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    On the Waterfront review

    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”

    October 5, 2024May 2, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    September 21, 2024May 2, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    September 14, 2024May 2, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    August 31, 2024May 2, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    August 24, 2024May 2, 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

    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

    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”

    March 12, 2024May 22, 2024 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

    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

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