Rear Window - The Voyeurism Episode

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Kathryn joins Melvin in discussing Rear Window, a quintessential Hitchcock film! The two get into the film's fascination with voyeurism, L.B. Jefferies complex character, whether or not people can change, and what it means to clearly see others. 

Topics: 

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• The film is exceptionally well paced, and the way it turns people into "television channels" is as gross as it is curious.
• The dialogue in Rear Window is top notch, even if it's very scripted and forgoes any sense of realistic, human communication. Everything's so clever.
• Despite its ups and downs, Melvin really loved the romance and drama between L.B. Jefferies and Lisa Fremont.
• Where does a person's insatiable desire for information come from?
• Talking about perspectives and framing.
• Talking about L.B. Jefferies and the intricacies of his character.
• The ending is only the tiniest bit clunky, but it's strong nonetheless.

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