Continuing my stay in the era of Classic Hollywood, we have number 94 on the top 1000 films of all time: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. Dobbs… Read more “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre review”
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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.
Yojimbo Review
Number 96 on the top 1000 films of all time is the 1961 jidaigeki film Yojimbo. The first Japanese film I’ve reviewed since The Seven Samurai and also the film that… Read more “Yojimbo Review”
The Kid review
Number 91 on the top 1000 films of all time is Charlie Chaplin’s first feature-length film, the Kid. Made in 1921, the Kid begins with an unnamed, unmarried woman deciding to abandon… Read more “The Kid review”
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind review
Number 90 on the top 1000 films of all time is one of Jim Carrey’s more dramatic roles in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Joel Barish (Jim Carrey)… Read more “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind review”
Les Revenants – Episode Eight – Les Revenants review
So one of my favourite TV series, with its rich story-telling, complicated characters and gorgeous cinematography has finally come to an end. Was it a satisfactory conclusion?… Read more “Les Revenants – Episode Eight – Les Revenants review”
Exeter for the Day 11/03/2024
Read my Ely travelogue here. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done a city break, so let’s go to the ninth city on my list: Exeter.… Read more “Exeter for the Day 11/03/2024”
Braveheart Review
They may take our lives, but they may never take our FREEDOM! Yes I know. How could I have lived 21 years without seeing the masterpiece that… Read more “Braveheart Review”
Les Revenants – Episode Seven – Etienne Review
The flashback kicking off this episode is one of the darkest yet. 35 years ago, but 10 months after the dam burst, we see the Circle, that… Read more “Les Revenants – Episode Seven – Etienne Review”
Taxi Driver Review
You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me?Number 88 on the top 1000 films of all time is the film that made Martin Scorsesee’s and Robert De Niro’s careers:… Read more “Taxi Driver Review”
Why have I never talked about how i give out care packages to the homeless?
Since February 2020, I, and, occasionally my friend Fiona have spent a weekend every month, depending on other commitments, assembling 10-20 care packages and distributing them to… Read more “Why have I never talked about how i give out care packages to the homeless?”
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