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Hitchcock Blogathon #6: Lifeboat
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Lifeboat (1944) I recal when the contemporary Phone Booth came out a few years ago, many viewers complained that the entire movie takes place in that dang phone booth. Jump back about 60 years and Hitchcock gave us a masterpiece that persists entirely in a Lifeboat. Starting after read more
Hitchcock Blogathon #7: Psycho
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Pyscho (1960) I think Psycho might be the most famous if not most ingenious Hitchcock movie. That is not to say it is everyone’s favorite, but I think even non-classic-movie fans know Psycho. I will not dive too deeply into the plot, since I think everyone knows it: A young woman steals read more
Hitchcock Blogathon #8: Rear Window
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Rear Window (1954) When Jeffries hears screams one night, he begins to suspect the salesman has killed his wife. Jeffries’ girlfriend, Lisa, who is a model played naturally by Grace Kelly, joins in on the people-watching as the two try to determine what happened to the wife. The most read more
Hitchcock Blogation #9: Rebecca
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Just as Citizen Kane is usually considered Orson Welles‘ best work, Rebecca, in my opinion, is Hitchcock’s greatest masterpiece. The reasoning is the same. They were first films and ones that the directors had the most control over. For Hitchcock, it was his first in the U.S. read more
Hitchcock Blogathon #10: Foreign Correspondent
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Foreign Correspondent (1940) All Hitchcock movies have an element of humor to them, even the straight horror ones such as Psycho, but none of his mysteries is funnier than Foreign Correspondent. I developed a certain fondeness for Joel McCrea after seeing this one. I would not say the man read more
Hitchcock Blogathon #11: Rope
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Rope (1948) Rope is often revered for its interesting approach with camerawork that involved full-reel takes cut together in a way that makes it look as though the movie was filmed in one continual take. Although fans today enjoy this aspect, Hitchcock called it a “gimmick” and read more
Hitchcock Blogathon #12: Notorious
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Notorious (1946) Notorious was my favorite Hitchcock film for a long time (before I saw Rebecca). I was grabbed by the actors and the terrific story, so well executed. It offers spies, foreign locales, romance, sexual implications, and a woman whose life is endangered, all common Hitchcock read more
Hitchcock Blogathon #13: Marnie
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 17, 2011
Marnie (1964) For me, the downward path of Hitchcock’s films started with Marnie and the lifting of the Production Code. Hitchcock had been great at sneaking things by the censors or making deals, but when he was finally let go to insert formerly taboo subjects such as rape and prostitut read more
Preparing for the Hitchcock Blogathon
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 16, 2011
As you know, tomorrow marks the big day when I intend to post what now is a total of 13 reviews on Hitchcock movies between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. I received some great input by readers for which movies to consider and plan to incorporate them all. Although I have yet to establish a time schedule or det read more
Dark Victory (1)
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 14, 2011
Bette Davis played a wide variety of parts, but I typically think of her in strong, sometimes ruthless, often bitchy roles. Dark Victory, however, puts Davis in a very sympathetic persona. I think this movie is generally listed among Davis’ best work. It ranks among her many Oscar nomina read more
Thicker Than Water & The Fixer Uppers
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 13, 2011
Thicker Than Water (1935) Perhaps coming off a Marx Brothers picture had me ill prepared to enjoy my first Laurel and Hardy shorts or maybe the duo is just not my cup of tea. I caught Thicker Than Water and The Fixer Uppers among the marathon of Laurel and Hardy movies and shorts TCM aired read more
Horse Feathers
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 11, 2011
Horse Feathers (1932) I made my second foray into the zany world of the Marx brothers last night with their fourth feature, Horse Feathers. Like Duck Soup the title in no way pertains to the story about a college’s attempt to create a winning football team. The plot of this flick, howeve read more
Humoresque
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 10, 2011
Humoresque (1947) Today’s review is an example of the power Joan Crawford wielded in the 1940s and, I think, to the limitations of the actress’ talents. Although speculation swirled that Crawford could get an Oscar nomination for Humoresque, the only reason it does not get the lowe read more
Victor/Victoria
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 8, 2011
Victor/Victoria (1982) I have never been a Julia Andrews fan and have avoided her movies because of a certain grudge I hold*, so Victor/Victoria has never been given any attention before now. As I am discovering an overt love for Director Blake Edwards, however, I decided now was the time to read more
Boys Town (1)
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 7, 2011
Boys Town (1938) By virtue of the performances alone, Boys Town earns a Wowza! rating. The film won Spencer Tracy a Best Actor Oscar and set Mickey Rooney on a path that for many years involved only primary roles and Grade-A pictures. It is based on a true story (and also won Best Original read more
Preview: Hitchcock Blogathon
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 6, 2011
As the new button at the bottom of the right column might indicate, I have recently been inducted into the Classic Movie Blog Association. The CMBA is a great group of bloggers who offer a wide variety of entertaining content pertaining to cinema of days gone by. The group has planned an Alfred Hit read more
The Nanny (1)
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 4, 2011
The Nanny (1965) When you consider how many evil roles Bette Davis played in her prime years in Hollywood, it should not be surprising how well suited the gal is to the horror genre. The Nanny at the outset does not seem like much of a terror flick, but once you reach the last half hour or read more
Holiday
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Jan 3, 2011
Holiday (1938) Cary Grant and Katharine Hepburn always make a nice duo on screen and Holiday is no exception. Although the flick takes place around New Year’s Eve, the title of the film refers more to what Grant’s character aspires to do: take a holiday. The trouble is, Grant’ read more
Holiday Affair
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Dec 30, 2010
Holiday Affair (1949) I am down to one of the last of the holiday films on my DVR, which I figured should be reviewed before we officially exit the holiday season. Unfortunately, I do not have many good things to say about Holiday Affair. A story involving a love triangle and the son belonging read more
The Red Balloon
MacGuffin Movies Posted by RBuccicone on Dec 29, 2010
The Red Balloon (1956) Although intended as a quick, fun film for kids, Le Ballon Rouge made a huge splash when released in 1956. Almost entirely absent of dialogue, Director Albert Lamorisse filmed his six-year-old son, Pascal Lamorisse, and the largest, shiniest red balloon I have ever read more