The Value of Poverty: Charles Chaplin’s Modern Times and Sturges’ Sullivan’s Travels
This article explores the representation of poverty in Charles Chaplin’s Modern Times (1936) and Preston Sturges’ Sullivan’s Travels (1941).
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Argo Review
At first it seemed rather pointless to write a review of Argo at this stage. Having swept through the 2013 award season pinning down countless […]
Cloud Atlas – review
On Cloud Nine Is there any point in labeling books as ‘unfilmable’ anymore? HBO has enjoyed a huge amount of success since 2011 for adapting […]
The Croods – Review
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House of Cards Season One: More than just a ten hour Apple plug
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An incredibly famous historical tale in it’s native land, the tragic love triangle between King Christian VII, his wife Caroline Mathilde and German physician Johann […]
“The Brazilian” ABQ Premier: A Comical Take on a Not-So-Laughable Situation
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Dreams of a Life – Review
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Everett Ruess Wilderness Song – Review
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Lincoln – Review
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