Number 118 on the top 1000 films of all time is the film that earnt Marlon Brando his first oscar: On the Waterfront. The decade is the 1950’s. The… Read more “On the Waterfront review”
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It Review
2017 saw the release of the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s It. Having read the goliath text and seen the 1990 mini series, I was keen to… Read more “It Review”
The Road review
The Road isn’t on the top 1000 films of all time. However, the Road was inspired by Cormac McCarthy’s book of the same name, which I have just… Read more “The Road review”
28 Days Later review
While 28 Days Later is 653 on the top 1000 greatest films, that’s not why I’m reviewing it. Recently, my dad and I have finished watching the hit… Read more “28 Days Later review”
Manchester by the Sea review
I’m taking a break from the top 1000 greatest films to review a film that my friend recommended me. This is the film that snagged Casey Affleck the Oscar… Read more “Manchester by the Sea review”
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”
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”
Exeter for the Day 11/03/2024
Read my Ely travelogue here. It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done a city break, so let’s go to the ninth city on my list: Exeter.… Read more “Exeter for the Day 11/03/2024”
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”
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”