Rear Window (1954) - Keith Roysdon

The incomparable Keith Roysdon joins host Emily J. Edwards after his episode on ZODIAC to discuss another film classic: Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 thriller, REAR WINDOW. We get into the dog days of summer and discussing the impact of this brilliant film, between Jeff's (played by Jimmy Stewart) reliance on being a man behind the camera, Lisa's (played by Grace Kelly) truly adventurous spirit, and Stella's (played by Thelma Ritter) incredible work as the audience stand-in. New York City was a very different place in 1954, and we get into how the vertical "town" of NYC apartment complexes replace the cozy nature of small towns, the politics of fashion and clothing, and what Robert Moses did to ruin the community of NYC.Find Keith Online!https://keithroysdon.com/https://bsky.app/profile/keithroysdon.bsky.socialhttps://www.instagram.com/keithroysdon/Chapters00:00 Introduction 01:11 The Magic of the Internet and Movie Memories03:36 The Opulence of Old Movie Houses05:09 Fashion, Joy, and Celebration08:32 Hitchcock's Use of Color and Character Analysis13:07 Thelma Ritter and the Nation of Peeping Toms17:46 Urban vs. Rural Life and Political Reflections25:13 Feminization and Cozy Mystery Analysis26:27 Exploring Gender and Disability27:51 Gender Presentation and Disability in 195428:52 The Role of Surveillance and Enjoyment30:28 Gender Roles and Media Jobs34:07 The Facade of Hypermasculinity36:13 Jealousy and Frustration37:26 Social Dynamics and Class Stratification45:27 Ethnic Representation and Character Names50:59 Raymond Burr's Transformation51:46 Exploring Physicality in Film52:56 Community and Urban Life58:14 The Role of Tools in Journalism01:02:25 Marriage and Gender Dynamics01:06:34 Family Migration and Ghost Show