Another excellent review JW. This is in my top 10 Hitchcock movies, along with the other Grace Kelly appearances. It's kinda funny because outside of Hitchcock, I find her beautiful but boring. With Hitch, pure magic. I'm glad you highlighted John Williams. Hitch uses him superbly as a secondary character. His presence is always a treat. I heard Ray Milland referred to as a road company Cary Grant. So it's no surprise that he's used so effectively. He's one of the great charming villains of the Hitchcock catalog. Thanks for doing these wonderful reviews. I'll get through them all eventually.
Your entertaining and informative commentary on Dial M seems to have left out a key piece of information involving Ray Milland. He won an Academy Award for giving one of the greatest performances of classic cinema in The Lost Weekend. I did celebrity impressions in high school, and became so mesmerized by Milland in Lost Weekend and Alias Nick Beal (In which he plays an urbane Satan) that I worked up an impression of him. I discovered that by curling my tongue to place the back of it against the roof of my mouth I could simulate his voice. I strongly recommend these Milland films if you haven't seen them. Each is unforgettable in its own way.
I think the reason Margot keeps holding onto the call when no one responds is she senses someone is there listening to her... perhaps even her husband. She sensed something was not right when Tony left earlier.
Because the movie was made 3D, it required two projectors going at the same time. Most theaters had only two projectors. The amount of film on one was limited, so normally as one projector is running, the guy is queuing up the second to start the minute the first one runs out. With 3D, this normal arrangement wasn't possible, which is why this film has an intermission.
You’re best review (performance) in a while. It’s obvious that you’re feeling better. I got a good chuckle out of your PSA. As always, you’re a sheer delight!
Watched this movie last night. Going to go through more of Hitchcock movies. Never have seen your movie reviews. Must say I watch so many movie reviews and also want to make my own videos and you nail it. Great job! Not only informative but your adorable. I wish I could sit and talk movies with you. Again great job!!
Keeping up with the keys was the trick. John Williams was so good that I found him in other places such as the Twilight Zone, where he played Shakespeare brought back to life.
The AFI showed this film in 3D maybe ten or twelve years ago. For the most part Hitchcock doesn’t do much with the device, but the famous “scissors scene” is absolutely incredible. Grace Kelly seems to be reaching out directly to us, and we want to reach out to her and pull her out of danger. Her hand seems to be right there in front of us! It’s all the more powerful exactly because Hitchcock has done virtually nothing with the 3D up until that moment. I’m not in love with the film, but that short scene was the most powerful use of 3D I’ve ever watched.
I think Hitchcock was more subtle with the way he used it, feeling like your in the room as it spreads out,plus the big moment was the murder scene,and yes it looked amazing in 3-d,they showed that clip during the old Hitchcock "ride" at universal studios Florida which was in 3-d(finale was the birds ripping through the screen attacking you,was awesome)
Excellent review! Really enjoyed your analysis 👍 I've heard the 3D works very well for the movie, but not in the way we modern audiences would expect. Instead of enhancing excitement, in enhances intimacy. Feeling like your right in the apartment, digging through the hand bag, putting the key under the rug etc. I'd love to see it that way someday
another entertaining review - like the costume reflecting character notes. I'd say the one other thing you might have discussed was Hitch's very deliberate choice to use the comparatively bland Robert Cummings as the "good guy" while clearly opting to make bad-guy Ray Milland much more entertaining and appealing (the way he calmly pours a drink after everything blows up in his face is priceless). Of course Hitch had already used Cummings in Saboteur. But typical of Hitch to make you like the cad. As for John Williams the detective, my earliest memories were from a "cheesy" TV ad for a classical record collection.
Great thumbnail! This one just grabs me, speaks to me and i'm always on the edge of my seat. And Ray Milland has so much charisma i just can't help kinda rooting for him and a small part of me wishes he can get away with it. It's definitely in my top 3 Hitchcock movies.
Good to see you looking so much better! This isn't my favourite Hitchcock movie but it still mesmerised me the first time I saw it. I'd love to see you do a video ranking your favourite Hitchcock movies.
I am so glad you're feeling better! I didn't love this one but your review really makes me want to rewatch it! Your fantastic analysis of these films is my favorite part of your movie reviews (especially the Hitchcock ones). When you started to talk about her wardrobe I was like "yea I do love that dress but my favorite wardrobe of hers is in Rear Window" but then I realized you were talking about what her wardrobe represents and that was so great because I did notice she becomes more bedraggled as she becomes more desperate but didn't notice the color changes, fantastic! 👏👏👏
I'm so glad my reviews are able to give you another perspective on the movies! I prefer her Rear Window costumes too. One of the best wardrobes ever. :)
I always wonder how a murder plot that depends on a phone call at a particular time in a particular place, because that's where the phone is tethered. And as for waiting for an answer on the phone - well, for some of us who grew up before answering machines (remember those? they actually used to use small cassette tapes), I don't know that I'd go that long, but when I make a call, I still let it ring about 10 times if no voicemail kicks in, giving the person I'm calling a chance to get to the phone. I do it without thinking. And all the thrillers that depend on a missed phone call, or the need to find a phone booth. There is a whole generation growing up that just won't get it, and won't get the tension. But for the rest of us, this is still a marvelous film.
We always took a long time to get to the phone at our house, so if you were calling us you'd be smart to let it ring and ring. :) I know! It drives me crazy sometimes to think of all the kids who are going to watch movies like this and not understand what's going on, or who think it's dumb just because the technology isn't in use anymore.
i remember discovering your channel after a night of searching deep into youtube for jane eyre related videos. you had few subs then but i had a feeling your channel would grow. from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all the great content you've uploaded over the past few years. you are truly outstanding at what you do.
Wow! Awesome Retro Cinema!!!!😄😄😄🌼🌼🌼✨✨✨ Reminds one of "Sorry, Wrong Number" with Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster setting up his handicapped Wife for murder!😃😃😃
Glad you're back and feeling better. Also, 1000 sub hype! Never saw Dial M believe it or not. I really should set up my Hitchcock game. Aside from that, I loved Rear Window.
Couple of interesting side notes: Robert (Bob) Cummings had previously jously done "Saboteur" for Hitchcock, as the protagonist. His skill as a "light," comic actor led him to his very successful TV show, around the same time as this movie, "Love That Bob." And...while Ray Milland was trying to kill Grace Kelly in the movie, the two were having an affair behind the scenes. ;-)
Dial M for Murder is another one I watch several times a year. Although this is one of my favorite Hitchcock films for many reasons, I found it somewhat predictable. I can see how at the time, it would have lured in the audience sitting in a theater. I do like how the suggested plot points of how meeting the intruder came about and told to the detective, but just like you, I think it's a bit laughable. Overall, I still enjoy it every time.
This is one of my most favorite Hitchcock movies. One thing is that this is clearly an instance of a stage play transplanted to film. Often such a movie will bend over backwards - and therefore so awkwardly - to expand the action beyond the fixed room of a stage production. This does not. Even when she is being sentenced in court, Hitchcock doesn't bother to actually place her in a courtroom setting. PS - the plot only works on the assumption of neither character making a duplicate key.
I have seen this movie a couple of times before this last time and I do like it. However, I don't love it like you do. It came from a play and it basically remains a play. Takes place mostly in the one room. Therefore, a lot of talking, like you said, and not much action. There is suspense here, for sure. I also agree with you that Grace Kelly is a sight to behold. I prefer her in the other two Hitchcock movies more - two of my top 6. I also agree with you the John Williams is good in this. His character is a policeman who is likeable - a rarity in a Hitchcock film. I would like to see it in 3-D, I think it would be interesting since that's what was intended. Oh, by the way, you tell your parents that they can throw this phone away. Maybe they're keeping it for nostalgic reasons. Do we know your Hitchcock top 10? I don't think you've mentioned which are your top ones except your two favorites. One of the other reviewers here mentioned about you doing a top 10 review and you said that you need to finish them, "maybe in 2020" you said! Well, it's 2021 and you are a little over 1/3 done. I'm trying to watch most of them. Every one from The Man Who Knew too Much (British version) through the end minus Jamaica Inn, which Hitchcock himself, along with others, didn't like. I've also added in The Lodger and Downhill. Some of the other early ones don't really interest me. Maybe a couple of them, but we need good prints. It's hard to watch a film in bad shape.
Wonderful! My dad would show these kinds of movies to me as a kid, but I recently saw the birds for the first time and loved your reviews. You do great work here. Cary grant of course is awesome I like your take on the old school style, and u do have a cool soothing voice although the bloopers r my favourite. Keep it up!
Of course- I didn't know how involved these videos are.. I figured a review was just, mostly opinion off the cuff.. Then I realize reviewers like you are dedicated, write scripts, make cuts.. Plus there is getting over shyness.. Even though I've been watching videos for a while I only recently started commenting.. Hope u like it;)
Watched it in 3d today its weird but great.not as gimmicky. The titles look cool.a few outstretched hands like when she grabs the scissors or someone holds the key out. Mostly its used for staging and depth. Things like bottles and lamps pop out its kinda funny
Hello, hello... Hello?! I'm glad that you're feeling better and that you reached 1000 subs. Your reviews always bring genuine smiles and laughter... So, here's to 2000 subs :)
@@Weiselberry You're sincerely welcome! Sadly, hate to admit it, but I've never watched much Hitchcock beyond "Psycho"... Do you have any films that would be a good starter?
Well, my two favorites are Rear Window and Shadow of a Doubt. Rear Window especially would be my first recommendation to anyone just starting out with Hitchcock.
I do like it although it drags a bit in the middle. I have a 3D version and it adds to the sense of voyeruism of the film. Ultimately the 3D aspect is not necessary to enjoy the film.
I have always loved this one - in my top 10 of Hitch's films? hmmmmm maybe, but it's a tough call. As you said there's too much competition. The one problem I had with the film was I always thought it was unlikely that Grace Kelly could have plunged those scissors so deeply into the assailant's back from that angle. But that's a bit nitpicky in an overall great film. Talky yes, but also very sharp. Milland was also great in The Lost Weekend, The Big Clock, and The Uninvited to name a few. Welcome back Jerome and I thought your voice sounded great. )
Thank you! Yes, I've liked Milland in pretty much everything I've seen him in (well, except that Man with the X-Ray Eyes movie, which I finally got up the nerve to watch a couple years ago). I still haven't seen The Lost Weekend yet because I know it's going to be a tough one, but I watched The Big Clock a few months ago and really enjoyed it, and The Uninvited is a horror classic. Lovely music too.
Of course near the end of his career, Milland also had a few clunkers which were so bad they were ALMOST good, such as The Thing With Two Heads (omg) and Frogs, the latter of which I saw recently and somehow managed to sit through. We'll forgive him for those though.
Sadly at that point in their careers they needed the money and were no longer considered for quality roles. I imagine you' you've seen 'Ed Wood' and how sad it was for Bela Lugosi near the end. He's an extreme example of course because not only was he aging and drug addicted at that point, but had been typecast for nearly the entirety of his career.
I love this film, it could be in my favourite Hitchcock films along with Rear Window! Your review is fantastic too. Have you ever watched the TV series Life on Mars? It's a British show from the mid-2000s. If you haven't seen it, you should definitely give it a go. It's one of the best TV shows I've ever seen :).
@@Weiselberry Ah, I loved Ashes to Ashes! I think you have to see it as series 3, 4, and 5 of Life on Mars, though. John Simm is in Life on Mars too, who is an amazing actor :)
Hitchcock wanted to use 3D as a means of recreating the experience of watching a play. Unfortunately he succeeded. For some reason he wanted Grace Kelly to be even more wooden in the later scenes. He pulled that off too. That said, in 3D, it's less boring to watch than in 2D. The 3D version was very successful in the 50s but not enough to prevent the process falling into disuse for many years.
I LOVE Grace Kelly & Hitchcock but I've never warmed up to this one ... just tells a story, not very cinematic, yes it looks like Hitch wasn't very enthusiastic about making it ... also he wasn't interested in using Bob Cummings just a few years before
The technical ability of filming at the time was limited such that Hitchcock had to have a giant telephone dial built, and I guess a fake giant finger.
This was not one of my favorite films of Hitch's. I've seen it twice and by the second viewing I did get invested more in the story than I did in my first viewing. Grace's costumes is AMAZING as in all of her Hitchcock's films. But all in all was not a fan. I can watch it when it comes on but its not one that I'm gonna be rushing to buy on dvd anytime soon. Great review as always though! :D
Do you think you'll be reviewing that one? I did but am currently working on the editing and it's my first time trying to edit and its driving me crazy!
1. Tony hires Swann to kill Margot 2. Therefore Swann needs a key to get in 3. So Tony tells Swann he’ll find a key under the stair carpet. Swann is to let himself in, kill Margot and put the key back under the stair carpet, after killing Margot, when he’s leaving 4. Tony doesn’t want to give Swann his own key because he’s going out that night to establish his alibi. So he steals Margot’s key from her handbag and puts that under the stair carpet for Swann (Margot is staying in and won't miss her key) 5. So if things go according to plan, when Tony gets home, he should collect Margot’s key from under the stair carpet and put it back in Margot’s handbag before he calls the police to tell them she’s been murdered 6. But on the night Swann disobeys orders and puts Margot’s key back under the stair carpet as soon as he’s unlocked the door. Before he tries to kill Margot. This is the key to the key plot. 7. And then the murder goes wrong and it’s Swann not Margot who finishes up dead. 8. Tony rushes home, packs Margot off to the bedroom and goes through Swann’s pockets and finds a key. Tony assumes this must be Margot’s key - because if Swann had followed orders he would still have Margot’s key on him . He was supposed to put it back after he’s killed Margot, on the way out. But he never did kill Margot, so - Tony thinks - this must be Margot’s key. So he puts it back in Margot’s handbag 9. But Tony is wrong, because Swann disobeyed orders. The key that Tony finds on Swann’s body is not Margot’s but Swann’s own key. It’s Swann’s key that goes into Margot’s handbag. Meanwhile Margot’s key is under the stair carpet, where Swann put it back before the attempted murder. 10. So that all sets up the denouement. Margot can’t get in with the key in her handbag, because it’s not her key. It’s Swann’s. And then, a bit later, Tony can’t get in with it either. He can’t understand why not. 11. Then it clicks. He can’t get in with it because it’s Swann’s key not Margot’s. So since Swann had his own key on his body but not Margot’s, where’s Margot’s ? Swann must have disobeyed orders and put Margot's key back under the stair carpet before the murder. So that’s where Margot’s key must be - still under the stair carpet ! So Tony uses it to get in, and…. 12. …..he’s caught ! Because he knew that Margot’s key was under the stair carpet. There’s no innocent explanation for him knowing that that’s where it was. He must have been in cahoots with Swann. 13. Indeed the proof is stronger than that. It’s only when the key in Margot’s handbag doesn’t work that Tony realizes that it must be Swann’s and Margot’s must be under the stair carpet. It’s been months since the night of the attempted murder and Margot’s key has been sitting there all along, without Tony realizing it. 14. But a man who can deduce in a few moments that because the key in his wife’s handbag doesn’t work, his wife’s actual key must be under the stair carpet must have a very good, and very guilty, idea of why the key in his wife’s handbag doesn’t work, and so what can be inferred from that, about where Margot’s key actually is. An innocent man would be as clueless as Margot as to why the key in her handbag doesn’t work.
One of my least favorite Hitchcock films. For one thing, Robert Cummings was one of AH’s least inspired casting n decisions. More importantly, I find the plot to be endlessly convoluted and at many points severely lacking in credibility..
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Another excellent review JW. This is in my top 10 Hitchcock movies, along with the other Grace Kelly appearances. It's kinda funny because outside of Hitchcock, I find her beautiful but boring. With Hitch, pure magic.
I'm glad you highlighted John Williams. Hitch uses him superbly as a secondary character. His presence is always a treat.
I heard Ray Milland referred to as a road company Cary Grant. So it's no surprise that he's used so effectively. He's one of the great charming villains of the Hitchcock catalog.
Thanks for doing these wonderful reviews. I'll get through them all eventually.
My favourite Hitchcock film.Love the plot, love the fact nearly the entire film is shot on a single set and of course having Grace Kelly is a bonus.
Your entertaining and informative commentary on Dial M seems to have left out a key piece of information involving Ray Milland. He won an Academy Award for giving one of the greatest performances of classic cinema in The Lost Weekend. I did celebrity impressions in high school, and became so mesmerized by Milland in Lost Weekend and Alias Nick Beal (In which he plays an urbane Satan) that I worked up an impression of him. I discovered that by curling my tongue to place the back of it against the roof of my mouth I could simulate his voice. I strongly recommend these Milland films if you haven't seen them. Each is unforgettable in its own way.
I think the reason Margot keeps holding onto the call when no one responds is she senses someone is there listening to her... perhaps even her husband. She sensed something was not right when Tony left earlier.
Aren't you glad your mother never threw that old phone out. It finally found a new use.
Because the movie was made 3D, it required two projectors going at the same time. Most theaters had only two projectors. The amount of film on one was limited, so normally as one projector is running, the guy is queuing up the second to start the minute the first one runs out.
With 3D, this normal arrangement wasn't possible, which is why this film has an intermission.
You’re best review (performance) in a while. It’s obvious that you’re feeling better. I got a good chuckle out of your PSA. As always, you’re a sheer delight!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Watched this movie last night. Going to go through more of Hitchcock movies. Never have seen your movie reviews. Must say I watch so many movie reviews and also want to make my own videos and you nail it. Great job! Not only informative but your adorable. I wish I could sit and talk movies with you. Again great job!!
Thank you!
Keeping up with the keys was the trick. John Williams was so good that I found him in other places such as the Twilight Zone, where he played Shakespeare brought back to life.
The AFI showed this film in 3D maybe ten or twelve years ago. For the most part Hitchcock doesn’t do much with the device, but the famous “scissors scene” is absolutely incredible. Grace Kelly seems to be reaching out directly to us, and we want to reach out to her and pull her out of danger. Her hand seems to be right there in front of us! It’s all the more powerful exactly because Hitchcock has done virtually nothing with the 3D up until that moment. I’m not in love with the film, but that short scene was the most powerful use of 3D I’ve ever watched.
For me personally four Hitchcocks are on the highest shelf:
- Dial M for Murder (1954)
- Rebecca (1940)
- Spellbound (1945)
- The Lady Vanishes (1938)
I think Hitchcock was more subtle with the way he used it, feeling like your in the room as it spreads out,plus the big moment was the murder scene,and yes it looked amazing in 3-d,they showed that clip during the old Hitchcock "ride" at universal studios Florida which was in 3-d(finale was the birds ripping through the screen attacking you,was awesome)
Excellent review! Really enjoyed your analysis 👍 I've heard the 3D works very well for the movie, but not in the way we modern audiences would expect. Instead of enhancing excitement, in enhances intimacy. Feeling like your right in the apartment, digging through the hand bag, putting the key under the rug etc. I'd love to see it that way someday
another entertaining review - like the costume reflecting character notes. I'd say the one other thing you might have discussed was Hitch's very deliberate choice to use the comparatively bland Robert Cummings as the "good guy" while clearly opting to make bad-guy Ray Milland much more entertaining and appealing (the way he calmly pours a drink after everything blows up in his face is priceless). Of course Hitch had already used Cummings in Saboteur. But typical of Hitch to make you like the cad. As for John Williams the detective, my earliest memories were from a "cheesy" TV ad for a classical record collection.
Just watched this in theaters for its 70th anniversary, great movie, and great review🔥
Great thumbnail! This one just grabs me, speaks to me and i'm always on the edge of my seat. And Ray Milland has so much charisma i just can't help kinda rooting for him and a small part of me wishes he can get away with it. It's definitely in my top 3 Hitchcock movies.
Good to see you looking so much better! This isn't my favourite Hitchcock movie but it still mesmerised me the first time I saw it. I'd love to see you do a video ranking your favourite Hitchcock movies.
I'm thinking of doing that when I finish reviewing all of them. So... maybe in 2020? :)
I had the privilege of seeing it the original 3D. It was amazing!
And they say the idea for the TV show "Columbo" was influenced by this
Defintly in my top 5
I am so glad you're feeling better! I didn't love this one but your review really makes me want to rewatch it! Your fantastic analysis of these films is my favorite part of your movie reviews (especially the Hitchcock ones). When you started to talk about her wardrobe I was like "yea I do love that dress but my favorite wardrobe of hers is in Rear Window" but then I realized you were talking about what her wardrobe represents and that was so great because I did notice she becomes more bedraggled as she becomes more desperate but didn't notice the color changes, fantastic! 👏👏👏
I'm so glad my reviews are able to give you another perspective on the movies! I prefer her Rear Window costumes too. One of the best wardrobes ever. :)
@@Weiselberry very feminine
@@Weiselberry women these days dont like to wear feminine cloths. but i loved and enjoyed watching alfred hitchcocks movies..
I always wonder how a murder plot that depends on a phone call at a particular time in a particular place, because that's where the phone is tethered. And as for waiting for an answer on the phone - well, for some of us who grew up before answering machines (remember those? they actually used to use small cassette tapes), I don't know that I'd go that long, but when I make a call, I still let it ring about 10 times if no voicemail kicks in, giving the person I'm calling a chance to get to the phone. I do it without thinking. And all the thrillers that depend on a missed phone call, or the need to find a phone booth. There is a whole generation growing up that just won't get it, and won't get the tension. But for the rest of us, this is still a marvelous film.
We always took a long time to get to the phone at our house, so if you were calling us you'd be smart to let it ring and ring. :) I know! It drives me crazy sometimes to think of all the kids who are going to watch movies like this and not understand what's going on, or who think it's dumb just because the technology isn't in use anymore.
congratulations on 1k subs! you're one of the best things that ever happened to youtube. rotary phones rock.
Aw, shucks. Thank you! You were one of my earliest commenters, you know, and you've been a huge encouragement. Thanks for being such a supportive fan!
i remember discovering your channel after a night of searching deep into youtube for jane eyre related videos. you had few subs then but i had a feeling your channel would grow. from the bottom of my heart, thank you for all the great content you've uploaded over the past few years. you are truly outstanding at what you do.
Now you're gonna make me cry! :)
Wow! Awesome Retro Cinema!!!!😄😄😄🌼🌼🌼✨✨✨ Reminds one of "Sorry, Wrong Number" with Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster setting up his handicapped Wife for murder!😃😃😃
Glad you're back and feeling better. Also, 1000 sub hype!
Never saw Dial M believe it or not. I really should set up my Hitchcock game. Aside from that, I loved Rear Window.
Thank you!
I remember subscribing to this channel when it had less than 100 subscribers. Congratulations. This is an excellent movie review.
Thank you! I know, you've been a faithful watcher for a long time, and I appreciate your sticking with me!
Couple of interesting side notes:
Robert (Bob) Cummings had previously jously done "Saboteur" for Hitchcock, as the protagonist. His skill as a "light," comic actor led him to his very successful TV show, around the same time as this movie, "Love That Bob."
And...while Ray Milland was trying to kill Grace Kelly in the movie, the two were having an affair behind the scenes. ;-)
Dial M for Murder is another one I watch several times a year. Although this is one of my favorite Hitchcock films for many reasons, I found it somewhat predictable. I can see how at the time, it would have lured in the audience sitting in a theater. I do like how the suggested plot points of how meeting the intruder came about and told to the detective, but just like you, I think it's a bit laughable. Overall, I still enjoy it every time.
This is one of my most favorite Hitchcock movies. One thing is that this is clearly an instance of a stage play transplanted to film. Often such a movie will bend over backwards - and therefore so awkwardly - to expand the action beyond the fixed room of a stage production. This does not. Even when she is being sentenced in court, Hitchcock doesn't bother to actually place her in a courtroom setting.
PS - the plot only works on the assumption of neither character making a duplicate key.
Great review. Enjoy your picks so far.
If you get the chance to see Milland in Lost Weekend, you must. Perhaps his finest performance and a very dark film. Have a look!
I have seen this movie a couple of times before this last time and I do like it. However, I don't love it like you do. It came from a play and it basically remains a play. Takes place mostly in the one room. Therefore, a lot of talking, like you said, and not much action. There is suspense here, for sure. I also agree with you that Grace Kelly is a sight to behold. I prefer her in the other two Hitchcock movies more - two of my top 6. I also agree with you the John Williams is good in this. His character is a policeman who is likeable - a rarity in a Hitchcock film. I would like to see it in 3-D, I think it would be interesting since that's what was intended. Oh, by the way, you tell your parents that they can throw this phone away. Maybe they're keeping it for nostalgic reasons. Do we know your Hitchcock top 10? I don't think you've mentioned which are your top ones except your two favorites. One of the other reviewers here mentioned about you doing a top 10 review and you said that you need to finish them, "maybe in 2020" you said! Well, it's 2021 and you are a little over 1/3 done. I'm trying to watch most of them. Every one from The Man Who Knew too Much (British version) through the end minus Jamaica Inn, which Hitchcock himself, along with others, didn't like. I've also added in The Lodger and Downhill. Some of the other early ones don't really interest me. Maybe a couple of them, but we need good prints. It's hard to watch a film in bad shape.
I love the use of the telephone prop so much. It's just like watching the movie only maybe even better 😄☎ 🎥
Wonderful! My dad would show these kinds of movies to me as a kid, but I recently saw the birds for the first time and loved your reviews. You do great work here. Cary grant of course is awesome I like your take on the old school style, and u do have a cool soothing voice although the bloopers r my favourite. Keep it up!
Thanks! :D
Of course- I didn't know how involved these videos are.. I figured a review was just, mostly opinion off the cuff.. Then I realize reviewers like you are dedicated, write scripts, make cuts.. Plus there is getting over shyness.. Even though I've been watching videos for a while I only recently started commenting.. Hope u like it;)
Watched it in 3d today its weird but great.not as gimmicky. The titles look cool.a few outstretched hands like when she grabs the scissors or someone holds the key out. Mostly its used for staging and depth. Things like bottles and lamps pop out its kinda funny
Hm, sounds like kind of a strange but interesting experience. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on it!
Ur terrific at these! I’ll keep watching if u keep making!
I love your review of this great film and agree entirely. Thanks!
Thank *you*!
You made me want to watch it again. Consider reviewing Quo Vadis, please.
A mini review of Quo Vadis is in this video: th-cam.com/video/M3sWO7Warkk/w-d-xo.html
Hello, hello... Hello?! I'm glad that you're feeling better and that you reached 1000 subs. Your reviews always bring genuine smiles and laughter... So, here's to 2000 subs :)
Thank you so much!
@@Weiselberry You're sincerely welcome! Sadly, hate to admit it, but I've never watched much Hitchcock beyond "Psycho"... Do you have any films that would be a good starter?
Well, my two favorites are Rear Window and Shadow of a Doubt. Rear Window especially would be my first recommendation to anyone just starting out with Hitchcock.
I do like it although it drags a bit in the middle. I have a 3D version and it adds to the sense of voyeruism of the film. Ultimately the 3D aspect is not necessary to enjoy the film.
I have always loved this one - in my top 10 of Hitch's films? hmmmmm maybe, but it's a tough call. As you said there's too much competition. The one problem I had with the film was I always thought it was unlikely that Grace Kelly could have plunged those scissors so deeply into the assailant's back from that angle. But that's a bit nitpicky in an overall great film. Talky yes, but also very sharp. Milland was also great in The Lost Weekend, The Big Clock, and The Uninvited to name a few. Welcome back Jerome and I thought your voice sounded great. )
Thank you! Yes, I've liked Milland in pretty much everything I've seen him in (well, except that Man with the X-Ray Eyes movie, which I finally got up the nerve to watch a couple years ago). I still haven't seen The Lost Weekend yet because I know it's going to be a tough one, but I watched The Big Clock a few months ago and really enjoyed it, and The Uninvited is a horror classic. Lovely music too.
Of course near the end of his career, Milland also had a few clunkers which were so bad they were ALMOST good, such as The Thing With Two Heads (omg) and Frogs, the latter of which I saw recently and somehow managed to sit through. We'll forgive him for those though.
That happened to so many classic actors. Such a shame.
Sadly at that point in their careers they needed the money and were no longer considered for quality roles. I imagine you' you've seen 'Ed Wood' and how sad it was for Bela Lugosi near the end. He's an extreme example of course because not only was he aging and drug addicted at that point, but had been typecast for nearly the entirety of his career.
have you reviewed 'strangers on a train' ?
Not yet. I have seen it, though.
See Ray in X: The Man with the X-Ray Eyes. It's nuts.
I still have never seen that one... Check out 'To Catch a Thief' if you've never seen it. It's another Hitchcock film with Grace Kelly.
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I love this film, it could be in my favourite Hitchcock films along with Rear Window! Your review is fantastic too. Have you ever watched the TV series Life on Mars? It's a British show from the mid-2000s. If you haven't seen it, you should definitely give it a go. It's one of the best TV shows I've ever seen :).
Thanks! I saw a few scenes of its sequel series, Ashes to Ashes, during a Philip Glenister phase I went through. I know, random...
@@Weiselberry Ah, I loved Ashes to Ashes! I think you have to see it as series 3, 4, and 5 of Life on Mars, though. John Simm is in Life on Mars too, who is an amazing actor :)
Hitchcock wanted to use 3D as a means of recreating the experience of watching a play. Unfortunately he succeeded. For some reason he wanted Grace Kelly to be even more wooden in the later scenes. He pulled that off too. That said, in 3D, it's less boring to watch than in 2D. The 3D version was very successful in the 50s but not enough to prevent the process falling into disuse for many years.
I LOVE Grace Kelly & Hitchcock but I've never warmed up to this one ... just tells a story, not very cinematic, yes it looks like Hitch wasn't very enthusiastic about making it ... also he wasn't interested in using Bob Cummings just a few years before
great video, tysm!
What? No caller ID? :)
The technical ability of filming at the time was limited such that Hitchcock had to have a giant telephone dial built, and I guess a fake giant finger.
Sometimes, when I'm out driving in bad traffic, I find myself wishing that I had a fake giant finger.......
This was not one of my favorite films of Hitch's. I've seen it twice and by the second viewing I did get invested more in the story than I did in my first viewing. Grace's costumes is AMAZING as in all of her Hitchcock's films. But all in all was not a fan. I can watch it when it comes on but its not one that I'm gonna be rushing to buy on dvd anytime soon. Great review as always though! :D
Glad you enjoyed the review, even if you don't love the movie! :)
@@Weiselberry Hey, have you ever seen The Miracle Worker from 1962 starting Anne Bancroft and Patty Duke?
Yes! That's a great movie!
Do you think you'll be reviewing that one? I did but am currently working on the editing and it's my first time trying to edit and its driving me crazy!
Well, it wasn't on my radar, but I'll definitely consider it for the future. Oh, I feel your pain! Editing is usually not fun.
Brilliant welldone!
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Great movie and great review!
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I’m sorry but I just have to say you look gorgeous and remind me of Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada.
Great movie
Ray Milland is one of my favorite actors, but I hated Dial M for Mundane...
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Luv the movie but the plot with the key replacement confuses me.
1. Tony hires Swann to kill Margot
2. Therefore Swann needs a key to get in
3. So Tony tells Swann he’ll find a key under the stair carpet. Swann is to let himself in, kill Margot and put the key back under the stair carpet, after killing Margot, when he’s leaving
4. Tony doesn’t want to give Swann his own key because he’s going out that night to establish his alibi. So he steals Margot’s key from her handbag and puts that under the stair carpet for Swann (Margot is staying in and won't miss her key)
5. So if things go according to plan, when Tony gets home, he should collect Margot’s key from under the stair carpet and put it back in Margot’s handbag before he calls the police to tell them she’s been murdered
6. But on the night Swann disobeys orders and puts Margot’s key back under the stair carpet as soon as he’s unlocked the door. Before he tries to kill Margot. This is the key to the key plot.
7. And then the murder goes wrong and it’s Swann not Margot who finishes up dead.
8. Tony rushes home, packs Margot off to the bedroom and goes through Swann’s pockets and finds a key. Tony assumes this must be Margot’s key - because if Swann had followed orders he would still have Margot’s key on him . He was supposed to put it back after he’s killed Margot, on the way out. But he never did kill Margot, so - Tony thinks - this must be Margot’s key. So he puts it back in Margot’s handbag
9. But Tony is wrong, because Swann disobeyed orders. The key that Tony finds on Swann’s body is not Margot’s but Swann’s own key. It’s Swann’s key that goes into Margot’s handbag. Meanwhile Margot’s key is under the stair carpet, where Swann put it back before the attempted murder.
10. So that all sets up the denouement. Margot can’t get in with the key in her handbag, because it’s not her key. It’s Swann’s. And then, a bit later, Tony can’t get in with it either. He can’t understand why not.
11. Then it clicks. He can’t get in with it because it’s Swann’s key not Margot’s. So since Swann had his own key on his body but not Margot’s, where’s Margot’s ? Swann must have disobeyed orders and put Margot's key back under the stair carpet before the murder. So that’s where Margot’s key must be - still under the stair carpet ! So Tony uses it to get in, and….
12. …..he’s caught ! Because he knew that Margot’s key was under the stair carpet. There’s no innocent explanation for him knowing that that’s where it was. He must have been in cahoots with Swann.
13. Indeed the proof is stronger than that. It’s only when the key in Margot’s handbag doesn’t work that Tony realizes that it must be Swann’s and Margot’s must be under the stair carpet. It’s been months since the night of the attempted murder and Margot’s key has been sitting there all along, without Tony realizing it.
14. But a man who can deduce in a few moments that because the key in his wife’s handbag doesn’t work, his wife’s actual key must be under the stair carpet must have a very good, and very guilty, idea of why the key in his wife’s handbag doesn’t work, and so what can be inferred from that, about where Margot’s key actually is. An innocent man would be as clueless as Margot as to why the key in her handbag doesn’t work.
One of my least favorite Hitchcock films. For one thing, Robert Cummings was one of AH’s least inspired casting n decisions. More importantly, I find the plot to be endlessly convoluted and at many points severely lacking in credibility..