I don’t need to gush about Robert De Niro, do I? At this point, if it isn’t clear that he is one of the greatest actors of all time, and the best actor of his generation, and that he has given dozens of iconic film performances and contributed to acting what Picasso did to painting,…

When are we planning to recognize Jim Jarmusch as one of the greatest cinematic talents of all time? I know that those of us who place him amongst the greatest filmmakers to ever live is small but passionate, but why is he destined to forever stay the symbol of the underrated independent cinema scene? Is…

One of the biggest shames I’ve ever encountered in my journey of being a film lover is that Peter Bogdanovich is not more highly regarded. Sure, cinephiles adore him, but why is he hardly ever included in lists of the greatest filmmakers of all time, when he certainly belongs on such lists? His streak between…

Quickly think of your favourite comedy film duos. If you thought of Laurel and Hardy, or Abbott and Costello, or Dudley Moore and Peter Cooke, you wouldn’t be wrong. They were all magnificent. However, the duo that stands out for me as the most brilliant and iconic of all time is that of Jack Lemmon…

I think Chris Rock is a very talented comedian and actor, but even I was dubious when I saw his attempt at making a Woody Allen-esque comedy. However, it wasn’t as much of a trainwreck as I expected, and while I was hoping for so much more, I thought it was a great film nonetheless….

There are some films that are just masterpieces, but are very rarely recognized as one. I previously reviewed Bedazzled, one of the most underrated films ever made, and definitely one of the funniest British films I’ve ever seen. I am sure you can imagine the incredible sense of bewilderment when the next film I watched…

Anyone who reads my reviews knows that my favorite kinds of films are most certainly independent films. There is nothing better that finding a brilliant indie film, that pushes boundaries that mainstream films never dare to do. One such film is Transamerica, a touching and sweet little indie dramedy that teaches us the complexities of…

Oh dear, the classic “man sells his soul to the devil” story, how it has become the epitome of film cliche. I wasn’t expecting much, because so many films have that theme of the pathetic individual with a pathetic life selling their pathetic soul to the charming human embodiment of Satan for a shot at…

Is there any name in cinema today with more heft and credibility than Martin Scorsese? The ultimate master of filmmaking, he is not only the greatest living filmmaker but one of the greatest and most influential directors of all time. These days, Scorsese can do almost anything and be hailed as a saint. However, the…