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39 Steps (1935) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 3, 2013
In one of Hitchcock’s great English films, he plays with the idea of a man on the run. Robert Donat is just an ordinary Englishman until a strangle woman tells him a deadly secret. Upon finding her murdered by a dangerous foe he flees. However, that puts him under suspicion and the hunt is on. read more
39 Steps (1935) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 3, 2013
In one of Hitchcock’s great English films, he plays with the idea of a man on the run. Robert Donat is just an ordinary Englishman until a strangle woman tells him a deadly secret. Upon finding her murdered by a dangerous foe he flees. However, that puts him under suspicion and the hunt is on. read more
Vertigo (1958) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 1, 2013
*May Contain Spoilers! Vertigo is an intriguing Hitchcock thriller, set in San Francisco, that has you cheering for Jimmy Stewart as he falls in love and struggles with his fear of heights. Right away you are met with the haunting opening credits and the dramatic opening sequence where Scottie (Stew read more
Psycho (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 1, 2013
Alfred Hitchcock is much appreciated now but this film especially stands out in American culture because it was a first rate horror film when that was an anomaly. It has a chilling score, a notorious villain, and a sequence that is one of the most famous in film history. *May Contain Spoilers Direc read more
Director of the Month: Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 1, 2013
With no shame whatsoever I would have to say Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite film director because he had so many great movies. His films are entertaining from one standpoint but also skillfully crafted with many unique touches and techniques. His career spanned from the silent era to modern films i read more
Psycho (1960) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 1, 2013
Alfred Hitchcock is much appreciated now but this film especially stands out in American culture because it was a first rate horror film when that was an anomaly. It has a chilling score, a notorious villain, and a sequence that is one of the most famous in film history. *May Contain Spoilers Direc read more
Vertigo (1958) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 1, 2013
*May Contain Spoilers! Vertigo is an intriguing Hitchcock thriller, set in San Francisco, that has you cheering for Jimmy Stewart as he falls in love and struggles with his fear of heights. Right away you are met with the haunting opening credits and the dramatic opening sequence where Scottie (Stew read more
Director of the Month: Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Oct 1, 2013
With no shame whatsoever I would have to say Alfred Hitchcock is my favorite film director because he had so many great movies. His films are entertaining from one standpoint but also skillfully crafted with many unique touches and techniques. His career spanned from the silent era to modern films i read more
Recap and React: Alfred Hitchcock Presents… episodes 35 – 39
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Sep 20, 2013
SEASON 1, EPISODE 35: “The Legacy” DIR. James Neilson STARRING Leora Dana, Jacques Bergerac ORIGINALLY AIRED May 27, 1956 Recap: Author Randall Burnside is a well-known author who is spending time among the rich in Palm Beach for the winter. He tells his friends that his next book wil read more
Rear Window (1954) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Raymond Burr with director Alfred Hitchcock, this is a superb film that takes place in a very limited space. L.B. Jefferies (Stewart) is a professional photographer who is incapacitated in his flat with a broken leg. All he has to pass the time is watching th read more
Rear Window (1954) – Alfred Hitchcock
4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 14, 2013
Starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly, and Raymond Burr with director Alfred Hitchcock, this is a superb film that takes place in a very limited space. L.B. Jefferies (Stewart) is a professional photographer who is incapacitated in his flat with a broken leg. All he has to pass the time is watching th read more
My Ten Favorite Alfred Hitchcock Films
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on Sep 1, 2013
This month the Turner Classic Movies cable channel will be showing numerous films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. I own just about every Hitchcock movie on DVD, so this tribute doesn't excite me as much as it would have when I was just starting out as a movie buff. But it did get me thinking about wha read more
My Ten Favorite Alfred Hitchcock Films
The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog Posted by Dan Day Jr. on Sep 1, 2013
This month the Turner Classic Movies cable channel will be showing numerous films directed by Alfred Hitchcock. I own just about every Hitchcock movie on DVD, so this tribute doesn't excite me as much as it would have when I was just starting out as a movie buff. But it did get me thinking about wha read more
Recap and React: Alfred Hitchcock Presents… episodes 30 – 34
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Aug 8, 2013
SEASON 1, EPISODE 30: “Never Again”
DIR. Robert Stevens
STARRING Phyllis Thaxter, Louise Albritton and Warren Stevens
ORIGINALLY AIRED April 22, 1956
Recap: Karen wakes up one day and finds herself in a completely unfamiliar room with a bandaged hand and “the worst hangover ever read more
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Notorious’ at Detroit’s Redford Theatre
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Aug 5, 2013
Back in April I posted about how awesome it was to see Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope on the big screen at Detroit’s Senate Theater. I knew that screening would be really hard to top on my list of “greatest screenings I’ve ever attended,” because the Senate is a wonderful thea read more
Recap and React: Alfred Hitchcock Presents… episodes 25 – 29
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Jun 27, 2013
SEASON 1, EPISODE 25: “THERE WAS AN OLD WOMAN”
DIR. ROBERT STEVENSON
STARRING ESTELLE WINWOOD AND CHARLES BRONSON
ORIGINALLY AIRED MARCH 18, 1956
Recap: Monica Laughton is an elderly, wealthy and eccentric woman who lives in a large mansion and seems to always be holding wakes for dece read more
DVD Review – Alfred Hitchcock: The Essentials Collection
Hollywood Revue Posted by Angela on Jun 25, 2013
Since I’m just starting to get into blu-rays, one thing I really had my eye on was the huge, 15-disc “Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection” blu-ray set. That collection has so many excellent films and I thought something like that would be a nice way to help start my blu-r read more
Pawsome Pet Pictures: Alfred Hitchcock.
Noir and Chick Flicks Posted by Dawn Sample on May 22, 2013
Personal Quote:
"Blondes make the best victims. They're like virgin snow that shows up the bloody footprints". read more
Recap and React: Alfred Hitchcock Presents… episodes 19 – 24
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Apr 17, 2013
SEASON 1, EPISODE 19: “THE DERELICTS”
DIR. ROBERT STEVENSON
STARRING ROBERT NEWTON AND PHILLIP REED
ORIGINALLY AIRED FEBRUARY 5, 1956
Recap: Ralph Cowell is an invenstor who is in dire financial straits due to his lady-friend’s penchant for spending all of his money on fancy things read more
Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘Rope’ at Detroit’s Senate Theater
The Motion Pictures Posted by Lindsey on Apr 14, 2013
(Photo by Lindsey for TMP; Don’t steal me!)
Yesterday I had the great pleasure of attending a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s fantastic 1948 film Rope at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit.
Most well-known for its organ concerts performed on a 1928 Wurlitzer organ originally housed a read more