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Julian Upton

Julian Upton is the author of Fallen Stars (Critical Vision). He is based in the UK.

in issue 56

Extinguishing Features: The Last Years of Richard Pryor
A genius self-destructs, with a little help from Hollywood

in issue 42

Katrin Cartlidge: A Tribute
Her brilliant career

in issue 37

At Last, a Cool British Film
Dogme meets the Manchester music scene in this well-wrought biopic

in issue 35

Carry On Sitcom: The British Sitcom Spin-Off Film 1968-80
These cinematic dogs get a pat on the head before being given the boot

in issue 33

Poverty Row, Wardour Street: The Last Years of British Exploitation Cinema
This golden age is more like fool's gold, but it has its thrills

in issue 30

Anarchy in the UK: Derek Jarman's Jubilee
Punks hail Brittania in their own peculiar way in this little-seen gem by the late queer auteur

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