HORROR MOVIES 101

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joem18b — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 23:00:14 GMT

yeah and what about Cary Grant hanging around Washington's left nostril?

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Risselada — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:15:27 GMT

Dr_Gor:
Could it be that this most blatant metaphore was lost on the more 'innocent' audiences of 1959?

Probably not

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Dr_Gor — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 19:49:09 GMT

After just watching "North By Northwest" again for about the 10th time, I was reminded of what is, perhaps, my favorite scene from that movie. It is at the very end, the very last moments of the movie, when 'newlyweds' Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint are just 'getting down to business' when the picture cuts to a scene of a 'train entering a tunnel'! Mr. Hitchcock showing a bit of his naughty side? Could it be that this most blatant metaphore was lost on the more 'innocent' audiences of 1959? Interesting...

Re:Re:Alfred Hitchcock

joem18b — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 15:22:44 GMT

Whatever else "Disturbia" is, it's a poster child for what's wrong with the rating system. Sarah Roemer keeps her back turned to preserve the PG-13 and then the kids go discover all the tortured, dismembered female bodies...

Re:Alfred Hitchcock

indieabby88 — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:39:32 GMT

"North by Northwest" and "Rear Window" are my favorites of Hitchcock. I was actually kind of pissed off when I watched the trailer for "Disturbia" because the two looked so similar. Has anyone seen that movie? Is it any good at all?

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sonofkinski — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 10:02:41 GMT

I've never felt like Hitchcock did me wrong (except maybe with 'Topaz'...not so good). 'Rear Window' I watch, literally, probably 6 times a year. I love the self-containment of it. You feel like you're actually kind of hanging out with Jimmy S. in his apartment, and that's an idea I can really support. Speaking of Jimmy, some respect has to be shown to 'Vertigo'. I've read some "it's overrated" talk on some other groups here, and that's crazy talk to me. Completely realized, dark and mysterious as the professor of Dark And Mysterious Things at Psychological Suspense University, 'Vertigo' is, categorically, The S h i t.

'North By Northwest' was my first Hitch film, so it'll always have a soft spot for me, and I find it highly rewatchable and entertaining. In much the same way that divinemsjunebug mentioned the class of Cary Grant, the same has to be said for Grace Kelly. Eternally stunning and smart.

How about a (slightly) under-rated Hitchcock? 'Rope'. It takes place in real time over 90-odd minutes, and is a great example of black comedy and, if you want to go a little deeper with it, social commentary. It's not perfect, but Stewart, Farley Granger, and John Dahl are more than worth a watch.

Oh, and speaking of Mr. Granger: 'Strangers On a Train'. Greatness.

Does ANYONE really have a catalogue of films as full as Hitchcock's with as much consistent quality? Not that I can think of...

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divinemsjunebug — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 03:12:30 GMT

Yes, those have to be my favorite in that order too. I just watched Family Plot again last night I think it was on around midnight, you are right Gor, it is the one with Karen Black. That is one of the only movies I was kind of hoping the lead woman (the "psychic" would get killed, she was so friggin annoying). The Birds is such a Fun film, I love the subtle humor in it AND I think one of my favorite parts is on the jungle gym, that was pretty cool. I got a little freaked out here a couple of days ago when I saw this HUGE FLOCK of Ravens flying over my apartment building, I have NEVER seen so many. It made me a little nervous.

Of course I also love North by Northwest and I LOVE Notorius - Cary Grant was one of the most handsome, debonaire men that has ever lived. I hear that Alfred Hitchcock was actually friends with Cary Grant, even though he HATED most actors and actresses.

Re:Alfred Hitchcock

Dr_Gor — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 22:32:39 GMT

"Rear Window" is a GREAT film! I will not go into detail and spoil it for all of our 'youngsters' here...

My favorite Hitchcock movies would be ;

1. "Psycho"

2. "The Birds"

3. "Rear Window"

4. "Dial M..."

5. I can't remember the name but it is that one he did at the end of his career.... the one with Karen Black....

"Family Plot" or something like that...

Alfred Hitchcock

divinemsjunebug — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:16:58 GMT

They are having a sort of Alfred Hitchcock marathon (or something like a marathon) going on the AMC channel. I have always loved the movies he directs and I also love the old television series. What are some of your favorite episodes, movies?

I was just watching Rear Window again for the millionth time. I absolutely love that movie. I love the way we get a glimpse into peoples lives just through their windows. The suspense in that movie is really great, especially when Grace Kelley gets caught in the killer's apartment...