Contributions from Lynsey Ford | Little White Lies

Contributor Lynsey Ford

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In Praise Of

Mods and sods – Remembering Quadrophenia at 40

by Lynsey Ford

Based on The Who’s 1973 rock opera, Franc Roddam’s Brit drama remains a thrilling testament to youth in revolt.
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In Praise Of

How Mae West took on the Hollywood studio system

by Lynsey Ford

In the pre-code era, the trailblazing Hollywood star used her sly humour and sex appeal to thrill audiences.
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In Praise Of

Born to be Wild: The defiant, laid-back legacy of Easy Rider

by Lynsey Ford

Fifty years ago, Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper birthed arguably the defining film of America’s counterculture era.
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Explore Charlie Chaplin’s life and career via a new digital archive

by Lynsey Ford

A wealth of rare materials including photos, letters and script notes have been made available for the first time.