Category Archives: The Burford Top 10s

My own personal film charts direct from my bizarre geeky brain!

THE BURFORD TOP 10S: THE MOST DEPRESSING FILMS

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Films of course often have individual scenes of heart rending emotion, but as per the usual narrative structures of most films, these are all resolved before the credits roll and we all go home happy. Likewise it is very easy … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: FILMS SET IN ONE LOCATION

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With the release of Locke, in which we spend 85 minutes with Tom Hardy and his dodgy Welsh accent driving in his car, and the action never straying away from inside the car, now seems a good time to countdown … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: HUMAN – ANIMAL COMPANIONSHIPS IN FILMS

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A vast majority of us are animal lovers, and there is no denying that animal characters have provided a great source for lazy screenwriters to use cheap cliché to tug at our heartstrings (for example, Marley & Me). However some … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: THE NOUGHTIES, YEAR BY YEAR

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Looking back at this decade, these are the 10 films from each of these ten individual years that stand out as part of my film viewing experience and education. I am in no way saying this is the definitive top … Continue reading

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POIGNANT CHRISTMAS SCENES FROM RECENT NON-CHRISTMAS FILMS

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Christmas is a time of extreme cliché and even more extreme cheesiness, especially when it comes to films. Well here are three examples of recent films that are not Christmas films, but at certain points in the narrative we have … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: THE BEST FILMS OF 2013

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As always, to qualify the film’s opening theatrical release day has to be in 2013, it just seems easiest that way. The only films that I feel could have made this list, but I have not the chance to see … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: THE MOST DISAPPOINTING FILMS OF 2013

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‘The worst of the year’ is always a popular choice; however this list is a little different. I expected the likes of Movie 43, Run For Your Wife, After Earth and Grown Ups 2 to be horrific, and they duly … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: 2013’S ‘LOVE TO HATE’ MOST ENJOYABLE AND FUN FILMS

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Now, let me define my terms: The films in this list are far from masterpieces, with plenty of plot holes and flaws aplenty. However, if you are happy to forgive these things and want a film where you can sit … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: THE BEST FILM SCORES OF 2013

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As a lover of film music and classical music, if a film has a great score then it only enhances that film for me. In fact, it is often the case that a mediocre film is enhanced by a great … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: DISNEY CLASSICS

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Of all the film studios, Disney are surely one of the most prolific of all time at producing timeless classics (and John Carter). With the impending release of their 53rd (or 52nd in the UK as 2011s Winnie The Pooh … Continue reading

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