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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 Carol

Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

Vertigo video essay - cinematic influence

Pan's Labyrinth - The Pale Man article

Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

Carol 2015 - Extended Trailer

Mastering the Movie Colour Palette: del Toro

Expressionism

Carol Featurette - Story (2015) - Rooney Mara, Kyle Chandler Drama HD

“Carol” Up Close

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April 2026 Year 10 Mocks

Change of Head of Year 9

Print Exhibition at Wingfield Barns

Impact Evaluation of LAMDA Exams in Schools

June 2026 Year 12 Mocks

Summer 2026 Examinations

A levels: pre-reading and research materials

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

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Aesthetics Examinations GCE ZEN Film Studies Carol The New York Times The Hollywood Reporter College Fallen Angels Mocks Sixth Form Local Art Gallery Artists GCSE Art At Hartismere Oscars Test March Acting A Levels Screenplay Assessment

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