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Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism


Two women fall in love in this new film from Todd Haynes, based on the Patricia Highsmith novel “The Price of Salt.”

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Solving the Many Mysteries of What Became ‘Carol’

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Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

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

Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag

Film: camera shots examples

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

“Carol” Up Close

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

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Head of Department - History

Spring Term Sports Club

Summer 2026 Examinations

Whiplash Final Scene - Andrew Neyman's Performance

January 2026 Examinations

The Misleading Ending of Whiplash

Duke of Edinburgh Portal

Parents Evening :: Year 13

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