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Vertigo is not the last word in misogyny, but a feminist deconstruction of it


While some critics see the film, released 60 years ago, as proof of Hitchcock’s sexist creepiness, a closer look reveals strong women and weak men were often at the heart of his work

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Under the Skin - BFI review

House of Flying Daggers – Ending Notes

Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

Behind Carol: the photographers who influenced Todd Haynes’ award-winning film

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

3 Hitchcock Techniques Magnified

Zhang Yimou - Visionary of China's past

Film Score Analysis Episode 1: Vertigo

5 Frames from Vertigo (Hitchcock 1958)

Expressionism

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WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Managing In-Game Spending

29_09_25 7yA Cover

Year 7 tutors/parents evening

STARLIGHT EXPRESS, London. Thursday 2nd October. Closed

HERCULES THE MUSICAL- Years 7 & 8. London

Film Academy Shorts

Simon Pegg Breaks Down His Most Iconic Characters |

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