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The Counter-Superhero Calibrations of “Captain Fantastic”


The independent film’s left-wing-survivalist fantasy is as persuasive and credible to its target audience as comic-book adventures are to a different viewership.

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Review: Captain Fantastic | Film Ireland

Review: Viggo Mortensen Captivates in ‘Captain Fantastic’

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Under the Skin - Film Form, Narrative and Ideology

Under the Skin - BFI review

Expressionism

The Lost Boys Revision

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

Shaun of the Dead - storytelling

Under the Skin - featurette

Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

The Wave: summary

House of Flying Daggers - mise-en-scene

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Parents Evening :: Year 13

Examination Certificates

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Health & Fitness Apps: A Guide for Parents

Bronze DofE Trip to Thorpe Woodlands

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

11E Charity Karaoke-cake sale. Friday 31st January

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