Top-10 JAKE GYLLENHAAL Movies
Let’s take a look back at the filmography of Jake Gyllenhaal to cover my picks for his top-10 movies!
Videos
‘GUY RITCHIE’S THE COVENANT’ (Review) An Emotionally Gripping Journey of Respect!
Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant follows US Army Sergeant John Kinley (Jake Gyllenhaal) and Afghan interpreter Ahmed (Dar Salim). After an ambush, Ahmed goes to Herculean lengths to save Kinley’s life. When Kinley learns that Ahmed and his family were not given safe passage to America as promised, he must repay his debt by returning to the war zone to retrieve them before the Taliban hunts them down first.
‘RENFIELD’ (Review) A Surprisingly Unfunny Horror Comedy!
Renfield, Dracula’s henchman and inmate at the lunatic asylum for decades, longs for a life away from the Count, his various demands, and all of the bloodshed that comes with them.
‘MAFIA MAMMA’ (Review) A Lukewarm Comedy!
An insecure American woman (Toni Collette) unexpectedly inherits her grandfather’s mafia empire in Italy. Guided by the firm’s trusted consigliere (Monica Bellucci), she hilariously defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
‘PAINT’ (Review) An Emotionally BLAND Dramedy!
Carl Nargle, Vermont’s #1 public television painter, is convinced he has it all: a signature perm, custom van, and fans hanging on his every stroke – until a younger, better artist steals everything (and everyone) Carl loves.
‘AIR’ (Review) An Origin Story That Takes FLIGHT! #SXSW2023
The story of shoe salesman Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball, Michael Jordan.
‘THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE’ (Review) A Nostalgic Adventure!
While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers Mario and brother Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.
‘TETRIS’ (Review) A FASCINATING Origin Story! #SXSW2023
Based on the true story of American video game salesman Henk Rogers and his discovery of TETRIS in 1988. When he sets out to bring the game to the world, he enters a dangerous web of lies and corruption behind the Iron Curtain.
KNOCK AT THE CABIN (Review) Shyamalan Delivers a WINNER!
M. Night Shyamalan’s newest film KNOCK AT THE CABIN is coming to theaters this weekend! Check out my review to see why this one’s a return to form for Shyamalan and a movie you definitely want to check out in theaters!
YOU PEOPLE (Review) A Missed Opportunity But Still Amusing!
A review of the star-studded new Netflix comedy YOU PEOPLE starring Jonah Hill, Eddie Murphy, Lauren London, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long, and David Duchovny.
MAYBE I DO (Review) Sarandon, Gere, Keaton, and Macy = AVERAGE?
The new dramedy MAYBE I DO features a star-studded cast, but does that automatically mean this is a great film? Check out my review to find out!
SHOTGUN WEDDING (Review) More Fun Than You May Think!
Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel star in this wild comedy about a destination wedding invaded by armed pirates! Check out my review to see why this assembly line action comedy is more enjoyable than you might think!
TULSA KING (Season 1 Review) More Frustrating that Fun!
Sylvester Stallone is headlining his first streaming series on Paramount+ and he’s fantastic in the role. But the opening season of Tulsa King as a whole, was a bit of a letdown. Check out my full season 1 review to get all the details!
ALICE, DARLING (Review) Kendrick Delivers a GRIPPING Performance!
In Alice, Darling Anna Kendrick plays a young woman trying to live under the weight of an abusive relationship before reaching her breaking point. Check out my review of this new drama to see why she delivers one of the most effective performances of her career!
Top-10 GERARD BUTLER Movies
It’s time for another episode of my Top-10 series and today I’m diving into one of my current favorites in the genre of action, Gerard Butler! He can do drama, comedy, sci-fi, and he can kick ass with the best of them!
PLANE (Review) A Thrilling Actioner with 90’s Flair!
Who better than Gerard Butler to deliver us the first high-octane action flick of 2023 as he takes the role of captain! Check out my review of PLANE to see if this adventure is worth checking out!
M3GAN (Review) A Delightful Ride of Killer Robot Mayhem!
A new player has stepped into the killer doll movie genre, and her name is M3GAN, she has killer dance moves and deadly intelligence. She isn’t just a toy…she’s family! Check out my review of M3GAN to see if it kicks 2023 off on a positive note at the theater!
THE OLD WAY (Review) Cage Steps Into The Old West!
Over his career Nicolas Cage has found national treasures, fought convicts on a plane, saved the West Coast from a chemical attack, had his face taken off, and he’s even played himself…sort of. But Cage has never been in a western, until now with, “The Old Way”!
A MAN CALLED OTTO (Review) Hanks Delivers Another Winner!
Tom Hanks has portrayed some of the most lovable characters over his five decade spanning career. In “A Man Called Otto” he plays probably one of his grumpiest. Check out my review of this dramatic comedy to see if it’s worth checking out!
The Top-10 Christmas Movies from the 1990’s
Christmas in the 90’s was a magical time and in this video I’m breaking down my picks for the 10 Best Christmas movies from the 1990’s that will have you feeling plenty of holiday vibes!
The Top-10 Christmas Movies from the 1980’s
There was no better time than Christmas in the 80’s and in this video I’m breaking down my picks for the 10 Best Christmas movies from the 1980’s that will have you feeling plenty of holiday vibes!
VIOLENT NIGHT (Review) BAD SANTA Meets RAMBO!
Bad Santa meets Rambo meets Home Alone in my review of the delightfully brutal Violent Night starring David Harbour as Santa Claus. Who just so happens to be delivering presents to a home being invaded by a rather large paramilitary group.
COMMANDO (1985) Arnold’s ANSWER to Stallone’s RAMBO!
We’re letting off some steam as John Matrix flips cars, jumps out of a plane, feeds a deer by hand, and kills…everything! It’s Commando time! Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger from 1985!
The Top-100 Movies from the 1980’s (That EVERYONE Should Watch!)
Looking to refresh, or build your knowledge of 80’s movies? In this video I’m breaking down the Top-100 movies from the glorious decade that everyone should watch! It was ten years filled with some of the most wild, over the top, and truly unique films in cinematic history.
RICOCHET (1991) Denzel Washington’s FORGOTTEN Action Thriller!
If you’re a fan of 90’s action movies you’re going to want to see this video as I dive into a forgotten action-thriller from a young Denzel Washington called Ricochet!
Forgotten SPORTS DRAMAS from the 80’s & 90’s
Do you love sports movies with a focus on drama? Do you like movies from the 80’s & 90’s? Do little hidden cinematic gems sound nice? How about little hidden gems about sports from the 80’s & 90’s? Well then check out this video as I cover 5 Sports Dramas from the 80’s & 90’s you may have forgotten about!
WEEKEND AT BERNIE’S (1989) A Magically RIDICULOUS 80’s Comedy!
If you love ridiculous comedies from the 80’s, they don’t come more ridiculous-er than Weekend at Bernie’s, a timeless comedy from 1989 starring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, and Terry Kiser as Bernie Lomax!
POINT BREAK (1991) A TIMELESS 90’s Action Thriller!
In this video, we’ll take a look at 1991’s Point Break, a timeless action thriller that remains popular to this day.
ROAD HOUSE (1989) A MAGICALLY RIDICULOUS 80’s Action Romp!
In this video I’m breaking down a movie about a man who lived like a loner, who fought like a professional, and who loved like there was no tomorrow. He’s the best cooler in the business, his name is Dalton and the movie is 1989’s ROAD HOUSE!
The Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (10-1)
It’s time for the final episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 10-1. It’s been an awesome cinematic journey and Top-10 list’s don’t get much better than this collection of classics.
An Interview With Alan Canvan Discussing GAME OF DEATH REDUX!
In this video I had the pleasure of sitting down with filmmaker Alan Canvan to talk about his short film Game of Death Redux.
The Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (20-11)
It’s time for another episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 20-11.
‘TOY SOLDIERS’ (1991) A Die Hard Adventure for TEENAGERS!
Let’s step back into 1991 to talk about an awesome little ‘Die Hard’ knock-off for teens called TOY SOLDIERS starring Sean Astin, Wil Wheaton, and Louis Gossett Jr.!
‘Prey’ (REVIEW) An 80’s Franchise is Reborn!
A young female warrior sets out to prove she’s capable of defending her tribe. She’s skilled, fearless, and determined. But she quickly learns the Prey she’s hunting in the forest is actually a highly evolved alien, with advanced weaponry, and a taste for killing.
Forgotten ACTION COMEDIES from the 1990’s
Let’s take a step back to the 90’s and dive into 5 action comedies from the decade that deliver great laughs, charming action, and plenty of adventure that many people have forgotten about over the years!
THE REPLACEMENT KILLERS (1998) A NEW ACTION STAR Shoots into Hollywood!
Let’s take a trip back to ’98 when a new action star would shoot his way into Hollywood in a sleek little actioner called “The Replacement Killers”!
‘DROP ZONE’ (1994) Snipes Takes on SKYDIVING in this Adrenaline Pumping 90’s Action Thriller!
Lets take a look back at a fun mid-90’s action thriller perfect for the summer season, ‘DROP ZONE’ from 1994 where Wesley Snipes rides into the world of skydiving!
‘STRIKING DISTANCE’ (1993) Willis Takes His TRADEMARKS to the River!
Today we’re taking a look back at a solid river thriller from 1993 starring Bruce Willis called STRIKING DISTANCE from director Rowdy Herrington.
WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (1992) A PERFECT Sports Comedy!
Sidney Deane and Billy Hoyle team up and take over the Los Angeles street courts to hustler their way to fortunes.
Kickboxer (1989) Van Damme Brings Things BACK to the BASICS!
Kurt Sloane must learn the ancient kick boxing art of Muay Thai in order to avenge his brother.
Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (40-31)
I’m diving into another nostalgia packed episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 40-31.
Top-10 DOLPH LUNDGREN Movies
In this episode of the Top-10 I’m diving into an action star that’s five decades in the game. He’s been the villain. He’s been the hero. He’s been in large blockbusters and small straight-to-video hits, and he is Dolph Lundgren.
Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (50-41)
I have another episode of the Top-100 Movies from the 80’s! Ten great movies from a glorious cinematic decade as we approach the top of the list!
Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (60-51)
Sit back and relax. We’re taking another trip back into the best decade in cinema in this next episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 60-51.
NICOLAS CAGE Rules the 1997 Summer Box-Office!
Nicolas Cage burst onto the worldwide scene in 1996’s The Rock. But in the summer of 1997 he would star in two blockbuster movies that for a brief time, made Cage the KING of the global box-office.
CYBORG (1989) Van Damme’s POST APOCALYPTIC Mash-Up!
In this video I’m taking a look back at CYBORG from 1989 starring Jean-Claude Van Damme in his second star vehicle.
Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (70-61)
We’re jumping back in time once again to dive into the best movies from the best decade in cinema in this next episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 70-61.
BLOODSPORT (1988) Van Damme Kicks into the ACTION GENRE!
Frank Dux, an American martial artist serving in the military, decides to leave the army to compete in a martial arts tournament in Hong Kong where fights to the death can occur.
Mario Van Peebles Talks…NEW JACK CITY and the Road to a Gangster CLASSIC!
The American Cinematheque kicked off the ‘Perpetratin Realism: 1990’s Black Film’ Series this weekend at the Regency Westwood Village Theatre with a 35MM screening of the 1991 classic “NEW JACK CITY” introduced by, and featuring a post-screening Q&A with director/actor Mario Van Peebles.
Top-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s (80-71)
We’re jumping back in time to dive into the best movies from the best decade in cinema in this next episode of my TOP-100 MOVIES from the 1980’s covering films 80-71.