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George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The ongoing relevance of 1984 and beyond
Why is 1984 one of the most important novels of the 20th century? What would Orwell advise in the face of fake news? Do you think George Orwell would be surprised at 1984's ongoing relevance? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 3
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Victor Frankenstein: A Character Study
Doctor. Madman. Scientist. God. Mary Shelley's Victor Frankenstein has been described as playing many roles. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller tell us about inhabiting the character in the National Theatre's stage adaptation.
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Are Graphic Novels... Novels? (Feat. Princess Weekes)
In the past few decades, literature has expanded to not only mean the “novel” but “graphic novels” as well. Today we are gonna break down how the graphic novel went from the comic book store to the classroom. Hosted by Lindsay Ellis and...
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George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey: The re-emergence and influence of 1984
Why are people talking about George Orwell again? How much did the Spanish civil war influence and affect George Orwell as an individual and politically? George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey, Part 1
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The Case for Fan Fiction (feat. Lindsay Ellis and Princess Weekes)
For years writers of fan fiction were shamed, the butt of jokes, and even subject to copyright litigation. However, in the past few years, with the fan fiction writers of today becoming the published mainstream authors of today the past...
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Microsoft President: Laws are needed against A.I. in surveillance
Microsoft president Brad Smith told the BBC’s Panorama program that the authoritarian hell depicted in George Orwell’s novel, “1984”, could come to pass in 2024 if lawmakers didn’t protect the public against A.I.
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To Kill, To Kill a Mockingbird?
One of the trademark texts of the American school system is Harper Lee’s 1960 novel To Kill a Mockingbird. For decades it has been widely read in high schools and middle schools as a key anti-racist text. But how did this novel, with its...
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George Orwell's 1984 with Dorian Lynskey
Author and journalist Dorian Lynskey answers key questions about one of the seminal novels of the 20th century, George Orwell's 1984, which was published 70 years ago. Having written 'The Ministry of Truth' a book specifically about...
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'Something very special is happening:' Making Crazy Rich Asians
Author Kevin Kwan on what happened when he flew to the Singapore set of Crazy Rich Asians, the upcoming film based on his bestselling novel.
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The Handmaid's Tale TV series resonating today
New TV series based on Margaret Atwood's classic dystopian novel finds a new audience in the wake of Donald Trump's presidency and concern over women's rights in the U.S.
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Me Before You: Emilia Clarke's romance film
CBC film critic Eli Glasner reviews new movie based on the best-selling novel from Jojo Moyes
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Helen Mirren, Pierce Brosnan & Ben Kingsley To Star In 'Thursday Murder Club' Film
Author Richard Osman has revealed the star-studded cast for the film adaptation of his detective book, 'The Thursday Murder Club', which will include Helen Mirren, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Pierce Brosnan. Speaking on his podcast 'The Rest...
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Trending Titles: Ins and Outs for 2024
Book columnist Moly Milosovic joins Nancy Carlson to talk about book trends for 2024 and what her 'ins' and 'outs' are for reading this year.
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Cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians share their experience shooting the show
The cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians sat down with CBC News’s Eli Glasner to discuss their experience shooting the new eight-part TV series set to premiere on Disney+ Dec. 20.
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Novel theatre shows: Shop fronts in Florida used for production
Audience members socially distance, wear masks, and listen to plays using headsets.
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Actor Ben Lawson Stars in the New Netflix Series 'Firefly Lane'
Actor Ben Lawson from '13 Reasons Why' stars alongside Sarah Chalke and Katherine Heigl in a new Netflix drama called 'Firefly Lane'. The series follows two lifelong best friends navigating their lives with and without one another....
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Coronavirus surpasses SARS in global deaths
China's coronavirus death toll rose to more than 800 people, passing the number of global fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic — but fewer new cases were reported in a possible sign its spread might be slowing as other nations step...
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INTERVIEW - Suman Mukhopadhyay- 'The Last Poem' Press Junket - 10th Annual Dubai International Film Festival
INTERVIEW - Suman Mukhopadhyay on challenges of working with a known novel - 'The Last Poem' Press Junket - 10th Annual Dubai International Film Festival at Madinat Jumeirah on 2013-12-12 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
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'Memoirs of a Geisha' Premiere
Arthur Golden on his inspiration for writing the novel at the 'Memoirs of a Geisha' Premiere at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California on December 4, 2005. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
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INTERVIEW Tamsin Greig and Luke Evans on referring to the graphic novel at the Tamara Drewe Press Conference: Cannes Film Festival 2010 at Cannes . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
INTERVIEW Tamsin Greig and Luke Evans on referring to the graphic novel at the Tamara Drewe Press Conference: Cannes Film Festival 2010 at Cannes . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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INTERVIEW Moira Buffini on how she adapted the graphic novel at the Tamara Drewe Press Conference: Cannes Film Festival 2010 at Cannes . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
INTERVIEW Moira Buffini on how she adapted the graphic novel at the Tamara Drewe Press Conference: Cannes Film Festival 2010 at Cannes . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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INTERVIEW: Stephen Frears on having the movie pre-worked out on paper because it started out as a graphic novel first
INTERVIEW: Stephen Frears on having the movie pre-worked out on paper because it started out as a graphic novel first at the Tamara Drew Interviews: Cannes Film Festival 2010 at Cannes . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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'Atonement' Premiere
INTERVIEW: Paul Webster gives a brief synopsis of the film, talks about why he saw Ian McEwan's novel as strong movie material, talks about collaborating again with most of 'Pride and Prejudice' crew, why that was so valuable, how James...
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INTERVIEW: Golshifteh Farahani on why the graphic novel film genre is so popular at the Chicken with Plums Interview: Venice Film Festival 2011 at Venice . (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
INTERVIEW: Golshifteh Farahani on why the graphic novel film genre is so popular at the Chicken with Plums Interview: Venice Film Festival 2011 at Venice . (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)