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Les Misérables Week: In Defence of Marius Pontmercy-Jonas
As promised, this week I begin my dedication to Les Misérables. And as an opening gambit, instead of addressing my favourite character, adaptation or musical number, I’ve decided to take this time to defend a character who has a soft … Continue reading
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Tagged 25th Anniversary, Alfie Boe, Concert, Jonas Brothers, Les Mis, Les Miserables, Les Miserables Week, Marius Pontmercy, Music, Nick Jonas
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An Open Rant to DC Comics (or; Leave Wonder Woman Alone)
DC, sometimes you make it really hard for me to defend you. It surprises no one to know that I do adore comics. My collection is big and my love of the genre is even bigger, enough for me to … Continue reading
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Tagged Comic, DC, DC Comics, Feminism, Rant, Superman, Superman/Wonder Woman, The Romantic, Tony Daniel, Wonder Woman
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Advice From a Wise Lecturer (or; Avoiding Being Pigeonholed)
As with any course, the longer you do it, the more you have to specialise. It’s why we have heart surgeons, and biophysicists and Romanticism lecturers. It was my Romanticism seminar leader who gave me this advice: “Find something you’re … Continue reading
The Importance of Being Social
I am not by nature a social person. I don’t know what it is about socialising, but actually doing it is hard. Instead of friends, I have a blog. That’s not to say I am a total loner. I’m from … Continue reading
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Tagged A Midsummer Night's Dream, dance, drama, Les Miserables, musicals, plays, theatre, West Side Story, Women of Troy
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Beseeching Questions; An Interview with Professor William Hughes
It seems like my life is on the fast-track to adulthood at the moment. I started this blog as a place to articulate my thoughts, and I have now lined up some interviews. The first is with Professor William Hughes, of … Continue reading
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Tagged Bath Spa University, Bram Stoker, Dracula, Gothic, Interview, Literature, William Hughes
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Review – Batman: Under The Red Hood (2010)
Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010) [This review is spoiler free] Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Jensen Ackles, Neil Patrick Harris and John DiMaggio Directed by: Brandon Vietti Synopsis: Bruce Greenwood lends his gravelly tones to the Caped Crusader in this direct-to-video DC film. In … Continue reading
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Tagged 2010, Batman, Bruce Greenwood, DC, DC Comics, Jensen Ackles, Neil Patrick Harris, Red Hood, Review, Under The Red Hood
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A Holiday with the Family (And Why I Would Recommend It)
Today I got back from a week with the family at Haggerston Castle caravan park. An impressive one hour up the A1, Haggerston has been a sort of tradition in my family since I was three years old. But this … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, General, Haggerston Castle, Holiday, Life, Stephanie Gallon
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