My Favourite Films

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My Favourite Films is a podcast for movie lovers who want to dive deep into the films that shaped us. Each episode takes a closer look at one standout movie — exploring its story, performances, direction, and the moments that make it unforgettable. From cult classics to modern masterpieces, we unpack what makes each film special and why it stays with us long after the credits roll. Perfect for film fans, casual viewers, and anyone who loves behind-the-scenes stories, My Favourite Films brings insight, nostalgia, and a passion for cinema to your headphones.

Episodes

  1. Episode 3 - Rear Window - Watching The Watchers

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    Episode 3 - Rear Window - Watching The Watchers

    In this episode, we explore Alfred Hitchcock’s masterwork of voyeurism, desire, and suspense: Rear Window (1954). Set entirely within a single Greenwich Village apartment complex, the film transforms looking into storytelling, and storytelling into danger. We unpack how Hitchcock constructed one of cinema’s most meticulously designed sets, why James Stewart’s performance as the immobilised photographer Jeff remains a study in obsession, and how Grace Kelly’s luminous presence shifts from fantasy to active investigator. Through production history, set design, censorship battles, and thematic analysis, we examine how Rear Window became a defining text in discussions of voyeurism, spectatorship, and the ethics of watching. You’ll hear verifiable, sourced reflections from filmmakers, scholars, and critics—voices like François Truffaut, Roger Ebert, and David Thomson—on why this film continues to mesmerise generations of viewers. From the hidden dramas unfolding across the courtyard, to the mounting suspense that breaks through Jeff’s window and into the viewer’s mind, this episode invites you into the heart of Hitchcock’s most controlled—and subversive—cinematic experiment. A story about looking, longing, and the stories we invent when we think no one is watching, Rear Window remains as alive today as ever—and in this episode, we discover why. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/my-favourite-films/donations

    15 min

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

My Favourite Films is a podcast for movie lovers who want to dive deep into the films that shaped us. Each episode takes a closer look at one standout movie — exploring its story, performances, direction, and the moments that make it unforgettable. From cult classics to modern masterpieces, we unpack what makes each film special and why it stays with us long after the credits roll. Perfect for film fans, casual viewers, and anyone who loves behind-the-scenes stories, My Favourite Films brings insight, nostalgia, and a passion for cinema to your headphones.

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