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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
This romantic drama that makes me swoon every time is leaving Netflix soon — catch it before it's gone
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Given the sheer size and scope of Netflix's catalogue, the popular streaming service changes up its selection of TV series and films frequently, which means that you always have something new to watch — but also that some of our favorites unfortunately have to leave the platform to make room. That's the case with this month, which will see one of the best LGBTQ+ romances of the past decade sadly saying farewell to the streamer: "Carol," the 2015 historical romantic drama directed by Todd Haynes and starring Cate Blanchett and Roonie Mara, will leave Netflix on Tuesday, June 17. But before it goes, you should add the emotional, sumptuous queer movie — centered on a forbidden affair between an aspiring female photographer and an older woman going through a difficult divorce — to your next watch list, especially since Pride Month is quickly passing by. If you need even more convincing, find out more about the acclaimed drama below. Based on the 1952 romance novel "The Price of Salt" by Patricia Highsmith and set over the Christmas season, "Carol" sees Rooney Mara play Therese Belivet, an aspiring photographer who is working in Frankenberg's department store in Manhattan when she encounters a glamorous older woman named Carol Aird (Cate Blanchett), who is searching for a doll for her daughter. When Carol leaves behind a glove on the counter, Therese mails it back to her using her name and address on file at the store. That fateful meeting, though, turns into something more when Carol calls Frankenberg's to thank Therese for returning her glove and to invite her to lunch. Their relationship grows over charged trips to Carol's home in New Jersey and clandestine meetings in New York but is complicated by the fact that Carol is in the midst of a divorce from her husband Harge (Kyle Chandler), who is threatening to expose her homosexuality publicly so he could gain full custody of their daughter. Nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Blanchett, "Carol" was widely lauded by awards bodies and professional critics alike. On Rotten Tomatoes, the drama boasts an excellent 94% rating and was the best-reviewed romance film of all of 2015 in the site's annual Golden Tomato Awards. Aided by Haynes' deliberate pacing, the two extraordinary lead actresses offer a heart-stopping portrait of romantic desire, built by careful gestures and stolen glances, two women navigating a world that isn't the most understanding about their sex or their sexuality. For the Los Angeles Times, Kenneth Turan wrote that their love affair is "a serious melodrama about the geometry of desire, a dreamy example of heightened reality that fully engages emotions despite the exact calculations with which it's been made... "Carol's" lush but controlled visual look is completely intoxicating. This is filmmaking done by masters, an experience to savor." One watch, and you'll fall in love with "Carol," too. Watch "Carol" on Netflix now 7 best drag movies to watch during Pride Month 5 best LGBTQ romantic comedies to stream during Pride Month 5 best historical romance movies on Netflix to stream right now
Times
2 days ago
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- Times
William takes chemistry lesson with Cate Blanchett for Earthshot
Cate Blanchett has said that she will reconsider the colour of clothes she wears in the future, after touring clothes dye laboratories in Norwich with Prince William. The Oscar-winning actress joined the prince on a royal visit to the laboratories of Colorifix, a company that makes environmentally friendly clothing dye and was a finalist in the Earthshot Prize. The competition, founded by William in 2020, awards £1 million annually to five inventors who have come up with new solutions to help save the planet. The pair visited four different laboratories that each illustrated a step in Colorifix's process of making sustainablefabric dye. They heard how some colours, such as black, green, white and blue, are more difficult to make without damaging the environment. Their manufacture relies more upon using petrochemicals, which pollute the planet and are harmful to wildlife. Colorifix aims to replace the fashion industry's use of these chemically synthesised dyes by using DNA sequencing and natural colours to create sustainable dye. Blanchett said the visit had 'certainly been an education in colour and what is possible' and added that she will 'look at the amount of white and black and blue in my wardrobe and maybe try and gravitate towards pinks and peaches'. • Prince William tells Earthshot winners: Hope and ingenuity will save the planet The industry of fabric dying consumes five trillion litres of water globally each year and harms wildlife when dangerous chemicals seep into water sources. Wearing long lab coats, the pair were invited to look at DNA under a microscope as well as view the fermentation process firsthand, prompting William to joke that he wished he had paid more attention in chemistry at school. After learning about the technical DNA sequencing of natural colours, he said: 'Today has just made me realise I should have listened in all of my chemistry lessons. 'Going back over all those old notes like 'Damn, why didn't I pay more attention'.' • Earthshot Prize chief: Prince William is best possible advocate The visit marked Blanchett's ongoing support for William's Earthshot Prize. Speaking afterwards, the actress, who has won two Academy Awards, said: 'The DNA sequencing is incredible. 'And I think what happens in any scientific process — though I'm far from an expert — is that you get these incredible happy accidents. Like the discovery of a metallic sheen to one of the pigments.' In a speech to Colorifix's staff at the end, William praised the work of the company, which is now working with H&M, the high street giant, on some of its clothing. Orr Yarkoni, the co-founder and chief executive of the company, said the 'big difficulty' was trying to change the established supply chains of the fashion industry: 'We need to implement where the supply chain is. 'Rather than trying to get the industry to adapt to us, we need to do everything to adapt to the industry and make it easy for them to change.'
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Prince William visits former Earthshot finalists textile dye lab
The Prince of Wales and actor Cate Blanchett have complemented the work of a sustainable textile dyes company after visiting its laboratory. Colorifix, which is based in Norwich, Norfolk, uses DNA sequencing to create natural sustainable dyes to reduce water and the use of harmful chemicals in the fashion industry. In 2023, the company was shortlisted as a finalist for the Earthshot Prize, which was launched by Prince William in 2020. Jim Ajioka, the company's co-founder and chief scientific officer, said: "Being nominated as a finalist makes a huge amount of difference... having the prince visit our site and actually see what we do matters." The company was founded after Mr Ajioka and Orr Yarkoni visited Nepal and Bangladesh and saw the devastation left behind from the textile dyeing industry on the natural environment and people's lives. Colorifix, which also has an office in Cambridge, said it finds colours in nature and "borrows the information" of how it is made and inserts that code into microbes to then convert them into pigment or dye. On the visit, Mr Ajikoa said that like in any industry it was important to have "public acceptance" and public trust. During the visit, Prince William and Blanchett, who is an Earthshot Prize council member, observed DNA gel under a microscope and were shown diagrams analysing the effectiveness of the pigments. Before looking at the sample, Blanchett joked, "What if it explodes?"However, when shown the diagrams, the prince said he would not "pretend" he knew what the drawing meant. The pair were also shown the fermentation process where dye is produced in a smaller quantity and then scaled up. David Clarke, the head of fermentation at the company, said the process was just like brewing. He said: "Whenever people see scientific equipment and scientific process it's always interesting... the basis of what we do is very, very simple so I think for people to understand that and engage with that is great."It's always a big boost to see famous people... I think the team are very proud of what they do and very proud for them to come and visit us." The Prince of Wales' Earthshot Prize, gives £1m to five winners to offer the best solution to some of the world's biggest climate challenges. While past ceremonies have been held in London, Boston, Singapore and Cape Town, this year's ceremony is due to take place in Brazil in November. The prince complimented the staff on their "fantastic" work and apologised for any "stupid questions" he had asked."It's going really well, and it's really exciting," he said. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Prince of Wales and Cate Blanchett don lab coats to see eco brand at work
The Prince of Wales and Cate Blanchett donned lab coats as they witnessed the hi-tech work of an environmentally-friendly clothes dye company. William and the actress visited labs in Norwich on Thursday where Colorifix, a biotechnology firm, creates its textile dyes. Colorifix, which was a finalist in William's Earthshot Prize in 2023, has developed a biological process that replaces the use of harmful chemicals in textile dyes. Since it was founded in 2016, the brand has partnered with fashion brands including H&M and Pangaia. As William and Blanchett were taken through each step of the process to make the eco-friendly dyes, the Prince of Wales asked Sophie Vaud, the head of microbial engineering, to provide a 'layman's version' of the science. After identifying a colour created naturally by an animal or plant, Colorifix's scientists sequence the DNA of that organism to find out where the colour is coded in its genetics. That DNA code is then translated into a safe microbe which is then fermented to grow, creating a dye that can be used on natural and synthetic fabrics. Dyes made chemically have a negative impact on the environment as they seep into rivers, harming wildlife. The process also uses a large amount of water. The Prince of Wales and Blanchett, a council member of the Earthshot Prize, were invited to observe DNA gel under a microscope and were shown diagrams analysing the effectiveness of the pigments. 'What if it explodes?' Blanchett, joked before looking at the sample. 'I'm not going to pretend I know what that drawing means,' William told the experts when being shown diagrams. The pair were then taken through the fermentation process which is where the dye is produced in a small version which can be scaled up. David Clarke, head of fermentation at Colorifix, which is based in Norwich Research Park on the edge of the city, said their fermentation to produce the dyes is 'just like brewing'. 'We use a genetically-engineered bacteria to produce the substance – in this case colourants. In the brewing industry it's ethanol. 'Traditional dyeing is very, very polluting. This is completely innocuous.' William and Blanchett were wowed by the range of colours produced when shown samples in the colouration lab, especially a bright teal. In that lab, the dyes are sampled on a range of fabrics and then washed and tumble dried to test how they work and if there is any run off. Rebecca Hiscock, a colouration technician, showed them some of the samples. 'It's like Blue Peter – here's one I made earlier,' William said. Meeting the rest of the Colorifix team, the Prince of Wales said: 'Sorry for all the stupid questions you'll hear about later.' He complimented the staff for their 'fantastic' work since Colorifix got to the final of the Earthshot Prize two years ago. The Prince of Wales is founder and president of the global environmental award and Blanchett helps pick the winners. 'It's going really well, and it's really exciting,' he said, while Blanchett told them their work was 'really inspiring'.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Prince William meets Hollywood royalty in Norfolk as he's joined by Cate Blanchett on visit to Earthshot Prize finalist
The Prince of Wales met esteemed Australian actress Cate Blanchett to visit a 2023 Earthshot Prize finalist in Norfolk today. After a busy day at Royal Ascot yesterday, Prince William, 42, joined the actress, an Earthshot Prize Council Member, to tour sustainable dye company Colorfix. Colorfix, established in 2016, reached the Earthshot Prize final in the 'Build a Waste Free World' category due to its efforts in creating sustainable dyes by using nature's colours and DNA sequencing. To learn more about the Colorfix processes, William and Cate of Ocean's 8 fame toured various labs while dressed in white laboratory coats. They watched how Colorfix identifies the DNA code that produces pigment, how dye liquid is attached to fabric, and heard about how Colorifix processes save water, energy, and carbon emissions. The sustainable company aims to tackle the negative impact of chemically synthesized dyes, which can seep into rivers, harm wildlife, and use up vast amounts of water resources. William and Cate, who accessorized her outfit with a pair of statement pink glasses, appeared to enjoy the tour thoroughly and were photographed laughing and smiling with each other. Colorfix creates dye by identifying a natural colour from an animal, plant, or microbe. Once selected, DNA sequencing identifies where the colour is coded in the genetics of that organism. The DNA code is then translated into a safe microbe and transported to a dye house to support the growth of colour via fermentation, which results in a dye suitable for use on natural and synthetic fabrics, yarns, and garments. Since 2016, Colorfix has collaborated with a string of major retailers, including H&M and Pangaia. The Earthshot Prize is a global environmental prize and platform founded by Prince William in 2020, designed to discover, accelerate, and scale ground-breaking solutions to repair and regenerate the planet. It comes after the Prince of Wales joined the King and Queen as the Royal Family turned out in force for the second day of Royal Ascot on Wednesday. Looking relaxed and in his element, Prince William was pictured enjoying what appeared to be a Pimm's after putting on an animated display while watching the races. Arriving at the annual occasion, the father-of-three sat beside Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Saud, a member of the ruling royal family of Saudi Arabia, and opposite Charles, 76, and Camilla, 77, as they made their way to the Berkshire racecourse by carriage. His appearance in the royal procession came after the Princess of Wales pulled out of attending the prestigious five-day meet at the last minute as she continues to 'find the right balance' following her battle with cancer. Racegoers had been hoping to catch a glimpse of Kate as William was named as one of the figures awarding race prizes during day two of the festival. Ascot officials had announced in a published list at 12pm that the Princess was due to be with William in the second carriage in the royal procession - which is marking its 200th anniversary this year. But less than half an hour later, Kensington Palace confirmed just before 12.30pm that Kate would not be attending - and a revised carriage list was published by Ascot. MailOnline understands the Princess was 'disappointed' not to be in attendance 'but she has to find the right balance as she fully returns to public facing engagements'. However, Kate's mother Carole Middleton did attend yesterday - alongside her daughter-in-law Alizee Thevenet, the wife of Kate's brother James Middleton. The 43-year-old Princess has been making a gradual return to public duties since it was announced in January that she was in remission from cancer. But in the past week she has attended three high-profile events - Trooping the Colour, the annual Order of the Garter service and a visit to a V&A storage facility in London. The King and Queen were joined at Wednesday's event by Zara and Mike Tindall, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and Princess Anne and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence. Charles also hosted Lady Sarah Chatto, the daughter of his late aunt Princess Margaret and a favourite of the late Queen Elizabeth II. She was joined on the fourth carriage with her artist husband, Daniel Chatto. Despite her closeness to Her late Majesty, Lady Sarah is known for keeping a low profile, and while she's attended Ascot in the past, she's not regularly seen with the royal family, aside from a handful of key events. The King and Queen, both fans of racing, were also joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Ascot, known as the jewel in the crown of the UK racing calendar, will welcome hundreds of thousands of punters during the five-day meet. On Wednesday, the King and Queen enjoyed a day at the races as they welcomed the girlfriend of the Princess Royal's son to the royal fold. Charles and Camilla hosted guests in the royal box on the first day of Royal Ascot including the monarch's nephew Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling. She made an appearance for the first time in the carriage procession the royal family make onto the famous Berkshire racecourse to signal the start of the day. The royal procession is celebrating its 200th anniversary, a tradition begun during the reign of George IV in 1825 when the monarch was accompanied by the Duke of Wellington. The King and Queen rode in the first carriage with Prince Faisal, a member of the Saudi royal family, and Lady Sarah Keswick, one of the Queen's official companions. Behind them travelled the Princess Royal with Camilla's sister Annabel Elliot and the Duke and Duchess of Wellington and they were followed by a coach carrying Anne's son Peter Phillips and his girlfriend. Other royals spotted among the crowds included Princess Beatrice and her mother Sarah, Duchess of York and Zara and Mike Tindall. The King and his wife have continued Queen Elizabeth II's close association with the Berkshire race meet but they had no luck with the sport of Kings when their horse Reaching High was well beaten in the Ascot Stakes. The late Queen was a passionate owner and breeder of thoroughbreds and had more than 20 Royal Ascot winners during her 70-year reign. Charles and Camilla have taken on her stable of horses and enjoyed their first Royal Ascot winner in 2023 when their horse Desert Hero triumphed in the King George V Stakes. Yesterday's racing, meanwhile, featured the The Prince of Wales's Stakes as one of its highlights. First run at Royal Ascot in 1862, the race, named after the son of Queen Victoria (later to become King Edward VII), is now worth £1million in prize money and is one of the features of the week. Over £10 million in prize money is awarded to the winners and placed horses across the five days of the festival. The minimum value for each race is £110,000 and every Group 1 contest will be rewarded with at least £650,000. Kate was last seen on Monday, joking and laughing when she made a return to one of the highlights of the royal calendar - a service celebrating the Order of the Garter. The princess, who missed last year's event during the period of her cancer treatment, was in good spirits when she watched the procession of Ladies and Knights of the Garter through the grounds of Windsor Castle to St George's Chapel. Kate was joined by the Duchess of Edinburgh and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence at the chapel's Galilee porch, a traditional vantage point to see the spectacle. The King and Queen followed convention and were at the back of the procession dressed in white plumed hats and dark blue velvet robes, as were the other members of the order including the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal and Duke of Edinburgh.
