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entertainment2 years ago

"Sexual Exploitation and Turmoil: Alfred Hitchcock's Troubled Treatment of Blondes Revealed in New Book"

A new book titled "Hitchcock's Blondes" by Laurence Leamer explores the scandalous personal lives of the eight actresses who worked with legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock. The book reveals that these leading ladies, including Grace Kelly, Ingrid Bergman, and Tippi Hedren, had tumultuous relationships and affairs, challenging societal norms of the time. Leamer emphasizes the importance of understanding and empathizing with these women's experiences, highlighting their immense talent and the impact they had on Hitchcock's films.

via Fox News|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Unveiling the Hidden Gems: 5 Overlooked Psychological Thrillers Carrying Hitchcock's Legacy"

Here are five underrated psychological thrillers that pay homage to Alfred Hitchcock's brilliance: "Enemy" (2013) explores duality and identity; "Take Shelter" (2011) delves into mental illness and family dynamics; "One Hour Photo" (2002) explores obsession and voyeurism; "Stoker" (2013) portrays a dysfunctional family; and "Nocturnal Animals" (2016) weaves multiple narratives to reflect on past choices. These films capture the suspense and psychological depth that made Hitchcock's classics so captivating.

via Startefacts|
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film2 years ago

Robert Rodriguez's Hypnotic: A Twisty Sci-Fi Thriller Starring Ben Affleck

Director Robert Rodriguez drew inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo" for his latest film "Hypnotic," which follows a police officer played by Ben Affleck lured into a world of mentalists. Rodriguez compares Affleck's performance to old Hollywood stars who lived off "steak and cigarettes," saying he has a "gravelly voice, badass Lee Marvin-type look to him." Affleck's experience as a filmmaker was a "blessing" to Rodriguez, who had to work quickly due to a truncated schedule caused by COVID shutdowns. The film is vastly different from Rodriguez's other features, employing a more traditional storytelling approach.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
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entertainment2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. in Talks for Hitchcock's Vertigo Remake

Robert Downey Jr. is set to produce and potentially star in a new adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Vertigo, which has been ordered by Paramount Pictures and approved by the late director's estate. The script will be written by Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, and no other cast members have been announced. Downey has been focusing on producing since his role as Tony Stark, but has recently been lining up more acting jobs, including Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer and A24 and HBO's adaptation of The Sympathizer.

via The A.V. Club|
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entertainment2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. to Star in Paramount's 'Vertigo' Remake

Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to remake Alfred Hitchcock's classic film Vertigo, with Robert Downey Jr. eyeing the lead role and Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight set to write the screenplay. Downey and his wife Susan Downey will produce the project via Team Downey, with John Davis and John Fox via Davis Entertainment. The original film was released by Paramount in 1958 and was based on the French novel D'entre les morts.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. in Talks for Lead Role in Paramount's 'Vertigo' Remake

Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan Downey are producing a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 classic psychological thriller "Vertigo" for Paramount Pictures, with Downey possibly starring in the film. "Peaky Blinders" creator Steven Knight will write the script. The original "Vertigo" starred James Stewart and has since been recognized as a masterpiece. While some Hitchcock films have been remade before, this will be the first American studio attempt at an outright remake of "Vertigo."

via Variety|
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film2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. in Talks to Star in Paramount's 'Vertigo' Remake

A remake of Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller Vertigo is in the works with Robert Downey Jr producing and potentially taking on the lead role of the obsessive detective. The script will be written by Steven Knight, known for creating Peaky Blinders. Vertigo has previously been remade in 1965 and provided inspiration for Brian de Palma's 1976 film Obsession.

via The Guardian|
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film2 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. in Talks to Star in Paramount's 'Vertigo' Remake

Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to remake Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 psychological thriller, Vertigo, with Robert Downey Jr. potentially starring in the lead role. The script will be written by Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders and See. The original film was scripted by Alec Coppel and Samuel A. Taylor from the Boileau-Narcejac novel D’entre les morts (From Among the Dead). The film was the first to use the dolly zoom, an in-camera device that distorts perspective to create disorientation and pull audiences into the cop’s acrophobia condition.

via Deadline|
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