I thought I should post my review on Sabotage (1936). I have seen it several times. Sabotage (1936)- "A Shock from Hitchcock!" I loved this film. It had a strong impact on me when I watched it. Although Hitchcock admits that putting "Boy with Bomb" Scenes in "Suspense" ...

MissG, Here is the interview where Anthony Perkins reveals that Hitchcock wanted to put Perkins in Torn Curtain. I just want to tell you that the background music for this interview is too loud. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ggx-saYGJQ4 Anyway, Universal studio interferred and talked Hitchcock out ...

Hello RedRiver, With the exception of Robert Walker, I felt that Strangers on a Train (1951) was strongly criticized for performances from Farley Granger and Ruth Roman. Although it is considered as a great film, I felt that criticism of the performances made it look like an inferior film compared t...

As you know, I love lesser known Hitchcock films like Waltzes from Vienna, Suspicion, The Paradine Case (now lost 131 minutes version), Under Capricorn, Stage Fright, Marnie, and Saboteur. But I thought I should review Strangers on a Train. I feel that it is a little underrated. I think Strangers on...

I agree Leslie Howard is the best Professor Higgins. One of the things I love Pygmalion is how Professor Higgins (Leslie Howard) and Eliza (Wendy Hiller) are so alike in so many levels. They both try to justify their actions. But they both have strong feelings for each other inside. In terms of acti...

If anyone is interested, then here is an interview with Hitchcock (hosted by Ingrid Bergman's daughter Pia Lindstrom and Film Archivist William Everson). [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umfiwI-7I0M[/youtube] First interview is hosted by Ingrid Bergman's daughter Pia Lindstrom. Second Intervi...

Interesting, moira finnie. My favorite scenes in Black Narcissus have to do with Sister Ruth.

Here is an interesting trivia.

I want to point out that Michael Powell casted Esmond Knight in his 11 films. Thats a lot. Esmond Knight also worked with Hitchcock in Waltzes from Vienna (1934).

I see what you mean. Vertigo is considered today as greatest film of all time. I like Vertigo a lot. Anyway back to Powell & Pressburger films. Does anyone have a favorite scene from the films of Powell and Pressburger? In Canterbury Tale, I like the scene where Eric Portman and Sheila Sim talk ...

I agree with you. I believe this idea was developed by both Sidney Buchman and Seton Miller. Unfortunately, I haven't heard of the term "film blanc." Anyway, there was a sequel to Here comes Mr. Jordan called "Down to Earth." Down to Earth was directed by Alexander Hall (the same...

So I am not the only one who isn't interested in The Red Shoes. I haven't seen "I know Where I'm Going." But I will check it out soon.

What I love about Asquith is the depth he puts into the filmmaking. David Lean said like this about Anthony Asquith - "A hell of a good director." I think Asquith's The Browning Version is one of the best films I have ever seen. For Example, I noticed the similarities between Crocker Harri...

charliechaplinfan, my favorite British actors are Alastair Sim, Michael Redgrave, Robert Donat, and Esmond Knight. But my favorite actor is Cary Grant (born in England, but his films were made in America). I also like other actors like Laird Cregar, Michael Wilding, Robert Montgomery, and George San...

What are your favorite and least favorite films from Michael Powell and Emeric pressburger? You can also write about Peeping Tom. I also always liked their Black Narcissus especially because of beautiful scenery in the film and also great performance from Kathleen Byron. I also enjoyed other films l...

Hello Everyone, My favorite films from Asquith are The Browning Version (1951) and The Winslow Boy (1948). There are also other known films from him - Pygmalion (1938) (codirector), A Cottage on Dartmoor, The Way to the Stars (1946), etc. Like Hitchcock, Asquith's use of long takes are remarkable. W...

I agree. We also see Mr. Jordan (Claude Rains) saying this to Joe before entering Farnsworth's body - "But eventually, she (Bette) will see the soul of Joe Pendleton, because that is never lost. That will always shine through Joe. No matter what overcoat you put on."