I love this documentary. It makes me appreciate Mr. Hitchcocks's films even more. Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman were on point with their performances. I never tire of watching it.
Ingrid commented on that long kiss scene when they move from the terrace into the apartment that actually doing it was absurd with awkward, turns and backsteps and strange looking head movements that she was astonished at the end result.
I can’t believe Bill Krohn pinpoints one of my favorite moments-all of about three seconds-in all of film 21:32: Ingrid Bergman turning and looking out the window past Cary Grant’s face and Grant’s eyes widen momentarily _as the scene fades out._ It’s subtle but utterly precise and unmistakable-and pure Hitchcock. (Then, again, Krohn refers to Bergman as “Ilsa,” the name of her character in _Casablanca,_ so nobody’s perfect.)
Excellent commentary on "Hitch" and his film "Notorious" -- a perfect film, brilliantly acted and directed, about a pivotal period in World History. Beyond compelling.
This video is SO excellent. Completely captivating. I have watched Notorious at least 10 times. Love Hitch. But this conversation added to my understanding of the context of the film. Really appreciate this work. Thanks. (61,olympic peninsula, wa)
Thanks for making this available - it was excellent. I recently watched Notorious for the first time, with high expectations, and wasn’t disappointed. Wonderful film. Ben Hecht’s writing here was quite remarkable, as were the performances. The one line that stands out to me is said by Alex Sebastian’s mother, to him: ““We are protected by the enormity of your stupidity.” Perfect!
The overhead shot that descends from taking in the whole party, to the key in Alicia's hand, is a telescoping akin to the Gettysburg Address moving from its opening reference to a continent and the descent to a single field. Very powerful, and poetic, device.
What's amazing is how well it still holds up today, not dated at all. Modern viewers may not pick up on the adult subtlety or understand how different culture was then. The scene where he discovers her dying in the bedroom pummels me every time. Frenzy might be his second best movie.
I love this movie! Ingrid Bergman is probably my favorite actress. She is so natural she just wakes up & has the hair in her mouth or gets up the next morning not looking perfect. And she is so stunning and wonderful.
Notorious is my second favorite film of all time. It is entertainment through and through. Also, "The Making Of" is excellent and makes me appreciate the film even more. David Thomson at about 45 minutes into "The Making Of" mentions "the foreboding quality of mankind harder to deal with than a just war" that reminds me of today when political power has become more important than truth and complete fabrications are accepted as truth by millions of American people. When lies become expedient, morality has no foundation. Great film, great commentary, thanks.
As authoritarian methods took hold during the pandemic, I kept thinking of my favorite movie line of all time, only with a twist: We are protected by the enormity of our "complicity."
Hitchcock was such a great director that he had us believing that maybe the most beautiful actress ever in Hollywood (Joan Fontaine) was a plain Jane and soon to be spinster before she met Cary Grant.
The last ten minutes of "Notorious" was censored; someone turned off the audio so I did not hear how the film ended. When I first watched the film "Notorious" yesterday afternoon, 9-30-2022, the film did not tell us that Alicia Heuber's father was a Nazi spy. Then when I watched "Notorious - Hitchcock - Making of", the narrator announced that the U.S. Military interrogated German P.O.W.'s at Fort Hunt , South of Washington. The narrator did not say which Washington, D.C. or our state of Washington. My ex-boyfriend is Darren Hunt. Never at any point in my life did Darren tell me his family had anything to do with the United States Military. These two films have had a remarkable effect on me. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to watch these two films. Sincerely, Heidi C Schiess.
The unsavory business of the American government "prostituting women" was revisited in "North by Northwest" with Eve Kendall involved with Phillip Vandamm.
I hate the contemporary view that Hitchcock was some kind of creepy old pervert. That embrace that Ingrid Bergman gives him in 1979, 35 years after they first worked together, tells you all you need to know.
He was a creepy old pervert (check out the Tippy Hedren interviews who also admired him as a director and appreciated him as her mentor in her beginning) but that doesn't mean he was hitting on everyone (or Ingrid Bergman in particular) or that he wasn't a top class artist. The embrace with Ingrid Bergman doesn't mean he was not creepy. It means he wasn't creepy with everybody.
When Bergman gave the key to Hitch and embraces him, he hesitates but then hugs her too, which prompts her to hug him even more tightly . . . incredibly touching and understandable, given that Alma and Hitch had been great personal friends of Ingrid and her first husband, Petter, before Ingrid left for Italy.
51:44 Never mentioned in comentary, Ms. Bergman had been pilpried in US press for afair and child with director Rosilini before devorcing dentist husband Lindstrom. Notorious is the bridge/public redemption between her ASTOUNDIND Joan of Arch, then public denagration then redemption as the anti-hero who sacrifices herself for America.
I didn't put a cover photo on the video so youtube just grabbed a random frame from the video. It's just a random snap from Spellbound that was put in the making of video.
I love this documentary. It makes me appreciate Mr. Hitchcocks's films even more. Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman were on point with their performances. I never tire of watching it.
Cary Grant's greatest performance. Among the very best from Bergman, Rains and Hitchcock.
Ingrid commented on that long kiss scene when they move from the terrace into the apartment that
actually doing it was absurd with awkward, turns and backsteps and strange looking head movements that she was astonished at the end result.
I can’t believe Bill Krohn pinpoints one of my favorite moments-all of about three seconds-in all of film 21:32: Ingrid Bergman turning and looking out the window past Cary Grant’s face and Grant’s eyes widen momentarily _as the scene fades out._ It’s subtle but utterly precise and unmistakable-and pure Hitchcock. (Then, again, Krohn refers to Bergman as “Ilsa,” the name of her character in _Casablanca,_ so nobody’s perfect.)
Excellent commentary on "Hitch" and his film "Notorious" -- a perfect film, brilliantly acted and directed, about a pivotal period in World History.
Beyond compelling.
This video is SO excellent. Completely captivating. I have watched Notorious at least 10 times. Love Hitch. But this conversation added to my understanding of the context of the film. Really appreciate this work. Thanks. (61,olympic peninsula, wa)
Thanks for making this available - it was excellent. I recently watched Notorious for the first time, with high expectations, and wasn’t disappointed. Wonderful film. Ben Hecht’s writing here was quite remarkable, as were the performances. The one line that stands out to me is said by Alex Sebastian’s mother, to him: ““We are protected by the enormity of your stupidity.” Perfect!
Yes! As only can be said by a ruthless mother!!
The overhead shot that descends from taking in the whole party, to the key in Alicia's hand, is a telescoping akin to the Gettysburg Address moving from its opening reference to a continent and the descent to a single field. Very powerful, and poetic, device.
Just watched the movie for the first time. It made me reconsider my entire ‘Favorite Hitchcock Movies’ list from top to bottom
What's amazing is how well it still holds up today, not dated at all. Modern viewers may not pick up on the adult subtlety or understand how different culture was then. The scene where he discovers her dying in the bedroom pummels me every time.
Frenzy might be his second best movie.
Ingrid Bergman is so incredibly beautiful!
I LOVED THIS ..... WOW!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I love this movie! Ingrid Bergman is probably my favorite actress. She is so natural she just wakes up & has the hair in her mouth or gets up the next morning not looking perfect. And she is so stunning and wonderful.
Notorious is my second favorite film of all time. It is entertainment through and through. Also, "The Making Of" is excellent and makes me appreciate the film even more. David Thomson at about 45 minutes into "The Making Of" mentions "the foreboding quality of mankind harder to deal with than a just war" that reminds me of today when political power has become more important than truth and complete fabrications are accepted as truth by millions of American people. When lies become expedient, morality has no foundation. Great film, great commentary, thanks.
What was your absolute favorite?
Lets hope that truth continues to win. We have heroes in the press and in Congress.
As authoritarian methods took hold during the pandemic, I kept thinking of my favorite movie line of all time, only with a twist: We are protected by the enormity of our "complicity."
Hitchcock was such a great director that he had us believing that maybe the most beautiful actress ever in Hollywood (Joan Fontaine) was a plain Jane and soon to be spinster before she met Cary Grant.
Ahhhhhhh I went crazy when I saw this video in my FYP! I absolutely love this movie it’s my favorite movie ever
Wow this is amazing!
The last ten minutes of "Notorious" was censored; someone turned off the audio so I did not hear how the film ended. When I first watched the film "Notorious" yesterday afternoon, 9-30-2022, the film did not tell us that Alicia Heuber's father was a Nazi spy. Then when I watched "Notorious - Hitchcock - Making of", the narrator announced that the U.S. Military interrogated German P.O.W.'s at Fort Hunt , South of Washington. The narrator did not say which Washington, D.C. or our state of Washington. My ex-boyfriend is Darren Hunt. Never at any point in my life did Darren tell me his family had anything to do with the United States Military. These two films have had a remarkable effect on me. I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to watch these two films. Sincerely, Heidi C Schiess.
*the last 10 minutes were *military x 2 *POWs *south of
Thank you for this would like to see others by Alfred Hitchcock and Cary grant. 😊
Try Suspicion, To Catch A Thief and North by North-West.
I loved this. Thank you.
Amazing!
So Hitch is running around asking about nuclear weapons during the TOP SECRET Manhattan Project. No wonder he ended up on Hoover's list.🎥
The unsavory business of the American government "prostituting women" was revisited in "North by Northwest" with Eve Kendall involved with Phillip Vandamm.
I hate the contemporary view that Hitchcock was some kind of creepy old pervert. That embrace that Ingrid Bergman gives him in 1979, 35 years after they first worked together, tells you all you need to know.
Thank you. 👍
He was a creepy old pervert (check out the Tippy Hedren interviews who also admired him as a director and appreciated him as her mentor in her beginning) but that doesn't mean he was hitting on everyone (or Ingrid Bergman in particular) or that he wasn't a top class artist. The embrace with Ingrid Bergman doesn't mean he was not creepy. It means he wasn't creepy with everybody.
When Bergman gave the key to Hitch and embraces him, he hesitates but then hugs her too, which prompts her to hug him even more tightly . . . incredibly touching and understandable, given that Alma and Hitch had been great personal friends of Ingrid and her first husband, Petter, before Ingrid left for Italy.
except towards Tippi Hendren
Fine thoughts !
51:44 Never mentioned in comentary, Ms. Bergman had been pilpried in US press for afair and child with director Rosilini before devorcing dentist husband Lindstrom. Notorious is the bridge/public redemption between her ASTOUNDIND Joan of Arch, then public denagration then redemption as the anti-hero who sacrifices herself for America.
Why is a shot from Spellbound used to illustrate a video on Notorious?
I didn't put a cover photo on the video so youtube just grabbed a random frame from the video. It's just a random snap from Spellbound that was put in the making of video.
@@StymyParsley I understand. Thank you very much for explaining this, and I look forward to watching your documentary!
Is Miss Stone still with us? I read somewhere she passed away, any confirmation will be appreciated. Thank you.
Mary Stone (daughter of Pat Hitchcock) is still alive at 71.
*one more thing to say
*I wager is was not the key.*