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[Joe Riley]

Alfred Hitchcock's Rules of Visual Storytelling​

"Alfred Hitchcock was perhaps the greatest cinematic storyteller of the 20th century. His films created a visual language which have influenced virtually every director since."

 

[Joe Riley]

Alfred Hitchcock...Larger Than Life!

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[Joe Riley]

Alfred Hitchcock’s Only Movie Based on a True Story Starred Henry Fonda​

Henry Fonda and Alfred Hitchcock Switch Up Their Styles in 'The Wrong Man'​

"The Wrong Man isn't your typical Alfred Hitchcock film; the master of suspense throws open the doors to a raw, unsettling reality. Like he promises at the beginning of the film, it is not a suspenseful movie, but more a mystery. He is after the chilling fallibility of the justice system, shared through the eyes of Henry Fonda's Manny. And to navigate this uncharted territory, Fonda brings a palpable sense of vulnerability to Manny. To tell this true story, Hitchcock ditches his usual tricks and goes for a plain, realistic style that matches the seriousness of the real events. Still, his genius shows in how he cleverly plays with the camera angles. Tight close-ups make us feel as trapped and desperate as Manny Balestrero. The music by Bernard Herrmann adds to the tension, sounding cold and distant. It's still Hitchcock, but different." READ MORE

 

[Nancy Hart]

Henry Fonda and Alfred Hitchcock Switch Up Their Styles in 'The Wrong Man'​

I saw that movie on TCM last year. It was pretty good. (Film Noir)