Humour and Humanity

During the course we’ll have a look at some clips from Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times (1936). Whether you’re a slapstick comedy fan or not, there’s much to enjoy in this film, and many useful perspectives on the physical and psychological repercussions of modern life. A good stab at explaining the ways in which humour can [...]

Cassiel’s Song

We’ll conclude our course by looking at Wim Wenders’ Wings of Desire (1987), a film about, among other things, the ever-changing fabric of the city of Berlin, and the struggle of the human spirit to endure despite change. Two songs written by Nick Cave appear on the soundtrack, and Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds [...]