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THE OSCARS 2015: THE THOUGHTS OF A CINEMA CYNIC

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I have enjoyed reading what everyone has written about tonight’s annual Hollywood get together of smug self-congratulatory back-slapping. Though I haven’t seen literally everything up for awards tonight, I think I have seen enough to justify throwing in my two … Continue reading

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WHIPLASH (Damien Chazelle, 2014) 9/10

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BIRDMAN (Alejandro González Iñárritu, 2014) 10/10

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FOXCATCHER (Bennett Miller, 2014) 8/10

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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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THE GREAT BEAUTY (Paolo Sorrentino, 2013)

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  Starring: Toni Servillo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Ferilli Genre: Drama/ Comedy/ World Cinema Jep Gombardella (Toni Servillo) is a journalist who has lived amongst the wealthy residents of Rome all his life, living a decadent and materialist life. He once … Continue reading

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PRISONERS (Denis Villeneuve, 2013)

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Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Paul Dano You may like this if you like: Zodiac (David Fincher, 2007), Insomnia (Christopher Nolan, 2002), Mystic River (Clint Eastwood, 2003) When the Dover and Birch families celebrate thanksgiving in their quiet suburban neighbourhood … Continue reading

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THE BURFORD TOP 10S: MY PERSONAL TOP 10 FILM COMPOSERS OF ALL TIME

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I once heard a TV producer claim that, and I quote, “the composer is there to sort out scenes where the writer has fucked up”. There is an element of truth in that and for me the music in a … Continue reading

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HALF TERM REPORT: MY PERSONAL TOP 10 FILMS OF 2013 SO FAR

To qualify, films have to be released theatrically in the UK in 2013. This unfortunately means I cannot include Life of Pi or The Hobbit, but rules are rules. Full reviews of all films mentioned can be found on this … Continue reading

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ZERO DARK THIRTY (Kathryn Bigelow, 2012)

Starring: Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Mark Strong You may like this if you liked: The Hurt Locker (Kathryn Bigelow, 2008), Rendition (Gavin Hood, 2007), Green Zone (Paul Greengrass, 2010) Zero Dark Thirty is a chronicle of the ten years between … Continue reading

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