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Anne Hathaway is one of my favorite actresses working today.  Since seeing her in The Princess Diaries nearly twenty years ago, Hathaway has continuously grown as an actress, challenging herself to play a number of different characters and play them well.  Whether she is acting in an Oscar-worthy drama or a fun popcorn flick, Hathaway always gives her all and is good in everything she does, even if the movie doesn’t match her skill.  This…

The second film for a director can be a big one, especially after they make a big splash with their debut.  It could be a film that elevates a directors film career, it could be one that puts the director on the map, or it could make us question just how good a director is.  For this list, we are looking at the very best directorial sophomore efforts.  There were a lot of films to…

Continuing to look at the best movies of 2018, it is now time to look at the genres.  I like to see movies from all genres from all around the world and this is the opportunity to highlight the best from all genres.  There are some conventional categories, like Best Animated Film and Best Foreign Film, but also categories you won’t find at the Oscars.  Here are my picks.         BEST ANIMATED…

Jack Black is a man of many faces, voices, and genres.  He’s been in all sorts of comedies, from raunchy, adult focused ones to kid friendly ones.  He’s been in drama, action, and even animation, crushing it every single time.  Black is a true delight on screen and this Friday he stars in Eli Roth’s The House with a Clock in Its Walls, a movie that looks crazy, but one I am excited for because of…

Mark Wahlberg is one of my favorite actors.  He isn’t necessarily the “best” actor, making some dreadful films (*coughMaxPaynecoughHappening*, but a good Wahlberg film is usually a great film.  He has grown over the years as an actor, showing he can do action, comedy, or heavy Oscar projects too.  This weekend, Wahlberg teams up with director Peter Berg for the fourth time in Mile 22, an action flick I am genuinely excited for.  So in honor…