Tag Archives: Alfred Hitchcock

a Hitchcock before Hitchcock (Film: East of Shanghai – Alfred Hitchcock, 1931)

Posted on March 14, 2019 by admin

In the perspective of the almost nine decades elapsed since its filming and launching, ‘Rich and Strange‘ (the English title) a.k.a. ‘East of Shanghai‘ (the American title) is an atypical film in Alfred Hitchcock‘s career. It is one of his … Continue reading →

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an early Hitchcock set in the world of theater (Film: Murder! – Alfred Hitchcock, 1930)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by admin

Watching Alfred Hitchcock‘s early films is a special experience for any movie lover and fan of the master of suspense. The first period of Hitchcock’s career took place in England. Hitchcock made his debut in the silent films, and his … Continue reading →

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not exactly a final jewell (Film: Topaz – Alfred Hitchcock, 1969)

Posted on December 13, 2017 by admin

‘Topaz’ is quite different than most of the previous movies in the filmography of Alfred Hitchcock and also lacks the (American movie) stars in its distribution, as his fans were accustomed in the 20 or 30 years that preceded its release … Continue reading →

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the odd charm of the cold war films (Film: Torn Curtain – Alfred Hitchcock, 1966)

Posted on December 10, 2017 by admin

I love seeing films half a century after their initial releases. It’s not only a cinematographic experience that in many cases brings up unexpected gems, but also an opportunity to compare the acting and directing styles, the technical means, and … Continue reading →

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old school cinema (Film: Obsession – Brian De Palma, 1976)

Posted on August 1, 2017 by admin

They do not make films like this one any longer. Usually this sentence when found in the review of a movie is supposed to be appreciative. Not in the case of Brian De Palma‘s Obsession. The film is made in … Continue reading →

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The Girl Who Stood Up to Hitchcock (FIlm: The Girl, 2012)

Posted on September 6, 2014 by admin

2012 was a good year for us, fans of Alfred Hitchcock. Two movies were released centered around the character of the genial and obsessive master of suspense. I liked ‘Hitchcock’ starring Anthony Hopkins and Helen Mirren which I saw, a … Continue reading →

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Mrs. Hitchcock (Film: Hitchcock – Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, 2012)

Posted on May 7, 2013 by admin

There is a woman behind any great man, or so they say. According to the story told in ‘Hitchcock’ this may never have been more true than in the case of the famous master of suspense that was Alfred Hitchcock. … Continue reading →

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