CPCF 1F25 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Science Fiction Film, Heist Film, Citizen Kane

• School: Brock University
• Department: Communication, Popular Culture and Film
• Course: CPCF 1F25
• Professor: Anthony Kinik

Document Summary

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