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Jan 1, 20228 min read

Lessons from Purgatory: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ and other stories

A journey through purgatory doesn’t sound like a promising premise for a feel-good adventure story. More likely the word ‘purgatory’ brings

Mar 18, 20205 min read

True religion in ‘Lady Bird’ and ‘Fleabag’

Marion: I want you to be the very best version of yourself you can be. Lady Bird: What if this is the best version? Lady Bird I just...

Oct 25, 20198 min read

Learning from Louis Theroux and Dorothy Gale: How to be a culture mediator

To me, it's almost a privilege to be welcomed into these communities and to shine a light on them. Louis Theroux Toto, I've a feeling...

Aug 6, 20197 min read

Responses to Hatred in the ‘BlackKKlansman’ and ‘Years and Years’: Who’s to blame?

“I guess they're trying to move away from their history of selling hate... no one wants to be called a bigot anymore…” Sergeant Trapp,...

Jun 18, 20196 min read

‘The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle’ and the philosophy of the Escape Room

Tomorrow can be whatever I want it to be, which means for the first time in decades, I can look forward to it. Instead of being something...

May 8, 20197 min read

Avengers: Endgame - “We’re going to plunder the pits of hell”

Today, apocalypse sells like mad. Not just the threat of it, but its reality. And especially its aftermath. How to Survive the...

Apr 7, 20194 min read

Captain Marvel: Cats, feminism, fake news and the universe

The cat? This isn’t what you’re afraid of, is it? Nick Fury, Captain Marvel *SPOILER ALERT!* I have to admit that I’m not really a cat...

Aug 31, 20185 min read

Pixar's 'Bao' : A modern fairytale with a twist

When I started to grow up, it was hard for (my mum) to let go. In fact, she’d often hold me close and say, ‘I wish I could put you back...

Jul 17, 20182 min read

Their Finest : Cute Dogs and Nihilism

Tom: Why do you think people like films? It's because stories are structure. They're a shape, a purpose, a meaning. And when things turn...

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