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    Tag: cinema

    Barfi! review

    Number 114 on the top 1000 greatest films of all time is the Indian comedy-drama Barfi! Barfi! is set in the 70’s and tells the story of its titular… Read more “Barfi! review”

    August 10, 2024May 2, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Top ten world cinema films on the top 1000 films of all time

     Since I started working through the top 1000 films of all time, I have seen the best that World Cinema has to offer. Here are my top ten… Read more “Top ten world cinema films on the top 1000 films of all time”

    July 9, 2024 by jameslintonwriting

    Another top ten non-tourist things to do in London

    You’ve been to London already? You loved it so much that you’re coming back? And you’ve already seen everything on my first list. Don’t worry, I have… Read more “Another top ten non-tourist things to do in London”

    July 1, 2024 by jameslintonwriting

    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

    Vertigo Review

    Number 76 on the top 1000 films of all time is Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 Vertigo. John “Scottie” Ferguson (James Stewart) is a former police officer who suffers from a… Read more “Vertigo Review”

    December 16, 2023April 18, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    December 2, 2023April 18, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    December 2, 2023April 18, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 23, 2023April 23, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    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”

    November 4, 2023April 18, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Das Boot Review

    From Germany to America back to Germany for number 70 on the top 1000 greatest films of all time. Set in World War Two, Das Boot focuses on… Read more “Das Boot Review”

    October 21, 2023April 18, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

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