Week 27: Lifeboat (1944)

When not discussing Hitchcock's under appreciated gem, 1944's Lifeboat, Jim and Eric are singing television theme songs, barking in fake German, and talking to giraffes. Don't mind the hissy sound quality, folks, it clears up about six minutes into the show -- and you don't want to miss the pseudo German language featured in this episode. Next week begins a new batch of shows that will be more lively, informative, and entertaining than any shows to day. And these will have decent sound!

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Week 26: Bon Voyage & Aventure Malgache

This week, Eric and Jim briefly touch on Bon Voyage & Aventure Malgache, Hitchcock's two little-known French propaganda films from World War II, before launching into a discussion of Hitchcock's theoretical views on modern violence, as well opinions that won't make Kevin Smith fans happy.

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Discussion Show 3: Broadway and Listener Questions

It's a wild and woolly show this week as Eric and Jim first discuss The 39 Steps on Broadway, a comedic stage adaptation of Hitchcock's classic film, and then take some of the more absurd listener questions we've received. Boxers or briefs?

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Week 25: Shadow of a Doubt (1943)

In an astounding turn of events, Eric and Jim actually manage to stay on topic for an entire episode ... and with good reason, since they're discussing one of Alfred Hitchcock's very best works in Shadow of a Doubt.

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Week 24: Saboteur (1942)

A few days late because Eric is absent-minded, but the new episode is here ... Hitchcock's 1942 chase picture, Saboteur, falls short of being a true classic, but that doesn't mean it isn't full of spills, chills and thrills. Check out this week's podcast, in which Eric and Jim discuss this fine film, along with whatever else they stumble onto.

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Week 23: Suspicion (1941)

Alfred Hitchcock's excellent "Suspicion" (1941) stars podcast favorite Joan Fontaine and Hollywood icon Cary Grant. It's also really good. In this episode, Jim and Eric discuss the film, along with giraffes and what they'd like to have for lunch. Also, sound quality takes a dramatic step up about 8 minutes into the show.

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Week 22: Mr. & Mrs. Smith (1941)

Mr. & Mrs. Smith is widely considered a dud for a reason. Despite having its moments, it's just not very funny. This week, Eric and Jim discusses why, along with screwball comedies, their efforts to improve the sound quality of the show, and whatever else the conversation drifts into.

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Week 21: Foreign Correspondent (1940)

Nominated for Best Picture, Alfred Hitchcock's second American film brings us back to spies, intrigue, and murder. Jim and Eric discuss that, along with middle names, baseball, and the meaning of life in this far-reaching episode of A Year of Hitchcock.

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Week 20: Rebecca (1940)

The year 1940 was a big one for Alfred Hitchcock, signaling the start of his Hollywood career. It began with this film, the Academy Award winning Rebecca, made with David O. Selznick.

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Discussion Show 2: The British Years

Eric and Jim pause before launching into the start of Hitchcock's Hollywood career in order to reflect on his British era. This episode was recorded with Google Voice, so please excuse the sound quality. We'll be back with great sounding episodes right away. In the meantime, listen and enjoy as we look back.

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Week 19 - Jamaica Inn (1939)

Trying to discuss 1939's Jamaica Inn, Hitchcock's final British picture, can only mean one thing. Worst. Episode. Ever.

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Week 18 - The Lady Vanishes (1938)

What does a few drinks with Jim and Eric get you? It gets you a feisty discussion like this, in which these two Hitchcock fans tangle about the proper place for The Lady Vanishes in the Hitchcock pantheon.

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Week 17 - Young and Innocent (1937)

Does Young and Innocent rise to the level of Hitchcock's great chase pictures? Eric and Jim debate it.

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Discussion Show 1 - Hitchcock and Food

This week Eric and Jim try something a little different. Forgoing the usual film discussion for a moment, instead they use a reader question about Hitchcock's favorite food as a launching point for an open-ended discussion of all things Alfred Hitchcock. It's an experiment they hope you'll like. Next week film discussion returns with Young and Innocent.

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Week 16 - Sabotage (1936)

In 1936, Alfred Hitchcock made a film that caused a small amount a controversy. A film that contained what he called "a grave error." That film, based on a Joseph Conrad novel, was Sabotage. Here, Eric and Jim discuss that film.

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