While we’re all stuck inside due to a Juno that fizzled, let’s check out one that doesn’t. A classic adaptation of the Sean O’Casey play by the same name, Juno and the Paycock is a wonderful example of early Hitchcock being only his second talking film. Hang in there, you’ll get used to the brogues. Continue reading
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Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. When I got there, DreamWorks and Working Title Films were preparing to defile the memory of Hitchcock’s masterpiece, Rebecca. Yes, it’s true. Movieline reports that producers Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, A Serious Man) are on board, while Steven Knight (Eastern Promises) will be writing the script based on Daphne du Maurier’s novel. No word on a director yet. Is it fair to call it a remake if they’re adapting from the novel? Maybe not, but this adaptation will inevitably be compared to Hitchock’s Best Picture-winning film. Continue reading