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{5/5} “You see, Detective Murdoch focuses on the physical evidence. I prefer to explore the inner workings of the human mind. That’s why he and I make such a good team.” Murdoch Mysteries season 5, aired in 2012 Julia married Darcy, and Murdoch freed a woman who had murdered a man who had assaulted her. […]
{4.5/5} “Socrates was, at first glance, a man of mundane appearance. He was of average height, for the time, and clean-shaven. He wore a dull-red robe and, considering the circumstances, he maintained a remarkably equanimity. And his eyes were extraordinary, conveying the impression that they were lit from within. When they fell on Dave, as […]
{4.5/5} “Those with the greatest power… protect those without. That’s my message to the world.” X-Men: Apocalypse, released in 2016 Charles is happily running his school for mutants. Erik is happily married and has a daughter in Poland, living a normal life. When Erik reveals his power to save a coworker, things go badly. When […]
{4.5/5} “Heterochromia is in reference to your eyes, which I have to say are stunning. One green, one blue. It’s a mutation. It’s a very groovy mutation. I’ve got news for you, Amy. You are a mutant.” X-Men: First Class, released in 2011 Charles Xavier and Erik Lensherr had very different childhoods. Charles lived in […]
This list continues from part 4. Gary Oldman Oldman really disappears into his characters. The one time where I felt his character didn’t work well was Zorg in The Fifth Element. Masterpieces Batman Begins Immortal Beloved Léon: The Professional Great movies The Dark Knight Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Good movies The Dark […]
This list continues from part 3. George Clooney Clooney was one of the initial stars of ER and then took off to make movies. He’s also directed several movies, including Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Clooney has the most masterpieces on this part of the list, but doesn’t come close to Tom Hanks’ total. Masterpieces […]
This list continues from part 2. Robert Downey, Jr. Downey nabbed 2 roles which have kept him in business for many years — Tony Stark and Sherlock Holmes. But he continues to make other movies as well, including the recent brilliant one The Judge. Masterpieces Chaplin The Judge Tropic Thunder Great movies The Avengers Captain […]
This list continues from part 1. Ben Affleck Affleck has also directed movies — Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and Argo. He also happens to be the new Batman. Masterpieces Good Will Hunting Gone Girl State of Play Great movies Argo The Company Men Dogma Gone Baby Gone Jersey Girl The Town Good movies Batman […]
I’ve already talked about my favourite actor, Harrison Ford. Here are some other actors who are mesmerizing, and have a tendency to pick brilliant movies. I’m not going to include movies where the actor’s part is tiny. Amy Adams I probably first saw Adams in Enchanted in which she played a Disney princess come to […]
This list continues from part 8. Richard Attenborough Attenborough’s 3 brilliant movies are all based on true stories. Also known as an actor, he starred in such movies as The Great Escape and Jurassic Park. Masterpieces Chaplin Gandhi Great movie A Bridge Too Far Frank Capra Both of Capra’s brilliant movies star Jimmy Stewart. Masterpiece […]