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    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.

    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”

    November 19, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 12, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 5, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    October 29, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    October 22, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    October 15, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    October 8, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Once Upon a Time in the West review

    Number 22 on the top 1000 films of all time is Sergio Leone’s 1968 Once Upon a Time in the West.  Jill Mcbain is a recent widow… Read more “Once Upon a Time in the West review”

    October 1, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    City of God review

    And number 21 of the 1000 greatest films of all time, we have the Brazilian crime drama, another foreign language classic, the 2002 City of God. City… Read more “City of God review”

    September 24, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    The Seven Samurai Review

    At number 16 of top 1000 films of all time, we have this 1954 Japanese adventure film. Set in 1586 during the warring states period of Japan,… Read more “The Seven Samurai Review”

    September 17, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

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