therealfuster Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I have always admired Hitchcock's bravado in using just about anything to advance the story for his own purposes. The MacGuffin may be most associated with a film by Hitch, but really it could be found in films by many other directors. My favorite MacGuffin is the $40,000.00 stolen by Marion Crane in "Psycho" that seems to be a major plotline, until one sees Norman Bates throwing it out, wrapped up in the newspaper, after cleaning up after the murder at the Bates Motel. What a great misdirect, and it really sort of sets the stage for the things that follow, that don't seem to make sense the first time you see the film. So do you have a favorite MacGuffin on film, by Hitch or any other director? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdimeo Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 I like the relationship between Lauren Bacall and Bogart in The Big Sleep. I don't think there's quite a reason for it, but it sure is fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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