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    The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas review

    Number 474 on the top 1000 films of all time is the Holocaust film the Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (TBITSP.) Bruno (Asa Butterfield) is an eight-year old boy… Read more “The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas review”

    April 25, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

    20/04/26 Lancaster Day Trip – A day of nosy pigeons, freak hailstorms and feeding ducks

    Read my Sunderland travelogue here. The 34th city on my list is the Lancashire city of Lancaster. You read that correctly. Lancaster is city number 34 out… Read more “20/04/26 Lancaster Day Trip – A day of nosy pigeons, freak hailstorms and feeding ducks”

    April 23, 2026 by jameslintonwriting

    Oh Brother wherefore art thou review

     Number 472 on the top 1000 films of all time is the Coen Brother’s comedy-drama Oh Brother Where Art Thou. Inspired by Homer’s the Odyssey, three convicts Ulysses ‘Everett’… Read more “Oh Brother wherefore art thou review”

    April 18, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

    Argo review

     Number 445 on the top 1000 films of all time is the historical, dramatic-thriller, Argo, produced, directed and starring Ben Affleck. Based on the true story of the Canadian… Read more “Argo review”

    April 11, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

    The Be All and End All review

    If you’re a long-time reader of my blog, you would know that I am working through the top 1000 films of all time. However, this film doesn’t appear… Read more “The Be All and End All review”

    April 4, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

    Ferris Bueller’s Day off review

    Number 425 on the top 1000 films of all time is John Hughes’s teen comedy drama ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.’ Ferris Bueller (Matthew Broderick) is a high-school slacker. He… Read more “Ferris Bueller’s Day off review”

    March 28, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

    22/03-23/03/26 – North-East trip – A day of old friends, Jurassic gardens and hidden gems

    If you are the man who spoke to me at Southall tonight then follow my instagram @jameslinton457 Read my Preston travelogue here The antepenultimate city on my… Read more “22/03-23/03/26 – North-East trip – A day of old friends, Jurassic gardens and hidden gems”

    March 26, 2026March 27, 2026 by jameslintonwriting

    The Fighter review

     Number 408 on the top 1000 films of all time is David O’Russell’s biographical sports drama The Fighter. Micky Eckland (Mark Wahlburg) is an up-and-coming boxer coached by his… Read more “The Fighter review”

    March 21, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

    Silver Linings Playbook review

     Number 420 on the top 1000 films of all time is David O’Russell’s romantic comedy-drama Silver Linings Playbook. Patrizio Pat Solitano Jr (Bradley Cooper) is sent to a mental… Read more “Silver Linings Playbook review”

    March 14, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

    Carlito’s Way

    Number 412 on the top 1000 films of all time is Brian De Palma’s 1993 crime drama ‘Carlito’s Way.’ Former crime kingpin Carlito (Al Pacino) is released from prison… Read more “Carlito’s Way”

    March 7, 2026December 24, 2025 by jameslintonwriting

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