Not so much a film as a visual essay, exquisitely directed and photographed (by Sacha Vierny)... Difficult to watch but well worthwhile for those willing to be challenged.

Hitchcock's murder set-pieces are so potent, they can galvanize (and frighten) even a viewer who's seen them before!

Dumbo... makes me cry. Every single time and in the exact same spot. I just have a special affection for Dumbo.

Television is what made It's a Wonderful Life the classic it is today.

If I were less than honest as a critic, I think people would spot that right away, and it would destroy my credibility.

Hollywood executives believe that money is both the be-all and end-all to the moviemaking process.

Everyone is looking for the sure thing. They are looking to hedge their bet. They think the way to do that is to go with a proven quantity, a remake of something you have already seen. That is their mindset.