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Vertigo is not the last word in misogyny, but a feminist deconstruction of it


While some critics see the film, released 60 years ago, as proof of Hitchcock’s sexist creepiness, a closer look reveals strong women and weak men were often at the heart of his work

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Mastering the Movie Colour Palette: del Toro

Under the Skin - Sound

From Vertigo to Psycho, how Hitchcock changed the role of architecture in film

Is Vertigo the greatest film ever made?

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

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

House of Flying Daggers - Wuxia Romance

Shaun of the Dead - 'The Plan' montage

Under the Skin - audiovisual alienation

Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

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December Mock Examinations

January 2026 Examinations

Local Governing Body Information

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Our curriculum

Sixth Form Curriculum and Programme of Study

Pan's Labyrinth Analysis

Chicago marketing & front of house team

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