In honor of Alfred Hitchcock's birthday – which would have been his 113th – here is a very decent compilation of nearly all the cameos made by the Master of Suspense. He may not have been an angel, but he made us some pretty excellent movies, in which he made some pretty clever cameos. (via Roger Ebert's Journal, Chicago Sun-Times)
For his birthday, (almost) all of Alfred Hitchcock's cameos
North by Northwest turns 63
I used to have an aversion to older films. I believe most children have difficulty interfacing with classic films- mainly black and white movies—until they find one flick that shatters their hesitancy. Before encountering North by Northwest, I deemed any movie that came out prior to 1980 unwatchable. Luckily enough, the Alfred Hitchcock classic became required viewing for… READ THE REST
Alfred Hitchcock explains why his suspense films mess with our minds in 1973 clip
Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock gave an interview in 1973 in which he succinctly explained the difference between using suspense versus shock as an element in filmmaking. He said he preferred suspense, and used it "to convey, visually, certain elements in storytelling that transfers itself to the mind of the audience." He said other filmmakers… READ THE REST
Watch 23 of the best dolly zooms in cinematic history
Vashi Nedomansky compiled this terrific collection of famous dolly zoom shots. Cinematographer Irmin Roberts used it to great effect in Hitchcock's Vertigo, and it quickly entered the language of cinema to convey a moment of revelation, usually an unpleasant one. READ THE REST
Skip the shipping times. Gift someone a new language this season with Rosetta Stone.
Sometimes, the holidays sneak up on us. You have to buy someone a present, but you don't know what to get them — and of course, there's the fear it won't show up on time to be under the tree Christmas morning. That's why our Last Chance sale is an excellent opportunity. It provides great… READ THE REST
Buying a holiday gift for a golf lover? This golf simulator is guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. There's nothing more nerve-wracking than wondering if the holiday gifts you ordered will arrive on time. Unfortunately, on-time delivery is hardly promised this season, except during our Last Chance Shipping Sale.… READ THE REST
Missed Cyber Monday? You can still get this Microsoft Surface Pro 5 for $400
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. It's time for some holiday shopping, and if you're not doing it online, you'll be, well, in line. Since there aren't many folks who find hanging out at big box stores… READ THE REST
