Friday essay: coughs on film and the fine but deadly art of foreshadowing
- Written by Simon Weaving, Senior Lecturer, School of Creative Industries, University of Newcastle
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Movie characters – like Greek heroes – are typically faster, stronger, braver and better looking than those of us in the audience who stare on in admiration. We watch as obstacles are overcome and goals achieved, attracted by the beauty and goodness in the cinematic story world.
But, should movie characters cough as they...
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