Read my Doncaster travelogue here. My eighth city is the East Cambridgeshire city of Ely, seventy miles north of London. The etymology of Ely is uncertain. Some… Read more “Ely for the day 08/12/23”
Casablanca Review
Whilst this film is number 29 on the top 1000 films of all times that’s not why I’m viewing it. As this is my 100th post, I thought that… Read more “Casablanca Review”
12 Years a Slave Review
Number 74 on the top 1000 films of all time is the absolutely tragic 12 Years a Slave. Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Eijofar) was once a free man until he… Read more “12 Years a Slave Review”
Les Revenants – Series Two – L’Enfant Review
SPOILERS So it’s been quite a few months since i have last reviewed the Returned, but as I received S2 for my birthday I figured now was… Read more “Les Revenants – Series Two – L’Enfant Review”
Citizen Kane Review
Number 73 on top 1000 films of all time is what has been labelled by some as the greatest film of all time: Citizen Kane. The movie opens with… Read more “Citizen Kane Review”
Old Boy Review
Even though I am no better than a beast, don’t I deserve a chance to live?” Number 82 on top 1000 greatest films of all time is the mystery… Read more “Old Boy Review”
A Clockwork Orange review
Number 83 on the top 1000 greatest movies of all time is Stanley Kubrick’s highly controversial A Clockwork Orange, based on Anthony Burgess’ 1962 novel of the same name.… Read more “A Clockwork Orange review”
Once Upon a Time in America Review
Number 80 on the top 1000 greatest films of all time is Sergio Leone’s epic crime-thriller Once Upon a Time in America. Leone’s sprawling venture into the mobster genre… Read more “Once Upon a Time in America Review”
Witness for the Prosecution review
Number 72 on the top 1000 films of all time is the 1957 American courtroom drama Witness for the Prosecution. Sir Wilfred Robarts (Charles Laughton)- an ageing barrister, takes… Read more “Witness for the Prosecution review”
American Beauty Review
Number 71 on the top 1000 films of all time is the dark comedy-drama American Beauty. Meet the Burnham family-your everyday average ordinary family who are anything but. The… Read more “American Beauty Review”