The following is a short story I wrote for an undergraduate writing class. I was fascinated by the interaction between Alfred Hitchcock and mega-producer David O. Selznick, a storied rivalry that has since become Hollywood legend. This story is my imagining of Selznick’s notorious memo-writing prowess and Hitchcock’s reaction to his micromanaging techniques. In the…
Ladies and gentlemen, today I present to you the case of the most celebrated and vilified Southern belle to ever grace the silver screen. Now, depending upon where you fall in that camp–whether you revere the young woman in question, or cringe at the sound of her name–generally determines your opinion of the film that…
Really, I shouldn’t have to say anything else, right? If you’re a classic movie fan, I can just utter the word “Hitch” and wait for the nods of comprehension. When one “outs” oneself as a Hitchcock fan, at least in my experience, the result is a long discussion/debate/vehement argument about which film in the director’s…
Rebecca (1940) Airing at 1:45PM EST I am a sucker for an overwrought romance, and Rebecca definitely fits the bill (the book is even more breathlessly affected, so if you’re looking for a mindless read, check it out). The film marks Alfred Hitchcock’s first foray into Hollywood film-making, and it’s somewhat of an anomaly in…
Classic film actress Jennifer Jones passed away today at the age of 90. Though Jones only appeared in 27 film projects throughout her career (three of them under her birth name, Phyllis Isley), the actress left a large mark on Hollywood in the 1940s and 1950s, landing five Oscar nominations and winning one, as Best…
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