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Tag: true-story
“House of Gucci” (2021) – A Brilliant Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
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Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
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Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
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Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
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Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso … More
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Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
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Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
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Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
“Dark Waters” (2019) – A Compelling Courtroom Drama About Corporations
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal … More
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Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … 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
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Spike Lee’s Spectacular Satire About Racism
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
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Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More
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Writer/Director: Richard Tanne Starring: Tika Sumpter and Parker Sawyers ‘Remarkable Romantic Drama’ Let me start off by saying that I’m … More
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Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based on novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – A Spectacular Masterpiece About a Shocking Real-Life Scandal
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
“Dallas Buyers Club” (2013) – A Powerful 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
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Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
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Writer/Director: David O. Russell Co-writer: Eric Warren Singer Starring: Christian Bale, Amy Adams and Bradley Cooper ‘Powerful Period Piece’ In … More
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – A 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
“Argo” (2012) – Ben Affleck’s Captivating CIA Thriller
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … 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
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Most Underrated Movie
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … 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
“Goodfellas” (1990) – Martin Scorsese’s Greatest Movie
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
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Writer/Director: Jonathan Glazer Starring: Sandra Huller, Christian Friedel ‘Powerful Holocaust Drama’ The Holocaust is a sensitive subject rarely depicted in … 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
“Gangs of New York” (2002) – Martin Scorsese’s Underrated Gangster Epic
Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz ‘Powerful Period Piece’ “Gangs of New York” is directed by … More
“The Iron Claw” (2023) – A Breathtaking Biopic About Wrestling Brothers
Writer/Director: Sean Durkin Starring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Holy McCallany … More
“All Quiet on the Western Front” (2022) – A Wonderful German War Remake
Writer/Director: Edward Berger Starring: Felix Kammerer, Daniel Bruhl, Albrecht Schuch … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – A Gripping Guantanamo Bay Political Thriller
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – A Mesmerizing Medieval Epic About Misogyny
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – A Fantastic Fashion Biopic About Gucci
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“The Dig” (2021) – An Astonishing Period Piece About Archaeology
Directed by Simon Stone Written by Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily … More
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – A Captivating Courtroom Drama About Protests
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“Mangrove” (2020) – A Captivating Courtroom Drama About Injustice
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Shaun Parkes, Letitia Wright and Malachi Kirby ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Peaceful black protestors beaten up by … More
“Hillbilly Elegy” (2020) – A Mediocre Adaptation of a Memoir
Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso … More
“Greyhound” (2020) – A Gripping Naval Warfare Thriller
Director: Aaron Schneider Writer: Tom Hanks (based on book by C.S. Forester) Starring: Tom Hanks, Stephen Graham and Rob Morgan … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – A 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
“The Report” (2019) – A Riveting Political Thriller About 9/11
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – A Powerful Political Thriller About Whistleblowers
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“The Mustang” (2019) – A Powerful 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
“Dark Waters” (2019) – A Captivating Courtroom Drama About Corporations
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal … More
“Bad Education” (2019) – A Spectacular Satire About a School Scandal
Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More
“Vice” (2018) – A Captivating Portrait of 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
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Spike Lee’s Sensational Racism Satire
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Adrift” (2018) – A Remarkable Real-Life Survival Drama
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More
“Detroit” (2017) – Remarkable Racism Historical Drama
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie and Will Poulter ‘Tense Historical Thriller’ Racism has long … 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
“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
“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
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Powerful Hostage Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) – Terrific Terrorism Thriller
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: Jessica Chastain, Jason Clarke, and Kyle Chandler ‘Tense Terrorism Thriller’ From what I … More
Why “Goodfellas” is the Greatest Gangster Movie Ever Made
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Argo” (2012) – Terrific CIA Crisis Thriller
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Captivating Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“Goodfellas” (1990) – The Greatest Gangster Movie Ever Made
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci ‘Mobster Masterpiece’ Few figures fascinate filmmakers as much as … More
“Killers of the Flower Moon” (2023) – Martin Scorsese’s Mesmerizing Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Martin Scorsese Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lily Gladstone, Robert De Niro … More
“The Iron Claw” (2023) – Breathtaking Wrestling Brothers Biopic
Writer/Director: Sean Durkin Starring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Holy McCallany … More
“BlackBerry” (2023) – Brilliant BlackBerry Business Biopic
Writer/Director: Matt Johnson Starring: Jay Baruchel, Glenn Howerton, Matt Johnson … More
“Oppenheimer” (2023) – Christopher Nolan’s Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Christopher Nolan Starring: Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt … More
“King Richard” (2021) – Spectacular Serena Williams Biopic
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green Starring Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis and Sanniya Sidney ‘Serene-a Biopic’ Gen-Cassius patriarchs whose philosophies catapulted … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Gripping 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 Last Duel” (2021) – Marvelous Medieval Epic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021) – Breathtaking Historical Biopic
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always … More
“House of Gucci” (2021) – Gorgeous Gucci Biopic
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“The Dig” (2021) – Astonishing Archaeology Period Piece
Directed by Simon Stone Written by Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily … More
“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (2020) – Compelling Courtroom Drama
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Remarkable Real-Life Hero Drama
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“The Report” (2019) – Riveting Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Powerful Political Thriller
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Captivating Courtroom Drama
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) – Amazing Autobiographical Drama
Director: Alma Har’el Writer: Shia LaBeouf Starring: Noah Jupe, Shia LaBeouf and Lucas Hedges ‘A Powerful Memoir’ Few actors in … 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
“Dark Waters” (2019) – Terrific Legal Thriller
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal … 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
“Bad Education” (2019) – Spectacular Education Satire
Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … 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
“BlackKklansman” (2018) – Sensational Historical Satire
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … 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 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
“Southside With You” (2016) – Remarkable 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
“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
“Hidden Figures” (2016) – Inspiring NASA Historical Drama
Director: Theodore Melfi Writer: Allison Schroeder (based off novel by Margot Lee Shetterly) Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and … More
“Steve Jobs” (2015) – Spectacular Steve Jobs Biopic
Director: Danny Boyle Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on novel) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen ‘Brilliant Business Biopic’ … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Spectacular Scandal Masterpiece
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Captivating Hostage Crisis Thriller
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“Argo” (2012) – Captivating Hostage Crisis Thriller
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“My Week with Marilyn” (2011) – Magnificent Marilyn Monroe Biopic
Director: Simon Curtis Starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh ‘Magnificent Monroe Biopic’ “My Week with Marilyn” is directed by … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Fantastic Financial Crisis Drama
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“The Iron Claw” (2023) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Sean Durkin Starring: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Holy McCallany … More
“The Mauritanian” (2021) – Movie Review
Director: Kevin Macdonald Writers: M.B. Traven, Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani Starring: Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster and Benedict Cumberbatch ‘Tense … More
“The Last Duel” (2021) – Movie Review
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Jodie Comer, Matt Damon and Adam Driver ‘Mesmerizing Medieval Epic’ Testimonies of bravehearted women … More
“Judas and the Black Messiah” (2021)- Movie Review
Writer/Director: Shaka King Co-writer: Will Berson Starring: Daniel Kaluuya, LaKeith Stanfield and Jesse Plemons ‘Breathtaking Historical Biopic’ Racism has always … More
“House of Gucci” (2021)- Movie Review
Director: Ridley Scott Starring: Lady Gaga, Adam Driver and Al Pacino ‘Giorgio-eus Biopic’ Versace fashion-designer families Scarfaced by Goodfellas criminal … More
“The Dig” (2021) – Movie Review
Directed by Simon Stone Written by Moira Buffini (Based on John Preston’s book) Starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes and Lily … More
“The Trial of Chicago 7” (2020) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Aaron Sorkin Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Eddie Redmayne and Mark Rylance ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Few court cases in American … More
“One Night in Miami” (2020) – Movie Review
Director: Regina King Writer: Kemp Powers (based on stage play) Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Leslie Odom Jr. and Eli Goree ‘Spectacular … More
“Mangrove” (2020) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Steve McQueen Starring: Shaun Parkes, Letitia Wright and Malachi Kirby ‘Captivating Courtroom Drama’ Peaceful black protestors beaten up by … More
“Hillbilly Elegy” (2020) – Movie Review
Director: Ron Howard Writer: Vanessa Taylor (based on book by J.D. Vance) Starring: Amy Adams, Glenn Close and Gabriel Basso … 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
“Richard Jewell” (2019) – Movie Review
Director: Clint Eastwood Writer: Billy Ray (based on article by Marie Brenner) Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell and Kathy … More
“The Report” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Scott Z. Burns Starring: Adam Driver, Annette Bening and Jon Hamm ‘Powerful Political Thriller’ When it comes to the … More
“Official Secrets” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Gavin Hood Co-writers: Gregory and Sara Bernstein Starring: Keira Knightley, Matt Smith and Ralph Fiennes ‘A Tense Political Thriller’ … More
“Just Mercy” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Destin Daniel Cretton Co-writer: Andrew Lanham (based on book) Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Brie Larson ‘Captivating … More
“Dark Waters” (2019) – Movie Review
Director: Todd Haynes Writers: Mario Correa and Matthew Michael Carnahan Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Anne Hathaway and Tim Robbins ‘Tense Legal … More
“Blinded by the Light” (2019) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Gurinder Chada Co-writers: Paul Mayeda Berges and Sarfraz Manzoor Starring: Viveik Kalra, Kulvinder Ghir and Hayley Atwell ‘A Marvelous … More
“Bad Education” (2019) – Movie Review
Director: Cory Finley Writer: Mike Makowsky (Based on article by Robert Kolker) Starring: Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney and Geraldine Viswanathan … More
“Green Book” (2018) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Peter Farrelly Co-writers: Nick Vallelonga and Brian Hayes Currie Starring: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali and Linda Cardellini ‘Powerful Period … More
“BlacKkKlansman” (2018) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Spike Lee Co-writers: Charlie Watchel, David Rabinowitz and Kevin Willmott Starring: John David Washington, Adam Driver and Topher Grace … More
“Adrift” (2018) – Movie Review
Director: Baltasar Kormakur Writer: Aaron Kandell, Jordan Kandell and David Branson Smith Starring: Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin ‘Spectacular Survival … More
“Maudie” (2017) – Movie Review
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“Detroit” (2017) – Movie Review
Director: Kathryn Bigelow Writer: Mark Boal Starring: John Boyega, Anthony Mackie and Will Poulter ‘Tense Historical Thriller’ Racism has long … More
“Lion” (2016) – Movie Review
Director: Garth Davis Writer: Luke Davies (based off novel by Saroo Brierley) Starring: Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara … More
“Spotlight” (2015) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: Tom McCarthy Co-writer: Josh Singer Starring: Michael Keaton, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel McAdams ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It is … More
“12 Years a Slave” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Steve McQueen Writer: John Ridley (based on true story of Solomon Northup) Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender, Paul Dano … More
“Gangster Squad” (2013) – Movie Review
Directed by Ruben Fleischer Written by Will Beall (based off novel by Paul Lieberman) Starring Josh Brolin, Ryan Gosling, and … More
“Captain Phillips” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Paul Greengrass Writer: Billy Ray Starring: Tom Hanks and Barkhad Abdi ‘Captivating Hijacking Thriller’ “Captain Phillips” is the most … More
“The Butler” (2013) – Movie Review
Director: Lee Daniels Writer: Danny Strong (based on article by Wil Haygood) Starring: Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey and Alex Pettyfer … More
“Argo” (2012) – Movie Review
Director: Ben Affleck Starring: Ben Affleck, Alan Arkin and John Goodman ‘Captivating CIA Thriller’ “Argo” is directed by Ben Affleck. … More
“Margin Call” (2011) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: J.C. Chandor Starring: Kevin Spacey, Zachary Quinto and Paul Bettany ‘Filmmaking at its Finest’ It’s one thing for a financial … More
“Maudie” (2017) – Movie Review
Director: Aisling Walsh Writer: Sherry White Starring: Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke and Kari Matchett ‘Deeply Moving Biopic’ Maud Lewis is … More
“Titanic” (1997) – Movie Review
Writer/Director: James Cameron Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Kathy Bates ‘A Timeless Classic’ I am breathless and out of words … More
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