Master Of Suspense | The Films Of Alfred Hitchcock

Описание: A homage to the master of suspense himself, Sir Alfred Hitchcock. Music from the 2010 political thriller Ghost Writer, 'The Woods' written by Alexandre Desplat.

Films appearing in tribute (a trilogy of sorts): Vertigo (1958), North By Northwest (1959), Psycho (1960).

Explanation: I've always felt, in part by the proximity in which these three films were released, that Vertigo, North By Northwest, and Psycho perfectly compliment each other in a very cinematic way. They were made during one of the many peaks in the master's creative, critical, and commercial career. Despite my claims of a trilogy, the three films are among the most individual works in Hitchcock's filmography. Each film seems to suspend a specific theme or trait in both Hitchcock (the man) and Hitchcock (the idea). Vertigo represents Hitchcock at his most personal, creating a world of falsity, obsession, fear and voyeurism. North By Northwest represents Hitchcock at his most "Hitchcockian," reestablishing with unbelievable grace everything that defines "the perfect Hitchcock movie." Psycho represents Hitchcock at his most provocative, fashioning a smaller film (in comparison to his previous work) with poise, craftsmanship, detail, and devilish humor.

In a way, they create a Hitchcockian trilogy that sums up the legendary career of one of the greatest cinematic craftsmen of all time.