Number 184 on the top 1000 films of all time is Fellini’s drama: La Strada. Gelsomina (Giuletta Masina) is a young woman from a poor family. When her sister… Read more “La Strada review”
Author: jameslintonwriting
James is a graduate of English Literature from Newcastle University. Across his life, he’s written silly stories about talking birds and cats, teenage angst-ridden poetry and is currently working on his first novel. When he’s not writing, you’ll find him imagining scenarios that will never happen.
Stalker review
Number 182 on the top 1000 films of all time is Andrei Tarkovsky’s science fiction art film Stalker. Set in a distant future in an unnamed land, Alexander Kaidonovsky… Read more “Stalker review”
07-08/12/25 Cornwall trip – A day of waves, waterfalls and the Milton Keynes of Cornwall
Read my Ripon travel logue here The thirtieth city on my list is the South-Western city of Truro which you will find in the county of Cornwall… Read more “07-08/12/25 Cornwall trip – A day of waves, waterfalls and the Milton Keynes of Cornwall”
8 1/2 review
Number 181 on the top 1000 films of all time is Fellini’s 1963 surrealist, comedy-drama 8 1/2. Guido Anselmi (Marcello Mastrioianni) is a famous Italian film director who experiences… Read more “8 1/2 review”
Network review
Number 180 on the top 1000 films of all time is the 1976 black-comedy satire Network. Howard Beale (Peter Finch) long time news anchor of the fictional news network… Read more “Network review”
Black Cat, White Cat review
Number 179 on the top 1000 films of all time is the Serbian black comedy drama Black Cat, White Cat. Matko (Bajram Severdzan) is a small-time Romani crook who… Read more “Black Cat, White Cat review”
Men: We need to do better
*Based on a true story. Happy International men’s day to the men who are struggling, just getting by and the men who use IWD as an excuse… Read more “Men: We need to do better”
In Bruges review
Number 352 on the top 1000 films of all time is Martin Mcdonagh’s black comedy thriller ‘In Bruges.’ When a hit goes awry, Irish hitmen, Ken (Brendan Gleeson) and… Read more “In Bruges review”
Dear Lizzy
*If you’re not from London, the UK, this poem will probably be lost on you. It’s a love/hate letter to our newest subway line: the Elizabeth line.*… Read more “Dear Lizzy”
Blood Diamond review
Number 300 on the top 1000 films of all time is the 2006 thriller, and one of many Leonardo Dicaprio’s acting nominations, Blood Diamond. Set in civil-war ravaged Sierra… Read more “Blood Diamond review”
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