Rear Window- 10/10
I finally finished it, and it was well worth the wait.
The man was a genius with a camera and lights, and Grace Kelly is just exquisite
Hitchcock never fails to please me!
Rear Window- 10/10
I finally finished it, and it was well worth the wait.
The man was a genius with a camera and lights, and Grace Kelly is just exquisite
Hitchcock never fails to please me!
I'm weary with right-angles, abbreviated daylight,
Waiting for a winter to be done.
Why do I still see you in every mirrored window,
In all that I could never overcome?
Hey i saw this one a few days ago at the theater. I'd also give it a 10/10. I liked it very much and it made me laugh in more than one instancesOriginally Posted by *Classic*Charm*
Rear Window- 10/10
I finally finished it, and it was well worth the wait.
The man was a genius with a camera and lights, and Grace Kelly is just exquisite
Hitchcock never fails to please me!
Through the darkness of future past
the magician longs to see
one chance out between two worlds
'Fire walk with me.'
Twin Peaks
*Classic*,I agree with every word you wrote. I think "Rear Window" is one of my favorite (if not my favorite) Hitchock films. Luckily my library owns a copy, but someday I may buy it, for my H collection. I loved every minute of it and the way the different characters are seen through the eyes of the Jimmy Steward character, especially through the lens of his camera. I thought Grace Kelly was completely stunning in this film; very sexy, too.Rear Window- 10/10
I finally finished it, and it was well worth the wait.
The man was a genius with a camera and lights, and Grace Kelly is just exquisite
Hitchcock never fails to please me!
manolia You are right - it did have some very laughable moments. I love the way the whole courtyard is like a 'world-unto-itself'; the only clue of to the outside world is the little space between the buildings (brilliant on Hichcock's part) and one could just see/perceive, now and then, something of importance going on there.
Talk about suspense, too...when Grace Kelly goes into the killer's appartment....what can I say...I was on the edge of my seat.
I can't go on enough about this film. As I said, it is a favorite. I also love "Dial M for Murder" - I put them together in my mind. because both take place in a small appartment (one location) and are so much like stage plays. *Classic* -you said it...'Hickcock never fails to please me!'
Wow, you were able to see it in the theater? That must have been incredible. I didn't think they showed Hitchcock in theaters anymore. I wish they would do that here.Hey i saw this one a few days ago at the theater. I'd also give it a 10/10. I liked it very much and it made me laugh in more than one instances
Last edited by Janine; 11-11-2008 at 03:13 PM.
"It's so mysterious, the land of tears."
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Most theaters show only brand new films. But there are movie clubs in most cities (there are about three in mine). I am a member of one of them. They hire a theater twice a week. Every Monday they show new films from around the world (mostly artsy films that you won't see in a multiplex) and every Wednesday they show old films. I have seen lots of Hitchcock, Bergman etc films in the theater due to this club
Through the darkness of future past
the magician longs to see
one chance out between two worlds
'Fire walk with me.'
Twin Peaks
How cool. I don't think we have anything like that here unless in the big cities. I don't know of any showings of Hitchcock films. In college I took a film appreciation course and we did see quite a number of good older films but we concentrated on only a few film makers. I think it was a semester. I miss that now. In Philadelphia (my nearest city) they did have one theater that showed artsy films - usually old ones. In fact, I saw "Women in Love" there. Since then I was able to get the Ken Russell film on DVD, and a few other Lawrence adapations he directed.Most theaters show only brand new films. But there are movie clubs in most cities (there are about three in mine). I am a member of one of them. They hire a theater twice a week. Every Monday they show new films from around the world (mostly artsy films that you won't see in a multiplex) and every Wednesday they show old films. I have seen lots of Hitchcock, Bergman etc films in the theater due to this club
To see a movie on a big screen is such a treat though.
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Quantum of Solace = 2/10
Really disappointing - Daniel Craig may be eye candy but he's so wooden as Bond. I can't believe he's in love with anyone but himself!
I saw Death Racer last night 4/10. It was watchable but that is about it. I could tell what the ending was going to be ten minutes in.
Ha, Dial M is my far and away favourite, Janine, and I agree- I think it is because it's filmed like a stage play!!*Classic*,I agree with every word you wrote. I think "Rear Window" is one of my favorite (if not my favorite) Hitchock films. Luckily my library owns a copy, but someday I may buy it, for my H collection. I loved every minute of it and the way the different characters are seen through the eyes of the Jimmy Steward character, especially through the lens of his camera. I thought Grace Kelly was completely stunning in this film; very sexy, too.
manolia You are right - it did have some very laughable moments. I love the way the whole courtyard is like a 'world-unto-itself'; the only clue of to the outside world is the little space between the buildings (brilliant on Hichcock's part) and one could just see/perceive, now and then, something of importance going on there.
Talk about suspense, too...when Grace Kelly goes into the killer's appartment....what can I say...I was on the edge of my seat.
Wow, you were able to see it in the theater? That must have been incredible. I didn't think they showed Hitchcock in theaters anymore. I wish they would do that here.
You're right about Rear Window though- the perspectives from the window and through the camera lenses are so brilliant.
I felt so terrible for the poor lonely woman. She was so sad.
I'm weary with right-angles, abbreviated daylight,
Waiting for a winter to be done.
Why do I still see you in every mirrored window,
In all that I could never overcome?
Dial M is great! I wish I owned that one. I would like to own "Vertigo", too. I have them in my wishlist on Amazon and will have to gradually buy them.
I felt so sorry for that woman also. I loved the way we got a 'window' view into each of their lives. Perfect title for a perfect film. It had so much. The ending was incredible.
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Sweeny Tood-9.5 out Creepy!
Liberate Tutame...Ex Inferis
Hollywood Idols Quiz
Got 9/10 (didn't know who Clara Bow was).
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"It is not that I am mad; it is only that my head is different from yours.”
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Madagascar 2 10/10 because it was by far the funniest thing I have ever seen in my life. I can't even express how funny it was.
I'm weary with right-angles, abbreviated daylight,
Waiting for a winter to be done.
Why do I still see you in every mirrored window,
In all that I could never overcome?
It was better than the first one??? Cause the first one was pretty funny too...
I watched a movie with Don Cheadle called Traitor last night.. I quite like Don Cheadle, he is quite the actor, and the movie was quite interesting..
8/10
islandclimber, is Don Cheadle the guy in "Hotel Rwanda"? If so I think his acting is superb! That movies sounds interesting; I must see if my library has it yet.
I started to re-watch Hitchcock's "Notorious" last night; strange that I now noticed so much more - little details and how the scenes were shot. The performances in this film are so nuanced and subtle and I just love this sort of thing. The Nazi's are quite frightening looking. Hitchcock always did find just the right creepy faced actor/actresses for the roles. When Alysia goes to Sebastian's house for a formal dinner, each of these gentlemen come up to welcome her and kiss her hand. It sounds innocent enough but there is just something so sinister in each expression and each face. It really does creep one out....such a subtle thing and yet it works. What a genius the director was. I will watch the second half tonight. Someone called me and I had to stop the film, and then it was too late to resume last night.
Chapter 7, The Little Prince ~ Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
WAYY better. I just didn't see it coming hahaIt was better than the first one??? Cause the first one was pretty funny too...
I'm weary with right-angles, abbreviated daylight,
Waiting for a winter to be done.
Why do I still see you in every mirrored window,
In all that I could never overcome?
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