Posts Tagged ‘Janet Leigh’
Film Noir Files – How Hitchcock Solidified (And Then Ended) The Classic Noir Era
The Master of…Noir? In relation to the classic noir era (early 1940’s to the late 1950’s), is Alfred Hitchcock considered among its major contributors? It’s no doubt that Hitch saw his biggest string of commercial and artistic success during this time, and he often delved…
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An Appreciation – Psycho (1960)
Few films stand as clear touchstones. Every so often, a work will leave such an enormous impact that it will cause a notable shift within the cinematic landscape. Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960) is one of those films. It operates as a clear transitional point, drawing…
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DVD Rundown 7-30-2013 – Video Podcast #270
Spencer and Greg give their DVD rundown for July 30th, 2013. In this episode they discuss The Flashpoint Paradox, The Fog, G.I. Joe: Retaliation and The Devil’s Backbone.
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Film Review – Hitchcock
If I had to name the three directors most responsible for my love of movies, I would list Alfred Hitchcock, John Carpenter, and Woody Allen. (You can throw in Ernst Lubitsch and Michael Curtiz to round out the top five, if you’d like.) Hitchcock is…
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Top 5 – Worst Chemistry
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Brandi and Ben share their top 5 worst chemistry. This segment is also available on Stitcher, iTunes and from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in our poll and share which one you think…
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Top 5 – Death Scenes
Another Top 5 segment from The MacGuffin. This time Allen and Brandi share their top 5 death scenes. This segment is also available on Stitcher and iTunes. The audio version can be downloaded directly from here. After you’ve watched the video please vote in our…
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Another MacGuffin Film Podcast Top 5’s segment. This time around Brandi and Allen share their top 5 Hitchcock films.
READ MORETop Horror Films – #8 – Psycho
Psycho 1960; directed by Alfred Hitchcock; screenplay by Joseph Stefano, from the novel by Robert Bloch Allen: Alfred Hitchcock would forever change the game with Psycho.
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