Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Lecturer: John Francis
After moving to Hollywood, ‘Hitch’ created several masterpieces of cinema, including Vertigo (1958) and Psycho (1960). Vertigo has recently been voted by critics as the best-ever film, overtaking Citizen Kane.
Together we will explore Hitchcock’s dark film about sexual obsession. Taking a shower still fills many people with dread and foreboding, thanks to the Hitchcock Modern Horror classic of 1960. A full analysis of Hitchcock’s masterful technique and influences will be the central focus of this lecture. The French New Wave critics of Cahiers du Cinéma argued that Hitchcock’s films should be regarded as artistic masterworks. Alfred Hitchcock remains by far the most studied and revered film director of all time.
John Francis has delivered lecturers and workshops in the US (Texas, California, Massachusetts), Beijing, Malaysia and the UK. Initially trained as a painter, John was awarded the Max Beckmann Memorial Scholarship in painting in Brooklyn, New York, and went on to be artist in residence for the State of Texas.
Later in his career, John produced and directed several short films and animations. He has taught film, art and pedagogy at the University of Exeter, the Arts University Bournemouth, the University Sains Malaysia, Southwestern College, California, Brunel University, London and Kingston University.