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  • Writing on a Classic: Saboteur (1942)

    by Brent Reid 10th December 2024

    Revisiting contemporary and modern critical appreciation Alfred Hitchcock’s first American “remake” of The 39 Steps His Wrong Man on the run plot gets propaganda retooling Exciting wartime thriller with several touching …

  • Writing on a Classic: Suspicion (1941), Part 2

    by Brent Reid 30th November 2024

    Revisiting more contemporary and modern critical appreciation Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece earned three Oscar nominations The fatal glass of milk: A possible poisoned nightcap still thrills Note: this is part of …

  • Writing on a Classic: Suspicion (1941)

    by Brent Reid 30th November 2024

    Revisiting contemporary and modern critical appreciation Alfred Hitchcock’s treatise in gaslighting and coercive control Masterclass in abusive behavior but with a compromised ending Note: this is part of an ongoing …

  • Writing on a Classic: Foreign Correspondent (1940)

    by Brent Reid 26th November 2024

    Revisiting contemporary and modern critical appreciation Topical spy thriller followed hot on the heels of hit Rebecca Well-meaning but misguided message not loved by everyone Western star Joel McCrea did …

  • Writing on a Classic: Rebecca (1940)

    by Brent Reid 20th November 2024

    Revisiting contemporary and modern critical appreciation Alfred Hitchcock’s first Hollywood film has a British flavour First adaptation of Daphne du Maurier’s bestselling novel Blockbuster success: nominated for 11 Oscars, winning …

  • Nosferatu: Chronicles from the Vaults, Volume III

    by Brent Reid 28th May 2018

    Il Cinema Ritrovato 2011 catalogue notes Helmed by iconic director Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, one of the key works of the entire silent era Both have inspired – then as now – …

  • Nosferatu: Chronicles from the Vaults, Volume II

    by Brent Reid 28th May 2018

    Il Cinema Ritrovato 1995 catalogue notes Helmed by iconic director Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, one of the key works of the entire silent era Both have inspired – then as now – …

  • Nosferatu: Chronicles from the Vaults

    by Brent Reid 2nd December 2016

    On the Way to Nosferatu: Presentation of a Reconstruction by Enno Patalas Helmed by iconic director Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau, one of the key works of the entire silent era Both have …

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