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Est. 1451. An outstanding coeducational secondary school & sixth form college and England's first academy

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The end of the auteur?


Auteur theory says a director’s vision is present in every frame. What happens if they turn out to be a liability?

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House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Vertigo spirals

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Is Vertigo the best or worst movie ever?

Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

The Origins of Auteur Theory

Under the Skin explained

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

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Parents Evening :: Year 9

The importance of scene transitions

The Lost Boys - the vampires attack

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Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

Superimposition in film

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Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

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