Best Movies of the Decade

The last year wasn't great for films, but the last decade was. It was a challenge coming up with only 10 movies from the last 10 years that were truly great. read more

Spotlight

Has there ever been a bigger action hero in cinema? Is there any other actor that has played so many of our favorite roles: Indiana Jones, Han Solo, Jack Ryan? Harrison Ford is this week's spotlight. read more

The 80s Action Film

Action films have been declining in quality for years. I look back fondly at the decade where I grew up and first learned to love movies. The 80s. The quintessential time for action. read more

Reviews/Articles Featuring Alfred Hitchcock

Vertigo

January 13, 2010
found in Classic, Movie Reviews

Alfred Hitchcock was one of the greatest directors that ever lived. I would argue the man never made a boring movie. Nay, I go further, he never filmed a boring scene. Vertigo, a thriller starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, wasn't successful at the box office; critics panned the movie, claiming it was too long. However, looking back, many have changed their minds. And take it from me, Vertigo might be Hitchcock's greatest film. Jimmy Stewart plays Detective John "Scottie" Ferguson. He develops [...]

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