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    Tag: film

    American History X

    Returning to top 1000 greatest films of all time, we have number 37 on the list: Tony Kaye’s 1998 American History X. Edward Norton plays Derek Vinyard,… Read more “American History X”

    December 24, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Fifty Shades of Grey Review

    Unsurprisingly, this film is not on the top 1000 greatest films of all time, but in my review of Secretary I said I would review 50 Shades,… Read more “Fifty Shades of Grey Review”

    December 10, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Rang De Basanti

    “If your blood does not yet rage, then it is water in your veins.” Chandrashekhar Azad These words begin the superlative Bollywood film Rang De Basanti. (Colour it… Read more “Rang De Basanti”

    November 26, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Untouchable review

    Number 31 on the top 1000 films of all time is the French 2011 comedy-drama: the Intouchables, directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. Philippe (Francois Cluzet)… Read more “Untouchable review”

    November 19, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Life is Beautiful review

    Number 30 on the top 1000 films of all time is Roberto Benigni’s 1997 ‘Life is Beautiful.’  Set in Italy in the 30’s during, the rise of… Read more “Life is Beautiful review”

    November 12, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Leon: The Professional review

    Number 27 on the top 1000 films of all time is Luc Besson’s 1994: ‘Leon: the Professional.’ Leon (Jean Reno) is a French hit-man or “cleaner” who… Read more “Leon: The Professional review”

    November 5, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    City Lights Review

    Number 26 on the 1000 greatest films of all time is Charlie Chaplin’s 1931 ‘City Lights.’ It is my first silent film and also my first Charlie… Read more “City Lights Review”

    October 29, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Se7en Review

    Number 25 on the top 1000 films of all time is this psychological horror/thriller film, David Fincher’s 1995 film Se7en. Morgan Freeman plays the soon-to-retire William Somerset,… Read more “Se7en Review”

    October 22, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    It’s a Wonderful Life Review

    Now a film that is guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face: number 23 on the top 1000 films of all time, Frank Capra’s… Read more “It’s a Wonderful Life Review”

    October 8, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Once Upon a Time in the West review

    Number 22 on the top 1000 films of all time is Sergio Leone’s 1968 Once Upon a Time in the West.  Jill Mcbain is a recent widow… Read more “Once Upon a Time in the West review”

    October 1, 2022April 11, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

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