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

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

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

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Surface Matters

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

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“Carol” Up Close

Under the Skin - Film Form, Narrative and Ideology

Realism

Pan's Labyrinth

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Under the Skin - Sound

Mastering the Movie Colour Palette: del Toro

Carol Featurette - Screenplay (2015) - Cate Blanchette, Rooney Mara Drama HD

Under the Skin - audiovisual alienation

Carol (2015) Behind the Scenes - Part 1/2

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Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

January 2026 Examinations

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Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

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Local Governing Body Information

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