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”
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.
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”
Million Dollar Baby review
Number 227 on the top 1000 films of all time is Clint Eastwood’s 2004 sports drama Million Dollar Baby. Clint Eastwood plays Frank Dunn, an irascible boxing coach and… Read more “Million Dollar Baby review”
There Will be Blood review
Number 224 of on the top 1000 films of all time is Paul Thomas Anderson’s epic period drama There Will be Blood. Daniel Day-Lewis plays Daniel Plainview, a prospector turned… Read more “There Will be Blood review”
A Beautiful Mind review
Number 191 on the top 1000 films of all time is Ron Howard’s 2001 Life is Beautiful. I’m going slightly out of order, as I had the chance to… Read more “A Beautiful Mind review”
Dial M for Murder review
Number 178 on the top 1000 films of all time is Alfred Hitchcock’s murder mystery Dial M for Murder. Tony Wendice (Ray Milland) suspects his wife Margot (Grace Kelly)… Read more “Dial M for Murder review”
James Linton Writing 