Factual error: There seem to be modern "Walk" and "Don't Walk" signs at each intersection. This film is supposed to take place in 1952. Also it is mentioned there are "Stereophonic" consoles in the motel rooms. Probably would not find those until at best the late 50s.
Carol (2015)
Directed by: Todd Haynes
Starring: Cate Blanchett, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler, Rooney Mara, Cory Michael Smith
Factual error: As they drive through the tunnel out of NYC the radio is playing. Radio waves can't travel in either the Holland or Lincoln tunnels.
Factual error: Carol talks about getting on the "interstate", but the interstate system wasn't even initiated until 1956.
Carol Aird: Harge, I want you to be happy. I didn't give you that. I failed you. We both could have given more, but... we gave each other Rindy. And that is the most breathtaking, the most generous, of gifts.
Carol Aird: I should have said "Therese, wait "
Carol Aird: Just when you think it can't get any worse, you run out of cigarettes.
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