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What is Hollywood’s issue with literature? A brief discussion on erasure and commerciality in cinematic adaptation.
Last week, I finally went to watch one of the year’s most highly anticipated films, with mixed expectations. I approached the film with some reservations, but with the number of notable women headlining The Odyssey, I remained cautiously optimistic. It is no secret that Nolan has somewhat of a reputation regarding his female characters, and unfortunately his latest work is no exception. In my view, Penelope (played by Anne Hathaway) is reduced from the protagonist’s intellect

Charlotte Hemans
Oct 3


Stranded on a Desert Island? My Honest Answer to the Classic Question
There are many questions that circulate endlessly during the creative job hunt, but none have a chokehold on publishing applications quite like the desert island situation. It’s appeared everywhere; including that infamous Fire episode of The Office US which had answers all the way from the Bible (Angela), The Da Vinci Code (Phyllis), and a hollowed out version of Physician’s Desk Reference with survival gear and a copy of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Dwight). No

Charlotte Hemans
Feb 24
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