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Stop Laughing: A Difference of Laughter Between British and American Hitchcock

While Alfred Hitchcock is famous for the humor that he injected into his thrillers, there are striking differences in the humor between his British and American periods.

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Hitchcock 101: 1927 - 1934 - 'The Lodger' to 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'

In today's installment of our retrospective survey of Alfred Hitchcock's singular career, we revisit his first major statements. Thrillingly, all of Hitchcock's trademark themes and signature moves are visible in these early masterpieces -- an uncanny talent, Hitch arrived, it would seem, fully formed.

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Two Cursed Creatures: 'The Undying Monster' and 'The Lodger'

John Brahm's handsome expressionist thrillers get Blu-ray upgrades.

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Moving Pixels Podcast: All the Terror of Hide-and-Seek

This week we take a look at the surreal game of hide-and-seek that forms the central mechanics of Ice-Pick Lodge's indie horror game, Knock-Knock.

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The Lodger: Flashbacks

The Lodger's twee pop is all about its growing pains and how to get past them.

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The Lodger

David Ondaatje's movie offers up a series of potentially interesting meta-texts, concerning the significantly named Manning's obsession and aggression, his professional identity and, of course, masculinity.

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The Lodger: Life Is Sweet

The simple pleasures add up quickly on the sophomore album from Ben Siddell's British indie-popsters.

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Stop Laughing: A Difference of Laughter Between British and American Hitchcock

While Alfred Hitchcock is famous for the humor that he injected into his thrillers, there are striking differences in the humor between his British and American periods.

Hitchcock 101: 1927 - 1934 - 'The Lodger' to 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'

Two Cursed Creatures: 'The Undying Monster' and 'The Lodger'

John Brahm's handsome expressionist thrillers get Blu-ray upgrades.

Moving Pixels Podcast: All the Terror of Hide-and-Seek

This week we take a look at the surreal game of hide-and-seek that forms the central mechanics of Ice-Pick Lodge's indie horror game, Knock-Knock.

The Lodger: Flashbacks

The Lodger's twee pop is all about its growing pains and how to get past them.

The Lodger

David Ondaatje's movie offers up a series of potentially interesting meta-texts, concerning the significantly named Manning's obsession and aggression, his professional identity and, of course, masculinity.

The Lodger: Life Is Sweet

The simple pleasures add up quickly on the sophomore album from Ben Siddell's British indie-popsters.

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House's Flashmob Remixes Juliet Sikora's Monster Hit "Beat Dancer" (premiere)

Jon Regen Displays Live Chops via "Hole in My Heart" (premiere + interview)

The JAB Issue Their Mission Statement With "Riot" (premiere)

Randall Bramblett's "Vibrating Strings" Is About Staying Alive (premiere + interview)

Friend Within Brings Sunshine to the Dancefloor on "Space Jam" (premiere)

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The Pedaljets Celebrate Contentment With "Sleepy Girl" (premiere + interview)