"Vertigo" (1958) Watch Along
Added 2024-06-07 18:00:11 +0000 UTCI really liked "Vertigo" (1958) because it’s such a captivating blend of mystery, romance, and psychological drama. The way Hitchcock uses colour and camera angles to create a sense of unease is genius, and the storyline kept me guessing the whole time. Plus, the performances by James Stewart and Kim Novak are incredible, making the characters feel so real and complex. The film's setting in San Francisco adds a unique charm, and Bernard Herrmann’s haunting score perfectly complements the eerie and suspenseful atmosphere. It's a film that really sticks with you and makes you think. I went to bed at 2:30 after I edited and washed my face and I still couldn't fall asleep because I kept thinking about you! My dreams even felt like I was still in the movie! That actually never happens! LOL
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My first watch of Vertigo (excellent). There are not many good guys in Vertigo. John (Scottie) did lose it. "I need you to be Madeline." Gavin killed his wife for $. Judy (Kim Novak) was involved in the murder. Age 26 seems so young. Agree that Kim Novak (now age 91) did an excellent job -- as the real Judy and fake Madeleine. Midge seemed odd at times. I remember Barbara Bel Geddes (who played Midge) from the “Dallas” TV series. Vertigo is now my favorite Hitchcock, though Rear Window and Psycho are also stunning. The only other Hitchcock movie (besides those three) that I can recall seeing is The Birds, which I don't really remember. I plan to watch North by Northwest, Dial M for Murder, To Catch a Thief, and The Man Who Knew Too Much -- and do a rewatch of The Birds. At about age 6-10 (1969-1973), I watched reruns of Alfred Hitchcock Presents/Alfred Hitchcock Hour. Stuck with me. I agree that San Francisco is a cool movie setting. Sometimes I will intentionally watch a movie b/c it is set in SF. The first and only time I went to SF was for 4 days in July 2023. We stayed in Mark Hopkins hotel (coincidentally next to Gavin's apartment and next to the Fairmont Hotel) at top of Nob Hill. The 19th floor of the hotel we stayed has the "Top of the Mark" bar that John (Scottie) mentioned. We had a drink there. Mark Hopkins hotel (opened in 1926) is owned by Intercontinental and is the oldest Intercontinental hotel in the US. SF is an awesome and beautiful city. We stayed away from Tenderloin but otherwise walked all over: Nob Hill, Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, North Beach, Mission District, Golden Gate Park, Alamo Square, Haight Ashbury, etc. Didn't see (or recognize) a homeless person or drug use other than marijuana.
Clay F
2024-06-15 22:00:23 +0000 UTCFantastic reaction to my favorite film of all time! Such a depressing and tragic film, easily Hitchcock's most emotional. Can't wait for you to get to some of his films outside of the big 4, like Rebecca, Strangers on a Train and Notorious!
Andrew Corbyn
2024-06-10 23:01:36 +0000 UTC
