Category Archives: Screening

Dr. Campbell, you should be absolutely thrilled, because–finally–I am going to talk about Vertigo. But just a little, for now. I figure it’s best if I deal with little chunks of the film at a time, because I want to … Continue reading →

It’s interesting that they chose to make Jennie even more ambiguous in the film than in the book. We find ourselves doubting her existence, despite the interactions she has with Eben. There were a few notable differences, but my favorite … Continue reading →

I’m having trouble even finding where to begin. I feel as if I have no right to talk about this film until I’ve seen it 10 more times. At least. Everything about this movie left me completely stunned: the themes, … Continue reading →

-opening shot: ice in glass, starts with just noise first (loud) -similar lines, occasionally: “How far has she got her hooks into you?” -conversations have same themes as Glass Key, different subjects -beautiful shot sequence: dog –> boy –> dead … Continue reading →

-opening shot: head framed by mountains -music: combination of western/traditional -shot of feet -howling wind (used several times)…emphasizes isolation -fork in the road; represents indecision, lack of ties/commitments -fast-paced conflict of the men contracts with the woman’s slow, steady weaving … Continue reading →

-as we expected, many more invented lines -“Ed” (to Janet): “I don’t want you around because I’m liable to start making passes at you.” Oh my. -hospital nurses: (1) are good at detective work, and (2) fall for their patients … Continue reading →

According to Hollywood, that is. I think that’s the one thing that amused me most (yes, it was hard to pick out of so many delightful film-book continuity lapses) in the movie so far. Film notes: -The opening scene is … Continue reading →