Hitchcock: A dizzying masterpiece – “Vertigo”

Hitchcock: A dizzying masterpiece – “Vertigo”

He made you over, didn’t he? Just as I’ve done. But better! Did he train you? Rehearse you? Teach you what to say and what to do? John “Scottie” Ferguson One of Hitchcock’s films rises above the rest, in my opinion – “Vertigo.” While it didn’t exactly meet with wide...
Hitchcock: Master of suspense and the sublime

Hitchcock: Master of suspense and the sublime

Assignment Choices Psycho North By Northwest The Birds Rope Rear Window Click HERE to go to the Vertigo page   We’ll experience several of Hitchcock’s masterpieces – “North By Northwest” and “Vertigo” for sure – and maybe one or two of his other great films. When...
The stunning action of Tony Scott

The stunning action of Tony Scott

British director Tony Scott liked action – a lot of action. So much so that his pacing and use of effective camera movement became some of his key trademarks as a director. One of his primary identifying techniques is that his films frequently featured a pan...
Warming up with short films, part six

Warming up with short films, part six

Possibilia I’m not sure what to make of this film. Is it a film? What is it? In any case, it’s incredibly creative and amazing. Enjoy. Click on the image above or here’s the link: Possibilia...
On the Line (Auf der Strecke)

On the Line (Auf der Strecke)

This Swiss film is such a great example of how effective a short film can be. In fact, it was nominated for an Oscar in 2009 in the live-action short film category. SUPPLEMENTAL: Here’s a link to a brief synopsis of the film. Trailer Auf der Strecke (On the...