Actor James Nesbitt (1965)

Based on the 2012 Harlan Coben novel of the same name, Stay Close (2021) is a British miniseries filled with mystery and drama. It was produced by Red Production Company for Netflix. The story follows Megan Pierce, a suburban mother living in the fictional suburb of Livingstone, who has a dark past that she keeps hidden. Alongside her loving husband Dave and their three children, she has found happiness. However, Ray Levine’s life took a drastic turn when he lost the woman he loved. Once a talented documentary photographer, he now works as a paparazzo-for-hire to wealthy young socialites. Meanwhile, Detective ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012) is an epic high fantasy adventure film helmed by director Peter Jackson and written by Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, Guillermo del Toro, and Jackson himself. Adapted from J. R. R. Tolkien’s novel of the same name, it serves as a prequel to Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings ...

The drama film, The Way (2010), was directed, produced and written by Emilio Estevez and stars Martin Sheen. After the tragic loss of his estranged son Daniel in a storm while walking the Camino de Santiago, American ophthalmologist Dr. Thomas Avery travels to France. Initially intending to retrieve his son’s body, Tom is moved by grief and decides to honor Daniel’s memory by embarking on the ancient spiritual trail where he passed away, carrying his ashes with him. Along the way, Tom encounters others who are also seeking greater meaning in their lives. Among ...

Match Point (2005), a psychological thriller by Woody Allen, follows the story of recently retired Irish tennis pro Chris Wilton. He lands a job as an instructor at a prestigious London club and befriends wealthy student Tom Hewett. Meanwhile, Tom’s sister Chloe becomes infatuated with Chris and they start dating. At a family gathering, Chris meets Tom’s fiancée Nola Rice from America and they are immediately drawn to each other. With Chloe’s help, Chris secures a job in one of her father Alec’s companies and is welcomed into the family circle. However, during an argument over Nola’s career ...

Millions (2004) is a British comedy-drama film directed by Danny Boyle, following the story of Damian, a 9-year-old Catholic boy whose family relocates to Widnes after his mother’s passing. While playing near the train tracks, Damian discovers a bag of money thrown from a passing train. He confides in his brother Anthony, 12, and they discuss their options. While Anthony wants to keep the money for themselves, Damien, known for his kind and religious nature, is inspired by a lecture at school and decides to use his share of the money to help the less fortunate. Throughout the film, Damien carries out various acts ...