THE 7 O'CLOCK HITCHCOCK

Updated: March 20, 2012

We're down to the last film of the foursome and what a way to go... STRANGERS ON A TRAIN

"A psychotic socialite confronts a pro tennis star with a theory on how two complete strangers can get away with murder...a theory that he plans to implement."

EEEEK!!! Watch this trailer and you'll see what I mean - that music does it to me every time.

The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Cinematography in 1952. The movie is based on a book of the same title written by Patricia Highsmith - Alfred Hitchcock bid on the rights and bought them anonymously to keep the price down - getting them for only $7,500

Hitchcock's daughter Patricia plays the role of Barbara Morton in the movie and also served as director during her father's cameo. Watch for Hitchcock early in the film boarding a train carrying a double bass fiddle.

Mark your calendars and don't miss this last great film in the series when it plays Neptune Theatre, Halifax, NS this Monday, March 26 at 7pm.

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Updated: March 14, 2012

Filmed on location in Canada’s Quebec City...

I CONFESS (1953) is a classic Hitchcock thriller for sure.

Refusing to give into police investigators' questions of suspicion, due to the seal of confession, a priest becomes the prime suspect in a murder.

Montgomery Clift stars as Father Michael Logan, Anne Baxter plays Ruth Grandfort and a very young Karl Malden takes on the role of Inspector Larrue.

Hitchcock ,who was famous for making cameos in his movies, can be seen crossing the top of a staircase during the opening sequence - watch for that- then settle in for all the suspense at the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, NS this Monday, March 19 at 7pm.

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Updated: March 9, 2012

Get ready for the next 7 O'Clock Hitchcock showing - ROPE (trailer above)

Jimmy Stewart stars in this classic about...

Two young men strangle their "inferior" classmate, hide his body in their apartment, and invite his friends and family to a dinner party as a means to challenge the "perfection" of their crime.

See you at the movies...Neptune Theatre in Halifax, NS this Monday, March 12 at 7pm

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Posted: February 3, 2012

So LOVE this!!! The 7 O'Clock Hitchcock - sooooo great!!!

The original master of suspense.......... ALFRED HITCHCOCK will be the focus of a brand new partnership between the Atlantic Film Festival and the Neptune Theatre in Halifax, NS... alfreSnow filmFesto!

The festival will feature 4 Hitchcock classics - Dial M for Murder (see trailer above), Rope, I Confess and Stangers on a Train - each of which will be introduced by 4 stellar Atlantic Film Folks, directors....Michael Melski,Thom Fitzgerald, Eva Madden-Hagen and Josh MacDonald

Watching these films as they were originally intended... in such a lovely venue...well it doesn't get much better than that!

Now I've got my March mapped out...see you at the theatre!!! SABS

What follows is the official press release for the festival...

Atlantic Film Festival and Neptune Theatre Announce Winter Film Series

(Halifax, NS) - Neptune Theatre and the Atlantic Film Festival are pleased to launch alfreSnow filmFesto, a new partnership that celebrates the performing and visual arts and is a winter counterpart to the wildly popular summer film series, alFresco filmFesto.

The first alfreSnow filmFesto series will tribute the renowned, Alfred Hitchcock. Each Monday evening in March, a Hitchcock production will be screened for the public in The 7 O’clock Hitchcock. Screenings begin at 7 p.m. and will take place inside Neptune’s 200-seat Studio Theatre on Argyle Street. A local director will introduce each film and a suggested donation of $8 will help both organizations offset technical costs and fees for rights.

The line up is of follows:



March 5 - Dial M for Murder presented by Michael Melski

March 12 - Rope presented by Thom Fitzgerald

March 19 - I Confess presented by Eva Madden-Hagen

March 26 - Strangers on a Train presented by Josh MacDonald

“From stage to screen and back again, the 7 o'clock Hitchcock is a fantastic first foray for Neptune Theatre and the Atlantic Film Festival," said Festival Director, Lia Rinaldo. "We have wanted to work together for some time, and in the spirit of true community collaboration, we also pulled in a number of directors to introduce the screenings who tend to crossover between the theatre and film realms in our city."

“Partnering with AFF to bring our city a cinematic winter treat gives us a Hitchcockian thrill,” said Jennie King, Sales and Marketing Manager at Neptune Theatre. “These gripping classic films celebrate the art of visual storytelling and having local artists participate enhances the audience experience enormously.”

Audience members are encouraged to stay after the film screenings to meet and greet with other audience members and the presenting director.

About Neptune Theatre



Now in its 49th season, Neptune Theatre inspires audiences with great stories. Located at 1593 Argyle Street, Halifax, Neptune boasts two stages: Fountain Hall and the Studio Theatre; a year-round Theatre School; and a province-wide Young Neptune Company Tour.

About the Atlantic Film Festival



The Atlantic Film Festival is a ten-day celebration of film, video and music from around the world. It is a festival that turns Halifax –a charming and historic seaside city – into an international mecca for the arts, year after year abuzz with filmmakers, industry types and film lovers. What began in 1982 as a tiny, grassroots operation in St. John’s, Newfoundland has blossomed into one of Canada’s premiere film festivals. The cornerstone September Festival includes year-round industry and community events for every taste.

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