The Writer's Verdict with Nadine Matheson

The Writer's Verdict with Nadine Matheson

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I'm the Captain Now
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I'm the Captain Now

No you're not. Get off my boat and leave our books alone

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Nov 25, 2024
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If you’ve watched Captain Phillips than the title of this piece will immediately bring to mind the iconic scene from the film. If, for some reason, the line “I’m the captain now” means absolutely nothing to you, then allow me to set the scene.

Captain Phillips stars Tom Hanks as the titular character, Captain Richard Philli…

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