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Number of female Hollywood leads fell in 2017, study shows


Despite hits including Wonder Woman and Girls Trip, out of the 100 highest-grossing films of the year, just 24% were led by women

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How to analyse sound in films

Suspense in Films

The Wave: Cinema's most terrifying lesson

Is Vertigo the greatest film ever made?

Camera Movements: an introduction, with examples and explanations.

Same Scene 5 Ways

9 Scenes from 'Jaws' That Will Show You How Spielberg Does Cinematography

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Why THE LOST BOYS Has a Special Place in 80s Horror

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Bronze Qualifying Expedition September 2025

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Hartismere Technical Theatre

Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

GCSE Past papers and mark schemes

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