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101 Must See Films

Take 9: When the World went West I was a child when my father made me watch Pale Rider and The Magnificent Seven. I thought they were noble. I still think that they are the best. Pale rider - a small gold mining town is besieged by a ruthless owner. In comes a stranger who rescues the miners. This is one of my favourite westerns. Once Upon A Time in the West - once in the west people they needed railroads. A man is killed because he has the most important land to build a fine station. A mysterious stranger with an harmonica decides to help the widow build the station. A fistful of Dollars - two rival families are against each other. A stranger rides in town and before the two families know it, he's working for them. Two Mules for Sister Sara - when a gunslinger finds a group of men trying to rape a women, he steps in and stops it. Unforgiven - Clint East plays William Munny. He is inspired by his late wife to abandon his life as a gunslinger. But because of his lac...

101 Must See Films

Take 3: The Birthday Collection It’s February, my birthday month. As such, my selection of films consists of the ones I consider to be all time favourites I’m happy to rewatch over and over again; even when it’s not my birthday. It’s an eclectic list so keep equal amounts of tissues, thirst quenching drinks and suitable snacks close at hand. Once Upon a Time in the West - it's a western. No, don't tut or raise your eyes to heaven. Just trust me. Dune - the original 1984 film starring the likes of Kyle Maclachlan, Sean Young & Sting. Yes, you read that right. Chalet Girl - because I can't resist a bit of snow, romance & a comeback The Bourne Identity - it features an anti-hero so there's no more to be said Eastern Promises - Set in London & starring Viggo Mortensen - serious story with the bonus of eye candy for the ladies or anyone else in need of a bit of something to look at. Baby Driver - a very stylish film about car chases with a kill...