Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

113-Hitch Recharges His Batteries (Dial M for Murder)

In this class session, Hitch teaches us how to adapt something from stage to screen, and also the power in saving our storytelling tools.

112-Hitch Returns to His Roots (Strangers on a Train)

In this class session, Hitch starts his new golden era with a return to themes of old.

111-Hitch Oner (Rope)

In this class session Hitch teaches us how to move the camera as he takes on one of the boldest gimmicks ever, film an entire movie in one shot...in 1948!

110-Hitch Makes Romance (Notorious)

In this class session Hitch teaches us how to think outside the box from writing to filming.

109-Hitch Makes Parallels (Shadow of a Doubt)

In this class session, Hitch teaches us about the power of visual motifs and why casting "against type" can be a helpful thing.

108-Hitch Spoils Everything (Suspicion)

In this class session Hitch spoils the ending of a good movie. Listen to the first ten minutes for some tidbits about the nature of suspense, then go track down the movie, and finally come back and finish up the class session.

107-Hitch: He Solves Problems (Foreign Correspondent)

In this class session Hitch teaches us about problem solving, and dives deeper into suspense, showing us how to play the audience like a fiddle.

106-Hitch Comes to America (Rebecca)

Today's class breaks formula as we discuss the behind the scenes story of Hitch's first American film, but also learn a little bit about how Hitch's style grew in the United States.

105-Hitch Show Not Tell (The Lady Vanishes)

Today's class Hitch teaches us specifics on visual storytelling, and gives us some insight into directing actors.

104-Hitch Adapts (The 39 Steps)

In this episode Hitch teaches us how to adapt a story from one medium to another.