It can’t only be reviews, Phenomenal 5 lists, and commentaries, right? Know Your Movies is all about having fun. Here’s how it works: I’ll share a single shot from a movie. It can be extremely serious or completely absurd. After that I’ll provide you with three hints. The rest is up to you. Hop in the comments section and share your guess as well as any thoughts or memories you have on the movie, actor/actress, or the scene itself. It should be a blast.
Today’s image is from a film that has become a true classic. So here’s the shot. Three hints will follow.
Hint 1: Released in 1954
Hint 2: The entire film was shot on one huge set
Hint 3: Received four Academy Award nominations
Now head to the comments and share your guess. Pretty obvious, right? I would also love to hear your thoughts on the film, the scene, or anything else related to it. The correct answer will be announced first on my Twitter feed tomorrow (@KeithandMovies for those who want to follow). Now feel free to guess and discuss this movie classic.
Rear Window, Playing tomorrow at AMC theaters around the country
And I will be there at the 2:00 PM showing in Little Rock, Arkansas! 🙂
I wish I could go, I have classes till 8:00 pm. I am jealous. Heave a great time, will we get a post?
I doubt it. I have an older review of it I my archive and it is highlighted as one of my Valhalla films. Who knows though. Maybe an updated post wouldn’t be a bad idea. Here’s a link to the older review!
https://keithandthemovies.com/2012/01/26/rear-window-4-12-stars/
Rear Window, Hitchcock! I thought it odd that he lived in a mediocre apartment building but had an uptown girl. The contrast of this stereotype followed by her tomboy-ish climb up and around the window to discover the villain across the way an interesting twist. It’s a great classic!
My favorite Hitchcock film! I absolutely love it and I plan on seeing it tomorrow on the big screen. I can’t wait.
I’m jealous. The price for living in the wild west of Arizona. Phoenix is 2 hours away. 😦
I have to drive 1.5 hours to my nearest theater so I feel your pain. Rural living is great but not when your little town doesn’t have a movie theater. 🙂
Good grief! How do you manage to stay on top of all the films? Nearest movie theater for me is 20 mins., but it only shows 6 films, nothing special, just the mainstream. I find I end up waiting for Netflix or Direct Tv and order a film than wasting the $ for something mediocre. Gosh, I sound old 😉
My job allows me off random off days during the weeks. I always take one of those days to go see a movie (or two). I’ll catch a 10AM show and be home by the time my wide and kiddos are. I hardly ever go out when they are home. I always want to be with them. But on those days when I am off and they are at school – It’s movie time!!!
I don’t think any hints were needed for this one – this shot can only appear in one film.
Right you are! Brilliant movie featuring the great James Stewart and the stunningly gorgeous Grace Kelly.
Sounds like you’re a fan too?
Well, it’s not my favourite of Hitchcock, but I do like it a lot!
Others have already named the flick before me, but I actually knew it from the image. I love that movie.
Glad to hear you’re a fan! It’s my favorite Hitchcock picture. I know Vertigo is a popular choice but what Hitch does in Rear Window just blows me away.
How about you? Where would Rear Window rate with you among Hitch’s films?
Before I answer that, allow a caveat. I haven’t seen enough of his work to really give a comprehensive conclusion.
But. Until recently, I would have put it second behind The Birds. Then I rewatched The Birds, and while I still think it very good (I gave it an A-), I also think it just flawed enough that I’d now say I think Rear Window better.
Which is to say … It’s my favorite, too. And I think it considerably better than Vertigo (not that Vertigo is anything other than very good).
I love hearing you say that! I really like Vertigo but to me it has some issues that keep it from being the “perfect” movie some describe.
Rear Window is my favorite but Shadow of a Doubt is a close second. If you haven’t seen it I highly recommend it!
I have not seen Shadow of a Doubt. But it is on my list; I’ll get to it soon enough. I hope. 😉
Oh. And agreed on Vertigo. I actually reviewed that one once upon a day, of you’re interested:
http://jjamesreviews.wordpress.com/the-reviews/yesteryear/by-letter-grade-yesteryear/vertigo-1958/
Fantastic! Thanks for linking.
Rear Window is great! However, I’ve always liked reading about it more than watching it. It’s an entertaining enough film, but the depths of analysis that people get into is crazy! The metaphor for cinema just blows my mind!
LOL. Some people really go all out finding (and sometimes creating) meaning in the film. I’m amazed at the artistry behind it and how Hitchcock made something so incredible in such a confined location. Absolutely brilliant picture. As I mentioned elsewhere, its my favorite Hitchcock picture and I’ll be seeing it on the big screen tomorrow!!!
Got this one straight away Keith! One of my favourite Hitchcock films and I’m very jealous you’re seeing it on the big screen!
Yes sir, that’s the one! I’m really excited. Just think, Grace Kelly on the big screen! 😉
Rear Window sir. Cool new feature.
Thanks man. This is about the fourth or fifth one of these I have done. Just go to search and type in “Know Your Movies”. The very first one was particularly funny to me! A classic image. LOL
Knew it from the second I saw the image! Love Rear Window so much
ME TOO! Such a great movie and great story. Stewart is one of my favorite actors of all-time. And then there’s Grace Kelly….ahhhh….. 😉
You’re getting to see Rear Window, the way it was intended, on the big screen!
I’ll echo your previous commentators…. I am envious.
Have a great night.
Thanks. I’m actually seeing the 2:00PM showing. Only a few more hours away. This same theater will also be showing On the Waterfront in a few weeks!
On the Waterfront on the big screen!
Now I’m very envious.
It’s a great one too! I just hope I’m off work the day it’s showing.
Knew this one right away. One of Hitchcock’s finest.
100% agree. Such a brilliant film. Clever concept and Hitch really pulls it off. Glad to hear so many other love it too.
I haven’t seen this one yet [sheepish smile], but considering your tweet last night that you’re seeing this today, it’s a pretty easy guess 😉
LOL! Yep, it’s my favorite Hitchcock movie. It’s also in my personal Valhalla. It’s truly an incredible bit of filmmaking. The movie itself is fantastic but reading what all went into making the film is just as compelling. I love it.
Yeah, after I saw Casablanca I read a lot about the making of it and it’s so fascinating! I REALLY need to see this one, hopefully it’s available on Amazon on Demand as for sure it’s not on Netflix.
No it’s definitely not on Netflix. Netflix streaming always seems to let me down. There is a good chance it could be on Amazon though.
Rear Window, such an excellent and suspenseful flick.
Yes sir! Such a great flick. It’s one I can watch anytime.
Rear Window! One of my favorite movies!
Again correct. And I absolutely agree with your love for the movie. It’s brilliant.