Spellbound Blu-ray Review

February 14, 2012, 8:21 pm

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“Spellbound” is not one of Hitchcock’s finer efforts. Ingrid Bergman plays Dr. Peterson, a psychiatrist/psychoanalyst who falls for what she believes is Dr. Edwardes (played by Gregory Peck). As it turns out, he is not Dr. Edwardes, but a mysterious impostor who doesn’t know who he is. Not only has he lost his memory, however, […]

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Rebecca Blu-Ray Review

February 17, 2012, 8:17 pm

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Rebecca may not be one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most infamous films, but it is arguably one of the more important ones in his long career. It was his first American film, and his work earned him the first of six Oscar nominations for Best Director. He didn’t win, though. In fact, it is still unfathomable […]

Notorious Blu-ray Review

February 24, 2012, 10:09 pm

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“Notorious” is essential Hitchock. The plot: An American agent named Devlin recruits Alicia (the daughter of a Nazi spy) to infiltrate a German spy ring in Brazil. Her mission? To seduce Alex Sebastian (a Nazi leader who was a friend of Alicia’s father). As Alicia risks her very safety in this dangerous undercover mission, tensions […]

The 39 Steps Blu-ray Review

July 7, 2012, 1:11 pm

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“The 39 Steps” is a solid early Hitchcock film. The plot: After meeting a female spy (Annabella) who is on the run from killers, Richard Hannay finds himself becoming entangled in a dangerous plot involving something known as the 39 Steps. When Annabella winds up being murdered shortly thereafter, Richard is accussed of being the […]

Hitchcock Blu-ray Review

March 21, 2013, 12:02 am

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“Hitchock” is an involving, funny, and fascinating biopic. “Hitchcock” is a partially fictionalized account of the famed director’s life that explores Hitchock’s problematic quest to bring the controversial “Psycho” to the big screen as well as his complex relationship with his wife Alma. As someone who has grown tired of award bait biopics over the […]

Bates Motel Season 1 Blu-ray Review

September 13, 2013, 10:33 pm

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“Bates Motel” is the best new show of 2013. “Bates Motel” (a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” film) is a television series that expands upon the characters of Norman Bates and his mother Norma Bates. Obviously, we know what Norman becomes and we know the fate of Norma Bates from “Psycho,” but there are a […]

Foreign Correspondent Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Review

March 6, 2014, 3:06 pm

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“Foreign Correspondent” is a vastly underrated Hitchcock film. The plot: With a potential war on the horizon, the New York Globe editor wants someone who can get real news and facts. Enter Johnny Jones, a fresh faced crime reporter who quickly becomes the new foreign correspondent for the paper under the name of Huntley Haverstock. […]

Jamaica Inn Blu-ray Review

May 21, 2015, 12:32 pm

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In honor of the film’s 75th anniversary, Cohen Films has released a dazzling new Blu-ray edition of Alfred Hitchcock’s underrated classic “Jamaica Inn.” A young, innocent woman (Mary) is en route to stay with her Aunt and creepy Uncle at the Jamaica Inn. Unbeknownst to her, this inn is a shady front for shipwreckers, thieves, […]

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The Wrong Man Blu-ray Review

January 27, 2016, 4:15 pm

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You can’t go wrong with a Hitchcock movie. For years, Warner Archive has been releasing films of all types. Whether you love cartoons, classic films, TV series or modern indies, they have got you covered. Now, in 2016, they have quietly released a new Blu-ray edition of an Alfred Hitchcock classic (“The Wrong Man”) that […]

Mr. And Mrs. Smith DVD Review

February 20, 2016, 8:27 pm

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“Mr. And Mrs. Smith” is lesser Hitchcock. David and Ann Smith are a married couple who clearly love each other even though they might not always get along. Despite their quarrels, however, they always manage to work through their problems. Unfortunately, David and Ann face a major problem when they discover their marriage isn’t valid […]

I Confess Blu-ray Review

April 11, 2017, 9:04 pm

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“I Confess” is a unique Hitchcock film. After a lawyer (Villette) is murdered, the murderer (Otto) confronts a Priest (Father Logan) to confess his crime. Bound by his vows, Father Logan reluctantly keeps quiet, but his silence comes back to haunt him as the police have reason to believe Father Logan is the murderer. Adding […]

Suspicion Blu-ray Review

April 12, 2017, 5:49 pm

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Cary Grant and Joan Fontaine shine in “Suspicion.” “Suspicion” begins with a self-confident ladies man (Johnnie) meeting the quiet and mousy Lina on a train. In a simple twist of fate, the two wind up meeting again, and, not surprisingly, the two begin to fall for one another before eventually marrying. While settling into marriage, […]

The Lodger Criterion Blu-ray Review

July 1, 2017, 9:23 pm

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“The Lodger” is a solid early Hitchcock film. Loosely based on Jack the Ripper, “The Lodger” is an early silent by Alfred Hitchcock that the director considers his first real film so to speak. The story is set amidst a time where a killer known as the Avenger is preying upon women in foggy London. […]

Obsession: Collector’s Edition Blu-ray Review

January 4, 2019, 8:09 pm

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“Obsession” is typical Brian De Palma. Make of that as you will. In the year 1959, a wealthy real estate mogul (Michael) is celebrating the tenth anniversary of his marriage to Elizabeth. The joyous occasion does not last, however, when Michael’s wife and daughter are kidnapped and held for ransom. Without spoiling what happens, let’s […]

Notorious Criterion Blu-ray Review

January 21, 2019, 3:45 pm

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“Notorious” is a top tier Hitchcock film. After her father (a Nazi Spy) is imprisoned for treason, Alicia is approached by an American intelligence agent (Devlin)to take on a job that requires her to spy on a ring of Nazis in Brazil. Before the assignment takes place, Alicia and Devlin begin to fall one another, […]

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To Catch A Thief Blu-ray Review

April 22, 2020, 7:20 pm

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“To Catch A Thief” isn’t among Hitchcock’s best. As part of the new Paramount Presents line of Blu-rays, 1955’s “To Catch A Thief” gets a new home video release. For those that may not be familiar, it’s an Alfred Hitchcock film set in the French Riviera about a former car burglar (John) who is looking […]

The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection 4K UHD Review

September 8, 2020, 8:45 pm

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“The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection” is essential. When it comes to directors, few are better than Alfred Hitchcock. Not only was he “The Master Of Suspense,” but he quite simply made some of the best films in cinema history. 4 such classics have been included in Universal’s “The Alfred Hitchcock Classics Collection” 4K set- “Rear […]

The Essential Directors Book Review

November 28, 2021, 11:21 am

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“The Essential Directors” showcases the filmmakers that changed cinema. “The Essential Directors” kicks off with forewords by director Peter Bogdanovich (who is also spotlighted here) and TCM host Jacqueline Stewart along with an intro by author Sloan De Forest. After that the book covers 56 directors divided by era- silent films, 30’s sound studio era, […]

Stage Fright Blu-ray Review

May 2, 2022, 5:16 pm

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“Stage Fright” is mid level Hitchcock at best. 1950’s England set “Stage Fright” begins with the murder of the husband of a stage actress (Charlotte). Did Charlotte commit the crime or did someone else? Her lover Jonathan offers to help her out and cover up the murder, but he is spotted by Charlotte’s maid and […]