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The Continued Relevance of The Great Dictator

March 16, 2021

Charlie Chaplin is the most recognisable face in cinema and its entire 126 year history. But as a teenager I had very little knowledge of him, I understood the references to him in pop culture but despite being an avid film buff, my love of cinema was not born in the Golden Age but in … More The Continued Relevance of The Great Dictator

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Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

March 11, 2021

If you’re participating in the Wales One World Film Festival this week, then Pawo Choyning’s Dorji’s latest film “A Yak in the classroom” is the place to start. It is an excellent film, littered with poetry and life lessons that make for a highly philosophical albeit gentle film. The film follows the unmotivated teacher Ugyen … More Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom

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The Rise, Fall and Redemption of LDS Cinema

March 10, 2021

I have always been interested in the expression of religious themes in film. Catholic guilt of The Godfather trilogy, Constantine’s depictions of Hell, and even the iconography of The Matrix trilogy were all subjects that fascinated me. It was natural as a young Latter-Day saint with a passion for film that I would be excited … More The Rise, Fall and Redemption of LDS Cinema

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How Peterloo Avoided Heritage Film Tropes

March 1, 2021

Heritage films make up a great deal of British Oscar take homes. My favourites being The King’s Speech which received 12 Oscar Nominations and Remains of the Day which received 8 Oscar Nominations. Historical fiction is something British studios are good at, Britain is a country that prides itself on its history and access to … More How Peterloo Avoided Heritage Film Tropes

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How Tolkien Excels as a First World War Drama.

February 8, 2021

J.R.R Tolkien has played an enormous role in the lives of millions. The most influential fantasy writer of all time shaped my formative years especially. But like many I was just as interested in the man as I was the work. An orphan, a WWI veteran, an Oxford Professor. His life in many ways was … More How Tolkien Excels as a First World War Drama.

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