1 Hitchcock: Homosexuality, Perversity (LGBTQ)

H’s penchant for practical jokes and fascination with homosexuality persisted throughout his life and played a role in his career.

Nadav Lapid: Israel’s Most Brilliant and Provocative Filmmaker

Ahed’s Knee (Hebrew: Ha’berech), the latest film from Nadav Lapid, Israel’s most provocative director, will premiere in competition at the upcoming 2021 Cannes Film Fest, July 6-17.

1 Hitchcock: Form, Style

Research in progress (June 3, 2021) H’s ingenuity to establish and execute complex and complicated  stylistic devices (visual and aural) with artful and effortless grace. Unlike mainstream Hollywood, which placed emphasis on narrative, plot, and characters, H integrated contents and style. H felt that the most effective way to evoke fear is to create suspense […]

1 Hitchcock: Auction–Elements, Motifs, Objects, Themes

Hitchcock: Auction–Elements, Objects, Motifs, Themes

Movie Stars: Decline, Retirement, Death of Major Hollywood Players

Movie Stars: Decline, Retirement, Death