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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

Film Score Analysis Episode 1: Vertigo

The importance of scene transitions

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

House of Flying Daggers - sound

House of Flying Daggers - flashcards

Film Education resource: House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers – Ending Notes

House of Flying Daggers - the value of women

House of Flying Daggers: A Reappraisal

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Music Evenings 2025

Hartismere Family :: Policy Documents

WAR HORSE, Norwich Theatre Royal, Thursday 6th November 2025 Places available

Managing In-Game Spending

E-Safety

Parents Evening :: Year 12

HERCULES THE MUSICAL- Years 7 & 8. London

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