

Top Five Hitchcock Movies and ‘Psycho’ at 60
Sep 4, 2020
Film critics Chris Ryan and Wesley Morris join the hosts to discuss the career of Alfred Hitchcock, including their top five picks of his movies and in-depth analysis of 'Psycho'. They explore Hitchcock's lasting influence on modern filmmakers, his treatment of female characters, and his ability to manipulate audience expectations. The podcast also delves into the unique qualities of 'Psycho', the themes of 'To Catch a Thief', the allure of 'Vertigo', the creepy scenes in 'The Birds', and Hitchcock's mastery in reflecting the times in his films.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Hitchcock's Lasting Influence
05:00 • 23min
Hitchcock's Collaborators and Film Influence
27:40 • 13min
The Impact of Psycho
40:32 • 28min
Discussing Number Five Picks and 'To Catch a Thief'
01:08:26 • 4min
Discussion on Vertigo, Spellbound, and Foreign Correspondent
01:12:14 • 5min
World War II Spy and Newspaper Movie, and 'The Birds'
01:17:02 • 2min
Unanswered Questions and Frightening Scenes
01:19:00 • 7min
Hitchcock's 'Rope': A Twist on the 'Who Done It' Genre
01:25:46 • 21min
Reflecting the Times: Hitchcock's Mastery in Filmmaking
01:46:32 • 33min