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REVIEW: Roald Dahl’s The Witches (2020)

September 14, 2021 Grant Watson

The late Roald Dahl continues to leave a long shadow over children’s fiction, decades after his death. His personal legacy is an uncomfortable mixture of immense creativity laced with accusations of misogyny and antisemitism, but his literary works – Charlie and … Continue reading REVIEW: Roald Dahl’s The Witches (2020)

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REVIEW: Romancing the Stone (1984)

March 10, 2021 Grant Watson

Romancing the Stone was a big deal back in 1984. It saw producer and star Michael Douglas try his hand at a broad action-adventure film, clearly riffing upon the success of the Indiana Jones films. It marked the commercial breakout of director Robert … Continue reading REVIEW: Romancing the Stone (1984)

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