Re: Alfred Hitchcock

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

From the recommendations here, considering films I had not yet seen, I recorded 'Shadow of a Doubt' last night and I just finished watching 'Rope' as it aired on the channel.

I like the little things that turn into the big things. As to 'Rope' -

Spoiler

I saw this in spades. When the lady gave Stewart's character the hat, but it wasn't his hat and, assumably, it was the hat of the victim, I knew where that was going.

Of course, I didn't know how it would get there and that's the brilliance.

I saw this in spades. When the lady gave Stewart's character the hat, but it wasn't his hat and, assumably, it was the hat of the victim, I knew where that was going. Of course, I didn't know how it would get there and that's the brilliance.

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@Johnnyeager wrote:
A question being discussed on the TCM Message Boards:

If someone, an adult, has never seen a Hitchcock movie, which film would you have them view as an introduction?

Fascinating question, lots of pros and cons with different suggestions.

I'd say Rear Window would be a good choice. It's not scary, maybe one part, and there's humour, there's Jimmy Stewart, and it's a good movie. I never get tired of watching it. Then, if scary is their game, there's LOTS to choose from!

Judaline · ‎03-10-2010

@TexasMom1 wrote:
Don't forget "The 39 Steps" (1935), a British thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock....stars Robert Donat and Madeleine Carroll. Set in Scotland, it is a really GOOD movie! Tape it for viewing if TCM brings it back. Wonderful film noir, set in Scotland...lots of suspense....

They remade it, but look for the original.

spiderw · ‎06-14-2010

Rear Window is my choice and it has it all, suspense, thrills, mystery, the old NY I love and still love, terrific cast, beautiful Grace Kelly and her fashions, a great movie to watch any time and never tire of watching after. To add, any Hitchcock movie is a worthy watch.

Buffalogal47 · ‎07-14-2010

"To Catch a Thief" is my favorite. I would recommend that as a start. "Rear Window" is a close second. Hitch's movies are good, but some of them are really disturbing, like "Vertigo", "Psycho", and "Shadow of a Doubt".

Group 5 minus 1 · ‎03-11-2010

I'd forgotten all about To Catch a Thief. Grace Kelly was so lovely.

sunshine 919 · ‎12-22-2013

@kaydee50 wrote:
@Johnnyeager Of the ones being shown today, North by Northwest OR Shadow of a Doubt. Both top tier AH films.

Of those NOT being shown on TCM, as someone else mentioned, Notorious. Great Hitchcock.

His later films, i.e., those from the 1970s, not his best.

I love Shadow of a Doubt. Whenever its on I watch

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

Watched 'Strangers on a Train' yesterday and enjoyed it. Might have been a plot hole or two, but it was suspenseful. Saw two actresses from one of my favorite childhood TV shows,Bewitched, in it - Aunt Clara and Louise Tate.