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Clare O’Farrell’s blog on books, TV, films, Michel Foucault, universities etc. etc.

Warning spoilers imdb link Watchmen has been on my ‘to view’ list since it first came out and I read the rave reviews and numerous comments to the effect that it was an intelligent superhero film for those who didn’t like superhero films. I am one of that number. I generally find superhero films and …

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NB: Spoiler alert! My rating:** Somewhat biased quick plot summary A corporation supported by the military has its eye on a rare mineral called unobtanium which can be found in large quantities on a planet called Pandora. This planet is covered by primeval forest and inhabited by blue ‘noble savages’ with cultures reminiscent of those …

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