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    Category: Movie and TV Reviews

    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”

    April 6, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    March 30, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    March 23, 2024April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    March 16, 2024April 8, 2024 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    March 9, 2024April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    March 2, 2024April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    February 24, 2024April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Les Revenants – Episode Six – Esther Review

    That’s it.  I’m calling it now.  Pierre is definitely the bad guy of the series.  Although he barely features in this episode, his presence is felt throughout.… Read more “Les Revenants – Episode Six – Esther Review”

    February 17, 2024April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Les Revenants – Episode Five – Mrs De Costa review

    in this episode we find out the backstory of a secondary character who has never had her time in the limelight: Mrs Costa.  As the other episodes… Read more “Les Revenants – Episode Five – Mrs De Costa review”

    February 10, 2024April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Requiem For a Dream review

    Number 87 on the top 1000 films of all time is Darren Aronofsky brilliant Requiem for a Dream. The film focuses on drug addicts and the extents that they’ll… Read more “Requiem For a Dream review”

    February 3, 2024April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

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