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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

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Viggo Mortensen Explains Why 'Captain Fantastic' Is 'Sure to Offend'

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

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2021

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

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Summer 2025 Results

Y11 GCSE Drama picnic & Balloon Stomp 2023

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

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Captain Fantastic AS Examinations Film Studies ZEN College Attack The Block Year 11 GCSE Drama Vertigo Year 9 Timeline Fallen Angels A Level SOTD Nutrition Buster Keaton Results Year 10 Mrs Davy Dracula Films

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