Hitchcock on DVD - DVDfile.com forum for DVD, Blu-Ray, and HD-DVD

10-12-2001, 07:41 PM

I was thinking about going all out and buying the following DVDs

Frenzy
Rope
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Vertigo
Psycho

From what I've come to understand, the collectors editions of these are pretty great.

Also, Criterion is releasing Rebecca and Notorious. I pick up most criterion disks... but I'm curious about those other DVDs... anyone have them?

Laughing Gravy · 10-12-2001, 09:40 PM

By all means, grab VERTIGO and PSYCHO. NOTORIOUS is just about my favorite Hitchcock film. Also pick up STRANGERS ON A TRAIN and REAR WINDOW.

Chris in OC · 10-12-2001, 09:41 PM

Don't forget The Birds.

Filmmaker · 10-12-2001, 09:55 PM

stiles, just a note--from what I've heard, the video quality for THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH and, to a slightly lesser degree, SHADOW OF A DOUBT looks pretty sub par, though the others are up to snuff. Since better versions won't be forthcoming for a while, I'll be grabbing these up sooner or later, but I just thought I'd warn you not to set the bar too high for those two titles...

------------------
Ernest Hemingway once wrote, "The world is a fine place and worth fighting for." I agree with the second part...

A curious mix of the best and worst in motion picture entertainment--that's right, it's Filmmaker's DVDTracker list!
...and the fun doesn't stop there--check out how the madness all began with Filmmaker's LaserDisc Tracker list!

DrDetroit · 10-12-2001, 11:04 PM

North by Northwest is out as well, with a very fantastic transfer and nice supplements.

billyslits · 10-13-2001, 12:37 AM

I agree that you should definitely pick up Vertigo, Psycho and North By Northwest. I would also suggest that you pick up the Criterion version of The Lady Vanishes if you haven't already. It's early Hitchcock but it is incredibly well-constructed and a lot of fun to watch.

DrDetroit · 10-13-2001, 06:14 AM

Also for early Hitchcock: Criterion's The 39 Steps. I don't personally own it, but I have seen the film about six times on a very bad-quality VHS and still enjoyed it thoroughly. I understand the transfer is quite spotless.. for a film made in 1935 anyways.

[This message has been edited by DrDetroit (edited 10-12-2001).]

Logan 5 · 10-13-2001, 06:17 AM

I have The Birds and the transfer is fantastic. I highly recommend it. I plan to pick up Vertigo next myself. I heard Rebecca is to be rereleased soon with a much better transfer and extras ... can anyone confirm this?

------------------
RENEW OR RUN.

[This message has been edited by Logan 5 (edited 10-12-2001).]

Travis Bickle · 10-13-2001, 07:06 AM

Yep, you can't go wrong with all these 'Hitch' movies people have already posted. I've got

Psycho
Vertigo on LD
North By Northwest
Strangers on a Train
Rear Window

Triple HHH · 10-13-2001, 07:56 AM

All the above mentioned are great.
Hitchcock also had some that were overlooked and underpraised:

-Frenzy: well-made and more graphic Hitchcock
-Marnie: Lots of Freudian symbolism in this psychological film. Good Hermmann score.
-Topaz: I loved this one. It felt like a foreign film for some reason, but very exciting with some good ol' Hitchcock flair.

Maybe you better rent these first if you haven't seen them. The reason they are overlooked is because they weren't as groundbreaking and may not suit everyone's tastes.

39 Steps and Lady Vanishes were truly great as well.

glossybear · 10-13-2001, 08:01 AM

Wow I find it odd that Nobody but Stiles mentioned "Rope".

I love Good ol' Jimmy S.

It all ways scares me when I try to figure out my Fav Hitchcock film, because I realise how amazing he was. So many GREAT films.

[This message has been edited by glossybear (edited 10-13-2001).]

Triple HHH · 10-13-2001, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by glossybear:
Wow I find it odd that Nobody but Stiles mentioned "Rope".

I love Good ol' Jimmy S.

It all ways scares me when I try to figure out my fac. Hitchcock fav, because I realise how amazing he was. So many GREAT films.

Ah yes, Rope. I forgot about that one. I loved it too. I like to think of it as one of his most experimental films without even looking like one.

Where's Lifeboat anyways? -- must be under another studio or something.

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 10-14-2001, 12:26 AM

"Rebecca" and "Notorious" are both great, and will be spectacular DVDs. I have them both pre-ordered, and will be doing the same for "Spellbound" once I can. "Frenzy" is probably Hitchcock's most underrated film. Despite the fact it doesn't have the "classiness" of other Hitchcock flicks, it's still great, a cut above other horror films. I keep meaning to get both of the big Universal Hitchcock sets, but they're so expensive!

"Lady Vanishes" is also brilliant, and Criterion did an excellent job cleaning it up.

Thanx,
Brook

------------------
If you're a film fan in Colorado, be sure not to miss BLOODFEST!, my horror film festival benefiting Bonfils Blood Center. There are great films showing, so you should come! Get all the info here!

Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films!
or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun!
Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!

Nome King · 10-14-2001, 01:10 AM

I have Rear Window, which is great movie and disc. I soon will get Vertigo and Psycho, which I absolutely love, but I just with Psycho was anamorphic. Oh well, I guess I can't have everything. I have an old VHS of Rope, but recently I've had a renewed appreciation. There are many other Hitchcock flicks that I'd love to rent, but in my small town they just don't have them.

------------------

DrDetroit · 10-14-2001, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by glossybear:
Wow I find it odd that Nobody but Stiles mentioned "Rope".

"Didja think you were God, Brandon?"

Rope. I love it. First of Hitchcock's colour films and his first film with Jimmy Stewart, one of the greatest director/star collaborations of all time.

Also it's a really wacky movie.

Soggy Bagel's Revenge! · 10-14-2001, 07:40 PM

While watching "Rope" many years ago, I realized that there was a very sexual bond between the two murderers. I asked a friend about it, and he said it was actually based on a real life case where the two were homosexual lovers. I think it's great that the film was able to express that without being overt about it.

Thanx,
Brook

------------------
If you're a film fan in Colorado, be sure not to miss BLOODFEST!, my horror film festival benefiting Bonfils Blood Center. There are great films showing, so you should come! Get all the info here!

Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films!
or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun!
Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!

Laughing Gravy · 10-14-2001, 10:50 PM

It was based on the notorious case of Leopold & Loeb, which shocked the nation in the 1920s. The same story also inspired COMPULSION starring Orson Welles.

Fart Lighter · 10-15-2001, 06:47 PM

I've got Criterion's 39 STEPS, and it's a very good disk, lots of good extras and of course an excellent film.
Sadly it does suffer some bad artifacting in places, mainly on bright objects that wobble up and down, but the disk's still well worth having.
There's a lot of Hitchcock available in the UK if you can play PAL r2 disks.

blugill · 10-16-2001, 01:15 AM

I always enjoyed The Troble with Harry.
A masterpiece of dark comedy! It is a wonderful movie all around!

10-13-2001, 07:06 AM	#9 (permalink)
Travis Bickle Actor Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Far west to the centre of the universe	Yep, you can't go wrong with all these 'Hitch' movies people have already posted. I've got Psycho Vertigo on LD North By Northwest Strangers on a Train Rear Window

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

10-12-2001, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
stiles	Hitchcock on DVD I was thinking about going all out and buying the following DVDs Frenzy Rope The Man Who Knew Too Much Vertigo Psycho From what I've come to understand, the collectors editions of these are pretty great. Also, Criterion is releasing Rebecca and Notorious. I pick up most criterion disks... but I'm curious about those other DVDs... anyone have them?

10-12-2001, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Laughing Gravy Actor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sacramento, California USA	By all means, grab VERTIGO and PSYCHO. NOTORIOUS is just about my favorite Hitchcock film. Also pick up STRANGERS ON A TRAIN and REAR WINDOW.

10-12-2001, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chris in OC Actor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: So Cal	Don't forget The Birds.

10-12-2001, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Filmmaker Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Jupiter and Beyond the Infinite	stiles, just a note--from what I've heard, the video quality for THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH and, to a slightly lesser degree, SHADOW OF A DOUBT looks pretty sub par, though the others are up to snuff. Since better versions won't be forthcoming for a while, I'll be grabbing these up sooner or later, but I just thought I'd warn you not to set the bar too high for those two titles... ------------------ Ernest Hemingway once wrote, "The world is a fine place and worth fighting for." I agree with the second part... A curious mix of the best and worst in motion picture entertainment--that's right, it's Filmmaker's DVDTracker list! ...and the fun doesn't stop there--check out how the madness all began with Filmmaker's LaserDisc Tracker list!

10-12-2001, 11:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	North by Northwest is out as well, with a very fantastic transfer and nice supplements.

10-13-2001, 12:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
billyslits Actor Join Date: Jun 2001	I agree that you should definitely pick up Vertigo, Psycho and North By Northwest. I would also suggest that you pick up the Criterion version of The Lady Vanishes if you haven't already. It's early Hitchcock but it is incredibly well-constructed and a lot of fun to watch.

10-13-2001, 06:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
DrDetroit Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Vancouver	Also for early Hitchcock: Criterion's The 39 Steps. I don't personally own it, but I have seen the film about six times on a very bad-quality VHS and still enjoyed it thoroughly. I understand the transfer is quite spotless.. for a film made in 1935 anyways. [This message has been edited by DrDetroit (edited 10-12-2001).]

10-13-2001, 06:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Logan 5 Actor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Minneapolis	I have The Birds and the transfer is fantastic. I highly recommend it. I plan to pick up Vertigo next myself. I heard Rebecca is to be rereleased soon with a much better transfer and extras ... can anyone confirm this? ------------------ RENEW OR RUN. [This message has been edited by Logan 5 (edited 10-12-2001).]

10-13-2001, 07:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
Triple HHH Actor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Governor of California	All the above mentioned are great. Hitchcock also had some that were overlooked and underpraised: -Frenzy: well-made and more graphic Hitchcock -Marnie: Lots of Freudian symbolism in this psychological film. Good Hermmann score. -Topaz: I loved this one. It felt like a foreign film for some reason, but very exciting with some good ol' Hitchcock flair. Maybe you better rent these first if you haven't seen them. The reason they are overlooked is because they weren't as groundbreaking and may not suit everyone's tastes. 39 Steps and Lady Vanishes were truly great as well.

10-13-2001, 08:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
glossybear Actor Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Santa Cruz, CA	Wow I find it odd that Nobody but Stiles mentioned "Rope". I love Good ol' Jimmy S. It all ways scares me when I try to figure out my Fav Hitchcock film, because I realise how amazing he was. So many GREAT films. [This message has been edited by glossybear (edited 10-13-2001).]

10-14-2001, 12:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	"Rebecca" and "Notorious" are both great, and will be spectacular DVDs. I have them both pre-ordered, and will be doing the same for "Spellbound" once I can. "Frenzy" is probably Hitchcock's most underrated film. Despite the fact it doesn't have the "classiness" of other Hitchcock flicks, it's still great, a cut above other horror films. I keep meaning to get both of the big Universal Hitchcock sets, but they're so expensive! "Lady Vanishes" is also brilliant, and Criterion did an excellent job cleaning it up. Thanx, Brook ------------------ If you're a film fan in Colorado, be sure not to miss BLOODFEST!, my horror film festival benefiting Bonfils Blood Center. There are great films showing, so you should come! Get all the info here! Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films! or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun! Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!

10-14-2001, 01:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
Nome King Actor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Worth, Texas	I have Rear Window, which is great movie and disc. I soon will get Vertigo and Psycho, which I absolutely love, but I just with Psycho was anamorphic. Oh well, I guess I can't have everything. I have an old VHS of Rope, but recently I've had a renewed appreciation. There are many other Hitchcock flicks that I'd love to rent, but in my small town they just don't have them. ------------------

10-14-2001, 07:40 PM	#16 (permalink)
Soggy Bagel's Revenge! Actor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Denver, Colorado	While watching "Rope" many years ago, I realized that there was a very sexual bond between the two murderers. I asked a friend about it, and he said it was actually based on a real life case where the two were homosexual lovers. I think it's great that the film was able to express that without being overt about it. Thanx, Brook ------------------ If you're a film fan in Colorado, be sure not to miss BLOODFEST!, my horror film festival benefiting Bonfils Blood Center. There are great films showing, so you should come! Get all the info here! Go to the missing title art gallery for fun comics, creative writing, and original short films! or, visit Cheap Thrills ...or more? for lots of horror cinema fun! Also, see my ever-so-wonderful DVD collection!

10-14-2001, 10:50 PM	#17 (permalink)
Laughing Gravy Actor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Sacramento, California USA	It was based on the notorious case of Leopold & Loeb, which shocked the nation in the 1920s. The same story also inspired COMPULSION starring Orson Welles.

10-15-2001, 06:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
Fart Lighter Actor Join Date: May 2001 Location: Worcestershire, UK	I've got Criterion's 39 STEPS, and it's a very good disk, lots of good extras and of course an excellent film. Sadly it does suffer some bad artifacting in places, mainly on bright objects that wobble up and down, but the disk's still well worth having. There's a lot of Hitchcock available in the UK if you can play PAL r2 disks.

10-16-2001, 01:15 AM	#19 (permalink)
blugill Actor Join Date: Oct 2001	I always enjoyed The Troble with Harry. A masterpiece of dark comedy! It is a wonderful movie all around!