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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
Jan 1, 20228 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...
Mar 18, 20205 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...
Oct 25, 20198 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,...
Aug 6, 20197 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...
Jun 18, 20196 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...
May 8, 20197 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...
Apr 7, 20194 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...
Aug 31, 20185 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...
Jul 17, 20182 min read
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