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”
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.
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”
Ripon for the day – a Day of Newly-weds, impenetrable accents and feeding ducks 03/11/25
Read my Bradford travel logue here. The 29th city on my list is the North Yorkshire city of Ripon which you will find 213 miles north of… Read more “Ripon for the day – a Day of Newly-weds, impenetrable accents and feeding ducks 03/11/25”
Prisoners review
Number 251 on the top 1000 films of all time is the 2013 thriller ‘Prisoners.’ Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) and Franklin Birch (Terrence Howard) are best friends and carpenters… Read more “Prisoners review”
The King’s Speech review
Number 232 on the top 1000 films of all time is Tom Hooper’s 2010 biopic ‘The King’s Speech.’ Based on the real life story, the King’s Speech follows the… Read more “The King’s Speech review”
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