Unmasking the Master: The Women Behind Hitchcock
More Than A Muse
English - October 25, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsVisual Arts Arts History history art history art student arts female artists female musicians feminism music music history music student Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Alfred Hitchcock, renowned as the "Master of Suspense," directed a range of films with equally intricate leading ladies. In this episode, we dive deep into the horrifying connections between Hitchcock and his female stars, shedding light on the secrets that have intrigued audiences for decades. We'll discuss the compelling and saddening stories of Hitchcock's "ice cold blondes" like June Howard-Tripp, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Fontaine, and Tippi Hedren. Furthermore, we'll explore Hitchcock's characterizations, which some interpret as potentially revealing a complex relationship with women. We'll also examine the pivotal contributions of his screenwriters, Joan Harrison and Alma Reville, who played a significant role in the director's legendary status and made him the film legend he was.
TW: We do discuss sexual assault as well as other topics commonly covered in Hitchcock films
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Alfred Hitchcock, renowned as the "Master of Suspense," directed a range of films with equally intricate leading ladies. In this episode, we dive deep into the horrifying connections between Hitchcock and his female stars, shedding light on the secrets that have intrigued audiences for decades. We'll discuss the compelling and saddening stories of Hitchcock's "ice cold blondes" like June Howard-Tripp, Ingrid Bergman, Joan Fontaine, and Tippi Hedren. Furthermore, we'll explore Hitchcock's characterizations, which some interpret as potentially revealing a complex relationship with women. We'll also examine the pivotal contributions of his screenwriters, Joan Harrison and Alma Reville, who played a significant role in the director's legendary status and made him the film legend he was.
TW: We do discuss sexual assault as well as other topics commonly covered in Hitchcock films
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