Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray]

Description

Universally recognized as the Master of Suspense, the legendary Alfred Hitchcock directed some of cinema's most thrilling and unforgettable classics. Alfred Hitchcock: The Masterpiece Collection features 15 iconic films from the acclaimed director’s illustrious career including Psycho, The Birds, Rear Window, Vertigo, North by Northwest and many more. Starring Hollywood favorites such as James Stewart, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Paul Newman, Janet Leigh, Anthony Perkins, Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery and Kim Novak, this definitive collection showcases a true cinematic master at his best. Featuring over 15 hours of insightful bonus features plus an exclusive collectible book, each film has been digitally restored from high resolution film elements for the ultimate Hitchcock experience.Bonus Content:Disc 1 - Saboteur: Saboteur: A Closer Look Storyboards Alfred Hitchcock's Sketches Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 2 - Shadow of a Doubt: Beyond Doubt: The Making of Hitchcock’s Favorite Film Production Drawings by Art Director Robert Boyle Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 3 - Rope: Rope Unleashed Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 4 - Rear Window: Rear Window Ethics: An Original Documentary A Conversation with Screenwriter John Michael Hayes Pure Cinema: Through the Eyes of the Master Breaking Barriers: The Sound of Hitchcock Hitchcock / Truffaut Interview Excerpts Masters of Cinema Feature Commentary with John Fawell, Author of Hitchcock’s Rear Window: The Well-Made Film Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer Re-Release Trailer Narrated by James Stewart My Scenes pocket BLU App BD-LiveDisc 5 - The Trouble with Harry: The Trouble With Harry Isn’t Over Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 6 - The Man Who Knew Too Much: The Making of The Man Who Knew Too Much Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer Re-Release Trailer My ScenesDisc 7 - Vertigo: Obsessed with Vertigo: New Life for Hitchcock's Masterpiece Partners in Crime: Hitchcock's Collaborators Hitchcock / Truffaut Foreign Censorship Ending The Vertigo Archives Feature Commentary with Film Director William Friedkin Theatrical Trailer Restoration Theatrical Trailer 100 Years of Universal: The Lew Wasserman Era My Scenes pocket BLU App BD-LiveDisc 8 - North by Northwest: Destination Hitchcock: The Making of North by Northwest North by Northwest: One for the Ages The Master’s Touch: Hitchcock’s Signature Style Feature Commentary by Screenwriter Ernest Lehman Stills Gallery Theatrical TrailerDisc 9 - Psycho (1960): The Making of Psycho Psycho Sound In The Master's Shadow: Hitchcock's Legacy Hitchcock / Truffaut Interview Excerpts Newsreel Footage: The Release of Psycho The Shower Scene: With and Without Music The Shower Scene: Storyboards by Saul Bass The Psycho Archives Posters and Psycho Ads Lobby Cards Behind-the-Scenes Photographs Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer Re-release Trailers My Scenes Feature Commentary with Stephen Rebello (author of "Alfred Hitchcock and the Making of Psycho") BD-LiveDisc 10 - The Birds: Deleted Scene The Original Ending The Birds: Hitchcock’s Monster Movie All About The Birds Storyboard Sequence Tippi Hedren’s Screen Test Hitchcock / Truffaut Interview Excerpts The Birds Is Coming (Universal International Newsreel) Suspense Story: National Press Club Hears Hitchcock (Universal International Newsreel) Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer 100 Years of Universal: Restoring the Classics 100 Years of Universal: The Lot My Scenes pocket BLU App BD-LiveDisc 11 - Marnie: The Trouble With Marnie The Marnie Archives Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 12 - Torn Curtain: Torn Curtain Rising Scenes Scored by Bernard Herrmann Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 13 - Topaz: Alternate Endings Topaz: An Appreciate by Film Historian and Critic Leonard Maltin Storyboards: The Mendozas Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 14 - Frenzy: The Story of Frenzy Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My ScenesDisc 15 - Family Plot: Plotting Family Plot Storyboards: The Chase Scene Production Photographs Theatrical Trailer My Scenes Review: Alfred Hitchcock: The Ultimate Collection - A True Legend and Hitch's Greatest Hits - I've spent the last 6 months slowly digesting this box set, and I have to say that I'm mightily impressed with its quality and assembly. The films selected, or perhaps provided, all represent the different aspects of what makes Alfred Hitchcock a timeless filmmaker. I've been a fan of Hitchcock since I was a kid, even before I'd seen a single movie of his on screen. My mom always talked to me about how horror/suspense used to be done by the master, and it wasn't all about blood and shock (though he did at times, dabble with both). What Alfred manages to do throughout his career is nothing short of amazing. Each movie has a distinct flavor, and it's kind of insane to see how it correlates to current movies today, or even those that came after it that we now regard as classics (ex. The Birds to Jaws, Psycho to slashers, Saboteur to political thrillers, etc.) The actors and actresses in these movies are marvelous, and I find myself wanting to seek out other movies during this time period even though I know they won't be quite as engaging. I find myself often saying that today, there is no other filmmaker like Christopher Nolan. Someone who constantly steps out to make films that make you think, and that he makes movies of a lifetime. Most directors would dream of making one of his films, but he has a whole catalog of thought-provoking and seemingly timeless cinema. Alfred Hitchcock was the OG of this, and I can't find a single movie in this collection that feels dated or otherwise no longer relevant. There are threads in each movie that can be applied to today's films to better help you understand plot or suspense, and also there's movies that still deal with issues we still see today in society. Nolan is doing this now, and I think we'll appreciate him fully when it's too late... I'm incredibly fortunate to have gotten this at the price tag of $59.95, and I would recommend it even at full price if you're interested in revisiting the master of suspense's greatest hits. It's easily worth more, and it's loaded with special features and even 2 discs of episodes from both of Hitch's classic television series. There are special features for each film, which seem to be dissected from an overall reel of interviews and behind the scenes and placed with their respective movies. They all stand on their own, so no need to fear, but additionally there are some commentaries from filmmakers on assorted movies throughout, as well as additional special features for some of the more popular and well-known films. Vertigo and Psycho come to mind, but it's so interesting hearing how these movies were conceived and stand up against the greats of today. Buy this set, you will not be disappointed. It's one of my favorite box sets in my collection, because I could watch any of these movies at any time and be completely, 100% engaged. These films are a true treat to cinema and those who enjoy it, just completely wonderful films. Outstanding grouping from the master, and the box includes a booklet detailing the career and crew involved with the films, as well as the beautiful displays on each movie in cardboard on the disc book contained within. Review: Fantastic Collection - As kids, we all wanted to watch Psycho, but our parents told us we were still too young. We did get to watch The Birds, which was great. I thought that The Birds was a black and white movie because our television at the time was only black and white. I recall Hitchcock's narrative setups of his television series, as well as the wonderful theme song, Charles Gounot's "Funeral March of a Marionette." But, I discovered that I was far too young to remember what the episodes were actually like. In fact, there were many classics, including Psycho, that I thought I had seen, but over my lifetime had only seen the famous clips used in other shows. In truth, it was like watching all of these movies for the first time. I was able to fill a cultural void in my life. So, when I became aware of this large collection of Blu-rays of Alfred Hitchcock, and it was on sale, I could not resist adding it to my collection. Yes, there are some duds, but there are also come masterpieces and delightful surprises (The Trouble with Harry). With the overall price (when on sale) of less than $3 per movie, the value is simply amazing. Note that all of these movies are remastered for Blu-ray, so the video is of excellent quality. That said, many of these movies were recorded in mono only, so there is only so much remastering that could be done with the audio. Still, the quality is excellent. Since I could not find a listing of the TV episodes in this collection, I'll list them here: Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Season 1: Revenge Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Season 2: Mr. Blanchard's Secret Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Season 3: Lamb to the Slaughter Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Season 4: Poison Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Season 5: Arthur Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Season 6: Mrs. Bixby and the Colonel's Coat Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Season 7: Bang! You're Dead The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Season 1: I Saw the Whole Thing The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Season 2: Three Wives Too Many The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, Season 3: Death Scene