Reading Film Sequences: Session 1 (Hitchcock)

Who

Peter Donaldson & Gregory Dancer

Date

Tuesday, January 9

Time 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Where Room 9-355c
Note

Introduction to XMAS. Sequences from Hitchcock films such as North by Northwest and Rear Window

Film: North by Northwest (1959)
Synopsis: Middle-aged Madison Avenue advertising executive Roger O. Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent by a gang of spies. He gets involved in a series of misadventures and is pursued across the States by both the spies and the government whilst being helped by a beautiful blonde.

Film: Rear Window (1954)
Synopsis: Professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jeffries breaks his leg while getting an action shot at an auto race. Confined to his New York apartment, he spends his time looking out of the rear window observing the neighbours. He begins to suspect that the man opposite may have murdered his wife. Jeff enlists the help of his society model girlfriend Lisa Freemont and his nurse Stella to investigate.




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