Alfred Hitchcock (North by Northwest and Rear Window)

Order Description 1. Identify and discuss Hitchcock’s understanding of “Pure Cinema” in films discussed during the March weekend class. Where do you see specific examples in the films studied over this weekend of “pure cinema?” 2. Discuss the films (North by Northwest and Rear Window) studied over the second weekend as they display key themes and characteristics of Hitchcock films. Be sure to include specific examples from the films viewed and studied during the second weekend class and the links provided below on the prompt. 3. Include the links provided on the attached document 2nd Session (2015) Writing Assignment Your paper should be submitted via Blackboard by Friday. April 3, 2015. You should write an essay of at least 1,250 words in length. There is no need to type out the questions. It should be a personal essay on the films studied during the 2nd weekend, but in your essay you should find time to address these two issues: 1. Identify and discuss Hitchcock’s understanding of “Pure Cinema” in films discussed during the March weekend class. Where do you see specific examples in the films studied over this weekend of “pure cinema?” 2. Discuss the films studied over the second weekend as they display key themes and characteristics of Hitchcock films (see the doc. listing these characteristics that is posted on Blackboard. Be sure to include specific examples from the films viewed and studied during the second weekend class.