Hitchcock: Suspense, Humour and Tone (Distributed for the British Film Institute)
Editorial Reviews
Robin Wood
"In its range of reference across the entire spectrum of Hitchcock's work, it is a dazzling performance."
Book Description
Illustrated Why are the films of Alfred Hitchcock so complex and engaging? Susan Smith's treatment of the works of the most subtle of all filmmakers analyzes the key elements of suspense, humor and tone across the whole of the director's career. Arguing that all three are central to our viewing experience, the book demonstrates how Hitchcock's masterly integration of these elements is the key to his success as a filmmaker. Examining in detail such films as North by Northwest, The Birds, Shadow of a Doubt and Notorious amongst many others, the book discusses the idea of the director as sabateur and the importance of "the avoidance of cliché" in Hitchcock's narrative.
Hitchcock: Suspense, Humour and Tone (Distributed for the British Film Institute)
Hitchcock: Suspense, Humour and Tone (Distributed for the British Film Institute),Susan Smith,British Film Institute,0851707793,1899-,Criticism,Criticism and interpretation,Film & Video - Direction & Production,Film & Video - General,Film & Video - History & Criticism,Film - Direction & Production,Film - History & Criticism,Hitchcock, Alfred,,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Pop Arts / Pop Culture
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