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Alfred Hitchcock

The Wrong Man

‘The Wrong Man’ (1956) stands as one of Hitchcock’s most important films

April 10, 2024August 17, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The director turns his talents to a true story of a wrongfully charged man and appropriately sobers up his filmmaking style.

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Lifeboat

Hitchcock’s ‘Lifeboat’ (1944) reminds us that Nazis are evil

April 6, 2024April 6, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): One of Hitchcock’s most stripped-down movies is also among his least surprising.

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I Confess

‘I Confess’ (1953) derives suspense from one man’s silence

April 3, 2024February 27, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Normally a flawless character is boring, but this tale of an upstanding priest is an exception to that rule.

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Sabotage

‘Sabotage’ (1936) puts Hitchockian traits in a tidy package

March 30, 2024March 12, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): With its vibrant setting amid the London streets, this is an energetic and entertaining Thirties suspenser.

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Man Who Knew Too Much

Hitchcock improves on his own ‘The Man Who Knew Too Much’ (1934, 1956)

March 27, 2024April 17, 2025 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie reviews): Hitchcock knew a lot more about moviemaking by the time he took a second crack at this story of an average family thrown into international intrigue.

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Family Plot

‘Family Plot’ (1976) is a diamond to close Hitchcock’s career

March 23, 2024March 12, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Barbara Harris, Bruce Dern and William Devane are a blast to watch in this thriller about dual criminal couples.

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Spellbound

Mix of romance, psychology, mystery leaves a viewer ‘Spellbound’ (1945)

March 20, 2024August 17, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): The chemistry of Bergman and Peck propels this early filmic exploration of the human mind.

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Mr. and Mrs. Smith

‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ (1941) should break up over being unfunny

March 16, 2024March 16, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Hitchcock is the Master of Suspense, but this stultifying piece of evidence suggests he’s not the Master of Comedy.

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The 39 Steps

‘The 39 Steps’ (1935) is Hitchcock’s foundational light spy thriller

March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Many of the director’s tricks and traits are on display in one of the best entries from his British period.

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The Birds

Hitchcock’s most overrated film is for ‘The Birds’ (1963)  

March 6, 2024March 2, 2024 John Hansen Alfred Hitchcock

On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Although perhaps impressive at the time, this natural disaster flick lacks the director’s usual suspense.

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