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Whiplash: a masterclass in ending a movie


Few movies can match the air-sucking tension and atmosphere of the Whiplash finale. Spoilers ahead...

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GCSE Film Studies: Eduqas Timeline of Key Developments in Film and Film Technology

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

Attack the Block revision

Pan's Labyrinth

Dracula, 1931 - Don't look in the mirror

Little White Lies 34 - The Attack The Block Issue

Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag

5 Frames from District 9

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

Superimposition in film

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5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

I Belong: encouraging girls into computer science programme

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

Examination Rules, Guidance and Support

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

What happens to your examination script?

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