Alone in crowds.

Just another media-loving Yankee lesbian of the 21st century. Classic cinema, seafood, snark, vintage lesbians. Very neat handwriting too. I look like I belong on a tin of olive oil.

[lesbin]

new unreleased photos of cate blanchett (as carol aird) in carol.

📸: wilson webb

[employee645-a]

I'm an animal lover and against fur etc...but... I really want to be wrapped up in Carol's fur coat like a cocoon.. why is this so?

The appeal of Carol's fur coat in the story is a captivating paradox that underscores the power of storytelling. We share a solid commitment to ethical choices and animal welfare in our lives, but when we step into the realm of fiction—whether on screen or in the pages of a book—a different set of emotions and desires can come into play. It's like entering a world where reality's rules may bend, and fantasies can be explored without real-world implications.

Carol's fur coat, in this context, serves as a mighty symbol. It goes beyond being a mere article of clothing; it embodies a range of complex emotions and themes. It symbolizes luxury, evoking the opulence and sophistication of a bygone era. It exudes sensuality, with its softness and warmth hinting at the physical and emotional intimacy that Carol and Therese share. It represents timeless elegance, a classic and enduring beauty that transcends fleeting fashion trends.

In essence, the fur coat manifests desire and longing within the narrative, reflecting the characters' yearnings and the reader's own emotional investment in their journey. It's a symbol that carries layers of meaning, drawing us deeper into the story's rich tapestry.

So, fellow animal lover, rest assured that your appreciation for Carol's coat does not contradict your ethical values. It's a testament to the storytelling prowess that can take everyday objects and imbue them with profound significance. We can explore the complexities of human emotions and desires in fiction without compromising our real-world principles. It's part of the enchanting magic of film and literature!

[nomettesbizzareadventure]

Fanfic Writers: Director’s Cut

Reblog this if you want readers to come into your ask box and ask for the “director’s commentary” on a particular story, section of a story, or set of lines. 

Or, send in a ⭐star⭐  to have the author select a section they’ve been dying to talk about!

[womansfilm]

Carol (2015) x Brief Encounter (1945) Trailer Cards

[employee645-a]

"In a world..."

[warningsine]

Cunk on Earth | Philomena's Castle

[echojulietfoxtrot]

This is brilliantly performed, but my God the Sound Department for this sequence deserve an EGOT and a Medal of Honor.

[employee645-a]

Well, I unexpectedly found the 21st-century version of my icon in the wild.

[carol-cigarettes-furcoats]

[employee645-a]

Showing up late to the party, dressed for casual luncheon, no fancy chaffeur, purse hanging open as she does that little fast walk thing people do when crossing the street and the timer is winding down.

[grandselfmythology]

lesbians will be like "I can't watch straight shows, I can never tell the men apart. anyways, now let me go watch my favourite lesbian period drama, with all my favorite characters: Anne, Ann, Aunt Anne, Marian, Mariana, Mary Ann, Anne-Marie, Marianne-Ann, Ann-Anne, and Mary-Marian-Ann-Mary."

(yes I'm lesbians)

[employee645-a]

Due to today's/tomorrow's storm, we'll sadly be missing our annual Carol viewing at the Metrograph. If anyone is interested in a pair of center seats for Friday, December 23, please message me!

[morabbots]

HACKS 1.07 “Tunnel of Love”

[stevienick]

she

[employee645-a]

Why did we never get such nice things?

[employee645-a]

A League of Their Own is finally out today. Time to ignore all the reviews by men who don't get it.

[employee645-a]

Sure, it's been five years since I updated, but the latest chapter of A String of Pearls has been posted. Still one more to go, much of it written while I was in England. Time for some copy editing!

Some fascinating writing updates under the cut for those interested in more information

When I started Pearls, there was a house I loved over in Beacon Hill. Yup, that's the best location! I love this place. I've walked through this neighborhood loads of times. It's near one of my favorite Starbucks that has a chandelier and everything. Well, it turns out after I picked an address and after things were published online, something really disturbing came to light about the exact planned address:

Wait, what? 39 Ches... Nononononononononono.

Yup, turns out in 1939, the Boston German Consultate residence was at 39 Chestnut Street. (source: Tufts Digital Library). I found this out about a year ago when searching for some old photos.

No problem though, fixed it through stories. Lesbians bought it and turned it into a happening Beacon Hill home for LGBTQ+ pals. It was cleansed through writing.

[employee645-a]

These are not display Kit Kats on this trolley.

[employee645-a]

The Warehouse 13 fandom welcomes the Stranger Things fandom with open arms over the shared trauma of "Running Up That Hill."

[employee645-a]

Boy was Highsmith a character in real life from the sounds of things. I probably wouldn't have approached her with a ten foot pole. Just looked from afar :D Love the story though! I always felt the film presented a softer, more palatable romantic version of the story. Having now read more about Highsmith, her book Carol may have captured something more of Catherwoods personality than I had first thought.

Everything about the personalities in The Price of Salt are related in some way to Highsmith and her lovers/acquaintances. Everyone is this fascinating amalgamation of late 1940s New York.

[I drove through Ridgewood last week and just had a big gush of sadness passing by... and not because it was Sunday and everything in Bergen County is closed.]

[employee645-a]

Fun tidbit - Scottish Gaelic: An Àird meaning "The High Place"

This all still goes back to the whole Nordic v. Eastern European peoples characterization in The Price of Salt. Way too much to unpack there...

Still wondering what Carol's maiden name was. I love Phyllis Nagy's thought that it's Ross. I originally went with Reed (movie dork joke), but did change it to Ross about a month after I wrote some of Built for Two. Ross also being an English/Norman/Scottish/Gaelic name for mossy bog people from the moors or something along those lines.