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A Beautiful Mind

With 8 Academy Award nominations & 4 wins, ‘A Beautiful Mind’ is a spectacular movie. This film tells the true story of John Nash – one of the world’s greatest mathematicians. From his undergraduate days at Princeton to his winning of the Nobel Prize, we follow Nash on a journey that takes him into mathematical…

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Don’t Look Up

The Netflix black comedy, Don’t Look Up, plays out a modern dystopia. It is a story of dishonesty, oppression, misinformation, and deceit in modern day world, but McKay delivers it in a light hearted way. Astronomer and scientist Dr. Randall Mindy (Leonardo DiCaprio) and a doctoral candidate assistant Kate Dibiasky (Jennifer Lawrence) discover a catastrophic…

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Funny Little Bunnies

‘Funny Little Bunnies’ (1934) is a Walt Disney Silly Symphony cartoon short that is very charming and whimsical – it is a true Easter treat. The animation is beautiful with lovely pastel colors. The rabbit characters were adorable, and the music is also fantastic. Dozens of cute bunnies are energetically getting ready for Easter by…

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Miracle on 34th Street

Miracle on 34th Street’ is one of the best holiday films of all-time. It is very easy to see why this movie won several Oscars. The storyline is clever, imaginative, and memorable. Mrs. Walker (Maureen O’Hara) is a single mother, who works for Macy’s Department Store in New York City. Doris raises her daughter (Natalie…

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Poltergeist

‘Poltergeist’ is a 1982 supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, Michael Grais, and Mark Victor from a story by Spielberg. ‘Poltergeist’ is Steven Spielberg’s vision of a ghost story and has all the hallmarks of the Spielberg blockbuster production. The film has terrific acting, a good storyline, humor, and…

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The Illusionist

‘The Illusionist’ is a beautifully crafted romantic mystery set in early 20th-century Vienna, directed by Neil Burger. The film stars Edward Norton as Eisenheim, a talented magician whose performances blur the line between reality and illusion. The story weaves a captivating tale of love, jealousy, and power as Eisenheim attempts to win back his childhood…

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Philadelphia

‘Philadelphia’ is a landmark drama that tackles the devastating effects of AIDS and the discrimination faced by those living with it. Tom Hanks delivers an extraordinary performance as Andrew Beckett, a talented lawyer who is fired from his firm after they discover he has AIDS. Hanks’ portrayal is deeply moving—he captures both Andrew’s vulnerability and…

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The Shining

Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ (Stephen King novel) is a masterpiece that will continue to transcend. ‘The Shining’ is a thought-provoking meditation on spiraling madness, isolation and paranoia and is presented in such a majestic form that could only be done by Stanley Kubrick. Kubrick’s direction is masterful, building tension and suspense through meticulous attention to detail…

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Willow

‘Willow’ is a quintessential movie filled with an enchanting narrative, combined with rich visuals and special effects that immerses viewers in a magical world. Warwick Davis shines as the titular character, bringing depth and charm to Willow Ufgood, while Val Kilmer delivers a standout performance as Madmartigan. Together, they form a duo that is both…

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Misery

‘Misery’ is one of the best adaptations of Stephen King’s work. It is a fantastic piece that’s propelled by  two amazing lead performances. James Caan and Kathy Bates are both brilliant. Caan’s portrayal of Paul Sheldon was fantastic – from his range of facial expressions to internal dialogue. Bates’ performance was simply a tour de…

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