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Women in film: A Q&A with film-maker Deborah Haywood

After completing her BA at the University of Derby, in Literature and Creative Writing, Deborah Haywood did her MA in English Literature in at Warwick and continued on to make several short films. She has recently completed her first feature film Pin Cushion. Can you tell us a little bit...
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By , Mar. 11, 2018

Accepting my disability

At 14, we all had expectations of our lives, our dreams and ambitions. My 14-year-old self’s vision would have been meticulously detailed, dotted with exceptional achievements and on a trajectory to profound success. What wouldn’t have been in my vision was a wheelchair. Like many wheelchair users, my life changed...
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By , Mar. 10, 2018

Does the world need more James Bond?

James Bond, a character crafted by the imagination of Ian Fleming, is not only one of the most recognisable literary characters but is also an icon of British culture and identity. Through fourteen novels and nine short stories, as well as a movie franchise that has grossed over $7 billion,...
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By , Mar. 9, 2018