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Rebecca [Blu-ray]Nearly 20 years before "Vertigo", Alfred Hitchcock made another film featuring romantic atmosphere, social misfits, a possible ghost, and male-female frustration. Except in "Rebecca's" case, it was from the woman's point of view. So you could call this a chick flick version of Vertigo?The secret to truly appreciating this movie is to get through the first hour or so of it. To be frank, that first hour is less than riveting. We find ourselves following the romance and the early ... continue reading...

Spellbound [Blu-ray]I’m not going to lie I kind of think that Hitchcock’s American work is not as good as his previous work in Canada or the UK.  However this is one of the better Hitch & Selznick features.   This is not the 39 Steps or The Lady Vanishes it is much more Hollywood. Synopsis Time!The head of the Green Manors mental asylum Dr. Murchison is retiring to be replaced by Dr. Edwardes, a famous psychiatrist. Edwardes arrives and is immediately attracted to the beautiful but cold Dr. ... continue reading...

The ApartmentThis is easily one of my favorite films ever.  No questions about it.  I watch it a few times a year it never fails me and it is so freeking good.  Honestly if you have never seen this film go and watch it now. Buy 10 copies and watch them all in a row.  The Apartment is the most amazing, relatable, progressive and sympathetic film made in 1960 (arguably the best year for film).  It's also a real tear-inducer. I'm not going to lie. The Apartment gets me every time. I'm not sure if ... continue reading...

Annie Hall [Blu-ray]I did not get into Woody Allen’s films until I worked at the video store in high school. Before then I was aware of his films but I did not really enjoy them (except for Sleeper). When I was 17 I developed an intense love for Woody Allen’s work. Starting with Annie Hall. Annie Hall chronicles the romantic adventures of neurotic New York comedian Alvy Singer and his equally neurotic girlfriend Annie Hall. The film traces the course of their relationship from their first ... continue reading...