Actor Benedict Cumberbatch (1976)

An American superhero film Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), based on Marvel Comics’ character Doctor Strange, is a sequel to the 2016 film and the 28th installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). As America Chavez and a version of Stephen Strange traverse through different universes in search of the Book of Vishanti, they are pursued by a demon. During their escape, Strange is fatally wounded and Chavez unknowingly opens a portal that brings them to Earth-616. In this universe, they are rescued by its version of Strange with assistance from Wong, the Sorcerer Supreme. Chavez reveals that she possesses the ability to travel through ...

Jane Campion’s film, The Power of the Dog (2021), is a reimagined Western drama based on Thomas Savage’s novel of the same name. Set in 1925 Montana, the story follows wealthy rancher brothers Phil and George Burbank as they encounter Rose Gordon, a widow and innkeeper, during a cattle drive. While George is drawn to Rose’s kindness, Phil disapproves of her and views her as someone after his brother’s money. He also belittles Rose’s teenage son Peter, whom he sees as weak and effeminate. After George and Rose marry and she moves in with them ...

An biographical comedy-drama film The Electrical Life of Louis Wain (2021), directed by Will Sharpe and written by Simon Stephenson and Will Sharpe, follows the journey of Louis Wain after his father’s death in 1881. As the only male and eldest brother, Louis takes on the role of breadwinner for his family consisting of five sisters and his mother. Despite being offered a full-time job as an illustrator at The Illustrated London News by editor Sir William Ingram, Louis declines in pursuit of composing music and ...

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), a superhero film, is based on the Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. It was co-produced by Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios, and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing. Following Quentin Beck’s deceitful actions, Peter Parker is wrongly accused of murder and his true identity as Spider-Man is exposed. This results in Peter, along with his girlfriend MJ, best friend Ned, and aunt May, being questioned by the Department of Damage Control. Fortunately, lawyer Matt Murdock successfully clears Peter’s name. However, the group must now deal with the consequences of their newfound notoriety. As things become increasingly ...

Directed and produced by Sam Mendes, the British war film 1917 (2019) was co-written by Mendes and Krysty Wilson-Cairns. Partially inspired by his paternal grandfather Alfred’s experiences in World War I, the film is set after the German retreat to the Hindenburg Line during Operation Alberich. On April 6th, aerial reconnaissance reveals that the Imperial German Army has strategically withdrawn to the new line and is waiting with artillery to attack the British. With field telephone lines cut, General Erinmore orders ...

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) is an adventure drama film, directed by Andy Serkis. The screenplay, written by Callie Kloves, is based on tales from All the Mowgli Stories by Rudyard Kipling. In the Indian jungle, the wise Indian python seer Kaa witnesses Shere Khan, a cruel Bengal tiger, breaking ‘jungle law’ by attacking a human family. After finding a surviving infant, Bagheera takes him to an Indian wolf family led by Nisha and Vihaan. However, their presence is noticed by Tabaqui, Shere ...

The Grinch (2018) is an animated Christmas comedy produced by Illumination and distributed by Universal Pictures. In the lively town of Whoville, the human-like inhabitants known as Whos are eagerly anticipating their festive celebrations. However, there is one exception – the grumpy and green-furred Grinch, whose heart is notoriously ‘two sizes too small’. He resides in his cave with his faithful dog, Max, and typically only ventures into Whoville for essential errands or to annoy the locals. One day, young Cindy Lou Who notices her mother Donna struggling to care for herself and her infant twin brothers Buster and Bean. Initially, she plans to ...

Avengers: Infinity War (2018) is an American superhero film based on the popular Marvel Comics team. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it follows previous installments The Avengers (2012) and Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) as the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In possession of one of the six powerful Infinity Stones, Thanos and his allies Ebony Maw, Cull Obsidian, Proxima Midnight, and Corvus Glaive intercept a spaceship carrying survivors from Asgard’s destruction. Displaying immense strength, Thanos defeats Thor and obtains another Infinity Stone from the Tesseract. He ...

The film Doctor Strange (2016) is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it joins the ranks of the 14th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Kathmandu, sorcerer Kaecilius and his zealots viciously attack Kamar-Taj, home to the Ancient One who has trained all its students in mystical arts including Kaecilius himself. The Ancient One attempts to catch the traitors but they manage to escape. Meanwhile, in New York City, renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Stephen Strange is involved in a car accident which renders his hands unusable for surgery. His colleague Christine ...

The American biographical crime drama film, Black Mass (2015), tells the story of notorious mobster Whitey Bulger. Directed by Scott Cooper and written by Mark Mallouk and Jez Butterworth, it is based on Dick Lehr and Gerard O’Neill’s 2001 book Black Mass: The True Story of an Unholy Alliance Between the FBI and the Irish Mob. Set in 1975, the film follows James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, leader of the ...

The film The Imitation Game (2014), directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Graham Moore, is based on the biography Alan Turing: The Enigma by Andrew Hodges. In 1951, two policemen named Nock and Staehl investigate mathematician Alan Turing after a possible break-in at his home. During his interrogation with Nock, Turing recounts his time at Bletchley Park during World War II. In 1928, the young Turing struggles with being bullied at boarding school but finds solace in his friendship with Christopher Morcom, who ...

An American animated film, Penguins of Madagascar (2014), was a collaborative effort by DreamWorks Animation and PDI/DreamWorks. Following the adventure of three heroic penguin brothers Skipper, Rico, and Kowalski, the story begins when they bravely rescue an abandoned egg from leopard seals on a drifting iceberg. The chick that hatches becomes their beloved brother, Private. Ten years later, the penguins break away from Circus Zaragoza to celebrate Private’s birthday by breaking into Fort Knox for his favorite snack- Cheesy Dibbles. Despite his true desire to be recognized as a full-fledged team member, Private’s wish seems unattainable. However, things ...

The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014) is an epic high fantasy adventure film, directed by Peter Jackson with a screenplay by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, and Jackson himself. It is based on J. R. R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel of the same name. As Smaug sets Laketown ablaze, Bilbo and the Dwarves watch from the Lonely Mountain. Bard manages to escape ...

August: Osage County (2013), a film directed by John Wells, is a tragicomedy based on Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Set in the scorching month of August in rural Pawhuska, Oklahoma, the story centers around Beverly Weston, a once-famous poet struggling with alcoholism. He hires Johnna, a young Cheyenne woman, to work as a live-in cook and caregiver for his wife Violet. Violet is battling oral cancer and a narcotic addiction. After Beverly disappears, Violet turns to her sister and daughters for help. Along with her husband Charles Aiken, Violet’s ...

The biographical drama film, 12 Years a Slave (2013), is based on the slave memoir Twelve Years a Slave by Solomon Northup. Directed by Steve McQueen and written by John Ridley, it follows the story of Northup, an African American man who was kidnapped in Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into slavery in Louisiana for 12 years. Prior to his abduction, Northup was a free man living with his family in Saratoga Springs, New York and working as a violinist. Brown and Hamilton tricked him into taking short-term ...

Director Peter Jackson brought us an epic high fantasy adventure film titled The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013). Adapted from J. R. R. Tolkien’s 1937 novel, it was written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, and Jackson himself. As Thorin Oakenshield and his companions flee from Azog and his Orc party, they seek refuge in the home of Beorn – a ...

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) is a sci-fi action film directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof. As the twelfth installment in the Star Trek franchise, it serves as a sequel to the 2009 film and the second entry in a rebooted series. In the year 2259, Captain James T. Kirk’s command of the USS Enterprise is revoked after he ignores protocol by exposing the ship to primitive beings on Nibiru to save them from a ...

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011) is a British Cold War spy thriller film directed by Tomas Alfredson. The script was written by Bridget O’Connor and Peter Straughan, adapted from John le Carré’s novel of the same name. In 1973, ‘Control’, head of British intelligence, sends agent Jim Prideaux to Budapest on a mission to uncover a mole within their ranks. However, Prideaux is shot during the operation and Control subsequently dies. Sir Percy Alleline ...

Based on the detective stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock (2010–2017) is a British television series that follows the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Developed by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, the show stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Holmes and Martin Freeman as Watson. Spanning thirteen episodes, it consists of four three-part series that aired from 2010 to 2017, along with a special episode on 1 January 2016. While the ...