Score 10/10 Rebecca is a wonderful psychological thriller seen through the eyes of a mousy, unsure woman, played by Joan Fontaine. When we’re first introduced to her, she’s a companion for a rich, overbearing woman. She meets Maxim, played by Laurence Olivier,...
1. Opening Image Manderley: barred gate to the drive 2. Theme Stated Mrs. de Winter stops Maxim from jumping off a cliff. He's angry, acts like suicide wasn't attempted. She's a clumsy, unsure woman, who works for a rich woman. 3. Set-Up...
The master of Suspense! Every year I re-watch my Alfred Hitchcock collection. So what better way to kick off the Fall than with one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. I’ll watch several of his movies and write an analysis. I will...
1. Opening Image Ballerina (Nina) on stage under a single light. 2. Theme Stated Nina is dancing a dark piece where she's being pursued. 3. Set-Up Nina sits in front of her mirror, mentions it was a dream to her mother. While...
1. Opening Image A tree (with no leafs) in the woods - foggy, fall-like weather. (A sweaty Clarice soon climbs up into view) 2. Theme Stated Clarice (FBI trainee) is assigned the task of talking to Hannibal in an effort to get...
1. Opening Image Football game: Joe Theisman 2. Theme Stated Protecting your blind side is demonstrated by what happened to Joe Theisman. 3. Set-Up The school decides if Michael should be admitted. Good athlete but not well educated (not smart). They admit...
