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24 July

Why modern adaptions of classic literature should never be undervalued

Written by Catherine MidSommer

Not all teenagers enjoy having to read classic literature at school; I certainly didn’t like having to read Shakespeare’s plays at the age of fourteen. Though I loved Victorian literature, any texts predating the 1800’s seemed totally inaccessible and...

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15 July

Why it’s worth re-reading books and re-watching films – even if you didn’t love them the first time

Written by Catherine MidSommer

There are two kinds of people: those who can only read or watch a book or film once, and those who delight in returning to certain works, whether they be favorites or those that they did not immediately connect...

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24 June

The merits of Art-house cinema

Written by Catherine MidSommer

Unless you’re a film buff, you’d be forgiven for not having an awareness of art house cinema. My own knowledge of the genre is fairly limited, as my interest in it was only piqued after watching Lars Von Trier’s...

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10 June

Successful book-to-movie adaptations: an exploration of my personal favourites

Written by Catherine MidSommer

As a literature student and a lover of film, I’m always drawn to cinematic adaptations of literary works. Although I believe all adaptations of my favourite novels are worth watching, some are ultimately more successful than others. Whether they...

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