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Foreign Correspondents: Deeper into Hitchcock

Foreign Correspondents

Two cinephiles and film scholars, Michał Oleszczyk and Sebastian Smoliński, engage in an in-depth discussion of every single Alfred Hitchcock movie in chronological order.

tv & film film history

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Episode 23: "Rebecca" (1940) feat. Patricia White

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2021/06/15

Hitchcock's first American picture and one of the most gorgeous Gothic thrillers ever to come out of Hollywood, "Rebecca" remains as fascinating and seductive as more than 80 years ago. Join us as we explore the film with Patricia White, author of the recent BFI Film Classics book on "Rebecca".

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Episode 22: "Jamaica Inn" (1939) feat. Dan Callahan

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2021/05/18

"Jamaica Inn", starring the unimitable Charles Laughton and young Maureen O'Hara, is one of the least appreciated Hitchcock films, but it is a fascinating starting point for a discussion about the director and his actors. We are joined by Dan Callahan, author of the recent book "The Camera Lies: Acting for Hitchcock", with whom we talk about the screen presence of Laughton, Barbara Stanwyck and... Hitchcock himself.

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Episode 21: "The Lady Vanishes" (1938) feat. J. E. Smyth

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2021/04/06

"The Lady Vanishes" is one of the most charming and beloved movies Hitchcock ever made: a spy thriller comedy with a fantastic cast, witty script and flawless mise-en-scène. Join us for this discussion of the film with our special guest: film scholar and writer J. E. Smyth.

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Episode 20: "Young and Innocent" (1937) feat. Alex Ramon

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2021/03/09

In this episode we are joined by Alex Ramon, a film critic for the British Film Institute and Sight & Sound and our dear friend. Together we explore one of the loveliest of Hitchcock's British gems: an unassuming adaptation of a crime novel by Josephine Tey with Nova Pilbeam and Derrick De Marney in leading roles. Why the three of us like "Young and Innocent" so much? Check out the episode and let us know what you think about it.

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Episode 19: "Sabotage" (1936)

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2021/02/02

Based on the novel by Joseph Conrad, "Sabotage" is one of the most emotionally intense among Hitchcock's British films. Join us while we explore the underworld of London saboteurs and talk about Sylvia Sidney's singular performance. The episode also features a heated discussion of the infamous "boy with a bomb scene"!

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Episode 18: "Secret Agent" (1936)

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2021/01/12

Hitchcock's follow-up to "The 39 Steps" was the first opportunity for us to finally substantially disagree with each other! Listen to our discussion of this WWI-set spy thriller starring John Gielgud, Peter Lorre, Madeleine Carroll and Robert Young. Recommended for those who like Swiss chocolate - and for everybody else.

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Episode 17: "The 39 Steps" (1935) feat. David Cairns

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2020/11/10

In this episode we discuss one of Hitchcock's most admired and beloved British movies, based on John Buchan's novel. We are joined by a very special guest: critic, author and video essayist based in Scotland, David Cairns, who wrote an essay about "The 39 Steps" for the Criterion Collection edition of the film.

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Episode 16: "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1934)

Foreign Correspondents: Deeper into Hitchcock ·

2020/10/06

Hitchcock's comeback and Hitchcock's breakthrough: "The Man Who Knew Too Much" is the first movie in his "thriller sextet" and one of his most exciting British gems. Join us as we explore the 1934 version of this strange and smart story starring Peter Lorre!

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Episode 15: "Waltzes from Vienna" (1934)

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2020/09/01

This episode features our discussion of "Waltzes from Vienna" - Hitch's sole foray into the land of 1930s musicals. Is this movie as bad as they say? How is it different from other musical films of the era? Check it out!

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Episode 14: "Number Seventeen" (1932)

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2020/06/30

We continue our journey with an off-beat, odd and humorous crime thriller "Number Seventeen", which sees Hitch at the top of his irreverent, narratively loose game. Join us as we discuss a beloved minor gem from Hitch's filmography.

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Episode 13: "Rich and Strange" (1931)

Foreign Correspondents: Deeper into Hitchcock ·

2020/06/02

This weird, funny and adventurous movie was a flop when it premiered, but now has an almost cult status among Hitchcock's acolytes. Check out our discussion of one of Master's most unique British movies!

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Episode 12: "The Skin Game" (1931)

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2020/05/04

In this episode we discuss Hitchcock's often overlooked adaptation of John Galsworthy's play. "The Skin Game" stars Edmund Gwenn as fearless entrepreneur and features an elaborate auction scene that set the template for similar sequences in director's later movies.

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Episode 11: "Murder!" (1930)

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2020/03/23

Htichcock's inventive and trashy adaptation of the novel "Enter Sir John" is the subject of our discussion. Discover the world of theatre, "half-castes" and murder with Herbert Marshall as a suave and ironic amateur detective!

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Episode 10: "Juno and the Paycock" + "Elstree...

Foreign Correspondents: Deeper into Hitchcock ·

2020/02/25

In the newest episode we discuss two of Hitchcock's early sound projects: his rather stagey adaptation of Sean O'Casey's play, "Juno and the Paycock", and "Elstree Calling", one of the first British musicals.

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Episode 9: "Blackmail" (1929)

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2020/02/04

In this episode we discuss Hitchcock's breakthrough thriller "Blackmail": Britain's first talkie and director's first attempt to master the new medium of sound.

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Episode 8: "The Manxman" (1929)

Foreign Correspondents: Deeper into Hitchcock ·

2020/01/13

We discuss Hitchcock's last silent feature, "The Manxman".

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Episode 7: "Champagne" (1928)

Foreign Correspondents: Deeper into Hitchcock ·

2019/12/16

In the seventh episode we discuss "Champagne", Hitchcock's comedy shot with a pre-screwball sensibility and telling the story of a rich American heroine and her romantic adventures in the Jazz Age.

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Episode 6: "The Farmer's Wife" (1928)

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2019/11/26

Join us in this new episode, in which we discuss a rare comedy to be found in Hitch's filmography, as well as head to a close of his silent period.

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Episode 5: "The Ring" (1927)

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2019/11/05

In the fifth episode we discuss one of Hitch's key silent movies, hailed by some as his most expressionistic work. Watch the film, listen to the podcast and judge for yourself!

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Episode 4: "Easy Virtue" (1927)

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2019/10/15

Fourth episode of our journey takes us to Hitch's adaptation of a Noel Coward melodrama. Enjoy!

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