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Hi all, just a quick update from us: (Becca posted on X but not on other platforms, oops!). Thanks for waiting for us, we hope to be back with you late Oct/Nov with our belated 10th birthday 🎂 special & review of THUNDERBALL 🦈 which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year! 🎉

HITCH TAKES! Jasper as the Rebecca Stand-In (REBECCA-1940) Talking Hitchcock · Episode

Whilst on the subject of Hitchcock's REBECCA, we can't recommend highly enough @talkinghitchpod.bsky.social 's podcast & also, Rebecca's own Hitch -Take, on the idea of Jasper as the stand-in for the first Mrs Dewinter 🐾
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On @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social now is the 1997 TV adaptation of REBECCA, starring Charles Dance & Diana Rigg. What's your fave adaptation of the legendary du Maurier novel?

Here's our review of Hitchcock's 1940 classic:
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Thunderbirds 4K Restoration Double-Bill - Trapped in the Sky and Terror in New York City. Cinema screenings coming this autumn, details to follow!

Now... on the BIG SCREEN!

Listeners to our podcast will know our host Becca is a fan of all things @gerryanderson.bsky.social so this news is FAB ! Do keep us posted, please @commandermac.bsky.social 🚀

Wow!!! This news is FAB!!

On today at The Castle Cinema, Hackney - 62nd anniversary screening of THE BIRDS at 1.15pm as part of the "happy birthday Hitch" celebrations 🎉
thecastlecinema.com/programme/97...

I must confess, personally I'm not to keen (probably because it is so strange!), BUT long overdue for a revisit, so that may change! - Becca

Can't wait to listen! It's not perfect, but as I mentioned on X, it has its merits and there is lots to enjoy! - Becca

Happy birthday 🎂 Alma!
Alma Hitchcock (Reville) 1899-1982 was a scriptwriter, actor, editor & collaborator in her own right, and was instrumental in her husband's success. If you're keen to learn more, check out this excellent talk from Dr. Josephine Botting:

youtu.be/KHarz_4FqTw?...

Full episode is available now on Rabbit Hole Podcasts

Listen to Donnie Roberts & The Vern discuss the 98 remake of Psycho and how it's not as bad as people think

rabbitholepodcasts.com/2025/08/14/t...

Happy birthday, Hitch! 🎈🎁 13th August marks the birthday of legendary director, Alfred Hitchcock (1899-1980). His films left a lasting impact on movies and pop culture! What's your fave Hitchcock film?
@hitchpodonline.com
@talkinghitchpod.bsky.social
@mrneilalcock.bsky.social

🍰 wishing our favourite person @filmsonwax.bsky.social a very happy birthday! Have a great day! 🎉🥳

YouTube video by Do You Expect Us To Talk? 219. No Time To Die Spoiler Special

Daniel Craig's last bout as #JamesBond 007, NO TIME TO DIE (2021) is tonight's movie starting on ITV at 20:30. *That* controversial ending rattled some cages, here's what we thought of it:
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August 4th 1954 marks the New York premiere of Hitchcock's voyeuristic thriller, REAR WINDOW! Since it'll be a while until our own review, in the meantime please may we highly recommend the ✨ excellent ✨
@talkinghitchpod.bsky.social own deep dive into this classic:
open.spotify.com/episode/1ZXk...

Flocking soon to the Castle Cinema, Hackney is a screening of Hitchcock's classic creature feature, THE BIRDS (1963). 🐦 🦅 There's also an intro and Q&A by local expert & historian, Gary Lewis! Be sure to book your tickets now!

thecastlecinema.com/programme/97...

IFWT #128 - Peeping Tom (1960) [ft. Becca of Do You Expect Us To Talk podcast] In Film We Trust · Episode

🎃 spooky season isn't far away, so just a reminder that our host Becca recently guested on the brilliant @ifwtpod.bsky.social to dissect that other 1960 slasher, Peeping Tom! 👀 Please give it a listen, if you dare.... 😱

open.spotify.com/episode/043b...

This was an absolute joy to do, thank you to the guys of @ifwtpod.bsky.social they well and truly took me to their cinema! Had a blast, hope you enjoy listening to me ramble on 😁 - Becca

calling all Hitchcock fans in Leytonstone! If you want to avoid the heat 🌞 🥵 on 13th and 20th July,why not attend these FREE screenings at the Heathcote and Star! More details:

heathcoteandstar.co.uk/events/leyto...

NOTORIOUS (1946) with Alison Taylor Talking Hitchcock · Episode

Hi all, we know you're eagerly awaiting our return to the pod-waves 😁 in the meantime, may we very highly recommend this ✨excellent✨ deep dive into 1946's NOTORIOUS, from Rebecca McCallum @talkinghitchpod.bsky.social One of the BEST analyses around:
open.spotify.com/episode/7kFh...

New episode from your fave agents of @spyhards.bsky.social !

YouTube video by Do You Expect Us To Talk? 33. Quantum of Solace Review

"We have people everywhere..." Daniel Craig's 2nd outing as Bond, QUANTUM OF SOLACE (2008) is starting over on ITV here in the UK now. Here's our review of this much maligned Bond movie:
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YouTube video by Do You Expect Us To Talk? 6. You Only Live Twice Review

"Welcome to Japan, Mr Bond!" 1967's YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE is getting underway on ITV now, repeated on +1 at 16:40. Fun fact: Tsai Chin (Ling) also appeared in Casino Royale (2006) as Madam Wu. Here's our review (from 9 years ago!!)

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YouTube video by Do You Expect Us To Talk? 3. From Russia With Love Review

Classic #JamesBond spy thriller FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE is on ITV here in the UK at 22.45 tonight! Here's our review:

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(PS. Apologies for the radio silence, we hope to be back with you very soon!)

YouTube video by DuranDuranVEVO Duran Duran - A View To A Kill

40 years ago today, 22nd May 1985 A VIEW TO A KILL received its US premiere in San Francisco! Happy anniversary to this oft maligned 80s Bond actioner. Where does this film rank for you? Is Rog too old, or is there still plenty to enjoy? Here's the classic MV:

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Happy heavenly 🎈 🎂 to the legendary James Stewart, b. 20 May 1908. What's your fave Hitchcock film (or movie in general!) featuring Jimmy Stewart?

YouTube video by Do You Expect Us To Talk? 20. A View to a Kill Review

Over on ITV4 here in the UK, Sir Roger Moore's Bond swansong, A VIEW TO A KILL is repeated at 7pm. Often mis-aligned, arguably the Moore era goes out with a bang! Here's what we made of the film when we reviewed it, nearly 9 years ago:

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YouTube video by Netflix HITCH! The Original Cinema Influencer | May 16-June 29, 2025 - Paris Theater

More good news for Hitchcock fans in NYC, USA!
@paristheaternyc.bsky.social are having their season, "Hitch! The Original Cinema Influencer" from May 16 - June 29. Here's the series trailer:
youtu.be/138Ej0dlJ7k?...
Click this link to book your tickets:

www.paristheaternyc.com/series/hitch...

YouTube video by Do You Expect Us To Talk? 20. A View to a Kill Review

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, James Bond swansong A VIEW TO A KILL is starting over on ITV4 now. Where does this 80s Bond actioner rank for you? Here's what we made of it... (Becca will be at Amberley over the Bank Hol to celebrate the film's anniversary!)

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In the USA, it's Mother's Day (here in the UK, we celebrated in March). Who's your fave Hitchcock movie mother?? Here's a small selection...