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The Counter-Superhero Calibrations of “Captain Fantastic”


The independent film’s left-wing-survivalist fantasy is as persuasive and credible to its target audience as comic-book adventures are to a different viewership.

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Review: Captain Fantastic | Film Ireland

The Complex Beliefs of the "Captain Fantastic" Patriarch | ScreenPrism

Review: Viggo Mortensen Captivates in ‘Captain Fantastic’

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Understanding Fallen Angels

Ideological Critical Approach - SOTD and Captain Fantastic

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House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

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The importance of scene transitions

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The Lost Boys opening

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The Wave summary

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Summer 2026 Examinations

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The Wave revision activity

CABARET THE MUSICAL. Playhouse Theatre, London. Y9-13. Wednesday 15th April 2026

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Captain Fantastic AS Examinations Film Studies ZEN SOTD Alamanc Pan's Labyrinth House Of Flying Daggers Old Hollywood Timeline Year 11 Mrs Davy The Wave Coursework District 9 Trips Clubs And Activities Films Theatre Representation

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