I first saw this movie as a child, 25-30 years ago. Doris Day plays an American woman living in London with her British husband. There is a crazy guy stalking her, naturally totally freaking her out. At first, it's just a voice coming from who-knows-where, when she's out at night taking a walk. That voice scared me so bad (in about 1978), I probably had nightmares for months about it. Even today, it gives me chills. Doris Day is incredible (as always) in a rare dramatic performance. Rex Harrison is equally good as her disconnected hubby. It's so nice to see people like John Williams & Myrna Loy as part of the great cast. The surprise ending was so terrifying to me as a kid (why did my parents always let me watch inappropriate movies?), I wanted to jump out of my skin, & then invite Doris over for dinner & a hot bath! She endured so much as Kit Preston, I felt so bad for her! Would recommend to anyone who likes scary, suspenseful--but not gory--movies.
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Die Laughing
(1980)
one of my all-time favorites!!!
5 December 2006
Warning: Spoilers
I love this movie so much! I first saw it in 1983, when I was 15. There aren't many movies that have both incredibly scary parts (I was young & sensitive!), as well as scenes that are so funny I just roll on the floor, cuz I can't stop laughing.I love the part when Pinsky is talking to Amy with Pizza in his mouth. He's scared because he heard something, & he's afraid the bad guys are coming to get him. He just sounds so funny, I start laughing just thinking about it! The occasional corpse freaks me out, but since I've seen it a hundred billion times, I can handle it. I don't want to write a spoiler, so I'll just say that one of my favorite parts is when Pinsky discovers... a man who's not feeling too well in his cab, & his reaction. Oh my god! I love the "Doing, doing, doing"! The music is great, the cast is great, it's one of my All-Time Favorites. This movie inspired a life-long crush on Robby Benson. Pinsky, Pinsky, Pinsky!
memorable & chilling
27 November 2006
I remember seeing this episode about 15 years ago, but not too much specific information about it.What I remembered, was a car going really slowly down a road, & some people in a truck wanting to pass because they were in a hurry for some reason.And I remembered being completely blown away by the ending.I knew that someday I would see it again.A few years ago, TV Land ran an Alfred Hitchcock Presents marathon, & I recorded the whole thing, over that whole weekend. I love everything Hitchcock has ever done, so I knew I'd see so many episodes that I would be so exciting to see for the first time, or the tenth time.While watching the tapes, "Road Hog" began, & as I sat there watching, I thought, "Oh my god! I think this is it!" I thought I was going to die from happiness! I was freaking out!Robert Emhardt is one of those actors who always gives an incredibly intense, chilling performance.You just can't take your eyes off him.Now I have the first two seasons on DVD (Road Hog is from a later season), & can't wait to get all the rest. Naturally,when I watch a Hitchcock episode that I haven't seen before, seeing certain actors names,whether it's Barbara Baxley, Russell Collins, Robert Emhardt, or so many others, I get happy & I know that I'm in for another special treat!If there is someone reading this who has not seen "Road Hog", I promise you, if you see it, you won't ever forget it.I certainly didn't!
AFI Life Achievement Award: AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Alfred Hitchcock
(1979)
A treasure! Highly recommended.
Season 1, Episode 7
22 November 2006
I have watched AFI's tribute to Alfred Hitchcock many times over the years, & have been moved every time. My favorite moments, are seeing my two favorite actors, Cary Grant & Jimmy Stewart, & his embrace with Ingrid Bergman. Hitch looks so old, & so overwhelmed with love for her, it's very touching. Yes, he was a year away from death, but he definitely knew what was happening, & that he was the center of attention. His wife Alma also seemed very emotional, but was trying to keep herself together. Since his films were seriously overlooked at the Academy Awards, this tribute was especially long-overdue. This 72 minutes of film in no way captures all of his greatness, since he made more than 50 movies, & hundreds of episodes of Alfred Hitchcock Presents. His brilliance amazes me every time I watch Vertigo, Rebecca, or any of the TV shows. Two of my favorite episodes are Road Hog & Breakdown. They both are the reason why I always carry my cell phone in my hand, when I'm driving! If you've seen the superb performances by Richard Chamberlain & Robert Emhardt (Road Hog), & Joseph Cotton (Breakdown; which, by the way, featured a very young Aaron Spelling), you understand what I mean!
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