Hitchcock: Identity–Women: Three women, Marion, Melanie, Marnie are similar in several ways and interrelated, and not juts by name They all falsify their identities, taking risks, at their own peril. Change of name, clothes H’s device : the change of name suggests deeper discovery of new self, abandoning security Foreign Correspondent: Joel McCrea from Johnny […]
1 Hitchcock: Hand–Image, Visual, Meaning
June 4, 2021 by
The hand, often shown in close-up, is one of Hitchcock’s most persistent images Frenzy: Image of the hand closed tight over an object (pin tie) The fist is closed not out of love but due to psychological fact of rigor martis (P.M. Cohen, p. 166) North By North West: Auction scene, close up of James […]
1 Hitchcock: Homosexuality, Perversity (LGBTQ)
June 4, 2021 by
H’s penchant for practical jokes and fascination with homosexuality persisted throughout his life and played a role in his career.
Nadav Lapid: Israel’s Most Brilliant and Provocative Filmmaker
June 4, 2021 by
Ahed’s Knee (Hebrew: Ha’berech), the latest film from Nadav Lapid, Israel’s most provocative director, will premiere in competition at the upcoming 2021 Cannes Film Fest, July 6-17.
1 Hitchcock: Form, Style
June 3, 2021 by
Research in progress (June 3, 2021) H’s ingenuity to establish and execute complex and complicated stylistic devices (visual and aural) with artful and effortless grace. Unlike mainstream Hollywood, which placed emphasis on narrative, plot, and characters, H integrated contents and style. H felt that the most effective way to evoke fear is to create suspense […]
