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Todd Haynes’s latest film mistakes aesthetics for meaning.

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

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

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

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Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

Carol 2015 - Extended Trailer

Buster Keaton - The Art of the Gag

Carol Interview Special | Film4 | Interview

Captain Fantastic editing

House of Flying Daggers - flashcards

House of Flying Daggers – Ending Notes

Fallen Angels - Explained

Under the Skin - Sound

Edward Lachman Shares His Secrets For Shooting Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’

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Key Stage 3 practical sessions information - updated for February 2025

Summer 2025 Results

Year 11 GCSE Drama Picnic & Balloon Stomp 2025

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

Coping with exam pressure - a guide for students

Key Stage 4 Practical lessons

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Film Studies Carol Aesthetics Examinations GCE ZEN Hartismere NEA Trips BFI Student Information YouTube House Of Flying Daggers Miss Baker Health Do The Right Thing Oscars Assessment Mr Trudgill Coursework Year 11 GCSE Drama Film4

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