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    Tag: film

    The Reptile Room review

    Dear Reader,if you are reading this review, I can only assume that you think the life of the Baudelaire orphans has improved.  Whilst this is an optimistic… Read more “The Reptile Room review”

    June 15, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    A Series of Unfortunate Events film review

    I am sorry to inform you that this review is not from the Top 1000 greatest films of all time, nor is it from a happy occasion… Read more “A Series of Unfortunate Events film review”

    June 8, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Laagan: Once Upon a Time in India review

    Number 102 on the top 1000 films of all time is this Indian epic, sports drama film. Set in Victorian Indian, the British Raf is in full force.  The… Read more “Laagan: Once Upon a Time in India review”

    June 1, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Lion Review

    A deviation from the top 1000 films of all time to review Lion, a film that I watched for my mum’s birthday. Saroo (Sunny Pawar) is a… Read more “Lion Review”

    June 1, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    The Apartment Review

    Number 101 on the top 1000 films of all time is Billy Wilder’s romantic comedy The Apartment (1960.) C.C Baxter (Jack Lemmon) is an office drone working in a… Read more “The Apartment Review”

    May 25, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Ikiru review

    Number 100 on the top 1000 films of all time is Akira Kurosawa’s 1952 Ikiru. Ikiru (translated as “To Live) follows the story of Kanji Watanabe.  Watanabe is a… Read more “Ikiru review”

    May 18, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    The Sting Review

    Number 98 on the Top 1000 films of all time is the 1973 Caper film: The Sting. Set during the height of the Great Depression in 1936, Johnny Hooker,… Read more “The Sting Review”

    May 11, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Rashomon review

    Number 97 on the top 1000 greatest films of all time is another Japanese jidaigeki film from the 50’s: Rashomon. Rashomon’s narrative is simple.  A samurai and his wife… Read more “Rashomon review”

    May 4, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Singing in the Rain review

    Number 92 on the top 1000 films of all time is the film that gave us one of the most famous song and dance routines of all time: Singing… Read more “Singing in the Rain review”

    April 24, 2024April 24, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

    Mr Smith Goes to Washington

    Number 107 on the top 1000 films of all time is Frank Capra’s political comedy drama Mr Smith Goes to Washington (1939.) James Stewart plays Jefferson Smith, the young,… Read more “Mr Smith Goes to Washington”

    April 20, 2024May 2, 2022 by jameslintonwriting

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