A wonderfully engaging take on both the film and the wider context of voyeuristic and slasher movies, with an arresting concluding observation of connecting contemporary proclivites for (voyeuristic) optic technology - sometimes used for nefarious reasons where the potential for (follow-up) blackmail might analogously be equated with/to the mesmerising tripod spike.
Oooooo maaaan. That final bit, where you point out that we all have a camera in our pocket now, makes me feel ill. Once again, thank you for your video.
A brilliant video, like always. Could not agree more with your points, Peeping Tom is IMO the ultimate film that deals with the link between audiences and voyeurism. As you mentioned, like Mark, we all pretty much now carry a camera wherever we go out into the world, and more than a fair share film everyday life, which we then present for an audience to consume. There is no escaping the comparisons between this film and Psycho, both were released the same year, and both were game changes for the genre (IMO Hitchcock's follow up film, The Birds, was more of a game changer than Psycho) However if you really look at the two films they are both lampooning the era of their inception. Hitchcock was pretty much lampooning the B movies of the era with its black and white cinematography and its allusions to tradition with the Bates house resembling a haunted house. Peeping Tom meanwhile was lampooning the modern world of the time. The Eastman colour film stock that the film uses is a nod to the lurid pornography of the era (the appearence of Pamela Green as Winny, the model, is also another nod towards this suggestion) However, Powell was also giving a satirical critique of the film industry at the time. The studio based film Mark is working on resembles the last gasp of the screwball comedies that have had its day. I also like the illusion of the studio soundstages playing host to certain set pieces of the film, and looking everybit as artificial as they are, whilst the exterior locations look realistic, as they were. Also, the mention of the cut backs at the studio (one take and no more) gives proof to the idea on why there were so many films of that era that have now been forgotten (and have only now found a home on the London Live channel) Thankfully Peeping Tom has not been forgotten, nor sadly, has its themes, which are more relevent today than ever before.
Thanks a lot. You’re a wealth and knowledge and insight as always, I should have consulted you for this one by the looks of it. Amazing grasp of the details and era the film was made in, especially the context of British cinema. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@MovieBirthdays Thanks for the compliment, but you should be thanking my old lecturer on British Cinema at Kingston Uni. Really find it hard to believe that my year was the first to study British cinema... at a British University, so I was told. Sorry, I don’t mean to get gammon 😁 Also Kudos for mentioning the Giallos. Cannot believe I still haven’t seen Kill, Baby Kill. And I’ve got the blu ray on my shelf!
I think your comments are great. Sparking conversations about these movies is what this channel is all about so keep it coming. I remember studying British cinema too and some of it was flooding back when I watched this. Mainly it was a good excuse to rewatch the Archers stuff too.
I would have to say Black Narcissus. It completely took me by surprise and blew me away when I first saw it. Visually it just looks incredible in terms of Jack Cardiff’s photography but also the atmosphere just intensifies as Sister Ruth unravels and those close ups of her eyes are what cinema is all about. What’s your favourite?
Speaking of slashers I think two little things are worth mentioning. First is the fact Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even though for sure very influential for the subgenre, is arguably a slasher. It lacks essential ingridient - stalking, Leatherface was rather defending him self. I find it more of a hicksploitation/modern folk horror in which people get lost and face "different" communities/families. Second thing is Bob Clark's Black Christmas which was a massive influence on Halloween :) Cheers!
Two definite classics, big 70s slashers with a twist. Black Christmas essentially innovated the calendar event slashers like “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th”. I love your description of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it just reminded me of what a unique and special film it is.
Fantastic movie. So terrible that Powell had to under go a permanent hit to his reputation for many,many years to come.
A major shame. At least his reputation was reinstated thanks to the likes of Scorsese and Coppola.
I think time will be kinder as hopefully new audiences will eventually discover the treasure trove of work he left behind.
A wonderfully engaging take on both the film and the wider context of voyeuristic and slasher movies, with an arresting concluding observation of connecting contemporary proclivites for (voyeuristic) optic technology - sometimes used for nefarious reasons where the potential for (follow-up) blackmail might analogously be equated with/to the mesmerising tripod spike.
Thanks glad you found it interesting. I love your analogy at the end.
Oooooo maaaan. That final bit, where you point out that we all have a camera in our pocket now, makes me feel ill.
Once again, thank you for your video.
I guess we're all just Peeping Toms in some way. Glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
Same here. It is great that some films resonate with some forms of our everyday life. This, however, is not one of those moments.
A brilliant video, like always. Could not agree more with your points, Peeping Tom is IMO the ultimate film that deals with the link between audiences and voyeurism. As you mentioned, like Mark, we all pretty much now carry a camera wherever we go out into the world, and more than a fair share film everyday life, which we then present for an audience to consume.
There is no escaping the comparisons between this film and Psycho, both were released the same year, and both were game changes for the genre (IMO Hitchcock's follow up film, The Birds, was more of a game changer than Psycho) However if you really look at the two films they are both lampooning the era of their inception. Hitchcock was pretty much lampooning the B movies of the era with its black and white cinematography and its allusions to tradition with the Bates house resembling a haunted house. Peeping Tom meanwhile was lampooning the modern world of the time. The Eastman colour film stock that the film uses is a nod to the lurid pornography of the era (the appearence of Pamela Green as Winny, the model, is also another nod towards this suggestion)
However, Powell was also giving a satirical critique of the film industry at the time. The studio based film Mark is working on resembles the last gasp of the screwball comedies that have had its day. I also like the illusion of the studio soundstages playing host to certain set pieces of the film, and looking everybit as artificial as they are, whilst the exterior locations look realistic, as they were. Also, the mention of the cut backs at the studio (one take and no more) gives proof to the idea on why there were so many films of that era that have now been forgotten (and have only now found a home on the London Live channel) Thankfully Peeping Tom has not been forgotten, nor sadly, has its themes, which are more relevent today than ever before.
Thanks a lot. You’re a wealth and knowledge and insight as always, I should have consulted you for this one by the looks of it. Amazing grasp of the details and era the film was made in, especially the context of British cinema. Glad you enjoyed it.
@@MovieBirthdays Thanks for the compliment, but you should be thanking my old lecturer on British Cinema at Kingston Uni. Really find it hard to believe that my year was the first to study British cinema... at a British University, so I was told. Sorry, I don’t mean to get gammon 😁
Also Kudos for mentioning the Giallos. Cannot believe I still haven’t seen Kill, Baby Kill. And I’ve got the blu ray on my shelf!
I think your comments are great. Sparking conversations about these movies is what this channel is all about so keep it coming. I remember studying British cinema too and some of it was flooding back when I watched this. Mainly it was a good excuse to rewatch the Archers stuff too.
@@MovieBirthdays What’s your favourite Archer’s film by Powell? And I’m talking about the production company, not the radio soap😉
I would have to say Black Narcissus. It completely took me by surprise and blew me away when I first saw it. Visually it just looks incredible in terms of Jack Cardiff’s photography but also the atmosphere just intensifies as Sister Ruth unravels and those close ups of her eyes are what cinema is all about. What’s your favourite?
6:56 The British film 'Cover Girl Killer' from 1959 is also about "models being bumped off one-by-one during photo shoots" and is well-worth a watch.
Incredible work, thank you for this
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks
Very good sir. Probably my new fave. Very well written and edited again.
Thanks, glad you liked it. It was an epic to pull together and show that not only is it a great film by a great director but also the impact it had.
Speaking of slashers I think two little things are worth mentioning.
First is the fact Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even though for sure very influential for the subgenre, is arguably a slasher.
It lacks essential ingridient - stalking, Leatherface was rather defending him self.
I find it more of a hicksploitation/modern folk horror in which people get lost and face "different" communities/families.
Second thing is Bob Clark's Black Christmas which was a massive influence on Halloween :)
Cheers!
Two definite classics, big 70s slashers with a twist. Black Christmas essentially innovated the calendar event slashers like “Halloween” and “Friday the 13th”.
I love your description of Texas Chainsaw Massacre, it just reminded me of what a unique and special film it is.
The red- haired girl with the boater hat is so beautiful!❤
Brilliant conclusion and spot on.
Thanks a lot, glad you enjoyed the video.
@@MovieBirthdays Very much!
Fantastic analysis. Thank you!
Nice to see you working through the videos.
@@MovieBirthdays Almost done :) Big fan!
@@captaincolonelcollector8541 thanks a lot. Got a new video coming soon