Better than BFI’s Top 100: 30-26

For a brief introduction and a running list of movies covered in this project, click here 30) This Sporting Life (1963), directed by Lindsay Anderson The British New Wave, for all of its depictions of angry young men, was not always good at finding actors to credibly play them. It is a line that Laurence Harvey… Read More Better than BFI’s Top 100: 30-26

July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 Tim1 Comment

Better than BFI’s Top 100: 40-36

For a brief introduction and a running list of movies covered in this project, click here 40) Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), directed by Nagisa Oshima A pair of character foils anchor this movie, which lacks the household recognition of Bridge on the River Kwai but which is superior in most aspects. (The music is no exception. Give me… Read More Better than BFI’s Top 100: 40-36

July 13, 2019 Tim1 Comment

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Tag: Monty Python

Better than BFI’s Top 100: 30-26

Better than BFI’s Top 100: 40-36