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Solving the Many Mysteries of What Became ‘Carol’


The book, which the author prized and later disowned, has been made into a movie starring Cate Blanchett. But in the ’50s, it was adapted as well (though not produced).

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Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

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Under the Skin explained

Conversations with CAROL

5 Brilliant Moments in Patterns

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, on Carol

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

Academy Conversations: Carol

Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

Vertigo Film Score Analysis

Superimposition in film

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Parents Evening :: Year 12

Chicago marketing & front of house team

Our curriculum

Photography Competition

Pan's Labyrinth Analysis

January 2026 Examinations

Local Governing Body Information

December Mock Examinations

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