Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

123-Final Exam (Family Plot)

In this, our final class session brought to us by the great Alfred Hitchcock, we review everything he taught us as seen in his final film. Plus, an exclusive sneak peak to next semester.

122-Hitch On Reality (Frenzy)

In this class session Hitch teaches us about why it must "FEEL real, but never BE real."

121-Hitch's Color Theory (Marnie)

In this class session Hitch takes us on a deep dive into how to use color for dramatic effect.

120-The Hitch Aesthetic (The Birds)

In this class session, Hitch helps us understand how to direct actors, the style of sound design, and also teaches us how to achieve a realistic aesthetic.

119-Hitch Plays The Audience (Psycho)

In this class session, Hitch takes the pure cinema we've discussed, and shows us how it can be used to play the audience like a fiddle.

118-The Unexpected Hitch (North by Northwest)

In this class session, Hitch teaches us the power of avoiding the cliche, and reminds us just how little the MacGuffin matters.

117-Hitch's Purest Cinema (Vertigo)

In this class session Hitch takes his thoughts from Rear Window, and expounds on them.

116-Hitchcock Now Redux (The Man Who Knew Too Much [1956])

In this class session Hitch rebounds from The Trouble with Harry to (re)create a classic.

115-Hitch In Color (The Trouble with Harry)

In this class session Hitch teaches us about the use of color, and why making a movie you want to see isn't always the best idea.

114-Hitch And Pure Cinema (Rear Window)

In this class session Hitch teaches us about pure cinema.