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Alfred Hitchcock - Rope (1948)
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:47 am
Posted on 8/30/22 at 8:47 am
I just recently re-watched Rope, the 1948 classic by Alfred Hitchcock. When I first watched the film many years ago, I was a little disappointed. It had been really built up by my dad who egged me to see it. As a Hitchcock film, I was expecting North By Northwest type cinematics I guess, but the movie is really just a one act play put on film.
Well, because I was more prepared for the style of movie I was going to watch, when I rewatched it with fresh I eyes, I saw it for the masterpiece that it is and why my dad so much wanted me to see it.
Additionally, the relationship between Jimmy Stewart’s character, the college professor, with his avant-garde ideology of post-modernism and lack of objective morality, to his fully indoctrinated former student, and the shocking reality of how far he would take it, is so relevant to today’s college indoctrination that I found it truly fascinating.
I highly recommend this movie.
Well, because I was more prepared for the style of movie I was going to watch, when I rewatched it with fresh I eyes, I saw it for the masterpiece that it is and why my dad so much wanted me to see it.
Additionally, the relationship between Jimmy Stewart’s character, the college professor, with his avant-garde ideology of post-modernism and lack of objective morality, to his fully indoctrinated former student, and the shocking reality of how far he would take it, is so relevant to today’s college indoctrination that I found it truly fascinating.
I highly recommend this movie.
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Posted on 8/30/22 at 9:20 am to Jimbeaux
It’s a neat movie. Doesn’t quite run on all cylinders like Hitchcock’s 1950s thrillers, but I’m a sucker for psychological murder mysteries and watching a detective (in this case Stewart’s professor character) unravel the mystery the audience already knows.
The “one continuous shot” aesthetic of the movie is sorta neat, but the OBVIOUS AS frick hidden cuts defeat the purpose.
The “one continuous shot” aesthetic of the movie is sorta neat, but the OBVIOUS AS frick hidden cuts defeat the purpose.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 9:24 am to Jimbeaux
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to his fully indoctrinated former student, and the shocking reality of how far he would take it, is so relevant to today’s college indoctrination that I found it truly fascinating.
To be fair, the Stewart character (as written) is indulging in the popular caricature of Nietzsche as social Darwinian philosopher, when that was a myth created by his proto-Nazi sister.
Also, most college profs today are hesistant to acknowledge Nietzsche because they think of him as some sort of right-wing figure.
Edit: All that to say, there probably is a salient point to be made about how Rope shows that college kids have probably always been impressionable and subject to extremely poor judgment.
This post was edited on 8/30/22 at 9:41 am
Posted on 8/30/22 at 9:25 am to Jimbeaux
I went through a Hitchcock phase several years back, and I really liked Rope.
I still need to watch some others though...I have several saved on my DVR because one of the movie channels has sort of a Hitchcock night every few weeks or so.
Absolutely LOVED Rear Window. I think the next one I will watch is Vertigo since I recorded it last week.
I still need to watch some others though...I have several saved on my DVR because one of the movie channels has sort of a Hitchcock night every few weeks or so.
Absolutely LOVED Rear Window. I think the next one I will watch is Vertigo since I recorded it last week.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 1:24 pm to Jimbeaux
It's definitely in my top 3 Hitchcock films.
1. Psycho
2. Rear Window
3. Rope
1. Psycho
2. Rear Window
3. Rope
Posted on 8/30/22 at 1:56 pm to CocomoLSU
quote:I highly recommend The Trouble With Harry for a nice change of pace. Not one of his more popular films, but a black comedy as only Hitch could pull off. And the cinematography of the Vermont countryside is stunningly beautiful.
I still need to watch some others though...I have several saved on my DVR because one of the movie channels has sort of a Hitchcock night every few weeks or so.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 1:58 pm to FearlessFreep
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The Trouble With Harry
If I remember correctly, the child actor in those still shots is Jerry Mathers (aka Beaver Cleaver).
Posted on 8/30/22 at 4:49 pm to Jimbeaux
That's funny, I was just thinking about this movie yesterday.
The Rope and Dial M for Murder are my favorite two Hitchcock movies.
The Rope and Dial M for Murder are my favorite two Hitchcock movies.
Posted on 8/30/22 at 5:52 pm to Righteous Dude
quote:that one always delivers
Dial M for Murder
Posted on 8/30/22 at 6:21 pm to Jimbeaux
quote:This film's popularity baffles me. Jimmy Stewart is hilariously miscast, and the ten minute take is completely uncinematic. John Dall as the charming killer easily takes what acting honors there are.
Alfred Hitchcock - Rope (1948)
I actually prefer this 1952 radio version. It's based on the original play, not the Hitchcock film. Victor Jory is much more suitable than Stewart as the older mentor.
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