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Right now, there's an Alfred Hitchcock retrospective going on at AMC. I'm taping "Rear Window" and "Shadow of a Doubt" will be on later.Saw "Torn Curtain" and "Vertigo" already. I had never seen either before and they were both suspensful. The death scene in "Torn Curtain" is supposedly a classic. I remember seeing "Shadow of a Doubt" some time ago and thought it was very good, probably the best Hitchcock for me up to that time. Now the question is, does "Shadow" hold up as a rerun? I'll find out soon.
Looking over the archives, petew liked Vertigo and noticed many things on reviewing that escaped the first round. That's, I think, the mark of a classic.
hello!
as i do love Hitch as we all do, i'd suggest "a Lady Vanishes", "39 steps", and anotherone-i-can't-remember-the-title: the story of a young american journalist sent to a congress about peace in Holland just before war and discovering a nazi plot... a wonderful one....
and "torn curtain" is it with Marlene Dietrich as an Acteress or Paul Newman as a scientist? i cant remember (not really ready for a Quizz...) but never mind both are really great!
just to talk about it makes me remember a lot of scenes i forgot, all great: The silent murder in the farm in East Germany!!! incredible: not a sound not a word!!!
and"notorious" is not bad either...
and the one with D. Kerr as a Kleptomaniac?
i think i'll see them all once more as soon as possible!!!!
S.P.
Hello!
you surely have neurosis problem introducing volonteer?? errors in your posts, next time you will begin to speak with yourself about pictures nobody realized!!! i think it is time to stop with this asylum!
regards P.
ps. it is tp herden as a cleptomaniac and she was save by james bond employed as an actor just as he was a sleeping agent! or was it Marnie saved by sean connery? and as she refused Hitch's love, he destoyed he carreer!!!
Saboteur, with a young Robert Cummings and a superb cast of "B" actors/actresses. Is that Otto Kreuger I see? The closing scene atop the Statue of Liberty was even better than Mt. Rushmore in NxNW. 'Course nothing can beat that biplane scene in the cornfields...
Howdy Friends, I'm Oedipus TEX. My friends, just call me REX! Remember, nothing seen on the screen is chance, nothing is filler, nothing is background information. Everything he shows you is of vital significance.
I recommend Brian De Palma's "Body Double". It has most of the famous Hitchcock "hooks" . Make it a game, and try and name the Hitchcock film DePalma is ripping off before your viewing partner does.Opps, but first you'll have to watch every Hitchcock film--not a bad life goal really. Keep in mind that Hitchcock is deeply and profoundly obsessed with sexual fantasy. Every film is about YOUR sexual fantasy. He's telling everyone about you! (Shusshh! don't look at the other people in the theater--they think you won't know what a thrill they are getting by vicariously experiencing a deep inner longing--knowing all your sexual secrets!). When you become completely at one with him, and begin reading the first scripts sketched out for "Birds" (note the stuffed birds in the motel of Psycho--another timeless classic) the bit where ...oh, I won't tell you now. You have such a dirty mind! What is a bird anyway? Why birds? What is the symbolic meaning of The Bird? or the birds and the bees? Hummmm. But why Jimmy Stewart? He's such a nice man...so, civilized, and kind, and honest, and decent...and Cary Grant...a perfect gentleman...are you saying...you mean he's....OH!
Don't forget to see Mel Brooks' "High Anxiety" too. Sometimes satire will reveal things you hide from yourself.
If you could look into a film reviewer's mind, all Hitchcock films would be burned. You're not watching the film, the film is watching you. He always appears on the wrong side of the camera. Ha!
So many clues, so little time.Remember, nothing is accidental. Because it's all in you.
"I like to watch"
--Chauncy Gardner
> > try and name the Hitchcock film DePalma is ripping off < <How 'bout some more respect for DePalma?! It's called "homage," and there are TWO Hitchcock films involved.
Jeeze la Pete!
don't get me wrong, I loved the film, but I think this goes far beyond homage, so far in fact, I think he should have gotten Stewart for the lead. I don't think there was an origional scene in the entire 110 minuites. Sure the obvious Virtigo, Rear Window, Psycho, and NNW, and the Birds, oh--and De Palma appearing in his own picture...but then I do believe an astute Hitchcock fan could spot a half dozen more bits from the Master of Suspense.Perhaps it should be in the category of "Documentary: a collage of scenes from Hitchcock films".
Body Double with Jimmy Stewart. There's gotta be a great joke in there somewhere!How about instead of "homage" we call it DePalma's "Obsession"?
"That boy gets no tip."
My favorites have always been Dial M for Murder, and North by
Northwest.Mike
Couldn't agree more.theo
Vertigo was recently re-relased theatrically with a restored print, etc. This, along with "Rear Window" are my favorites.Jimmy Stewart is my favorite Hitchcock lead. He appears to be such an "aw, shucks" nice guy; then before you know what's happened, he's a worm. Very, very subtle stuff going on here. Great courage for a major "star" to take such unflattering, unheroic parts.
"Rear Window" is also notable for the appearance of Grace Kelly, who -- pardon my disagreement Victor -- really IS the sun, even though I admit that Audrey is the Moon & stars.
I saw both movies in the theater when they originally were released (those were the days when parents could safely drag their kids to a movie if they couldn't find a sitter) and didn't "get" them. Have seen both repeatedly since then. "Rear Window" also was recently re-relased theatrically, but didn't get a chance to see it again in a good movie house.
It was extremely creepy watching Stewart near the end of Vertigo. I'll have to re-watch Rear Window. Have it on tape, all I need is the time
What's insidious about Rear Window is that, unlike Vertigo, we (the auidience) really identify with Jimmy. We don't think he's a creep, even though he's made a life for himself out of spying on his neighbors.That's where Grace Kelly comes in so beautifully. Even the most magnificent eye-candy in the world can't distract Jimmy from his obsession with what he sees out the window. She's trying to get something going with him and he's barely responding.
Only later, if at all, does the audience realize that it has become totally immersed in Jimmy's guilty pleasure.
Vertigo is, by far, my favorite Hitchcock film. I've seen it dozens of times, and it never fails to mesmerize and move me. I do wish they had taken out the letter writing scene, however. That would have made it a perfect film. If you haven't yet picked up the DVD of Vertigo, do so. By itself it's worth the price of a player. Psycho is, of course, good as well, and Marnie is underrated. Good luck!
If you can make it to the local library to borrow a copy of "Alfred Hitchcock: The Dark Side of Genius" by Donald Spoto before watching "Shadow Of A Doubt" you will not regret it. Of couse, the best Hitch book is Hitchcock/Truffaut which is a great director interviewing a great director. Both books will having you drooling to see every Hitchcock film, though for very different reasons.
Thank you for the info. It's been a bit crazy with stuff going on. It is in the reading that I can get a substantial understanding of some of this. Hitchcock was a great and I love a good read. Will try to get this from the library.
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