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I’m a huge fan of Hitchcock.
Indeed rightly called “The Master Of Suspense”, and whilst I still believe that Kubrick is the greatest filmmaker of all time in that not only did he perfect the art form but literally transformed it, one cannot deny the impact and sheer entertainment value of many Hitchcock films.
In many ways it’s unfair to compare the two, so I’ll stop that.. Sorry 8-[

Suffice to say that nobody has put suspense. paranoia and psychological thrills to the screen as well as Alfred Hitchcock.

My personal faves are from that creative sweet spot he enjoyed from the mid 1940s to the early 60s, including..

SHADOW OF A DOUBT
ROPE
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN
I CONFESS
DIAL M FOR MURDER
NORTH BY NORTHWEST
PSYCHO
THE BIRDS

After that, things went a little downhill, though still some very good films by anyone else’s standards.

Earlier on, three works stand out for me..THE 39 STEPS, REBECCA and SABOTEUR.

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EVEN THE NIGHTS ARE BETTER – Air Supply

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Following on from sceptical guy’s admiration for DR STRANGELOVE, I’d like to throw in another piece by the master craftsman.. The mighty Stanley Kubrick.

Indeed the greatest filmmaker of all time really set an incredibly high standard with this seminal work.. Arguably the greatest film of all time

From Evolution to progessive, protective Transformation.

2001 : A SPACE ODYSSEY
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Truly extraordinary.

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Arse

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@terry wrote:

@rubyred wrote:

Never heard of her !

My suggestion would be to arrange a friendly against Scotland. There’s nothing like getting a win under your belt.

:lol:

Personally, I think Hodgson is as fine a choice as any.
Hugely experienced on many levels.
Well worth a bash.

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@terry wrote:

This place wouldn’t be the same without you Sgt. Having said that, you were less pretentious back in the days when you were just a Corporal. :roll:

An officer and a gentleman Tel..

Love lift us up where we belong… 8)

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@simplysu wrote:

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I wouldn’t be too disheartened with my mate Telvis Words.
He’s a pussycat really.
Well.. Maybe without the cat bit :lol:

Just be thankful he hasn’t crucified you on the whole grammar / punctuation gig..

..Yet

:-s

Oh, I think Wordsworth could hold his own on the grammar and punctuation front. Nothing like a spot of correct English to put a smile on my face though, so I look forward to further developments. I’m rather partial to people with beautiful linguistic skills. :wink:

Oh of that I have no doubt.
I was being rather naughty and ironic you see, for Telstar has a wonderful capacity for nitpicking on such matters even when no initial error exists :shock:
It’s his thang so to speak.

You have been warned :lol:

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I wouldn’t be too disheartened with my mate Telvis Words.
He’s a pussycat really.
Well.. Maybe without the cat bit :lol:

Just be thankful he hasn’t crucified you on the whole grammar / punctuation gig..

..Yet

:-s

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Well, to be fair and to address the title of the thread ..

One is as arse numbingly boring as the other.

I prefer coffee commercials :roll:

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I totally agree with the iPhone gig.
Like number 8?
Wtf??

It should be in the top 3 alongside STAR WARS and Louboutin Shoes 8)

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