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Saturday Matinee: Heathers

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Luther Blissett

“Heathers” (1988) is a dark high school comedy written by Daniel Waters and directed by Michael Lehmann. “The Heathers” of the title refers to Westerburg High School’s elite clique of popular girls, whose  newest member is Veronica Sawyer (Winona Ryder). … Continue reading →

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Saturday Matinee: Massacre at Central High

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Luther Blissett

Though its unfortunate title makes it sound like a standard slasher film, Rene Daalder’s “Massacre at Central High” (1976) (aka “Blackboard Massacre” or “Massaker in Klasse 13”) is actually a clever political allegory in a high school setting. When new … Continue reading →

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