
 The Big Picture
 The Big Picture 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 
