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Not My Superman
The twenty-first century is home to a world that is perhaps a little darker and more complicated than the century that came before it, and…
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Narrative to My Ears – Analyzing the Use of Musical Narrative in Clone
When asked about their favourite work of fantasy or science fiction, very few people respond with a piece of music. Most people suggest books, like…
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A Whimsical, Booklover’s Adventure Story: The Summer of Permanent Wants
There is a certain pride an author feels in their ability to take a reader to another place, whether real or imaginary. Other authors do…
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I Am the Devil, How Can I Help You?
The devil as typically presented in literature and the arts strikes a red, bloody figure. Often with horns and pitchfork included. But as a fast-food…
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Congratulations to our 2016-17 Staff!
After a wonderful night of laughter, nerves, and tough decisions, we are proud to introduce to you The Spectatorial‘s 2016-17 editorial staff! Thank you so…
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Daredevil Season 2: Here Comes the Man Without Fear
There’s a moment in the third episode of this season where, faced with fighting his way down a whole building of armed thugs, Matt Murdock…
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A Movie for the Child in All of Us: A Review of The Little Prince
The modern pressures of having a career and being on your feet, working 24/7, are issues that have been talked about for several decades. With the…
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Seeing the Commonplace Out of Place
A statue in the basement of an abandoned house, a staircase in the middle of the woods, a smiling doll on the floor of your…
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I Aim to Misbehave – The Confusing Gender Politics of Firefly
Warning: Spoilers ahead, potentially offensive language, and mention of sexual violence. Let me be upfront about this: I think the space western Firefly might be…
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