Compare: The two films each opened with women. "Garden" was interesting because even though the women are dancing for men's entertainment, the lead dancer is in the power position and teasing the bumbling, sputtering gentleman. Hitch has definitely stepped up his game with "Lodger," with its more urgent editing and powerful music.
Hitchcock style: I've noticed Hitchcock's wide shots have conspicuous depth, layer after layer of background, giving it a real 3-D feel.
Scream: I think it works because of the close-up and the off-angle. Also, the light and shadow give it an additional alarming tint. Her mouth is shaking as she screams, drawing our attention to it and making us "hear" the scream.
Compare: The two films each opened with women. "Garden" was interesting because even though the women are dancing for men's entertainment, the lead dancer is in the power position and teasing the bumbling, sputtering gentleman. Hitch has definitely stepped up his game with "Lodger," with its more urgent editing and powerful music. Hitchcock style: I've noticed Hitchcock's wide shots have conspicuous depth, layer after layer of background, giving it a real 3-D feel. Scream: I think it works because of the close-up and the off-angle. Also, the light and shadow give it an additional alarming tint. Her mouth is shaking as she screams, drawing our attention to it and making us "hear" the scream.
