Category Archives: Alfred Hitchcock

Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

One of my first posts when I started this blog was on the greatness of the Hitchcock movie “Shadow of a Doubt.” Well, here it is.

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The MacGuffin

Posted on October 20, 2012 by

If you’re a fan of Alfred Hitchcock, you’ll understand this cartoon. If not, it’s your loss: OK. You’ve twisted my arm. Here’s the explanation: And I can’t wait to see the movie with Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren: All right, … Continue reading →

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“Rear Window” in three minutes

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

According to Vimeo, this timelapse consists of actual shots taken from the Alfred Hitchcock movie “Rear Window.” And if you know the movie, you see that the sequence of events is correct. Jimmy Stewart never shows up in the field … Continue reading →

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Stranger on a train

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

Farley Granger died Sunday. I’m guessing that name doesn’t mean too much to people today, but he was a big star in the 1950s, appearing in two Alfred Hitchcock classics. One was “Rope.” It came out in 1948, with James … Continue reading →

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The end, redone

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

“Vertigo” is my second-favorite Hitchcock movie, after “Shadow of a Doubt.” Despite years of watching it multiple times, examining every nuance and  fighting back tears on heartbreaking scenes, I’d never seen the alternate ending. Until today. The movie’s synopsis is … Continue reading →

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No doubt. Great movie

Posted on September 12, 2010 by

Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten from my favorite Hitchcock movie: “Shadow of a Doubt.” A tale of two Charlie’s. One good, one evil. Look at her expressions change starting at the 16 second mark.  This is an impressive emotional display, … Continue reading →

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