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 […]

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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, […]

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 […]

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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 […]