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The 39 Steps (1935)
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"These may not be the greatest titles of all time, but they're the right movies for right now It’s time to try to stretch that summer out as long as you can. Sit on your couch, open up a brew, and toss these in for a gander. 1. The 39 Steps (1935) – Alfred Hitchcock was born in London on August 13, 1899. So I suggest that you celebrate his birthday by watching one of his timeless classics. Just about anyone will do. Why not this one? 2. Back to School (1986) – Two months in a row I’m suggesting a Dangerfield movie. But I really loved him in this gem. And it’s time to start getting ready to hit the books again so might as well watch a classic ‘80s comedy to get you in the mood. 3. Living Legends: Broke Ass Summer Jam – Summer’s not quite over yet. Hip-hop heads and live music lovers alike can enjoy the live performances on the stage in this dvd. The highlight of this one is definitely when Living Legends perform Rabbit Hole and Ne ... "
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"Alright, it’s not actually a film review, but in a letter of correspondence from 1981, to lover Janet Eagleson, the Catcher in the Rye author does pan the original Indiana Jones film. However, it’s difficult to say the man doesn’t have good taste in movies. In the same handwritten note, he also mention that he enjoyed Truffaut’s The Last Metro. Behold the great American novelist’s actual words: …Have seen no good movies, except The Last Metro…I got hooked into seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark, which might be excused for its unwitty, unfunny awful socko-ness if it had been put together by Harvard Lampoon seniors… I guess it’s not all that amazing, but I find Salinger’s comments interesting because I’d always figured he was a curmudgeonly hater of films. Part of my misconception is due to Holden Caulfield’s attitude toward cinema in Catcher, and part is due to Salinger’s refusal to permit a movie adaptation of Catcher or any other works post-My Foolish Heart (an adaptation of Salinger ... "
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"Though the director had experienced some success with "The Lodger" and "Blackmail," "The 39 Steps" is the first real Hitchcock thriller and establishes the auteur's undeniable film presence, starting his prolific British work. All of the Hitchcock trademarks are established in this early “wrong man” narrative—the witty juxtaposition of visuals and sound (a woman's frightened face cut to a screaming train), the quick editing, and the early revelation to discredit surprise and heighten suspense. The film is wholly entertaining, upbeat, and maintains an impossible insouciance in the face of danger. The beauty of Hitchcock, the story line is both playful and profound; the characters light yet real; the imagery both beautiful and functional. “39 Steps” walks the line between artful film making and carefree entertainment. Unlike his characters who learn that identity is often fleeting, Hitchcock (with the exception of ... "
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