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What is it about the use of the definite article that has the effect of raising a movie up to that next level? Of course, I’m talking about ‘The’ as I’ve just seen the fabulous The Suicide Squad, and the non-specific Suicide Squad now looks like a damp squib. Also, trailers for The Batman look to offer a similar upgrade on other Batman movies. Previously we’ve gone from Help! (1965) to the Oscar-winning The Help; even this magical use of ‘the’ in other countries’ lingo has given us the immortal likes of Das Boot, La Dolce Vita, Il Postino and, of course, La La Land.
DECLAN M, SKIPTON
F&F franchise really took off after shoving both of its ‘The’s to the back of the glove compartment. Declan and everyone with a letter printed here will receive a copy of sci-fi epic Occupation Rainfall, out on digital platforms 3 September and Blu-ray 13 September via Signature Entertainment. Didn’t send an address? Email it! Or you’re in for a dry viewing spell!