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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: Viggo Mortensen Captivates in ‘Captain Fantastic’

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Captain Fantastic reviewed by Mark Kermode, with Renee Zellweger and Colin Firth, Kermode and Mayo's Film Review - BBC Radio 5 live

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The Lost Boys Revision

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The importance of scene transitions

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Teacher of English - (Maternity cover)

Music club timetable

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

Year 7 tutors/parents evening

Bronze Qualifying Expedition September 2025

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

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STARLIGHT EXPRESS, London. Thursday 2nd October.

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