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January 29, 2016 + 2016 Oscars Challenge

2016 Oscars Challenge: [13] “Carol” – Best Costume Design

CAROL Sandy Powell Watching the featurette for Costume Design in “Carol,” as with the one from “The Revenant,” you really get a sense of what the thought process is for costume designers. Although Sandy Powell accredits most of the elements to Todd Haynes and producers, you also hear her describe finding Therese’s hat and it calling to her, even despite the fact that she … Read More 2016 Oscars Challenge: [13] “Carol” – Best Costume Design

January 29, 2016 + 2016 Oscars Challenge

2016 Oscars Challenge: [13] “Carol” – Best Cinematography

by Christopher Haskell

CAROL Ed Lachman Edward Lachman and Todd Haynes have collaborated on three films now, all three having been nominated for an Academy Award in some capacity, with Lachman getting a previous nomination in 2002 for “Far From Heaven” and along with a Best Supporting Actress nomination for Cate Blanchett, who Haynes and Lachman team with again in “Carol.” Lachman has a way of completely … Read More 2016 Oscars Challenge: [13] “Carol” – Best Cinematography

January 14, 2014 + 3 Star Reviews, Quick Reviews

Quick Review: Far From Heaven (2002)

by Christopher Haskell

FAR FROM HEAVEN BY CHRISTOPHER HASKELLJANUARY 14, 2014 More like an episode of “Mad Men,” Todd Haynes’ period drama “Far From Heaven,” set in the late ’50s, tackles some racy issues including homosexuality, interracial relationships, and divorce, all on the backdrop of a picture-perfect ’50s family. Julianne Moore plays the matriarch of the family, Cathy Whitaker, a stay-at-home mom with more on her plate … Read More Quick Review: Far From Heaven (2002)