On April 9th, Movie Addict HQ explores renewed interest in Alfred Hitchcock after the release of two new films about the legendary Master of Suspense. Although Hitchcock passed away over 30 years ago this month, his filmmaking genius continues to fascinate movie fans. During 2012, we had the opportunity to see Anthony Hopkins play the legendary director in Hitchcock, a film about the man’s trials and tribulations while making Psycho. Also last year, The Girl -- co-starring Toby Jones as Hitchcock and Sienna Miller as Tippi Hedren -- was shown on HBO. And Bates Motel, a prequel to Psycho, is now a popular new series on the A&E Channel.     

In this enlightening episode, Tippi Hedren talks about working with Hitchcock, plus film historian James Colt Harrison and entertainment journalist Diana Saenger engage in a spirited discussion about Hitchcock’s greatest films and the reasons for his success

It’s interesting to note that Hitchcock directed more than fifty feature films during a career spanning six decades. Movie Maker Magazine called him “the most influential filmmaker of all time.” And, according to Britain’s Daily Telegraph, Hitchcock “did more than any other director to shape modern cinema.”  

Because Hitchcock movies boast twist endings plus thrilling plots filled with violence, murder and crime, most viewers were -- and still are -- captivated while watching them. Add suspenseful psychological and visual elements as well as stylistic presentation, mistaken identity, characters wrongfully accused -- and the wow factor definitely kicks in while viewing a Hitchcock film. No wonder movie addicts can’t seem to get enough of Alfred Hitchcock!  

“Hitchcock Again” airs on BlogTalkRadio at 4 p.m. Eastern Time (1 p.m. Pacific Time) on April 9, 2013. During the live show, listeners are invited to call in and to participate in a chat. An archived segment will also be available.

CALL-IN NUMBER: 646-478-5668

HOST: Betty Jo Tucker

PRODUCER: Nikki Starr

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