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The Brilliant Subversiveness of ‘Carol’s’ Conventional Ending


Spoiler alert: this piece is about the end of Carol. If you haven’t seen the movie yet, you might want to hold off on reading this piece until you have and take a look at our review.

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Carol (Haynes, 2015)

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, On Shooting “Carol”

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Carol review: 'Cate Blanchett will slay you'

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“Carol” Up Close

Under the Skin - BFI review

Carol Featurette - Costume Design (2015) - Cate Blanchett, Kyle Chandler Drama HD

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Jonathan Glazer on Under the Skin

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

Expressionism

Cinematographer Ed Lachman, ASC, on Carol

Understanding Fallen Angels - To be a Lost Soul

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Teacher of Mathematics (possibility to combine with a head of year post)

Pan's Labyrinth

Careers in Food & Nutrition

Hartismere Art & Photography Exhibition 2025

Local Governing Body Information

Teacher of Mathematics (with specific year group responsibilities for key stage 5)

What happens to your examination script?

School Policies

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