Welcome to episode ten of the Doneson podcast! On today's show, all the details of British film director, Alfred Hitchcock's rise to fame. He was and still is known today as a master of suspense. Many modern-day directors and film writers still use his techniques such as the MacGuffin, to ensure a swift moving suspenseful plot. With films like Rear Window, The Birds and Psycho under his belt, Hitchcock made a name for himself in suspense and ultimately thrilling terror. He also was the reason that theatres switched from showing films on a loop to official start times. For Hitchcock this was done for artistic reasons but it proved to be a sound business choice all around. He did however battle with Hollywood censors and often had to distract them with controversial shots in order to keep others that were more important to him. He did what needed to be done in order to have his vision completed. Despite his accomplishments and innovations in film, Hitchcock never won an Oscar. What does this say about him as a leader?
