Figures!
From Jezebel … Alfred Hitchcock and the first recorded instance of a “that’s what she said” joke: It’s only appropriate, right? I mean, you only have to watch one of Hitchcock’s films to see how truly and delightfully bawdy he really was.
Hitch.
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…
“You don’t think a woman can change?”
Notorious (1946) Airing 6:15AM EST One of Alfred Hitchcock’s most masterful American films, 1946’s Notorious, starring Hitch favorites Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman, is sexy, noir-ish romantic suspense at its very best. Not for nothing was Hitchcock one of the greatest directors of all time: in this film, he combines tight camerawork, compelling narrative, excellent…
“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again.”
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…
True Classics 