"Hitchcock and Humor - Modes of Comedy in Twelve Defining Films"
by Wes D. Gehring coming June 26th
I don't want to start any blasphemous rumors, but I think Alfred Hitchcock has a sick sense of humor...
Paperback, 282 pages, McFarland & Co inc
"Gehring remains supreme in film comedy scholarship" - Choice
Woody Allen's Manhattan Murder Mystery has been described as "a kind of Rear Window for retirees." As this quote suggests, an analysis of Alfred Hitchcock's methodical use of comedy in his films is past due.
One of Turner Classic Movies' on-screen scholars for their summer 2017 online Hitchcock class, Gehring grew tired during research of misleading throwaway references to the director's "comic relief." This book examines what should be obvious: Hitchcock systematically incorporated assorted types of comedy-black humor, parody, farce/screwball comedy and romantic comedy-in his films to entertain his audience with "comic" thrillers. And a bonus twist is a provocatively new dark comedy "reading" of the Hitchcock MacGuffin.
Wes D. Gehring is a distinguished professor of film at Ball State University and associate media editor for USA Todaymagazine, for which he also writes a column "Reel World." He is the author of 39 film books.
Today's Monday Motivation is F/U as in Follow Up. There are so many things that are pending that need taking care of. What should you do in this particular sitch? F/U! That's correct minions Follow Up. Following up is like Jesus, magic (a wink and a nod to Entertain Me's F/U motivator Sarah Silverman) - You know the older than dirt adage "The squeaky wheel gets the grease?" Today become the wheel that squeaks and well, you might get greased, or not. But you will get what you crave sooner then later. I have a check list of things that I am going to tackle, and I know from past experience when I have went to the F/U side those things will happen. Thus I will now take my leave my minions...F/U it's time to Monday!
Happy Mother's Day, to all of you out there who have a paternal role in a child's life. Because as Norman Bates says, well refer to the above image for that quote. Yeah, I took a turn to the macabre a tad today, but not really, it's more of a nostalgia type of thing. You see there was this Psycho marathon on HBO recently and I sat through it, the danger of channel surfing.
Mother & Son Norma & Norman Bates
Thus when Mother's Day 2019 arrived I thought it would be a nice twist to honor those out there who know their role by going a little mad, like we all do sometimes 😉 So Cheers to everyone out there who has one of the most important jobs in the world. Happy Mother's Day to you all! Mother's Day on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day
Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Country Joe McDonald + more
This All-Star Tribute Concert 1970 celebrates the life and work of the legendary folk singer and songwriter Woody Guthrie, whose songs have become part of the bedrock of American life. Three years after Guthrie died of Huntington's disease in 1967, the California chapter of the Committee to Combat Huntington's Disease, now known as the Hereditary Disease Foundation, helped stage this concert at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to raise funds for Huntington's research.
Although the concert took place one night only, 4-time Emmy award winner Jim Brown filmed this historic event, with performances by such renowned artists as Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Pete Seeger, Country Joe McDonald, Odetta, Richie Havens, Ramblin' Jack Elliot,Earl Robinson, and The Band along with narration by actors Will Geer and Peter Fonda.
Extras include 3 not previously recorded songs performed by Joan Baez, Odetta and Ramblin' Jack Elliott, as well as concert rehearsal footage and audio interviews with Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott.
Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Country Joe Mcdonald, Richie Havens, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Earl Robinson and Band - This Train Is Bound For Glory
Arlo Guthrie - Oklahoma Hills
Country Joe Mcdonald - Pretty Boy Floyd
Joan Baez and Pete Seeger - So Long, It's Been Good To Know Yuh
Country Joe Mcdonald, Arlo Guthrie, Ramblin' Jack Elliot, Pete Seeger - Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad
Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie - I Ain't Got No Home
Arlo Guthrie - Do Re Mi
Joan Baez - Plane Wreck At Los Gatos (Deportee)
Odetta - Ramblin' Round
Pete Seeger and Earl Robinson - Roll On Columbia
Richie Havens - Nine Hundred Miles
Country Joe Mcdonald - Woman At Home
Pete Seeger - The Sinking Of The Reuben James
Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Country Joe Mcdonald, Richie Havens, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Earl Robinson and Band - I've Got To Know
Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Country Joe Mcdonald, Richie Havens, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Earl Robinson and Band - This Land Is Your Land
Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Odetta, Pete Seeger, Country Joe Mcdonald, Richie Havens, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Earl Robinson and Band - This Train Is Bound For Glory
Ramblin' Jack Elliott - 1913 Massacre
Odetta - John Hardy
Joan Baez - Pastures Of Plenty
Bonus Materials:
Twelve minutes of extras including 3 not previously recorded songs performed by Joan Baez, Odetta and Ramblin' Jack Elliott
Concert rehearsal footage and audio interviews with Arlo Guthrie and Ramblin' Jack Elliott
With her latest movie The Hustle co-starring Rebel Wilson opening today, Anne Hathaway received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, naturally. The Oscar Winning actress for Les Miserables, certainly has a great body of work that has earned her the honor. But in all honesty what compelled me to do a post on this today was the infectious smile she had while being immortalized on Hollywood Blvd. "Yes" her smile is what's making me happy this morning, Friday May 10th 2019. It's the most sincere thing I have seen all week. Thanks Anne for a lovely kick off to the day ahead, your mega watt smile is one of the many reasons you're a shining star. So bend it like Anne today minions, like I know you can. Go get em'!!! Anne on IMDb - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004266/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1
Mueller, Muller, Muller that's all I ever hear, so let's take a sabbatical with Michael, Michael, Michael - You know you want it minions, it's time... Who is this milk-bull, and how can I trap him in my esophagus? Denise Richards on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is my spirit animal! How fast do you think Meghan Markle doffed her high heels after the photo of her Prince Harry and Archie was clicked? Ouch! Seriously, it only takes thirty seconds? Am I the only one who thought Tinsley Mortimer's ringmaster get up on The Real Housewivesof New York was so Baby Jane Hudson? Trader Joe's organic Flaxseed, two tablespoons every morning, the more you know Booze, it's a family affair Spitters suck, think about it, but not too much
Archie & Sabrina KJ Apa & Kiernan Shipka
“me & the royal baby. congrats meghan & harry!”- Kiernan Shipka People will stare, make it worth their while Caught a screening of the great film Wild Things with my spirit animal Denise Richards in it on the rooftop of The Montalban in Hollywood last night - "F#ck Off!" Witches who paddle board, discuss Marie Osmond is joining The Talk I may actually DVR an episode now, yeah I've never seen it Whoever is trying to bring you down is already below you I have a head for business and a bod for sin, so follow me at: https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en https://twitter.com/MShinafelt
Does This Wine Give Me A Silky Sheen? Kate Middleton
Today's Hump Day & Chill is brought to you by The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton & Cabernet Sauvignon. Yeah, you read that correctly minions. According to hairstylist John Blaine, a serving of Cab is the secret to Katie's shine & bounce in her hair. He also teases Dita Von Teese's tresses (say the three time fast, I dare your ass.) However it really isn't about imbibing it, nope, you apply it straight to your hair. Well alrighty then, file this under take it or leave it potential useless information. Frankly, I'd rather drink Cab, by the gallons than pour it on what's left of my hair. "Yes" it is my favorite form of grape. So saddle up beside me and enjoy a glass or two, and don't F#cking waste it on your mane, or what's left of it. Cheers Bitches! Red Wine on Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_wine
