First Time Watching *ROPE* (1948) christian bale, is that you? | HITCHCOCK

[@edisonlima4647]

The framing in that last scene was amazing. One frozen at the piano, one drinking and looking colected and drinking, coldly graceful in his failing but Rupert being the one who looks defeated, while resting his hand over David's hiding place, because his world view was shattered.

[@kruuyai]

and probably realizing his own part in fostering this world view in his students

[@jackstone9569]

It's the end of Philip's life, the end of Brandon's twisted play, and the end of Rupert's entire perception of humanity, and yeah their respective reactions reflect that

[@inkfishpete8695]

".....is that what you thought when you served food from his grave?" What a line!

[@sleepyxhollow]

That line always gives me chills whenever I watch this movie.

[@knowpakistan9076]

What does he mean by that? Could you please explain

[@inkfishpete8695]

@@knowpakistan9076 the trunk that they hid the body in was the victim's "grave" if you remember,, they put a tablecloth over the lid of that trunk and used it as a buffet table.

[@aaronwilson4267]

The most disgusting part of the psychopathy. Arrogance.

[@amandabroom9878]

This movie has always reminded me of the short story "A Tell-Tale Heart" by Poe. I can't wait for Vertigo!

[@MoviesWithMia]

Yeah! I definitely see that!! Ooh so excited for Vertigo too!!

[@etherealtb6021]

OMG, yes!

[@tove7836]

Yes! & crime & punishment

[@bigneon_glitter]

My favourite James Stewart performance. So cool & sharply nuanced, he radiates with a calm command & unique, pre-James Bond charisma. All eyes & little motion. One of his early post-war roles, you see a bit of the real Stewart here - the grounded, matured, veteran WWII Air Force Colonel.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I've read numerous articles that stated he hated this role (felt miss-casted in it)... I never saw it. I agree with you his performance is brilliant.

[@joebloggs396]

He's better in Rear Window, but I like Rope more.

[@ScottRoste]

Great content as usual Mia. If you want to see another older movie using the Leopold-Loeb case, try 1958 Compulsion. Or if you want another Jimmy Stweart classic, then try Anatomy of a Murder. Also I thought Hitchcock did a decent job of hinting at the potential romantic relationship between the two leads while still abiding by the code rules.

[@Thomas-qj7zq]

Orson Welles seriously marred Compulsion as Clarence Darrow with his almost inaudible courtroom summation, not to mention the questionable upside down morality he seemed to be espousing. The murder of a child is hardly the proper event against which to argue the merits of capital punishment. The movie was insufferable for that thoughtless premise alone. @@paintedjaguar

[@TTM9691]

15: 40: if you notice, not only is the metronome adding to the tension, but in one of the buildings in the background, one of the windows has a light start flashing on and off, over and over again, in the same general area of the metronome and the piano. The production design, just for the city skyline and how it changes from day to night. Great lighting. Great everything!

[@kruuyai]

Great catch!

[@MrDavidcairns]

Oh, and Patrick Hamilton also wrote the play Gaslight, filmed twice - both versions are superb, but you'll likely lean towards the one with Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer and Joseph Cotten, directed by George Cukor... :)

[@miguelwilliams2105]

Thanks

[@williamblakehall5566]

I'm always surprised by how deeply this movie hits me at the end. The whole way through I'm thinking "This whole 'philosophy' is bogus, and Rupert ought to know better than to joke about it so insistently, of course this is all going to unravel -- there's no suspense." But then Rupert becomes enraged, and suddenly the story doesn't feel so peculiar anymore, suddenly I'm thinking of all kinds of ways that people take each other's lives as if entitled to, and I find Rupert's rage cathartic. Maybe that's the mark of a good movie -- you start out thinking it's just about Leopold and Loeb, but it touches on so much more.

[@smakedoctor]

The dialogue and the tension is amazing. Such an underrated film

[@hwnjpnguy]

Thanks!

[@MoviesWithMia]

thank you soooooo much, Ray!! I deeply appreciate you 😊

[@AudsVids]

The Leopold & Loeb case had a lot of arrogance, trying to show intelligence. No dinner party obviously. I really enjoy Rope and the way the tension builds throughout and the layered meanings of some of the conversations.

[@whatupelena3266]

I love your reactions. Best on KZbin PERIODT. You’re so fun & you brighten my day!

[@MoviesWithMia]

Thank you 😊

[@whatupelena3266]

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[@garytiptin6479]

Many viewers don't catch this first watch, but Philip Morgan was actually the one who committed the murder; Brandon Shaw only held David Kentley's arms down while Philip strangled David!

[@ericjanssen394]

You'd mentioned getting into vintage TV episodes, and James Stewart's subtle mind game to crack the two murderers we already saw do it plays exactly what Lt. Columbo would do. (Although maybe without the dramatic monologue at the end.)

[@1nelsondj]

I hope at the end of Hitchcock month you'll be watching Mel Brooks' tribute to him "High Anxiety". Less slapstick than normal. "Rope" reminds me a LOT of an episode of "Columbo". Love that show.

[@AubreySciFi]

If you've never seen Hitchcock's "The Trouble with Harry", that's a great murder mystery comedy.

[@lukacunningham342]

Fun Fact: In the original script, there was more homosexual tension between the two murderers, but the Hayes Code scratched it all out!

[@Sopmylo]

His cameo is during the opening credits.

[@LolliPop2000]

"He's describing The Purge" Brilliant!

[@lisathuban8969]

I think this film was as much a reaction to Nazi philosophy in WWII as it was about the Leopold & Loeb case. People in the U.S. were horrified by news reels of concentration camps. The idea that one kind of man can be superior to another, to the point of being able to kill without repercussions, was seen in a new and very ugly light. Injustices and social order in this country U.S. citizens had long overlooked or taken for granted were re-examined. There were many such social statement films made at this time, and I believe they helped lead to the Civil Rights push of the 1960's.

[@etherealtb6021]

💯

[@catherinelw9365]

This concept was also in the US with Margaret Sanger, who started Planned Parenthood to push for abortions on minorities which she believed were inferior to whites. She and the Nazi Party were admirers of each other.

[@lisathuban8969]

@@catherinelw9365 That's too bad, seeing as Planned Parenthood has done a lot of good in the recent past.

[@donkfail1]

@@lisathuban8969 It's all in the application. As long as people are treated equally, there is no problem. Just as a rope itself isn't a bad object. It all depends on if you use it to bundle up some books to lend to someone, or if you strangle them with it. And if you then decide that the rope should be use in one way to certain people, and the other to the rest.

[@markdavis7345]

@@lisathuban8969 Hitler was actually inspired by the Left's work in the field of eugenics. Sanger and her group got fan mail from Hitler, Sanger also gave lectures at Klan meetings, all dems

[@richardscanlan3167]

Ah,Mia ,your taste in movies is getting better and better.The casting was superb,particularly the character of John Dall. Another Hitchcock film you should consider is "I Confess" with Montgomery Clift/Anne Baxter.

[@inkfishpete8695]

And another John Dall feature to check out is Gun Crazy.

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@inkfishpete8695 always felt he was an underrated actor. He could play the sinister character with such aplomb.

[@inkfishpete8695]

@@richardscanlan3167 every father's nightmare - sinister but so charming.

[@inkfishpete8695]

This is starting to turn into a game of 6 degrees of separation. You mentioned Anne Baxter - wasn't she married to John Hodiak, who starred in Lifeboat? (An upcoming review on Mia's channel).

[@richardscanlan3167]

@@inkfishpete8695 yes,she was. He was also very good in "Command Decision'.

[@scottainge]

I love that microphone and I'm so looking forward to watch vertigo north by northwest and psycho

[@Wawagirl17]

She's gonna watch Psycho?! OH MY GOD, I'm so excited! Will be one of the highlights of my month!!!

[@gerardcote8391]

Back then they had ten minute max filming the cameras. In order to avoid any cuts in the film after the opening credit, he had to plan where and how they could change out the film rolls in a way no one would notice, immobile objects, a person's back, etc.

[@GrouchyMarx]

It was interesting that this whole movie was shot on one set. I don't recall any outside shots, but when you do "Dial M For Murder" you'll see that a good 95%+ was shot on one set, the flat or apartment of the main characters. I believe it was a popular NY play done that way. Based on how you liked Rope, you're gonna love Dial M as well. And Hitch is easy to spot it in "M". I had to look up where he hid his cameo in Rope too years ago! LOL! Great reaction and information you gave. We learn a lot from you! And one more thing, I like the fact that you pause the movies to comment so you don't miss any of it. Cool! ✌️😎

[@MoviesWithMia]

Thank you, Grouchy! Good to hear from you again! Hope you’ve been well!! Dial M for murder isn’t in our list for Hitchcock month, but I will definitely see where we can fit it in, because a lot of people have been requesting it!!

[@GrouchyMarx]

@@MoviesWithMia Thank you Mia! Been busy finishing up some art projects so not on the PC much lately. Thought I'd chime in on your Hitchcock reactions. Looks like you're doing great! Above, I meant any outside shots on Rope as I don't think there were any, but there's a few on M. And I'll be looking out for any Hitch you do! 😁👍

[@jamesrowles9249]

I love how this film is so well edited that it feels like one continuous shot

[@dianegoodreads]

I love movies told through one extended scene. And this a excellent analysis of this type of movie. Well done.

[@MCS7000]

Great commentary.

[@MoviesWithMia]

Thank you kindly

[@michellethered2jacobs360]

This is one of my faves or all time! Watching you watch this for the first time is priceless! When you see the rope around the books, when you see them almost open the chest. So glad you enjoyed. And, you are correct, Hitchcock is legendary with cinematography. My all time fave is Rear Window, shot entirely with two cameras only. For more on this spine-tingler, consider reading play, w/character backgrounds.

[@agenttheater5]

11:54 I still can't tell whether or not Rupert was serious with it - if he really meant that he approved of murder or if he alternatively loved the sound of his own voice or just wanted to provoke people into thinking of mortality, morality and the idea of superior beings.

[@lttlgreg]

Hitchcock also walked by along the street during the opening credits.

[@MsDezB1]

Just finished watching this film. The 3rd act put such a knot in my stomach! Suspenseful as heck!!

[@KTBroadcasting]

There are no cuts in this film! Incredible film. One of my fav Hitchcock movies! And Brandon invited Rupert because without him, there's no challenge...or at least, that's how he thinks of it. At least, that has always been my take. He enjoys the risk. The challenge.

[@yvonnepalmquist8676]

I've always read this was not one of Jimmy Stewart's favorites (he felt miss-casted) but I so love it and find so many intricacies over other Hitchcock films that it is truly a masterpiece in my mind. And Stewart's performance is brilliant.

[@kruuyai]

Mia, I am so glad to see that you posted today. This may seem like a strange reason, but I just learned this morning of the sudden and unexpected death of a dear friend, and I felt the need for a bit of continuity in my life, which your reviews and the community that has sprung up around them gives me. My friend was someone who gave generously of his time and himself to bring daily dramatic improv workshops to people around the world for no other reason than his love of the art and his love for humanity. Like you, he managed to connect people from all walks of life and give us a sense of stability during what could otherwise have been an unbearably lonely time for many of us. We don't always take the opportunity to thank the people who have had a positive impact on our lives, and I'm glad I was able to do just that with my friend in recent weeks as I saw the benefit of everything that he had worked so tirelessly to impart to us finally taking effect not only in my improv performances but in my creative writing work as well, and even in the way I think about life. And now, I would like to thank you. Thank you so much for all the work you put into these reviews and for sharing them with us and for your interactions in the comments section. It's much more than movie reviews. It's connection. And now, a few thoughts on the movie. This idea of murder being "reserved for those who are superior..." Well, the arrogance of that sentiment doesn't have to be reiterated, but the first thought that occurred to me was that, if a person were truly "superior," at least in the way that I view superiority (although tbh, I wouldn't generally use that particular word), then they would have absolutely no desire or impulse to kill anyone or cause harm or suffering to any living creature. In this sense, these two young men proved just how "inferior" they actually were. Of course, there is the thought in some spiritual circles that a highly evolved individual can transcend the laws of man, but that is only because this person's own values would be completely aligned with the laws of "God" or however you want to think of the creative force of the universe or a Divine Will, and so this type of behavior would be off the table completely. The best examples I can think of would be those people who hid Jews from the Nazis or who helped slaves escape captivity via the underground railroad. Technically, those acts were against the law, but to abide by those laws would have perpetuated and enabled the death and suffering of so many. Of course, people can do all sorts of horrible things by convincing themselves that they are being called to such actions by a Divine Will that exists only in their heads and their egos, so this can be a very slippery slope. Finally, I had to chuckle at Hitchcock's sense of humor in making such a big deal with the one boy's strong reaction to allusions that he had strangled a chicken... a play on words for choking the chicken? Hopefully, no explanation is needed :D

[@MoviesWithMia]

Hi Kruuyai! I am so sorry for your loss. Interesting that you brought up divine will. That has been used as a basis for so much hate and violence, which is so interesting to me considering that at the core of many religions and spiritual beliefs is Love and peace. Haha!! Choking the chicken 😂😂 clever! This has been such a pleasure, truly, to be able to share these films with all of you and be a part of this little community!

[@SnabbKassa]

Great reaction. Can I just say that I wince whenever people fire into the air just for attention. The bullets come back down at nearly the same speed they were fired. They can still kill.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

Hmm. No.

[@TheWaynos73]

My favourite Hitch film. Its so creative an innovative. I think this was the first ‘one shot’ movie ever too. Hitch probably would have done it that way if film magazines ran longer. Love the way the lights of the city slowly come on as day turns to night.

[@donniehuynh2391]

As soon as you’re done with your Hitchcock marathon, will you react to Forbidden Planet (1956), one of the best sci-fi films of the 1950s?

[@liteflightify]

Yay! Vertigo! Possibly my favorite movie ever.

[@MrDavidcairns]

This was great. John Dahl is good in Gun Crazy, if you plunge into film noir. Farley Granger has one other Hitchcock credit, the superb Strangers on a Train. Jimmy Stewart, of course, begins a long collaboration with the Master here, and it just gets better...

[@MsAppassionata]

Dahl was also great in “The Corn Is Green” with Bette Davis.

[@HK-ny8pr]

I love your channel soooo much. Everything you talk about film. So good.

[@Trip_Fontaine]

It's called a "metronome." And it doesn't get faster by itself. Rupert adjusts it to make it go faster. Great analysis! I love how so many people on KZbin are reacting to this film. It's somehow gained a reputation over the years as one of Hitchcock's worst films, but it seems the younger generations are reassessing it and discovering it's actually one of his best. I think it's the most suspenseful film ever made, with the constant tension of the body always being there waiting to be discovered.

[@rabrab3]

Love, Love, Love Hitchcock!! This is such a great choice. Makes me so anxious!!

[@eddhardy1054]

Another great reaction to one of my favourite Hitchcock films 😊

[@randallshuck2976]

Have you seen "Arsenic and old lace"? Very funny flick about a very interesting family. A forgotten classic is the 1968 "The lion in winter". It historically covers the interaction of power within a family and the effect of poor parenting on the children. Henry II, Peter O'Toole and his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, Katherine Hepburn keep the story moving quickly with plots and counterplots. It's got a great score and filming. It's contemporary with the making of "The man of LaMancha".

[@HannibalFan52]

I've never seen this before, though I've known about it since a film appreciation course I took in high school. I agree that this is one of Hitchcock's most effective films, especially the scene with the maid clearing away after dinner. I'm very glad it ended the way it did; anything more would have ruined the effect. As you say, Jimmy Stewart was perfect as Rupert. In a way, this is very reminiscent of the 1954 British film 'An Inspector Calls', featuring Alistair Sim (one of my all-time favorite actors) as Inspector Poole (Goole in the original stage play). I think that would another good one for your consideration.

[@terryotoole3265]

I love your analysis and your choice of movies. So insightful!😍 love your material!

[@jasethatbeme2179]

Rope is on my TOP 10 favorite classic movies. I wish it would be a play. Would love to see it revamped on stage.

[@garyclarke9685]

Hi I just viewed your reaction to ROPE one of my favourite Hitchcock films & loved your passion,enthusiasm & your analysis. Thankyou. Also for how you introduced Alfred Hitchcock in to movie with the silhouette. Well observed I resigned to the fact that he was not in this film in a cameo like most of his other films.

[@littleghostfilms3012]

The presence of the corpse in the chest from the beginning was brilliant. It kept the audience on the edge the whole time as to if or when it would be discovered, and if it was in what way, by whom. A very claustrophobic film in which we the audience are trapped in the apt., the scene of the crime, with the people who did it and then the guests. Though the professor becomes the hero I would say he has atonement to make for discussing and influencing these young men who idolized him. He may have been theorizing but he should have thought about what he was discussing and realized that young people might be overzealous in trying to impress someone like him by actually doing what he only talked about. You should most definitely do Strangers On a Train which also stars Farley Granger. It's my favorite Hitchcock film by far. Another merciless portrait of a murderous scheme!

[@eirikrdberg1161]

I always loved ‘Rope’. Watch it every xmas.

[@AQuietNight]

Hitchcock used Technicolor because it was the only color process at the time. Eastman color came out after this movie was made. Technicolor was a process separating Red/Blue/Green, the color balance could be altered as the final theatrical print was made. You could fine tune the color balance to affect the emotional mood of the audience. I think the last film using the Technicolor process was the Chinese movie Raise The Red Lantern. The director used the ability to change the color balance to maximum affect giving the film a striking visual and emotional quality.

[@kruuyai]

I wonder why they don't use it anymore?

[@AQuietNight]

@@kruuyai Technicolor was more expensive and bulky Their cameras required a complex optical system to break down light into red-green-blue exposing 3 different negatives at the same time. More light was needed to photograph the set and performers. EastmanColor required a simpler camera and optical system, typical of what you would use. Another problem was as the film aged the negatives would shrink at an uneven rate making freshly made prints look blurry. If you look at fully restored prints of the Wizard Of Oz or Gone With The Wind, special computer programs had to be used to fix the registration problem and sharpen the grain patterns. This allows you to see just how good Technicolor could be and the restored films look better then what the public saw on those film's release back in the 1930's. One thing I have started to notice is on films using Technicolor, because the cameras were so large the cameramen would have trouble trying to track the action because if there was any movement they would overshoot the performers and have to nudge the camera back to achieve centering again. EastmanColor's lighter camera made tracking of the action easier and more accurate.

[@kruuyai]

@@AQuietNight interesting. Thank you for the detailed reply. I had no idea. And all this was done for our entertainment...lol

[@a.paulafernandes]

As some people recommended in the comments, John Dall is amazing in Gun Crazy, it's a seriously great movie. As for Farley Granger, aside from the other one he did with Hitchcock, Strangers on a Train, there's also They Live by Night.

[@jaygatz4335]

Interesting fact: Since the filming was done in real time, they had to rig up the clouds in the background set so they would move over time.

[@robertjewell9727]

I really like how there is an actual cut (rather than a fade cut for on someone's back or something) to Rupert when Phillip is freaking out about the chicken strangling because it really gives Rupert a certain power from then on, he's the only character that can break up the camera's circular motion, and I actually spend a lot of time watching the background change from late afternoon to night.

[@karlmortoniv2951]

Yeah, the background is amazing and becomes distracting on subsequent viewings. I’ll probably pick this up on Blu-Ray so I can see it better. ☺️

[@69kellygreen]

Farley Granger is SO PRETTY

[@MoviesWithMia]

Agreed!

[@kabeom]

prettiest old hollywood actor. among the males at least

[@filmgirlLisa]

Thanks for the lesson. I had no idea about the real life case that inspired it. Thanks to you I'm a smidgen wiser!

[@barblessable]

James Stewart and Hitchcock great combo , lots of great info as always ,thanks Mia.

[@porflepopnecker4376]

One of the fun things about this movie is spotting the hidden edits. A roll of film only lasted about ten minutes, so that necessitated an edit every ten minutes.

[@MoviesWithMia]

Very interesting!

[@davids2096]

I just stumbled onto your channel, and I can really appreciate your analytical and detailed commentary on each film before you hit play I watch other channels with basically the same idea of reacting to movies, but you're very well prepared compared to others! Let me recommend 2 films 1 is the original Invasion Of The Body Snatchers released in the 1950's and 2 is Wind Chill with Emily Blunt which came out I believe in 2007 I'd like to get your take on these flicks I realize you more than likely give priority to your main supporters like Patreons, but it'd be nice if you considered the suggestions of the rest of your viewers Goodbye for now!

[@1nelsondj]

I'm re-watching "The Picture of Dorian Gray" (1945). It's overlong at 110 min. but it has 1 unique aspect: although it's in black and white it has a handful of technicolor inserts when it shows the painting. I don't know any other film like that.

[@Divamarja_CA]

The Women, from 1939, was a b/w film with an inset portion in color.

[@kaykutcher2103]

Portrait of Jennie pulled that trick as well and this film too much like Dorian Gray also revolves around a painting.

[@jaygatz4335]

Schindler's List was black and white, but featured a red coat in some scenes.

[@AnimalMagnetism1965]

I love this movie, so twisted! Great commentary too,TY.

[@rebekahkroeplin5962]

One of my all time favorite films from him! So good and so fucking fun to watch!

[@johnreddick7650]

This film was made only three years after World War II had ended, and the revelations of the concentration camps were fresh in people's minds, which were widely attributed to the Nietzschean philosophy of the "Superman" which Brandon and Philip espouse in the film. (I do have to admit to a secret private desire that the part of Rupert had been played by Cary Grant rather than Jimmy Stewart, as fine an actor as Stewart was.)

[@jeffmartin1026]

Another layer to the single shot approach is that it is based on the earlier stage production. The film is also heavy on full body shots which also draws you into the scene. Stay safe and Carry On!!

[@marlasotherchannel9847]

Well done.

[@jackcarl2772]

This was a Hitchcock film that I never really cared for, but somehow your reaction made this a much more engaging movie.

[@BuffaloC305]

Another upvote for YOU for reacting these great films. Before you see these films, I'd suggest reading up on a few of the supporting actors. NOT the main ones - just the supporting cast. Barbara Bel Geddes in VERTIGO, with Tom Helmore and litter-worthy Henry Jones who fills up SO MANY SCREENS for a couple of decades. He truly is one of the great "litter pieces" that casting directors used constantly and he was always delightful.

[@jackasswhiskyandpintobeans9344]

3:27 The Leopold and Loeb trial was a cause célèbre.

[@bigbow62]

Great reaction, I love the old classics ! I you are a fan of Jimmy Stewart then here a few ( a bunch ) for you...... Rear Window ( 1954 ) You Can't Take It With You ( 1938 ) The Flight Of The Phoenix (1965 ). The next are a couple of his lesser known movies & two of my favorites 😎 No Highway In The Sky ( 1951 ) Thunder Bay ( 1953 ) Movie is about the first offshore oil platform/rig ......and a western Bend Of The River ( 1952 ) Loaded with Hollywood stars ! Best of luck with the channel , I will be watching !

[@nicholegallo1090]

Ever seen the photo of James Stewart throwing up the peace sign ✌🏼 ? I have and I’m in love again. James Stewart is such an amazing actor

[@Armandthevampire]

My theory on why he is leading Rupert on is because he sees himself as the übermench that can not be found out by this mere human.

[@GrouchyMarx]

Hey Mia, when looking for the Rebecca cameo I noticed Rope has two cameos! I was thinking of telling you where, but I'll let you look it up, or better... try to spot him as I know how fun it is when you do catch him! LOL! You'll very likely watch all these great movies many times in your life so I'm sure you'll spot him sooner or later. I'll give you a hint for Rope. As with the neon light profile you showed, he's outside the apartment, not inside anywhere. Have fun! ✌️😎

[@GlenHallstrom]

Mia, Mia, Mia, I'm so gad you watched one of my favorite films. I'm very picky about Hitchcock (I only have about 2-3 I really like) but this is a masterpiece of film-making IMO. Here's an observation I made to Heath Holland on Facebook: "This is the film where it was composed of 5 long "takes." It was originally a stage play and a lot of folks say it's too limited and "stage-bound." As a stage actor I can understand their POV, but it's more than that. It may take place on one set but as I watch I see Hitch exploring the location in a way you'll never see it if it was just a filmed play. He uses the camera to go in and out of the room, sometimes focusing on two or three groups, going in and out of the foyer and in general keeping the audience fully engaged with the story and characters. In fact, my thought is that if this technique was used in the early days of sound you wouldn't have movies that were basically filmed plays with locked-down cameras pointed at a proscenium stage. It's a great way to "open up" a play without having to use multiple locations (plus it would be a fascinating journey for the audience)."

[@garytiptin6479]

Just curious, but what are the other two films you DO like?

[@GlenHallstrom]

@@garytiptin6479 Strangers on A Train and Shadow of A Doubt.

[@GlenHallstrom]

@@garytiptin6479 Sabotage, Strangers on A Train, Shadow of A Doubt. I also like Jamaica Inn but even though Hitch directed it I think of it more as a Charles Laughton film.

[@moopnelly]

I’m currently acting in a production of Patrick Hamilton’s original version of this play. As Sir Johnstone. As we actors always do, I’m assuming that my character is the emotional crux of the play. But he’s meant to be, in a way. The poor unfortunate whose life will be utterly shattered by what the main characters have done. I’ve done more character work for this role than I’ve ever done before.

[@MrGrifft]

There's a moment where he mentions 'birdwatchers' as a valid target to kill, this is a jibe at the original killers, one of whom was an ornithologist.

[@anhistorian7255]

Love this channel so much, it's very refreshing to see reactions like this. For what it's worth I wouldn't have shown the murder. I know the two men talk about having done it throughout the opening to film, but I would have liked to have had it scripted so there was some doubt about whether they'd done it or if they were just talking hypothetically to each other about it. John Dall is in another great film you might like to see some day, Gun Crazy which co-stars Peggy Cummins.

[@MoviesWithMia]

Yeah! I absolutely agree with you!

[@anhistorian7255]

@@MoviesWithMia Great minds and all that ... ;-) I know you have lots of films mentioned to you all the time, but James Stewart made a few westerns that are very good. He made five with Anthony Mann and there's also The Shootist, which was John Wayne's last film before he died, which is brilliant. Whatever you react to will be worth watching though, keep up the good work!

[@robertjewell9727]

Yep, I agree completely, Historian. Plus the murder is somehow unconvincing and very stagey, but other than that it's a very exciting experiment in matching technique to narrative, the camera does move like an unravelling rope, doesn't it?

[@fabianhebestreit3240]

I disagree. For me, knowing that the two have committed the murder is crucial for the suspense Hitchcock was going for. We're meant to be on the edge if the two get caught, not wondering if they even did it. If there was a chance they are innocent, the whole film would have lost its meaning for me.

[@libertines24]

oh I just saw rope! so excited to see your reaction

[@michaelandrew4488]

One of the best, and most underated, Hitchcock movies.

[@collegealgebravideos9540]

I was surprised that you didn't mention the comedy of "something, something, something", which could only be delivered by Jimmy Stewart.

[@aranerem3767]

Looks like you are doing great Mia Tiffany

[@wfoster-graham6363]

I've been enjoying your content, Mia! FYI, when it comes to "Rope," the gay subtext (which Hitchcock referred to as "it") is discussed in the Special Features section of the DVD. Oh yes, the suspense throughout the movie comes from the question: when will Brandon and Phillip will be found out?

[@jondishmonmusicandstuff2753]

Farley Granger all in the closet but not. hahahaha I love the music to this movie and always have. It's called a Metronome.

[@judithortiz-velazquez4992]

Wonderful video.

[@brandonflorida1092]

Good work, Mia. I'm looking forward to watching you react to some of Hitchcock's later work. By the way, here's something to think about. Since the movie was obviously filmed over some number of days, but the action takes place during just an hour or two, how is it that the sky gradually darkened appropriately during the course of the film?

[@fruzsimih7214]

The movie was shot in a studio, everything is controlled by the film crew, it's not a real view of a city.

[@brandonflorida1092]

@@fruzsimih7214 Correct.

[@spacedinosaur8733]

Some other great Jimmy Stewart movies are Winchester '73; No Highway in the Sky; The Naked Spur; & Night Passage;

[@luismarianocalvorojo2067]

Lets go, Alfred

[@cstarv]

love Hitchcock. One not mentioned as much is Strangers on a Train. My fav fav is Rear Window. First time I saw Sean Connery was in Marne. Jimmy Stewart my favorite actor. For a complete opposite try a screwball comedy, the best one with Henry Fonda and Barbara Stanwyck it's called the Lady Eve.

[@dianem8544]

Outtakes at the end, ❤❤❤ Okay, I haven't been able to watch any of your videos for a while because I haven't seen the movies you're watching! But ROPE OMG, such a great movie. I honestly think that Brandon was dropping hints at the end because he wanted Rupert to know, because part of Brandon's fantasy of killing someone was that afterward, Rupert would give his approval and praise. Brandon wants to impress him so badly! He didn't because he knows it's risky to tell anyone but also, what if it doesn't play out like he wanted and Rupert doesn't approve? That would ruin _everything_. I think the end of this is interesting because there are a few times after they know that Rupert knows where he turns his back on them. If they didn't respect him so much, there might have been two bodies in the chest but they just take it as defeat, like, well, if Rupert is going to turn us in, I guess that's what's going to happen.

[@jennifergreen1356]

Hey Mia, I know ''month with Marilyn'' is over but I would like to suggest you watch Don't Bother to Knock. It's described as a psychological film noir thriller and it's different from the other roles Marilyn played. I would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@richardhaines7123]

Many people wonder why Hitchcock decided that his first Technicolor independent production would be made in continuous ten minutes takes. Well, aside from the technical challenge the director liked, I suspect it was to prevent the re-editing or altering of his movies after he shot them which was the case of his features he make for Selznick. No distributor could possibly re-edit "Rope".

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

If you like Rope, you should check out the film Compulsion 1959.

[@celinhabr1]

I love this one a lot. Another fantastic reaction by you. One Hitchcock movie i love is Marnie, i think you'd have a lot of great commentary if one day you react to that one. It's not considered Hitch's best but i honestly think it's great.

[@lenfoster1622]

Hitchcock wanted to film it as a play. There are no cuts just long 10 minute takes for the length of each film reel in the camera. The sets, walls, tables ect. were pulled apart to let the camera through. It slowed down the production to have to re-set things for each take.

[@CathleenMJennings80]

Have you seen Charade with Cary Grant & Audrey Hepburn? It's a great mystery!

[@HuntingViolets]

No wonder I never could find the cameo in this one!

[@Oonagh72]

This is one of my favorite films.

[@garybrockie6327]

Hitchcock believed that when you film a play, that you must not open it up space wise. You buy the rights to a play for the Story Construction, and since plays are designed for the stage that is the scale at which you shoot. Hitchcock would film a play when his creative batteries were low. Try Hitchcock’s Dial M for Murder, a wonderful play that Hitch actually filmed in 3D! There is a 3D bluray of this film, if you have the player and TV set that are compatible. I have only seen the 2D version, and it’s brilliant. Great performances by Ray Milland and John Williams.

[@1sihingable]

I thought it was all in a single shot too; during interviews it was revealed thar he used several hidden cuts.

[@paulterrance5723]

This wasn't a one take movie as I'm sure has been pointed out in one of the previous comments. However, thanks for reviewing this movie as it's my favourite Hitchcock. Films such as Vertigo and Rear Window are considered to be better but I just love this one. Then again Psycho is an 11 out of 10 so I might be wrong.