Alfred Hitchcock

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In this session, we discuss the master of suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. Your 30 Minutes of Diabolical begins now…

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– Show Notes –

Bernard Herrmann

Names like Zimmerman, Elfman and Williams are common place on the minds of all who love the immersion of cinema, but what about Hermann? Bernard Herrmann likely scared your Mom and your Dad out of their young minds and will likely cause you to lose some sleep as well- whether teaming up with Orson Welles or later being one half of cinema’s most suspenseful duos with Alfred Hitchcock, Hermann knew his way around a suspenseful score. When they teamed up for Hitchcock’s Psycho, Herrmann took an approach never done before by only using stringed instruments producing the screeching sound of Norman Bates’ psychotic mind and (with the possible exception of Jaws) cinema’s most notable score ever. Long after his death in the mid 70s, directors such as Tarentino still embrace his work (Kill Bill). We raise our glass to Academy Award winner Bernard Herrmann. Cheers!

Useful Links:

Bernard Herrmann Wiki
The Bernard Herrmann Society

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock is well known for his masterful use of suspense within his storytelling, however, just as impressive, and often overlooked, is his ingenious business mind. The Alfred Hitchcock Presents television series presents a prime example of how Hitchcock, much like Walt Disney, understood the changing landscape of 1950’s Hollywood and fully embraced the new medium of television. Doing so made him, and more importantly his brand, a household name. To this day, his silhouette is easily the most recognizable and iconic image within Hollywood. It took a bold and brilliant mind to go against the Hollywood herd and take a chance on television. Clearly, Mr. Hitchcock was well ahead of his time in all aspects of entertainment. We salute his genius.

Useful Links:

Alfred Hitchcock Presents Wiki
Alfred Hitchcock Wiki

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