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Our Favourite Jane Austen Adaptation

Clueless Words By Katie Brosnan Clueless, the 1995 adaption of Jane AustenÔÇÖs Emma stands the test of time as the perfect adaption of a classic novel. Clueless offers a relatable, fun, and modern revision of Jane AustenÔÇÖs beloved novel, allowing for younger audiences to access the message of the original text, forgiving people for their mistakes. Cher, the protagonist, is a 15-year-old, blonde, valley girl … Continue reading Our Favourite Jane Austen Adaptation

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Clueless Turns 25: Looking Back at A Pop Culture Icon

By Nicole Rees-Williams AS IF itÔÇÖs been 25 years since the release of iconic teen classic, Clueless! Amy Heckerling’s 1995 film, which is loosely based on Jane Austen’s Emma, has an undeniable omnipresence twenty-five years after its initial release. But why?  The 90ÔÇÖs, though forever in our hearts, had a very basic film structure; especially films surrounding teenage girls. Unfortunately, most teen movies surround their … Continue reading Clueless Turns 25: Looking Back at A Pop Culture Icon

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What to Watch During Lockdown
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What to Watch During Lockdown

Cynthia: Like everyone else stuck inside, I’ve been spending countless hours flicking through Netflix, BBC Iplayer and Amazon trying to settle on something to watch instead of watching the ‘Dinner Party’ episode (S5, E13) of The Office for the 1000th time. Fortunately, this list of shows and films will save me some much needed time on deciding what watch! (Not that I have much else … Continue reading What to Watch During Lockdown

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Review: Emma. – From 1817 to 2020, the Story is Truly Timeless.

By Ella Clucas It is an unfortunate fact that not everyone loves a period film. Perhaps itÔÇÖs the romantic frocks and frills, or the hyperfocus on traditional Englishness that gives some audiences the displeasure of viewing. I, of course, am no exception. Personally, I tend to veer away from anything too historical looking when scrolling through the choice of films on Netflix or Amazon Prime. … Continue reading Review: Emma. – From 1817 to 2020, the Story is Truly Timeless.

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Clueless - one of the many teen movies featured in Beyond Clueless
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Beyond Clueless: why the teen movie is still as ‘fetch’ as ever

Get in losers, weÔÇÖre going to analyse our generationÔÇÖs obsession with the teen movie. This crowd-funded film debut from film blogger Charlie Lyne is a cine-essay that charts the narrative arc of the American high school movie trope that has dominated pop culture for over 20 years. The documentary style allows Lyne to identify several stages in the development of the protagonist, from their original … Continue reading Beyond Clueless: why the teen movie is still as ‘fetch’ as ever

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