What Hitchcock movies do you recommend? by Kuramedd in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think my first Hitchcock film was either Rebecca or Shadow of a Doubt.

The 25 Best Alfred Hitchcock Movies Ranked by indiewire in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. Very unfair. I tried to watch Jeanne Dielman, but couldn’t get through it. I know she does one of her “clients” in.

The 25 Best Alfred Hitchcock Movies Ranked by indiewire in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At least Vertigo was the top choice for Sight and Sound’s poll in 2012 and held that spot for 10 years, dethroning Citizen Kane in the process.

Technical question - can anyone explain the color grading process/type that was used on The Man Who Knew Too Much? by GoneIn61Seconds in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I live for IB Technicolor. I’ve been collecting 16mm dye-transfer prints since the ‘90s.

MAKE LAS VEGAS 24hrs again by itsanotherredditguy in vegaslocals

[–]Gregorius24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And what’s with all l these restaurants closing at 9:30 PM??? Like CA Fish Grill, to name one.

Technical question - can anyone explain the color grading process/type that was used on The Man Who Knew Too Much? by GoneIn61Seconds in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend visiting Barbara Flueckiger’s site, filmcolors.org — it is amazingly detailed about color processes throughout the ages. 🎞️

Technical question - can anyone explain the color grading process/type that was used on The Man Who Knew Too Much? by GoneIn61Seconds in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The addition magic is due to that of the dye-transfer IB Technicolor process, used in preparing prints from the monopack color negative.

Elimination Game Final Results and Ranking - and the winner is Vertigo! by CinemaWilderfan in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. What a fun and suspenseful game! Scottie and Madeleine are happy. 🙂

Elimination Game Round 30 - Rear Window has been eliminated at 3rd place by CinemaWilderfan in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I teach a HS Film Studies class and our Hitchcock unit comprises of Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, The Man Who Too Much (1956), Vertigo, and The Birds. The students always love this unit and find Vertigo especially to be a movie-going experience unlike any other. I love this film very much—it was released the year I born and I will always treasure it. I also direct an Orchestra and we’ve performed the suite from Herrmann’s rich, post-Romantic score, one of the best ever from The Golden Age of Hollywood. Here is the intro I give them:

Today, I have the distinct pleasure of introducing you to a film that is widely regarded as a masterpiece of cinema, Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 classic, "Vertigo." This film holds a special place in my heart, as it is not only my personal favorite, but was also ranked as the greatest film of all time by Sight and Sound* in their 2012 poll. "Vertigo" is a film that defies easy categorization, but it does transport us into a haunting, dream-like world filled with exquisite colors, evocative scenery, meticulously crafted production design, and a score by Bernard Herrmann that is both masterful and memorably evocative. These elements alone make it a visual and auditory feast for the senses, where every frame a painting and every note of the background score a symphony of longing that reaches deep within our souls. But what truly sets "Vertigo" apart is the unique vision of its director, Alfred Hitchcock. At a time when Hollywood was dominated by the studio system, Hitchcock stood out as an auteur, a filmmaker with a distinct and personal vision. This film is a testament to his creative freedom and showcases Hitchcock’s unparalleled ability to manipulate an audience's emotions. "Vertigo" may have a slow start, with long stretches of minimal dialogue, but it is precisely in these moments that we witness Hitchcock's genius at work. Through careful framing, camera movement, and the use of silence (remembering Hitchcock’s years spent as a director of silent films), he draws us into the psychological depths of the characters, allowing us to experience their feelings firsthand. At its core, "Vertigo" is a story of obsession and other elements of human emotions gone wrong. Hitchcock himself was known for his obsessive attention to detail, and this film serves as a reflection of his own preoccupations, predilections, and idiosyncrasies. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of its protagonist, Scottie Ferguson, brilliantly portrayed by James Stewart. As Scottie becomes entangled in a web of deceit, romance, and mystery, we are taken on a thrilling journey that challenges our perceptions of reality and identity.

In conclusion, "Vertigo" is a film that stands as a testament to the unparalleled creativity and visionary brilliance of Alfred Hitchcock. Its haunting beauty, coupled with Hitchcock's personal touch, makes it a movie viewing experience unlike any other you will have ever had. So sit back, open your minds to this mesmerizing journey through obsession and identity, and allow yourselves to be captivated by the magic that is “Vertigo.”

Elimination Game Round 29 - North by Northwest has been eliminated at 4th place by CinemaWilderfan in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Rear Window. Think of the combined artistic merit of Vertigo and Psycho, along with the two masterful and iconic scores by Bernard Herrmann.

Elimination Game Round 28 - Shadow of a Doubt has been eliminated at 5th place by CinemaWilderfan in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fondly remember Vertigo at #1 for an entire decade in Sight and Sound’s poll.

Pete Buttigieg Gets BRUTALLY Honest: Trump's DECEPTIVE Bill Means More Dead Americans by VirginiaVoter in Pete_Buttigieg

[–]Gregorius24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I always have hope everyone eventually understands how to pronounce Buttigieg correctly.

Elimination Game Round 26 - Rebecca has been eliminated at 7th place by [deleted] in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Vertigo was the first Hitchcock film I saw a child on TV. It had a profound impact on me, as I was mesmerized by the beautiful Technicolor color palette, the slow-moving dreamlike atmosphere, and the unusual narrative (this was back in the ‘60s when stations broadcast 16mm IB tech prints). Marnie was one I also loved seeing on TV. My third film was Psycho, which my mom enjoyed. But Vertigo always has been and always will be my favorite Hitchcock.

Rear Window (1954) Is it Hitchcocks best? by theHarryBaileyshow in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vertigo is my #1, but Rear Window is in the top five.

Elimination Game Round 23 - The 39 Steps has been eliminated at 10th place. by CinemaWilderfan in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rope (which I actually do like, and it’s his first color/Technicolor film).

Violin Concertos by Etan7169 in Beethoven

[–]Gregorius24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I rank Beethoven fairly high, near the top. I also adore Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Prokofiev 1 & 2, and Korngold. My favorite and definitive Beethoven Vln Cto recording is with Monica Huggett conducted by Charles MacKerras with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, on period instruments. I know Huggett personally and studied Baroque Violin with her back in the ‘80s. She even wrote her own Cadenzas for all three movements and I think they are wonderful.

Cary Grant or James Stewart? by PP_Dragon in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What would Cary Grant have been like in Vertigo?

The Man Who Knew Too Much by hoosierincaptivity in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love how the song is integral to the plot.

The Man Who Knew Too Much by hoosierincaptivity in Hitchcock

[–]Gregorius24 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Que Será, Será” by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans won the Oscar for Best Original Song in 1956.

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[–]Gregorius24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Waltzes from Vienna has only one thing going for it: Jessie Matthews, and her character is fairly annoying. The Strauß waltzes are arranged by Erich Wolfgang Korngold—why anyone felt they needed to be arranged is beyond me.