Life Cinematic: Sam Mendes (e1/5)
Two related lists from director Sam Mendes.
– Time Out (numbered): dated Fri.17.Feb.2017.
"The 100 Best British Films" (various contributors).
– BBC (unnumbered): dated Thu.06.Feb.2020.
"Life Cinematic" (s1, e1/6).
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https://www.timeout.com/london/film/the-100-best-british-films-the-contributors
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/life-cinematic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2020/04/sam-mendes-life-cinematic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/8hq8dMdVmqTTg0yldwyRV4/life-cinematic-sam-mendes-10-greatest-film-moments
series: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dt6y
series 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dt6x
episode 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dt6w
– Time Out (numbered): dated Fri.17.Feb.2017.
"The 100 Best British Films" (various contributors).
– BBC (unnumbered): dated Thu.06.Feb.2020.
"Life Cinematic" (s1, e1/6).
________________
https://www.timeout.com/london/film/the-100-best-british-films-the-contributors
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/life-cinematic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/proginfo/2020/04/sam-mendes-life-cinematic
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/8hq8dMdVmqTTg0yldwyRV4/life-cinematic-sam-mendes-10-greatest-film-moments
series: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dt6y
series 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dt6x
episode 1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dt6w
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- StarsEdith BowmanSofia CoppolaSam Taylor-JohnsonFilmmakers draw on their knowledge and expertise to shine a light on the artistry of films that they love.SERIES title page.
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