2019) – A 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

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – An Unforgettable Farewell to The Avengers

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

“Another Round” (2019) – A Profound Drama About Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Thomas Vinterberg Co-writer: Tobias Lindholm Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen and Magnus Millang ‘Dazzling Drinking Drama’ Alcoholism is … More

“Leave No Trace” (2018) – A 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

“Hereditary” (2018) – One of the Scariest Movies I’ve Ever Seen

Writer/Director: Ari Aster Starring: Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro and Gabriel Byrne ‘A Terrifying Thriller’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“Green Book” (2018) – A Powerful Period Piece About Racial Segregation

Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More

“Ben is Back” (2018) – A 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

“Avengers: Endgame” (2019) – A Fantastic Farewell to The Avengers

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

“Adrift” (2018) – A Remarkable Drama About Survival

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – A Wonderful Comic-Book Blockbuster About Women

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More

“War for the Planet of the Apes” (2017) – A Powerful Planet of the Apes Conclusion

Writer/Director: Matt Reeves Co-writer: Mark Bomback Starring: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn ‘Fantastic Apes Finale’ Ever since it … More

“Maudie” (2017) – A Powerful Portrait of a Canadian Painter

Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … 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 Glass Castle” (2017) – A Fantastic Dysfunctional Family Drama

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More

“The Big Sick” (2017) – A 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

“Moonlight” (2016) – A Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Sexual Identity

Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … 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

“Lion” (2016) – An Inspirational Indian Orphan Drama

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

“Room” (2015) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Trauma

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

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (2015) – A Captivating Teen Coming-of-Age Drama

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Writer: Jesse Andrews (based on novel) Starring: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke ‘A Breath of … More

“Irrational Man” (2015) – Woody Allen’s Wonderful Drama

Writer/Director: Woody Allen Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone and Parker Posey ‘An Overlooked Gem’ Few actors in the world have … More

“Toy Story 4” (2019) – Pixar’s Terrific Toy Story Sequel

Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More

“Life Itself” (2014) – A Life-Affirming Documentary About Roger Ebert

Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More

“This is the End” (2013) – A Captivating Doomsday Comedy

Writer/Directors: Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen Starring: Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel, James Franco and Jonah Hill ‘Captivating Comedy’ Hollywood is … More

“The Place Beyond the Pines” (2013) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Fatherhood

Writer/Director: Derek Cianfrance Co-writers: Ben Coccio and Darius Marder Starring: Ryan Gosling, Eva Mendes and Bradley Cooper ‘A Multi-Generational Masterpiece’ … More

“Monster’s University” (2013) – Pixar’s Most Underrated Animated Movie

Director: Dan Scanlon Writers: Daniel Gerson, Robert L. Baird and Dan Scanlon Starring: Billy Crystal, John Goodman and Helen Mirren … More

“Captain Phillips” (2013) – A Captivating Hijacking Crisis Thriller

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

“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – A 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

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – A Meaningful Masterpiece About Adolescence

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

“Life of Pi” (2012) – A Life-Affirming Adaptation of Literature

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

“Les Miserables” (2012) – A Breathtaking Adaptation of a Broadway Play

Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe ‘Magnificent … More

“A Separation” (2011) – An Incredible Masterpiece About Iran

Writer/Director: Asghar Farhadi Starring: Payman Maadi, Leila Hatami, and Sareh Bayat ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Certain decisions are difficult to make. Especially … More

“Up in the Air” (2009) – An Uplifting Drama About Business Decisions

Writer/Director: Jason Reitman Co-writer: Sheldon Turner (based off novel by Walter Kirn) Starring: George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, and Anna Kendrick … More

“Ordinary People” (1980) – Robert Redford’s Extraordinary Family Drama

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

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

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

“Titanic” (1997) – James Cameron’s Iconic Shipwreck Classic

Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ I am breathless and out of words … More

“Monsoon Wedding” (2001) – Mira Nair’s Magnificent Indian Masterpiece

Director: Mira Nair Writer: Sabrina Dhawan Starring: Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey and Vijay Raaz ‘An Indian Masterpiece’ It is always … More

“A Beautiful Mind” (2001) – A One-of-a-Kind Masterpiece About a Beautiful Mind

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

“Gladiator” (2000) – Ridley Scott’s Magnificent Medieval Masterpiece

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

Why “The Shawshank Redemption” is My Favourite Movie of All-Time

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

“Maestro” (2023) – Bradley Cooper’s Magnificent Musical Maestro Biopic

Writer/Director: Bradley Cooper Starring: Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Matt Bomer … More

“The Killer” (2023) – David Fincher’s Superb Serial Killer Thriller

Writer/Director: David Fincher Starring: Michael Fassbender, Tilda Swinton, Charles Parnell … More

“Goodfellas” (1990) – My Favourite Gangster Film 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

“The Holdovers” (2023) – A Touching Tribute to Inspiring Teachers

Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … 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

“BlackBerry” (2023) – A Brilliant Business Biopic About BlackBerry

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

“Lady Bird” (2017) – A Powerful Portrait of Adolescence

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More

“Barbie” (2023) – A Captivating Comedy About Dolls

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, America Ferrera … More

“All Of Us Strangers” (2023) – A Mesmerizing Masterpiece About LGBTQ Communities

Writer/Director: Andrew Haigh Starring: Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, Jamie Bell … More

“The Whale” (2022) – A Heartbreaking Drama About Obese Communities

Director: Darren Aronofsky Starring: Brendan Fraser, Hong Chau and Sadie Sink … More

“Top Gun: Maverick” (2022) – A Spectacular Top Gun Sequel

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

“A Man Called Otto” (2022) – Tom Hanks At His Best

Director: Marc Foster Starring: Tom Hanks, Mariana Trevino, Truman Hanks … More

“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – A Fantastic Feminist Sherlock Holmes Sequel

Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge … More

“Aftersun” (2022) – A Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Fatherhood

Writer/Director: Charlotte Wells Starring: Frankie Corio, Paul Mescal … 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) – A Powerful 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

“Black Widow” (2021) – Marvel’s Fantastic Feminist Blockbuster

Director: Cate Shortland Writer: Eric Pearson Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh and David Harbour ‘A Satisfying Spin-off’ Strong superheroines that … More

“Annette” (2021) – A Magnificent Musical About Stardom

Writer/Director: Leos Carax Co-writer: Sparks Brothers Starring: Adam Driver, Marion Cotillard and Simon Helberg ‘Magnificent Musical’ Is it just me … More

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – A Fantastic Farewell to Batman

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More

“Sound of Metal” (2020) – A Profound Drama About Deaf Communities

Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More

“Pieces of a Woman” (2020) – A Heartbreaking Portrait of Painful Homebirths

Director: Kornél Mundruczó Writer: Kata Webér Starring: Vanessa Kirby, Shia LaBeouf and Ellen Burstyn ‘Heartbreaking Homebirth Drama’ It is never … More

“Enola Holmes 2” (2022) – A Fantastic Feminist Sherlock Holmes Sequel

Director: Harry Bradbeer Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill and Louise Partridge … More

“The Disciple” (2020) – A Mesmerizing Indian Classic Music Drama

Writer/Director: Chaitanya Tamhane Starring: Aditya Modak, Arun Dravid and Sumitra Bhave ‘Mesmerizing Music Drama’ Over the past decade or so, … More

“Da 5 Bloods” (2020) – Spike Lee at His Best

Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Danny Bilson, Paul De Meo and Kevin Willmott Starring: Delroy Lindo, Jonathan Majors and Clarke Peters … More

“Yesterday” (2019) – A Breathtaking Tribute to The Beatles

Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Richard Curtis Starring: Himesh Patel, Lily James and Ed Sheeran ‘Breathtaking Beatles Musical’ Imagine living in … More

“Waves” (2019) – A Fantastic Drama About Family Trauma

Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More

“The Incredibles 2” (2018) – An Incredible Animated Sequel

Writer/Director: Brad Bird Starring: Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson ‘An Incredible Sequel’ When it comes to … More

“Toy Story 4” (2019) – A Terrific Toy Story Sequel

Director: Josh Cooley Writers: Andrew Stanton and Stephany Folsom Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Keanu Reeves ‘Terrific Toys Sequel’ … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – A Meaningful Masterpiece About Broken Marriages

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“Just Mercy” (2019) – A Captivating Courtroom Drama About Racism

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More

“Honey Boy” (2019) – A Captivating Portrait of a Controversial Actor

Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in … More

“Harriet” (2019) – A Brilliant Biopic About Harriet Tubman

Writer/Director: Kasi Lemmons Co-writer: Gregory Allen Howard Starring: Cynthia Erivo, Leslie Odom Jr. and Janelle Monáe ‘Brilliant Historical Biopic’ When … More

“Another Round” (2019) – A Phenomenal Portrait of Alcohol Addiction

Writer/Director: Thomas Vinterberg Co-writer: Tobias Lindholm Starring: Mads Mikkelsen, Thomas Bo Larsen and Magnus Millang ‘Dazzling Drinking Drama’ Alcoholism is … More

“Mary Poppins Returns” (2018) – Magnificent Mary Poppins Musical Remake

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

“Leave No Trace” (2018) – A Heartbreaking Portrait of 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

“Ben is Back” (2018) – An Astonishing Drug Addiction Drama

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

“Wonder Woman” (2017) – Wonderful Women Comic-Book Blockbuster

Director: Patty Jenkins Writers: Allan Heinberg, Zach Snyder and Jason Fuchs Starring: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine and Connie Nielson ‘Wonderful … More

“Lady Bird” (2017) – Amazing Adolescence Drama

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More

“The Glass Castle” (2017) – A Marvelous Memoir Adaptation

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More

“Southside With You” (2016) – Riveting Obama Romantic Drama

Writer/Director: Richard Tanne Starring: Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Let me start off by saying that I’m … More

“Moonlight” (2016) – A Magnificent Masterpiece About Sexual Identity

Writer/Director: Barry Jenkins Based on the play by Tarell Alvin McCraney Starring: Mahershala Ali, Ashton Sanders and Naomi Harris ‘Magnificent … More

“The Light Between Oceans” (2016) – Astonishing 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

“Lion” (2016) – Inspiring Indian Orphan Drama

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

“La La Land” (2016) – A Magnificent Musical Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Damien Chazelle Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and J.K. Simmons ‘A Musical Masterpiece’ Before I begin this review, I … More

“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Brilliant NASA Historical Biopic

Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More

“Arrival” (2016) – Awe-Inspiring Science-Fiction Adaptation

Director: Denis Villeneuve Writer: Eric Heisserer (based on short story) Starring: Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner and Forest Whitaker ‘Spellbinding Science-Fiction’ … More

“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Breathtaking Steve Jobs Biopic

Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More

“Room” (2015) – A Mesmerizing Masterpiece About Trauma

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

“Inside Out” (2015) – Pixar’s Incredibly Emotional Classic

Writer/Director: Pete Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen Co-writers: Meg LeFauve and Josh Cooley Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, and Lewis … More

“Life Itself” (2014) – Life-Affirming Roger Ebert Documentary

Director: Steve James Based on the best-selling novel by Roger Ebert Starring: Roger Ebert, Chaz Ebert and Gene Siskel ‘A … More

“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Captivating Indian Cooking Drama

Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and … More

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Soaring Animated Dragon Sequel

Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … More

“The Butler” (2013) – Breathtaking Historical Butler Biopic

Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer … More

“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Marvelous Mental Health Masterpiece

Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” (2012) – Magnificent Adolescence Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Stephen Chbosky Starring: Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller ‘Meaningful Masterpiece’ “Why do nice people choose the wrong people … More

“Lincoln” (2012) – Larger-than-Life Lincoln Biopic

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

“Les Misérables” (2012) – Breathtaking Broadway Musical Adaptation

Director: Tom Hooper Writer: William Nicholson (based on Victor Hugo’s novel) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway and Russel Crowe ‘Magnificent … More

“Jobs” (2013) – Superb Steve Jobs Biopic

Director: Joshua Michael Stern Writer: Matt Whiteley Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Josh Gad and J.K. Simmons ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ One of … More

“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” (2023) – Fantastic Indiana Jones Farewell

Writer/Director: James Mangold Starring: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen … More

“The Holdovers” (2023) – Touching Tribute to Teachers

Director: Alexander Payne Starring: Paul Giamatti, Dominic Sessa, Da’ Vine Joy Randolph … More

“All Of Us Strangers” (2023) – Mesmerizing Queer Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Andrew Haigh Starring: Andrew Scott, Claire Foy, Jamie Bell … More

Why “The Shawshank Redemption” is My Favorite Film of All-time

Writer/Director: Frank Darabont Starring: Morgan Freeman, Tim Robbins, Bob Gunton When it comes to the greatest movies ever made about … More

“Aftersun” (2022) – Magnificent Fatherhood Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Charlotte Wells Starring: Frankie Corio, Paul Mescal … More

“CODA” (2021) – Powerful Deaf Community Drama

Writer/Director: Sian Heder Starring: Emilia Jones, Troy Kotsur and Marlee Matlin ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Silenced stories of celebrities without hearing … 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

“Sound of Metal” (2020) – Profound Deaf Community Drama

Writer/Director: Darius Marder Co-writer: Abraham Marder Starring: Riz Ahmed, Olivia Cooke and Paul Raci ‘Powerful Disability Drama’ Hearing impairment is … More

“Minari” (2020) – Mesmerizing Immigration Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Lee Isaac Chung Starring: Steven Yeun, Alan Kim and Youn Yuh-jung ‘A Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ Foreign films are rarely rewarded … More

“Hillbilly Elegy” (2020) – Mediocre Memoir Adaptation

Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso … More

“The Father” (2020) – Magnificent Dementia Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Florian Zeller Co-writer: Christopher Hampton Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Olivia Colman and Mark Gatiss ‘Powerful Dementia Drama’ Dementia is a … More

“Emma” (2020) – Amazing Jane Austen Adaptation

Director: Autumn de Wilde Writer: Eleanor Catton (based on book by Jane Austen) Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn and Bill … More

“Waves” (2019) – Powerful Family Drama

Writer/Director: Trey Edward Shults Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Sterling K. Brown and Taylor Russell ‘A Powerful Family Drama’ Family tragedy … More

“Marriage Story” (2019) – Meaningful Marriage Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Noah Baumbach Starring: Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson and Laura Dern ‘Mesmerizing Masterpiece’ It is always hard to move on … More

“Little Women” (2019) – Magnificent Literature Masterpiece

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

“The Farewell” (2019) – Fantastic Chinese Family Drama

Writer/Director: Lulu Wang Starring: Awkwafina, Tzi Ma and Diana Lin ‘Fantastic Family Drama’ It is always hard to come to … More

“Blinded by the Light” (2019) – Breathtaking Bruce Springsteen Musical

Writer/Director: Gurinder Chada Co-writers: Paul Mayeda Berges and Sarfraz Manzoor Starring: Viveik Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir and Hayley Atwell ‘A Marvelous … More

“Green Book” (2018) – Remarkable Racism Period Piece

Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More

“Adrift” (2018) – Powerful Survival Drama

Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More

“The Shape of Water” (2017) – Extraordinary Fantasy Epic

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

“Maudie” (2017) – Powerful Portrait of a Painter

Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More

“Lady Bird” (2017) – Captivating Coming-of-Age Drama

Writer/Director: Greta Gerwig Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf and Lucas Hedges ‘Captivating Drama’ There is no time in a person’s … More

“The Glass Castle” (2017) – Astonishing Literary Adaptation

Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham Starring: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson and Naomi Watts ‘Astonishing Adaptation’ When it comes … More

“Call Me by Your Name” (2017) – Mesmerizing Queer Masterpiece

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

“Lion” (2016) – Inspirational Indian Orphan Drama

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

“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” (2015) – Captivating Coming-of-Age Comedy

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon Writer: Jesse Andrews (based on novel) Starring: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler and Olivia Cooke ‘A Breath of … More

“The Hundred-Foot Journey” (2014) – Delicious Indian Cooking Drama

Director: Lasse Hallstrom Written by Steven Knight (based off novel by Richard C. Morais) Starring Helen Mirren, Om Puri and … More

“How to Train Your Dragon 2” (2014) – Spectacular Dragon Sequel

Writer/Director: Dean DeBlois Co-writer: Cressida Cowell Starring: Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Djimon Hounsou ‘A Soaring Sequel’ If there’s any … 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

“Boyhood” (2014) – Meaningful Childhood Masterpiece

Writer/Director: Richard Linklater Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke and Patricia Arquette ‘A Magnificent Masterpiece’ About halfway through Richard Linklater’s “Boyhood”, … More

“The Wolverine” (2013) – Wonderful Wolverine Blockbuster

Director: James Mangold … More

“The Spectacular Now” (2013) – Spectacular Romantic Drama

Director: James Ponsoldt Writer: Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber Starring: Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley and Brie Larson ‘Spectacular Romantic … More

“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – Powerful AIDS Crisis Drama

Director: Jean-Marc Valee Writers: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner ‘Powerful AIDS Drama’ You … More

“About Time” (2013) – Remarkable Romantic Drama

Writer/Director: Richard Curtis Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Romantic comedies are almost always predictable. … More

“Silver Linings Playbook” (2012) – Magnificent Mental Health Masterpiece

Writer/Director: David O. Russell Based on novel by Matthew Quick Starring: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro ‘Magnificent Masterpiece’ It’s … More

“Life of Pi” (2012) – Life-Affirming Literature Adaptation

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

“The Dark Knight Rises” (2012) – Fantastic Batman Finale

Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Christian Bale, Gary Oldman and Anne Hathaway ‘Fantastic Batman Finale’ “The Dark Knight Rises” is written … More