Actor Russell Crowe (1964)

The American biographical war comedy drama film, The Greatest Beer Run Ever (2022), is directed and co-written by Peter Farrelly, based on the book by John ‘Chickie’ Donohue and Joanna Molloy. In 1968, Chickie, a former Marine turned slacking merchant seaman, resides in Inwood, New York City with his family. He often frequents a bar run by the cynical old man known as “The Colonel”. While Chickie’s sister Christine vehemently opposes the Vietnam War, both Chickie and their father served in the ...

An American superhero film, Thor: Love and Thunder (2022), is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. In a barren desert, Gorr and his daughter, Love, struggle amidst their prayers to Rapu – their god. Despite their pleas, Love perishes and the Necrosword tempts Gorr with its power. In a fit of vengeance, he renounces Rapu and kills him with the sword before vowing to destroy all gods. However, this comes at a cost as Gorr becomes cursed by the sword’s influence with impending death and corruption. As he continues to eliminate more gods, Thor learns of Sif’s distress signal and leaves the Guardians of the Galaxy to aid her. Meanwhile, ...

The film directed by Alex Kurtzman, The Mummy (2017), is an American fantasy action-adventure. David Koepp, Christopher McQuarrie, and Dylan Kussman wrote the screenplay with a story also by Kurtzman, Jon Spaihts, and Jenny Lumet. It is a reboot of the Mummy franchise and was originally part of Universal’s Dark ...

The film Winter’s Tale (2014), adapted from Mark Helprin’s novel of the same name, tells the story of a young immigrant couple in 1895. Unfortunately, they are denied entry into Manhattan due to their consumption (Tuberculosis). Unable to bring their infant son with them, they are forced to return to their ship, City of Justice. In a desperate act, they place their baby inside a model of the ship and watch him float to shore in New York City. Twenty-one years later, the boy has been raised as a thief by a supernatural demon posing as a gangster named Pearly Soames. When Peter decides to leave Pearly’s ...

The superhero film Man of Steel (2013) is based on the DC Comics character Superman. The planet Krypton is in turmoil due to the mining of its core. In a desperate attempt to save their race, Krypton’s leading scientist, Jor-El, infuses the genetics codex into his newborn son, Kal-El – the first naturally born Kryptonian in centuries. Tragically, Jor-El is killed by General Zod during a coup. Kal-El is sent to Earth and adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent in Kansas, where he goes by the name Clark. As he grows up, his Kryptonian biology and exposure to Earth’s sun give him extraordinary powers that Jonathan urges him to keep secret. However, when ...

The action film, Robin Hood (2010), directed by Ridley Scott, is based on the legendary character of the same name. The story takes place in 1199 AD and follows Robin Longstride, a skilled archer serving in the army of King Richard the Lionheart. Having experienced the hardships of Richard’s crusade, Robin and his fellow soldiers find themselves in a siege at Chalus Castle. Tired and disenchanted, Robin speaks honestly about the King’s leadership when asked by him and as a result, he and his comrades – Allan A’Dayle, Will Scarlett, and Little John – end up in the stocks. When King Richard ...

Directed and produced by Ridley Scott, and written by William Monahan, Body of Lies (2008) is an American spy action thriller film. In Manchester, England, anti-terrorism police teams are preparing to raid a house. As they enter the house, the terrorists inside hear them and one of them triggers an explosion with a button on his cell phone, destroying the entire house. While tracking a high-ranking terrorist leader named Al-Saleem in Iraq, CIA case officer Roger Ferris encounters Nizar – a member of the terrorist organization who offers information in exchange for ...

Directed by James Mangold, 3:10 to Yuma (2007) is an American Western action drama film. It is the second adaptation of Elmore Leonard’s 1953 short story Three-Ten to Yuma, following the 1957 film of the same name. Set in Arizona in 1884, it tells the story of Dan Evans, a poor rancher and Civil War veteran who is in debt to wealthy Glen Hollander. Following Hollander’s warning by burning down his barn and scattering his cattle, Evans and his two sons set out to find their lost herd. They come across Ben Wade and his gang robbing an armored stagecoach ...

American Gangster (2007), a biographical crime film, was directed and produced by Ridley Scott and written by Steven Zaillian. Set in 1968, it follows the story of Frank Lucas, who worked as the right-hand man for Ellsworth ‘Bumpy’ Johnson, a Harlem mob boss. After Johnson’s death from a heart attack, Frank delves into the heroin trade by sourcing it directly from Thailand and smuggling it into the United States through returning Vietnam War soldiers. He markets his product under the name ‘Blue Magic’, which quickly gains popularity due to ...

Ridley Scott directed and produced the romantic comedy-drama film, A Good Year (2006). Max Skinner’s parents passed away when he was young, and he spent his summer holidays at his Uncle Henry’s vineyard estate in Provence, France. Now, twenty-five years later, Max is a successful but arrogant trader in London. He inherits his uncle’s property after his passing and travels to Provence with plans to sell it quickly. Unfortunately, while driving and using his cell phone, he accidentally causes an accident involving Fanny Chenal, a local café owner. As if that wasn’t enough trouble, Max’s ...

Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) is a film, filled with action and drama, written, produced, and directed by Peter Weir. It takes place during the Napoleonic Wars. In this film, Captain Jack Aubrey of HMS Surprise receives orders to intercept the French privateer Acheron. The enemy unexpectedly attacks Surprise near the coast of Brazil, causing severe damage. Despite returning fire, Acheron proves to be a formidable opponent. To escape, Aubrey orders the use of jolly boats to tow Surprise into a fog bank. Afterward, his officers suggest abandoning the chase since they are no match for Acheron. ...

Gladiator (2000) is a film set in ancient Rome, directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. In 180 AD, Roman general Maximus Decimus Meridius returns home after leading the army to victory against Germanic tribes near Vindobona on the Limes Germanicus. Emperor Marcus Aurelius informs Maximus that his son, Commodus, is not fit to take over as emperor. Instead, he offers Maximus the role of regent in hopes of restoring the Roman ...

Set in 1953 Los Angeles, L.A. Confidential (1997) is a classic neo-noir crime film directed, produced, and co-written by Curtis Hanson. The story follows the LAPD as they work to repair their public image after years of corruption. Sergeant Edmund Exley, known for his ambition and drive, is constantly compared to his late father who was also a well-respected detective. It is believed that his father’s killer goes by the name ‘Rollo Tomasi’, a symbol of all elusive criminals. Meanwhile, narcotics sergeant Jack Vincennes is more interested in chasing fame and collaborating with tabloid journalist Sid ...

Virtuosity (1995), an American sci-fi action flick helmed by Brett Leonard, follows Parker Barnes, an ex-cop imprisoned for taking the life of political terrorist Matthew Grimes. Grimes was responsible for the deaths of Parker’s wife and daughter. Despite also accidentally shooting two journalists during the altercation, Barnes received a severe sentence of 17 years to life. In 1999, Barnes and his colleague John Donovan are testing a virtual reality system designed to train police officers. While pursuing serial killer SID 6.7 in a simulated restaurant setting, Donovan falls into shock and dies at the hands of ...

The American Western movie, The Quick and the Dead (1995), was directed by Sam Raimi. It takes place in Redemption, a town in the Old West, where the notorious outlaw-turned-mayor John Herod reigns supreme. He has declared a single-elimination shooting tournament with specific rules: any contestant can challenge another, no challenges can be declined, each player must fight once daily, and a match ends when one person yields or dies. The Lady, a skilled gunslinger, enters the competition solely for the large cash prize. While sign-ups are underway, Herod’s henchmen appear with Cort, an ex-member of their gang ...