A Year of Hitchcock The Official Podcast

THE LAST SHOW

2011-12-21T11:36:00.000-08:00

This is the end. The last show. Our last hurrah. So we, "we" being Eric San Juan and Jim McDevitt, thank you for sticking with us through this long podcasting journey, and hope along the way you've checked out our book. It has been a lot of fun bringing this casual, laid back companion to our book on the films of Alfred Hitchcock. Over the course of 65 episodes (ignore the poor numbering on our mp3 files) we've met great people like Norman Buckley and Joel Gunz. And most of all, we've had a great time doing it. Thanks for listening.

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Week 52: Family Plot

2011-12-15T11:13:00.000-08:00

This is our final film. It is not our final week. But it is our final film. We've traced the same path we did on our book, and so here we are, at the end of the road. Next week? Our Grand Finale. See you there.

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Week 51: Frenzy

2011-12-07T08:15:00.000-08:00

We have just three episodes left, including this one. Thankfully, here we get to talk about a somewhat overlooked masterpiece. We're talking about his 1973 film Frenzy, a harrowing, brutal and explicit take on many of Hitchcock's typical themes. We think that's a great way to celebrate the release of the paperback edition of our book, wouldn't you say?

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Week 50: Topaz

2011-11-30T14:15:00.000-08:00

A rare forgettable Hitchcock, Topaz marks one of his final films ... and one of our final podcastss. Here we breeze through one of the few Hitchcock's we wouldn't recommend, and talk a little about this scene (beware spoilers!).

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Week 49: Torn Curtain

2011-11-23T14:44:00.000-08:00

Paul Newman and Julie Andrews in a Hitchcock movie? That's right, those are our stars in this little-seen later Hitchcock thriller. We've got chases, spies, the cold war ... and maybe some disappointment? Give this episode a listen to hear our thoughts as we count down to our big finale.

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Week 48: Marnie

2011-11-16T16:24:00.000-08:00

It's the final countdown! (Cue music.) Beginning this week we launch into our final six episodes -- five movies plus a farewell show -- as we celebrate the paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, the book that made this show happen. Here we delve into Hitchcock's psychological drama, Marnie, and contrast it with his other psychological thrillers.

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Week 47: The Birds

2011-11-03T08:57:00.000-07:00

Jim and Eric have something in common when it comes to 1963's The Birds. It was the film that introduced us to Hitchcock. This week, as we celebrate the (very affordable) paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense finally appearing in bookstores -- check your local Barnes & Noble! --we also discuss this fan favorite ... along with Tippi Hedren's green dress.

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Week 46: Psycho

2011-10-19T13:37:00.000-07:00

So, Psycho. You may have heard of this one. We celebrate the official release week of the paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense with a discussion of one of Hitchcock's most celebrated films, a film that changed Hitchcock's career, changed Hollywood, and changed the way we watch movies. Seems a fitting way to say "hurrah!" to our book being released in an affordable paperback edition, wouldn't you say?

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Week 45: Alfred Hitchcock Presents part 2

2011-10-12T06:56:00.000-07:00

Another foray into Alfred Hitchcock Presents as we celebrate the release of the paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense. It's a short episode as we discuss the last few years of Hitch's classic TV show. And in the weeks that follow? Oh, just a couple of small films called Psycho and The Birds...

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Week 44: North By Northwest

2011-09-28T13:36:00.000-07:00

Here's where the fun begins! Alfred Hitchcock's North By Northwest is one of his longest, most fun, and energetic films -- so Jim and Eric did their best to do the same, providing a long, fun, energetic episode of A Year of Hitchcock for your listening pleasure. Well, we hope. But then, it's easy for us to be energetic when the paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock is just a few weeks away.

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As always, this podcast is a more light-hearted, irreverent audio companion to our book, A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense. Find out more about it at www.ayearofhitchcock.com.

Week 43: Vertigo

2011-09-14T11:38:00.000-07:00

One of Hitchcock's most celebrated films is also one of his most disturbing. This week, Eric and Jim pick at Sir Alfred's landmark film about obsession, Vertigo, a film that manages to make even the always likable Jimmy Stewart look fairly loathsome. Listen to this week's podcast to hear why Eric loves it and Jim finds it uncomfortable to watch!

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As always, this podcast is a more light-hearted, irreverent audio companion to our book, A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense. Find out more about it at www.ayearofhitchcock.com.

Week 42: The Wrong Man

2011-08-31T11:38:00.000-07:00

We've seen this scenario before -- a man is accused of a crime he didn't commit -- but we've never seen Hitchcock do it this way before. This week Eric and Jim take a brief look at one of Hitchcock's most depressing films, The Wrong Man, starring Henry Fonda.

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Week 41: The Man Who Knew Too Much

2011-08-17T12:06:00.000-07:00

We're still shaking the sleep from our eyes as we record this one, but that doesn't stop us from discussing Hitchcock's classic, The Man Who Knew Too Much. Join us for our quick discussion, then get ready, because the upcoming weeks will feature a slew of gems, including Vertigo, Psycho, and The Birds. (Incidentally, ignore last week's "week 41" designation. That should have been week #40.)

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Week 41: Alfred Hitchcock Presents part 1

2011-08-03T14:57:00.000-07:00

To paraphrase the immortal words of George Costanza, we're back, baby! Our hiatus is over. Jim and Eric are so excited about the upcoming paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense that we've hit the mic and started recording again. From this point forward, expect an episode every two weeks -- sometimes every week -- until we've finished this casual, fun-oriented audio companion to our book. This week, we shake the slumber from our eyes (in this case, literally; we recorded this episode early, before coffee) and discuss the first few years of Hitch's classic TV show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents. It's not a rip-roaring, energetic start, but the important thing is ... we're back! Enjoy!

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Week 39: TheTrouble With Harry

2011-05-20T13:02:00.000-07:00

Another Grace Kelly picture, this one also starring Cary Grant, "To Catch A Thief" is a beloved but not necessarily great Hitchcock picture. Jim and Eric discuss why in this brief installment of A Year of Hitchcock: The Official Podcast. While you're waiting for the paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense to hit stores this fall, scan through our archives and give our other episodes a listen. They're a fun, far more irreverent twist on our look at Hitchcock's work. Yeah, we're talking about The Trouble With Harry, but it gets to much more ... including some very personal stuff. Oh yeah, and Three's Company, Charlie's Angels, Leave it to Beaver, and obscure sitcom references?

Yes, please.

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Week 38: To Catch A Thief

2011-05-05T17:25:00.000-07:00

Another Grace Kelly picture, this one also starring Cary Grant, "To Catch A Thief" is a beloved but not necessarily great Hitchcock picture. Jim and Eric discuss why in this brief installment of A Year of Hitchcock: The Official Podcast. While you're waiting for the paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense to hit stores this fall, scan through our archives and give our other episodes a listen. They're a fun, far more irreverent twist on our look at Hitchcock's work.

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Week 37: Rear Window

2011-03-24T14:44:00.000-07:00

The Official Year of Hitchcock podcast briefly returns from its hiatus to deliver a great, 35-minute episode on one of Hitchcock's most beloved pictures -- Rear Window, starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly. while you're waiting for the paperback edition of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense to hit stores this fall, give this and our other 47 or so (and counting) episodes a listen. They're a fun, far more irreverent twist on our look at Hitchcock's work.

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Discussion Show 6: Great Films

2010-11-18T18:30:00.000-08:00

A bit of a diversion this week as Jim and Eric veer off into a discussion of great films by guys not named Alfred Hitchcock. As we wind down our experiment with podcasting - it's been a fine run, but it's got to end sooner or later - we hope you enjoy this offbeat episode. Keep your eyes peeled over the next several weeks as we begin to wrap things up with more Hitchcock.

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Week 36: Dial M For Murder

2010-10-21T13:50:00.000-07:00

This is what happens when we stay on course! This week Eric and Jim dive into a fan-favorite Hitchcock, the classic thriller Dial M For Murder. With Grace Kelly on the agenda, it's easy to stay on topic.

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Week 35: I Confess

2010-10-08T16:18:00.000-07:00

We admit up front the first segment will irritate listeners who want us to stay on topic, but we redeem ourselves in segments two and three with a fine discussion about Hitchcock's often forgotten thriller, I Confess.

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Discussion Show 5: Great Directors

2010-09-23T10:05:00.000-07:00

Time to shake things up a little bit. Eric and Jim throw darts at the wall and end up talking about some of the greatest directors of all time, guys like David Lean, Stanley Kubrick, Martin Scorsese, and of course, Alfred Hitchcock.

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Week 34: Strangers on a Train

2010-08-26T13:21:00.000-07:00

If there is anything that will get Jim and Eric on topic, it's a great film ... and Strangers on a Train is exactly that. Hitchcock's classic thriller is the subject of this week's Year of Hitchcock podcast.

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Week 33: Stage Fright

2010-08-12T13:56:00.000-07:00

Hitchcock's "Stage Fright" is a little seen thriller that saw Hitch trying new ways to tell old stories. So that's what Jim and Eric talk about. Stage Fright. Ta-da!

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Week 32: Under Capricorn

2010-07-29T11:31:00.000-07:00

Want to hear the utter meltdown of a podcast? Then listen in as Eric and Jim struggle to through 15 painful minutes of discussion about Alfred Hitchcock's Under Capricorn, his unfairly maligned costume drama with Joseph Cotten and Ingrid Bergman. Is listening as painful for you as it is for us?

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Interview: Joel Gunz, final part

2010-07-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

In the third and final part of our interview with Joel Gunz, aka the Alfred Hitchcock Geek, Eric and Jim pick Joel's brain about cameos, what it would be like to meet Hitchcock, Frenzy, and other Hitchy tidbits. It's a fine (and thanks to technical difficulties, abrupt!) end to a great interview. Be sure to visit Alfred Hitchcock Geek when you're done.

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Interview: Joel Gunz, part 2

2010-06-11T17:09:00.000-07:00

The second part of our amazing three-part interview with Joel Gunz, better known as the Alfred Hitchcock Geek, one of the best Hitchcock sites on the web and a frequent speaker on all things Hitchcock. Here we talk about how you get introduced to Hitchcock's work and what makes Hitchcock tick.

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Interview: Joel Gunz, part 1

2010-05-28T08:44:00.000-07:00

This week Eric and Jim sit down with Joel Gunz, the fine fella who runs Alfred Hitchcock Geek, one of the best Hitchcock sites on the web, and a frequent speaker on all things Hitchcock. This installment is the first in a multi-part interview. We think you'll enjoy the places it goes.

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Week 31: Rope

2010-05-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

The bi-weekly return continues as Eric and Jim hash out their thoughts on Hitchcock's beloved murder masterpiece, Rope!

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Week 30: The Paradine Case

2010-04-29T00:01:00.000-07:00

We're back! After a long absence, Eric and Jim get the Year of Hitchcock ball rolling again - this time every other week. Our return is less than glamorous, though, as we pick up our march through Hitchcock's films with one of his most maligned works, The Paradine Case.

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Week 29: Notorious

2010-01-07T17:24:00.000-08:00

Jim and Eric return from a holiday vacation to continue their march through the films of Alfred Hitchcock. This week, it's the beloved classic, Notorious, with two of Hitchcock's most enduring stars.

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Discussion Show 4: Hitchcock Blondes

2009-12-17T10:37:00.000-08:00

Our listeners spoke and we listened. This week, Eric and Jim discuss the ever elusive Hitchcock Blonde ... including the incomparable Grace Kelly. Oh, yeah, we also discuss vicious chimpanzee attacks and Jim's habit of surfing Facebook while we record podcasts. So there is also that.

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Week 28: Spellbound

2009-12-10T10:37:00.000-08:00

Was 1945's Spellbound, Hitchcock's psychological thriller made in collaboration with legendary producer David O. Selznick, a true classic or a creative failure? Eric and Jim debate this controversial picture during this week's Year of Hitchcock podcast.

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Interview: Norman Buckley

2009-12-03T10:03:00.001-08:00

This week Eric and Jim sit down with Norman Buckley, an award-winning television director and editor best known for his work on hit shows like Gossip Girls, Chuck, The OC, and Melrose Place. He has also taught film at UCLA and writes a fantastic film blog at buckleybulletin.blogspot.com -- but most important of all, he's an insightful, articulate fan of Alfred Hitchcock, as you'll hear in this week's episode, the first of a series of interviews planned for the Year of Hitchcock podcast.

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Week 27: Lifeboat (1944)

2009-11-25T00:08:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-19T13:41:00.000-08:00

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

2009-11-12T13:35:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-06T09:59:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-11-01T08:30:00.000-08:00

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)

2009-10-23T00:33:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-10-17T08:14:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-10-08T08:35:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-10-01T15:19:00.000-07:00

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

2009-09-17T14:00:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-09-03T14:55:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-08-22T14:37:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-08-14T16:00:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-06T13:46:00.000-07:00

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)

2009-07-31T19:30:00.000-07:00

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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Week 15 - Secret Agent (1936)

2009-07-23T11:59:00.000-07:00

Alfred Hitchcock's 1936 spy film, Secret Agent, may not be a favorite with Jim and Eric, but it does provide fodder for discussion on some of the things that drove Hitchcock's work. Be sure to listen to the outtakes at the end of the show, too.

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Week 14 - The 39 Steps (1935)

2009-07-16T16:16:00.000-07:00

In this episode on 1935's The 39 Steps, Jim and Eric manage to stay on topic for almost the entire show. And thankfully so, since this exciting thriller is widely considered the best film of Hitchcock's British era. Dive in for some lively commentary!

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Week 13 - The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934)

2009-07-10T05:47:00.000-07:00

Time travel, prison films, baseball, and unexpected phone calls. Just a few of the things you can expect in this episode. Oh yes, and also a discussion of Hitchcock's 1934 classic, The Man Who Knew Too Much. You'll also hear some shout outs, as well as bonus content taken from a show we had to throw out due to poor sound quality.

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Week 12 - Number Seventeen (1932)

2009-07-02T17:01:00.000-07:00

What happens when you have a film with all of the classic Hitchcock elements, but very little suspense or tension? You get Eric and Jim complaining. That's the case in their discussion of 1932's Number Seventeen. This is also the debut of listener questions. Also, listen for the Facts of Life-centric bonus content.

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Week 11 - Rich and Strange (1931)

2009-06-25T16:01:00.000-07:00

Jim and Eric fly right off the rails in their discussion of Alfred Hitchcock's 1931 film Rich and Strange, digressing into meanderings on Terry Gilliam's Brazil, the classic play Our Town, and whether or not Jim enjoys his day job. Somewhere among all this they manage to discuss the film, too.

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Week 10b - The Skin Game (1931)

2009-06-20T18:10:00.000-07:00

Another show on The Skin Game? Yes, but our error - recording two shows on the same film was a whoops! - is your gain. Show B of Week 10 debuts our new discussion format. A bit more loose, a bit less stiff, and (we hope) a lot more fun. We hope you'll stick with us as we transition to something a little more offbeat.

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Week 10a - The Skin Game (1931)

2009-06-18T18:01:00.000-07:00

This week A Year of Hitchcock begins its transition to a new format, beginning here with Show A of our discussion of 1931's The Skin Game, Hitchcock's real estate drama. Show A is in our old format. But wait, there's more! We inadvertently recorded two shows on The Skin Game, so we'll be following this with Show B, which is in our new format. Looser, more casual, more down to Earth, and, we hope, more entertaining. So enjoy this show in our old style, then stick with us as we transition to something a little more offbeat.

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Week 9 - Murder! (1930)

2009-06-11T20:41:00.000-07:00

(NOTE: Please disregard prior feed for this episode)

With a title like Murder! it's pretty clear this 1930 thriller is all Hitchcock. This week, Eric and Jim, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, discuss what makes Murder! an interesting viewing experience - most especially for how quickly Hitchcock was adapting to the relatively new use of sound in films.

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Week 8 - Juno and the Paycock (1930)

2009-06-04T16:01:00.000-07:00

Despite being based on a very popular stage play, Eric and Jim, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, agree that Juno and the Paycock, Hitchcock's 1930 follow-up to Blackmail, is probably among his three worst films. Why such a strong opinion? Tune in for week 8 our this year-long podcast and find out.

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Week 7 - Blackmail (1929)

2009-05-28T16:01:00.000-07:00

In 1929, Alfred Hitchcock made history with Blackmail, one of the world's first sound films. The story and situation are all Hitchcock, but does this landmark picture live up to Hitch's greatness? That's what Eric and Jim, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, this important film. How innovative was the film, how closely does it adhere to the Hitchcock formula, and is it worth watching? Find out.

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Week 6 - The Manxman (1929)

2009-05-21T17:01:00.000-07:00

Yes, there is a such thing as bad Hitchcock, as Eric and Jim, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, find out when they discuss 1929's The Manxman, a rare miss for the Master of Suspense. Another round of bonus cutting room floor clips find Jim and Eric discussing the meaning of "manxman" and the state of Jim's stock holdings.

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Week 5 - The Farmer's Wife (1928)

2009-05-14T17:01:00.000-07:00

Another week, another Hitchcock film, this one 1928's comedy, The Farmer's Wife. Eric and Jim, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, discuss this surprisingly endearing comedy. As an added bonus, you get a cutting room floor clip of Jim and Eric discussing comedies, booze, and caring about their listeners.

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Week 4 - Champagne (1928)

2009-05-07T17:01:00.000-07:00

Entering the fourth week of their second year-long journey through the films of Alfred Hitchcock, Eric and Jim, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, discuss 1928's Champagne, a rare comedy by Alfred Hitchcock starring one of his early Hitchcock blondes. This episode also includes several minutes of "bonus" content initially left on the cutting room floor.

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Week 3 - Easy Virtue (1928)

2009-04-30T17:01:00.000-07:00

Week 3 of a year-long journey through the films of Alfred Hitchcock finds Jim and Eric, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, discussing 1928's Easy Virtue, a silent film that shares a lot in common with his classic, Rebbecca.

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Week 2 - The Ring (1927)

2009-04-25T02:00:00.000-07:00

Jim and Eric, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, continue another year-long journey through Hitchcock's films with the second of our new podcast series. Here we discuss 1927's The Ring, Hitch's silent film about boxing.

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Week 1 - The Lodger (1927)

2009-04-18T13:59:00.000-07:00

Jim and Eric, authors of A Year of Hitchcock: 52 Weeks with the Master of Suspense, begin another year-long journey through Hitchcock's films with the first of our new podcast series. Here we discuss 1927's The Lodger.

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