Here's a thread for us to discuss everything Hitchcock. This way I won't have to keep bombarding the other threads with stuff about his films.
So come on in and lets discuss his films. What ones did everyone enjoy?
Here's a thread for us to discuss everything Hitchcock. This way I won't have to keep bombarding the other threads with stuff about his films.
So come on in and lets discuss his films. What ones did everyone enjoy?
Last edited by Darkthoughts; 09-01-2008 at 01:44 PM.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
I absolutely love Rear Window. Jimmy Stewart is my hero, and Grace Kelly is so stunningly beautiful. Sigh.
It has to be in black and white though, they've since colorized it, and I'm not as much of a fan.
Sean Connery and Tippi Hedron have great chemistry (and sometimes lack there-of, uhhh...) in Marnie. And that movie's just sweet in general.
And Vertigo. Duh.
i particularly like Vertigo and North by Northwest
My personal favorites would be Rebecca and Rear Window. I think those are 2 of the best films ever made.
I also loved Strangers on a Train. That film was filled with so many visually stunning images. I absolutely loved the scene that pans over Bruno standing up at the top of the stairs, and he's just a shadow, but you know it's him. Creepy!!
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Vertigo is seen by most critics as his best. It's my favorite too. The plot is just amazing. And the cinematography wow! The spiral staircase up the bell tower, the painting of the bell tower by Dali used as the set.
A tribute to Vertigo by one of my favorite bands Faith No More
[ame="http://youtube.com/watch?v=IsXLugzVhCI&feature=related"]YouTube - Faith No More - Last Cup of Sorrow (1997)[/ame]
favorites:
Trouble with Harry
The Lady Vanishes
Spellbound
Rear Window
Rebecca
Strangers on the Train
I also love Lifeboat, and 39 Steps, and Shadow of Doubt, and Saboteur, and a lot of his other stuff, but those six are the very favorite (even in the given order, I think).
He also has movies which I personally found ridiculous... Torn Curtain, for example, or Topaz...
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The best TV show intro music ever:
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxJUhgubWYc"]YouTube - The Alfred Hitchcock Hour intro[/ame]
I can't believe this thread has this many replies without anyone mentioning Psycho or The Birds.
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
right, they are classics... I personally don't really like them, at least not as much as the ones I've listed
Ask not what bears can do for you, but what you can do for bears. (razz)
When one is in agreement with bears one is always correct. (mae)
bears are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There's one hole in every revolution, large or small. And it's one word long.. people. No matter how big the idea they all stand under, people are small and weak and cheap and frightened. It's people that kill every revolution.
Good on ya Chris...I was just scrolling down thinking "No mention of The Birds?!!"
The Birds was the first Hitchcock movie I ever saw, absolutely amazing, terrifying without excessive gore or special effects - simplicity always works better in horror imo
Rear Window as Three's Company youtube parody...
[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiiZWUyCreI[/ame]
That's excellent, but somebody definitely had too much time on their hands...
I quite enjoyed The Birds and Psycho, and when you hear Hitchcock, those are the 2 films that most people would probably automatically think of, but I think he's got some better films, like the ones I previously mentioned.
And Jean, I watched Trouble With Harry the other day. I thought it was alright, but I have to say I'm not a huge fan of his comedies. I remember seeing another one ages ago, I can't remember the name of it but I think it was the last film he made, something about psychics. It was another comedy, and I just couldn't get into it. I definately prefer his suspense and drama films a bit more.
Next on my list to watch is Shadow of a Doubt, and I thought I had it on vhs somewhere but I was looking the other night and couldn't find it. Hopefully it'll turn up soon.
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
Did anybody ever watch "Alfred Hitcock Presents" on TV?
Buddy, you think you look strong? You’re wearing a cape.
North by Northwest was always good. Rear Window is creepy good.
Certain times of the year we get huge flocks of birds and when they settle down the trees and phone lines will be full of them. I always think of The Birds. My kids never understood why I felt all those birds were creepy. One day I need to rent it for them and then they will know.
Yes, and ditto on the opinions already expressed
that concern the absolute genius of Alfred Hitchcock.
The man was a master at comonplace as terror!
The answer is within
all matter is energy, all energy is GOD
Does anyone remember the episode... "The Jar"? I think it was called that.
Buddy, you think you look strong? You’re wearing a cape.
They are all great but Rope is my favorite, followed by Lifeboat
Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over.
I have not seen all of his work but i loved jimmy stewart and cary grant so north by northwest and rear window are among my favorites
I love James Stewart. He was excellent in all the roles Hitchcock cast him in.
Finally got to see Shadow of a Doubt which was excellent. I really enjoyed it.
I was also wondering if anyone has seen Jamaica Inn. I just recently found out that Hitchcock made a movie based on this book. How does it compare to Rebecca?
Only the gentle are ever really strong.
havent seen it guess i will add it to the list.