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  • Father of Film Music: The Incomparable Max Steiner

    by Tony Thomas 30th April 2026

    Incalculably influential composer-conductor soundtracked many of the 20th century’s biggest blockbusters Child prodigy and multifaceted musical genius whose name became synonymous with lush Hollywood scores He grew up amongst the …

  • Alfred Hitchcock Collectors Guide: Strangers on a Train (1951), Part 2

    by Brent Reid 24th April 2026

    Home video and remakes Two cuts, five transfers: preview and theatrical versions issued in ever-increasing quality Retrained: Highsmith’s charming psychopath wreaks more havoc in various remakes Retreads on radio, small …

  • Alfred Hitchcock Collectors Guide: Lifeboat (1944)

    by Brent Reid 18th December 2024

    Cuckoo in the nest: This underrated, underseen Hitchcock will blow you out of the water! WWII-set drama with nine-strong ensemble cast is one of his grimmest and very best films …

  • Alfred Hitchcock Collectors Guide: The 39 Steps (1935)

    by Brent Reid 1st February 2020

    Info and tickets, Facebook event, intro, interview, artwork Novel and Production The Master of Suspense delivers: the one where it all finally comes together Tracking the genesis and enduring success …

  • Alfred Hitchcock Collectors Guide: Blackmail (1929), Part 2

    by Brent Reid 8th November 2018

    First talkies and MIA Lays claim to be Britain’s first talkie but the truth is seldom so simple Worldwide cinema’s silent–sound transition didn’t happen overnight Technology progressed with many transatlantic …

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