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

Carol (2015) Cinematography Analysis

Carol (Haynes, 2015)

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Realism

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Carol Interview Special | Film4 | Interview

Shaun of the Dead - 'The Plan' montage

Superimposition in film

Understanding Fallen Angels

Review: ‘Carol’ Explores the Sweet Science of Magnetism

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Edward Lachman Shares His Secrets For Shooting Todd Haynes’ ‘Carol’

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Operation Mincemeat. Fortune Theatre, London Tuesday, 22 September. Years 9 to 13

Admissions and Application Forms :: Main School and Sixth Form

Stranger Things, The First Shadow. The Phoenix Theatre, Friday 11th September.

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

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Parents Evening :: Year 8

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