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The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending


Spoiler alert: this piece is about the end of Carol. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, you might want to hold off on reading this piece until you have and take a look at our review.

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Carol (Haynes, 2015)

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

Cinematographer Edward Lachman on ‘Carol’ as a Stylistic Foil to ‘Far From Heaven’

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

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Superimposition in film

Buster Keaton - Silent Film Era

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

Under the Skin explained

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

Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

Under the Skin - The Alien Gaze

House of Flying Daggers – Ending Notes

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

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Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students

Y11 GCSE Drama picnic & Balloon Stomp 2023

BACK TO THE FUTURE, the musical. Thursday 5th June 2025. Years 7 to 10.

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2021

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

Summer 2025 Results

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