Number 35 on the top 1000 films of all time is Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rear Window.’ L.B “Jeff” Jeffries (James Stewart) plays a photojournalist who is confined to… Read more “Rear Window 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.
Rang De Basanti
“If your blood does not yet rage, then it is water in your veins.” Chandrashekhar Azad These words begin the superlative Bollywood film Rang De Basanti. (Colour it… Read more “Rang De Basanti”
Lawrence of Arabia review
Number 84 on the top 1000 films of all time is the epic historical drama Lawrence of Arabia. Set during the First World War, Lawrence of Arabia follows the… Read more “Lawrence of Arabia review”
Untouchable review
Number 31 on the top 1000 films of all time is the French 2011 comedy-drama: the Intouchables, directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. Philippe (Francois Cluzet)… Read more “Untouchable review”
Life is Beautiful review
Number 30 on the top 1000 films of all time is Roberto Benigni’s 1997 ‘Life is Beautiful.’ Set in Italy in the 30’s during, the rise of… Read more “Life is Beautiful review”
Leon: The Professional review
Number 27 on the top 1000 films of all time is Luc Besson’s 1994: ‘Leon: the Professional.’ Leon (Jean Reno) is a French hit-man or “cleaner” who… Read more “Leon: The Professional review”
City Lights Review
Number 26 on the 1000 greatest films of all time is Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 ‘City Lights.’ It is my first silent film and also my first Charlie… Read more “City Lights Review”
Se7en Review
Number 25 on the top 1000 films of all time is this psychological horror/thriller film, David Fincher’s 1995 film Se7en. Morgan Freeman plays the soon-to-retire William Somerset,… Read more “Se7en Review”
The Usual Suspects review
“After that my guess is that you will never hear from him again. The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he did not… Read more “The Usual Suspects review”
It’s a Wonderful Life Review
Now a film that is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face: number 23 on the top 1000 films of all time, Frank Capra’s… Read more “It’s a Wonderful Life Review”
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