Vertigo (1958) is widely regarded as not only one of Hitchcocks best films; but one of the greatest films of world cinema. Made at the time when the old studio system was breaking up; it functions both as an embodiment of the supremely seductive visual pleasures that classical Hollywood could offer and ndash; with the help of an elaborate plot twist ndash; as a laying bare of their dangerous dark side. The films core is a study in romantic obsession; as James Stewarts Scottie pursues Madeleine/Judy (Kim Novak) to her death in a remote Californian mission. Novak is ice cool but vulnerable; Stewart ndash; in the darkest role of his career ndash; genial on the surface but damaged within. Although it can be seen as Hitchcocks most personal film; Charles Barr argues that; like Citizen Kane; Vertigo is at the same time a triumph not so much of individual authorship as of creative collaboration. He highlights the crucial role of screenwriters Alec Coppel and Samuel Taylor and; by a combination of textual and contextual analysis; explores the reasons why Vertigo continues to inspire such fascination. In his foreword to this special edition; published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the BFI Film Classics series; Barr looks afresh at Vertigo alongside the recently-rediscovered lost silent The White Shadow (1924); scripted by Hitchcock; which also features the trope of the double; and at the acclaimed contemporary silent film The Artist (2011); which pays explicit homage to Vertigo in its soundtrack.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. I have always loved to colorBy M. HayesI have always loved to color; from the time I was able to pick up a crayon until now. Long before if became a trend; I have been coloring as a way to reduce stress. I would doodle with a black pen while I was on the phone (which is what I do for work at a call center) and then after I had a page full I would fill in with colored pencils. Now that ldquo;Adult Coloring Booksrdquo; have become a trend; I have started finding more and more books available.I was a bit skeptical about being able to print from a kindle book; but there was a PDF file included that you can print from. You can choose to print one or two or the whole book multiple times. It is a book with low resolution images of coloring pages. Once you have the PDF; you can print the images and color away! I chose to print at home on regular copier paper and color one image at a time. Its great that you can use the same design and color many different ways if you wish. I have made my daughter (shes 13) a binder with a bunch of printouts from this and several other books and a pencil pouch with coloring pencils so she can take it wherever she wants.In regards to the designs; there are many designs that vary significantly in detail and complexity. Again; I see this as a positive since if I have less time on my hands; I can do a simpler design or I can share it with nephew to color. But; if I have more time on my hands or I really want to escape and relax into some coloring meditation for a while; I can choose a more complex design.I REALLY like the idea of a PDF that can be downloaded and the flexibility it provides for lots of fun family coloring. Ill definitely be checking to see if there are any other books available by this artist in the future.******If you found my review helpful please vote "YES" as this helps me become a better reviewer!***I received this product at a discounted rate in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. I am in no way affiliated with the developer; manufacturer or distributor of this product.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. but this is pretty cool. You dont need to print out any ...By Laurie P.A coloring book that you have to print out. At first I thought that was weird; but this is pretty cool. You dont need to print out any that you are not interested in; so you can save paper. If you are coloring and you mess something up; no big deal; just print anotherWill be looking for some paper with more texture than regular copy paper; then it will be much better.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Basic Info Repeated...Most Other Kindle Color Books Have Same...By classicsGGmaNOT a color book...info about coloring and relieving stress. Dont recommend unless you are a Complete stranger to coloring...Though you will get most of this same info at the beginning of almost every coloring book here.
