Dear Reader Top Ten Films I was nominated to post what I considered was my 10 favourite films of all time over 10 days. To someone who enjoys films, this was quite challenging. My first thought was what constituted a favourite film? Unlike the top ten grossing or top ten watched, for me my favourites were those I could just sit and watch. Ok, so that started me down the next tangled web. Did I pick top ten sci-fi or…
Hello Dear Reader Film Critic – And Why Not As soon as, ‘I wish I knew how it would feel to be free’ started, I knew I was in for a treat. That was the chosen theme music for the BBC Film series, hosted by the late Barry Norman. Barry Norman became someone who, for me, helped expand my love of films, not just the mainstream, but why I should want to watch a certain movie. He took up the role after…
Hello Dear Reader Film Treat Action! Adventure! Romance! Talking to a dear friend of mine, I discovered we both liked certain films. With great help, I decided to review a few favourite films. Given my long list, it might surprise people which ones I picked. My first choice is the film, The Princess Bride. First published in 1973, this book covered fairy tales, fantasy, romance, adventure, romantic love, comedy, heroes, villains and yes the odd kiss. Written by William Goldman,…
