For everybody who never saw the movie, there were a few clues that pointed in the right direction.
"One of the main characters is seen early in the movie, in a high-rise apartment. It is his friend's apartment, not his own, and he is visiting. Otherwise, we'd have a rather curious question to pose to the character or the director."
Ah, if Scotty had been suffering from vertigo, and kept the high-rise apartment when there were plenty of places to live that were on the ground floor, the audience would have complained.
"One of the most famous shots of the film was achieved by zooming the lens in while simultaneously pulling the camera back."
Hitchcock managed to convey the feel of vertigo when Scotty was in a stairwell by doing this. The viewer can feel the disorientation. (I don't have vertigo, and it gave me a wince.)
"The director has a "don't blink" cameo towards the beginning of this movie, in front of the shipyard, carrying a trumpet case."
Not many directors make a point of being in their movies, but Hitchcock is famous for his cameos.
When this movie came out, everyone told me "It really makes you think." That is the LAST thing I want in a movie, so I haven't seen it. Action? Yes. Comedy? Yes. Sex? Yes. But "thinking"? No. This is Chrissy Metz's (whoever THAT is) fifth saddest movie of all time.
For her role in this film, the star became the one and only Best Actress Oscar winner to produce and direct a Best Picture nominated film.
One of the main characters is a world class violinist. The actor portraying him did not play violin but watched two professionals perform the piece he would play in the film. Then he "finger-synched" the piece almost perfectly.
An Oscar nominated movie with an Oscar winning actress who produced and directed it. Man! An excellent clue, George, but I'm afraid I that I don't have the answer.
"Vertigo" is showing tonight on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). I'm recording it.
George
So, I watched it (in several sections). What an odd and abrupt ending. Why did Judy fall out the window? Even if the nun startled her, why was she by the open window in the first place? She was afraid of Scottie; I'd expect her to be cowering in a corner. And we never know what happens to Scottie. Is he brought up on charges, this time?
What happens in the European version? Does Judy not fall, and is Gavin Elster arrested?
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Why didn't you say that 2 days ago Mr. Wolf? Your right Rottie, They are pretty good. Makes it tough on me to get my 2 cents in.
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For everybody who never saw the movie, there were a few clues that pointed in the right direction.
"One of the main characters is seen early in the movie, in a high-rise apartment. It is his friend's apartment, not his own, and he is visiting. Otherwise, we'd have a rather curious question to pose to the character or the director."
Ah, if Scotty had been suffering from vertigo, and kept the high-rise apartment when there were plenty of places to live that were on the ground floor, the audience would have complained.
"One of the most famous shots of the film was achieved by zooming the lens in while simultaneously pulling the camera back."
Hitchcock managed to convey the feel of vertigo when Scotty was in a stairwell by doing this. The viewer can feel the disorientation. (I don't have vertigo, and it gave me a wince.)
"The director has a "don't blink" cameo towards the beginning of this movie, in front of the shipyard, carrying a trumpet case."
Not many directors make a point of being in their movies, but Hitchcock is famous for his cameos.
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So, the correct answer was "Vertigo", which means that George got it right.
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Gimme a minute.
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"Vertigo" is showing tonight on Turner Classic Movies (TCM). I'm recording it.
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When this movie came out, everyone told me "It really makes you think." That is the LAST thing I want in a movie, so I haven't seen it. Action? Yes. Comedy? Yes. Sex? Yes. But "thinking"? No. This is Chrissy Metz's (whoever THAT is) fifth saddest movie of all time.
For her role in this film, the star became the one and only Best Actress Oscar winner to produce and direct a Best Picture nominated film.
One of the main characters is a world class violinist. The actor portraying him did not play violin but watched two professionals perform the piece he would play in the film. Then he "finger-synched" the piece almost perfectly.
George
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We're back now then, George.
An Oscar nominated movie with an Oscar winning actress who produced and directed it. Man! An excellent clue, George, but I'm afraid I that I don't have the answer.
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So, I watched it (in several sections). What an odd and abrupt ending. Why did Judy fall out the window? Even if the nun startled her, why was she by the open window in the first place? She was afraid of Scottie; I'd expect her to be cowering in a corner. And we never know what happens to Scottie. Is he brought up on charges, this time?
What happens in the European version? Does Judy not fall, and is Gavin Elster arrested?
George
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