Rear Window, one of Director Alfred Hitchcocks finer works forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about voyeurism and human nature. Jeff breaks his leg and as he recovers in his wheel chair he gets a little to comfortable spying on his neighbours. Join me as I dissect Jimmy Stewart's iconic performance, Grace Kelly's captivating presence, and the film's chilling exploration of what happens when we think no one is watching. Are we all guilty of peeking into the lives of others? And is love truly enough to mend the relationship of our two hero's? Get your long lens and watch me unpack this one
Information used to assist me in the creation of this episode are the film itself and the following websites, my opinions on the film and thoughts about it are my own
References:
“AFI Catalog of Feature Films.” AFI. Accessed March 4, 2025. https://catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/51318.
Rear window. United States, United States: A Paramount release, Universal Studios, 1954.
“Rear Window.” Wikipedia, February 26, 2025. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rear_Window
