As the first part of a two part series on narcissistic psychopathy, following on from their previous episode on Hangover Square, Tom & Gav look at Hitchcock`s adaptation of Hamilton´s stage play.
Also, I’d never heard of the Leopold and Lobe case that you mentioned. I’m blown away by that 8-hour final statement by the defence that you mentioned. That’s crazy. It seems like any defence that takes that long - despite how good it might otherwise be - must backfire, simply boring or infuriating everyone else in the courtroom.
Enjoyed the episode! I probably should have waited and watched the film first but it was good to hear your discussion of the themes.
It’s interesting to hear you both get nostalgic for the swelling strings that are used in Hitchcock films and others of that era. I generally have the opposite reaction. It sounds so heavily dramatic to my ears that it often seems to exceed what’s conveyed on screen. A little like when a laughter track plays after a joke that’s not all that funny.
I watched an early Hitchcock film a while back, The Lady Vanishes, and while it was a decent little thriller, I found the film score beats you over the head at times.
Also, I’d never heard of the Leopold and Lobe case that you mentioned. I’m blown away by that 8-hour final statement by the defence that you mentioned. That’s crazy. It seems like any defence that takes that long - despite how good it might otherwise be - must backfire, simply boring or infuriating everyone else in the courtroom.
Enjoyed the episode! I probably should have waited and watched the film first but it was good to hear your discussion of the themes.
It’s interesting to hear you both get nostalgic for the swelling strings that are used in Hitchcock films and others of that era. I generally have the opposite reaction. It sounds so heavily dramatic to my ears that it often seems to exceed what’s conveyed on screen. A little like when a laughter track plays after a joke that’s not all that funny.
I watched an early Hitchcock film a while back, The Lady Vanishes, and while it was a decent little thriller, I found the film score beats you over the head at times.