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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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Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

House of Flying Daggers - mise-en-scene

Under the Skin - audiovisual alienation

Under the Skin - BFI review

House of Flying Daggers - sound

Under the Skin explained

David Lynch’s Vertigo

Is Vertigo the best or worst movie ever?

Do the Right Thing - Screenshot podcast

House of Flying Daggers - flashcards

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Autumn Term 2 Sports Clubs

Parents Evening :: Year 12

Vacancies

December 2026 Mock Examinations

Parents Evening :: Year 10

Paddington The Musical Savoy Theatre, London Thursday, 15 April 2027. Years 7 & 8

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