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Madison Challis
4 days ago3 min read
A Richard Curtis Christmas: That Christmas and Love Actually
Holiday films have a unique way of distilling the chaos and charm of the season into a concentrated two-hour capsule of joy, drama, and refl
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Elliot Carpenter
Mar 302 min read
Is Easter Over Commercialised?
Easter is dawning upon us. No matter if you’re Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu… you’ll know. Not via word of mouth, or celebratory signage
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Madison Challis
Dec 23, 20233 min read
"Klaus": A Modern Cinematic Gift to Unwrap this Christmas
In Netflix's 2019 animated film Klaus, we witness a reimagining of the beloved story of Father Christmas. Directed by Sergio Pablos, this...
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Elliot Carpenter
Dec 18, 20232 min read
Christmas: An Event Planner’s Nightmare
Back in the good old days, when Christmas was a magical season of joy and family time.
Regretfully, we’re no longer six years old.
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Madison Challis
Dec 14, 20233 min read
Is it a Wonderful Life ? The Significance of Self and Community in Frank Capra’s 1946 film
It's a Wonderful Life, directed by Frank Capra and released in 1946, has earned its place as a cherished holiday classic. Beneath its heart
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Madison Challis
Nov 27, 20233 min read
It’s the Nightmare Before Christmas! A deep dive into Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), directed by Tim Burton, has become a beloved classic for its unique blend of dark whimsy and heartfel
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lillieberridge1
Dec 30, 20223 min read
The Grinchification of UK Strikers
The ethos of the strikers is embedded within the victories of the trade union. When people decide to strike, they are putting out the politi
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Isobel Knight
Dec 15, 20223 min read
Christmas Films and the Demonisation of Big Cities
The Hallmark Christmas movie formula is one so well-known that it has an almost mythical status in popular culture. A woman living in the...
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Morgan Forbes
Dec 7, 20224 min read
Why the 2022 John Lewis Christmas Ad Matters
Every year, British retail giants John Lewis release a heart warming festive advert, and 2022’s edition has been met with both praise and...
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Madison Challis
Dec 1, 20224 min read
How the Grinch Stole Christmas: Commercialism and Cynicism
For my Christmas article this year, I thought it would be appropriate to write about How the Grinch Stole Christmas! With recession in full
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