Category Archives: Films

Lists

Posted on 21 December 2020 by pws

I don’t know how long ago it was, I’m guessing early 1980s, when I bought a book that seemed to be the first of its kind. It was called The Book Of Lists, and that is exactly what it was, … Continue reading →

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Fame

Posted on 31 July 2020 by pws

It has been announced that Alan Parker, famed British film director, has died. If you don’t know Sir Alen, he directed Midnight Express, Bugsy Malone, Fame and the Pink Floyd film, The Wall. I remember seeing Sir Alan at the … Continue reading →

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Hollywood

Posted on 4 May 2020 by pws

There was a time when ITV, specifically Thames and, to a lesser extent Granada, produced award winning televison documentaries. One of my favourites, and I know I am not alone, was Hollywood, Kevin Brownlow and David Gill’s homage to the … Continue reading →

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