Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Whipash is cinematic adrenalin. The frenetic rhythm is accomplished thanks to mainly three elements such as cinematography, film editing and sound. That is why the film has won several awards on the category of editing and sound. But in the following film analysis I will examine the two first concepts. There are multiple close ups and extreme close ups focused on the faces of Andrew and Fletcher, keeping them centered in frame. The director shows us not only the craft and precision of the…

The movie, “Groundhog Day” is a successful 1993 American film that captures the interests, mind and heart of its viewers because of its astonishing, innovative, and unique storyline, and in which this requires clear mind when watching in order for it to decode and unfold its purpose and in order for it to discover how great it is. This was directed by Harold Ramis and written by Ramis himself and Danny Rubin, based on a story by Rubin .It was starring by Bill Murray, Andie Macdowell and Chris…

The Cinematography of Citizen Kane and Blade Runner Though Blade Runner and Citizen Kane were made many years apart from each other and set on completely different timelines with completely different story lines, there is a lot that a viewer can appreciate from both of them and how these films give a reflection on our society. Both movies have earned its fair share of rewards throughout the years for its cinematography and visual effects and has left an impact on how movies are created today.…

Tim Burton is a movie director that works his own style even in the places that want other things. He started his career in Disney animation, which didn’t work out very well in the end. He didn't enjoy his original job as a apprentice animator, and when they moved him the designing the original characters for new movie, Disney didn’t like the result. The general unhappiness caused Tim Burton to start his own projects. These movie he created, some of which include Charlie and Chocolate factory,…

Most people may just watch a movie for the story line, while others may look for specific film styles or elements of film within the movie. One specific element of a movie is the costumes that every character wears as it impacts the story line. This is illustrated in the movie Rear Window, which shadows a photographer “Jeff” in a wheel chair spying on his neighbors and witnessing a murder. During the course of this movie there are several costumes that are important to both the story line and…

And here’s a shocking fact: An audience member had to be carted away via ambulance due to a hernia induced by laughing too hard at Robin during his performance! I think this is why everybody admires him so much, because there is nobody who could do this. Robin Williams toured a lot and really expensive with his stand-up routine. He was also the first artist who ever performed a solo comedy concert at The Metropolitan Opera House. Beyond delivering side-splitting stand-up, Williams brought many…

#34. Gaspard Ulliel’s Gelled Look A famous French actor, Gaspard is known for spotting a unique hairstyle. This includes a wet, sleek, and flat appearance that gives him a formal appearance. Those wishing to copy the actor should take caution and avoid making the hair look completely sleek wet and flat. #35. Style With Extra Volume Tapering the sides and the nape section provides those who prefer long hair with a commendable choice. To achieve this, application of wax, a product to boost…

Music and angles are a very key point in films of all kinds. This particular film Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock is a prime example of the importance of camera angles and movies. Director Hitchcock himself said that “33% of the effect of Psycho was due to the music.” That is just the music alone, add in the camera angles and it makes up the majority of the movies suspense! Psycho, is a horror film in which a man named Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins) runs a motel, but suffers from…

In Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo, the protagonist, John “Scottie” Ferguson, falls in love with a falsified image of a woman named Madeline Elster. Madeline’s true name is Judy Barton, a woman payed by Gavin Elster to impersonate his wife and portray her as mentally unstable enough for Scottie to believe she committed suicide while the real Madeline Elster was in reality murdered by Gavin himself. Judy Barton uses her body, appearance, and mannerisms to create the character of Madeline in the image…

Black Swan It’s fascinating how people go to great lengths to get what they want or to pursue their goals. These actions that go beyond the extent of the audience’s imagination are what make movies consuming. Overall, the movie “Black Swan” shows such strange and creepy images that made me wonder what is a hallucination and what is real throughout the whole movie, and that thought kept me absorbed. The fragile and pure main character, Nina, who perfectly symbolizes the white swan, is constantly…