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buddy love · 08-21-2002, 12:11 AM

Alfred Hitchcock must have been the greatest director to never receive recongnition from the academy (except for a lifetime achievement award). He made 55 films--Here are my top ten:

1. Psycho (one of the great comedies of all time)
2. North by Northwest (a funny film, with great suspence and of course, Cary Grant).
3. The Trouble with Harry ( a little known Hitchcock film but well worth seeing with Shirley Maclaine and the Beav, Jerry Mathers).
4. Lifeboat (ingenious use of space and character study).
5. Strangers on a Train (just watch Robert Walkers gaze at Farley Granger as he plays tennis).
6. To Catch a Thief (delicious blend of comedy and suspence with Grace Kelly checking out her future home).
7. Rope (this is my favorite Hich-James Stewart collaboration)
8. Shadow of a Doubt (Hitch's own favorite of his films with Joseph Cotten as a lovable, murderous uncle).
9. The Lodger (Hitch's silent masterpiece is really the Jack the Ripper tale).
10. The Birds--just think what they did to the cats!!

DarleneIllyria · 08-21-2002, 01:30 AM

I would have to say Psycho. That movie rocked. I like the three sequels too. The remake they did in the 90's sucked.

Mysty Eyes · 08-21-2002, 02:15 AM

Hmm... it's been a while since I thought about Hitchcock films.

It's a tough choice, but the top 10, in no particular order:

1. Psycho
2. Lifeboat
3. Strangers on a Train
4. Rope
5. The Lodger
6. The Birds
7. Rear Window
8. Dial M for Murder
9. Rebecca

10. And, of course, "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" on TV.

Crimson and Clover · 08-21-2002, 08:15 PM

Birds and Psycho

80skid · 08-21-2002, 09:39 PM

Rebecca.

(It's the only one I've seen, but I've seen it a lot.)

AllIWantIsYourClutch · 08-21-2002, 10:39 PM

Psycho and Birds

dawsongirl · 08-21-2002, 11:48 PM

Rear Window. The Birds scared the hell outta me!

Penny Lane · 08-22-2002, 07:27 PM

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Originally posted by dawsongirl
Rear Window. The Birds scared the hell outta me!

The Birds starring Richard Dawson. Hee hee

Sorry Dawsongirl, I'm feeling silly tonight!

dawsongirl · 08-23-2002, 12:38 AM

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Originally posted by Penny Lane
The Birds starring Richard Dawson. Hee hee

Sorry Dawsongirl, I'm feeling silly tonight!

That's even scarrier!!! Hehehe....

sara · 09-06-2002, 11:53 AM

North by Northwest. Last summer a 99 cent theater had classic movie 2/1 thing going for a month. I saw Dial M for Murder(A Perfect Murder must have been based on that), and North by Norhtwest.

Mijada · 09-14-2002, 04:55 PM

Rear Window. I also like Psycho, Vertigo, The Birds and The Trouble with Harry.

Pitooey · 09-14-2002, 07:13 PM

Psycho
The Birds
Rear Window

These 3 are my favorites..........

Zebra 3 · 09-14-2002, 08:38 PM

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Originally posted by Jenny
I would have to say Psycho. That movie rocked. I like the three sequels too. The remake they did in the 90's sucked.

Jenney, just like you I think that Psycho is real good, actually I like all Hitchcock's original films. Note, his most graphic one of all was Frenzy, the story of a serial rapist-murder. By the way, I never bothered to see this remake, I mean why bother when you have the original.

boechsner · 10-03-2002, 12:59 AM

Hitchcock is the master of suspense and I've seen 8 of his movies.

Order of favorites:

1. Rear Window
2. North by Northwest
3. Psycho
4. Strangers on a Train
5. The Birds
6. To Catch a Thief
7. Vertigo
8. Frenzy

I plan to see soon: Rope, Dial M for Murder, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Notorious, Marnie, Family Plot, Torn Curtain.

da514 · 11-05-2002, 11:42 PM

Phycho and Rope are by far my favorite Hitchcock films. The shower scene still makes me jump after seeing the movie at least a hundred times.....and the suspense the whole time during the film Rope just waiting for Jimmy Stewart to find the body....Great movies....They are must for any movie collector...

08-21-2002, 12:11 AM	#1
buddy love Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 19, 2002 Posts: 189	favorite Hitchcock Films? Alfred Hitchcock must have been the greatest director to never receive recongnition from the academy (except for a lifetime achievement award). He made 55 films--Here are my top ten: 1. Psycho (one of the great comedies of all time) 2. North by Northwest (a funny film, with great suspence and of course, Cary Grant). 3. The Trouble with Harry ( a little known Hitchcock film but well worth seeing with Shirley Maclaine and the Beav, Jerry Mathers). 4. Lifeboat (ingenious use of space and character study). 5. Strangers on a Train (just watch Robert Walkers gaze at Farley Granger as he plays tennis). 6. To Catch a Thief (delicious blend of comedy and suspence with Grace Kelly checking out her future home). 7. Rope (this is my favorite Hich-James Stewart collaboration) 8. Shadow of a Doubt (Hitch's own favorite of his films with Joseph Cotten as a lovable, murderous uncle). 9. The Lodger (Hitch's silent masterpiece is really the Jack the Ripper tale). 10. The Birds--just think what they did to the cats!!

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Mysty Eyes Dreaming... Senior Member Join Date: Feb 04, 2002 Location: Los Angeles area Posts: 1,144	Hmm... it's been a while since I thought about Hitchcock films. It's a tough choice, but the top 10, in no particular order: 1. Psycho 2. Lifeboat 3. Strangers on a Train 4. Rope 5. The Lodger 6. The Birds 7. Rear Window 8. Dial M for Murder 9. Rebecca 10. And, of course, "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" on TV.

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boechsner Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 18, 2000 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 2,212	Hitchcock is the master of suspense and I've seen 8 of his movies. Order of favorites: 1. Rear Window 2. North by Northwest 3. Psycho 4. Strangers on a Train 5. The Birds 6. To Catch a Thief 7. Vertigo 8. Frenzy I plan to see soon: Rope, Dial M for Murder, The Man Who Knew Too Much, Notorious, Marnie, Family Plot, Torn Curtain.

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da514 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Nov 03, 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 9	Phycho and Rope are by far my favorite Hitchcock films. The shower scene still makes me jump after seeing the movie at least a hundred times.....and the suspense the whole time during the film Rope just waiting for Jimmy Stewart to find the body....Great movies....They are must for any movie collector...
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