NB: This was originally planned for tonight (Thursday 4th @ 8pm), but I moved it to Sunday at the same time.
Hey everyone!
After a member mentioned enjoying mystery thrillers I thought we could check out a classic this week, Alfred Hitchcock's North By Northwest.
It's available to rent or buy from various platforms including Amazon Prime, YouTube, Google Play, Apple TV and the Sky Store.
Just so you're aware our Zoom call is just to discuss the film, feel free to watch it in your own time during the week. No worries if you don't get a chance to see it, you're still most welcome to come! We tend to discuss movies and TV more broadly after a bit anyway.
Here's what it's about:
'This classic suspense film finds New York City ad executive Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) pursued by ruthless spy Phillip Vandamm (James Mason) after Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent. Hunted relentlessly by Vandamm's associates, the harried Thornhill ends up on a cross-country journey, meeting the beautiful and mysterious Eve Kendall (Eva Marie Saint) along the way. Soon Vandamm's henchmen close in on Thornhill, resulting in a number of iconic action sequences.'
And what some reviews have to say:
"One of Hitchcock’s crowning achievements, North By Northwest remains as fun as ever and serves as the finest example of a genre it helped to create."
"Ernest Lehman's cheeky script, Bernard Herrmann's score and several sizzling set-pieces deliver a rush of pure joy."
"Hitchcock succeeded in wanting to give popcorn munchers a movie to smile at. And he was never this playful again."
How does it compare to other Hitchcock movies? What did you make of it? I look forward to hearing your thoughts and seeing you then!
Zoom info:
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