-As seen in both films and the majority of Hitchcock's works, the leading female always tends to be a blonde . This is a prime example of Hitchcock's auteur . The POV (Point of View) shot is a trademark in Hitchcock's cinematic library and features numerous times in both of these films. The examples below include the opening scene in Vertigo (left) and through the lens of Jeff's camera (right). -Hitchcock was one of the founding pioneers of the cameo and features in every single one of his films. In Vertigo he walks across the camera in the street and in Rear Window he wear a blue dressing gown, a supposed guest to the piano man who's Jeff's neighbour. - Music in both films has a fundamental role in heightening suspense . In fact, in both films, music is used when Jimmy Stewart is in danger from falling from a tall building. Furthermore, we get a high angled shot...
Hi Elliott,
ReplyDeleteYou make some good points here but overall this post is lacking the depth of response to be considered useful.
Think about giving examples to your answer, you mention that the film borrows recognisable genre conventions...but what were these conventions? When and where would we recognise them from?
You are accurate in what you are saying but we need to see you consistently backing up the assertions you make. This runs right through your research to your essay answers.
If you could add to this answer with giving specific examples to points made it will transform this into a very useful revision resource.
All the best
Mr Cooper