(Pt. 1) Phantom Thread / Rebecca (1940)

Paul Thomas Anderson has made it clear that his new PHANTOM THREAD is a purposeful riff on Alfred Hitchcock’s 1940 Best Picture winner REBECCA, inspiring us to return to Manderley for a reflection on the film that brought Hitchcock to Hollywood (and to producer David O. Selznick, whom he famously clashed with). We talk over what REBECCA gained and lost from being produced under the Hays Code, what it signaled for Hitchcock’s career going forward, and what to make of the two big relationships (or would-be love triangle) at its center. Plus, some belated but welcome feedback on our CALL ME BY YOUR NAME discussion.

Please share your comments, thoughts, and questions about REBECCA, PHANTOM THREAD, or both by sending an email to [email protected], or leaving a short voicemail at (773) 234-9730. 

Outro music: “Walking With a Ghost” by Tegan and Sara

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