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'Carol,' 'Erin Brockovich' Cinematographer on How He Turns Images Into Ideas


For Oscar-nominated veteran Edward Lachman, who will be honored at the ASC Awards, images are "more than just purely aesthetic."

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Why Are Wong Kar-Wei Films so Dreamy?

Superimposition in film

Under the Skin - audiovisual alienation

“Carol” Up Close

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

Zhang Yimou - Visionary of China's past

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

House of Flying Daggers - mise-en-scene

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December Mock Examinations

January 2026 Examinations

CEIAG (Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance)

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Hartismere 200

Personal Development

House Weeks

Local Governing Body Information

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The Hollywood Reporter ZEN Film Studies Carol Aesthetics Examinations GCE MUBI Careers Oscars Governance Community Leadership BFI Governor A Level Under The Skin College Fallen Angels Screenplay Curriculum mock Test

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