Directed by Alfred Hitchcock (directing God). Screenplay written by Evan Hunter and story by Daphne Du Maurier. Starring Tippi Hedren, Rod Taylor, Jessica Tandy, Veronica Cartwright and Suzanne Pleshette.
Plot: a snobby woman comes to Bodega Bay and must learn to be a little more tough and a little less silly when birds start viciously attacking people
Simply put – This movie is a classic about killer birds. If you haven’t seen it yet, why not? Where have you been? You’re missing out.
You’re missing out on gorgeous Rod Taylor saving the day and saving the women-folk. And the old lady who just happens to be such a bird expert that she’s completely closed off to the idea that the birds could be intelligent and/or hostile. And the mother in the diner that calls Tippi evil and gets slapped (although she should have been punched outright cause how the fuck did Tippi cause any of this shit). BYGONES!!!
It’s a very tense movie. A little slow in the beginning, which DJ doesn’t like, but it picks up. Most black-and-white’s are a little slow in parts and that never bothers me. I could watch black-and-white movies all day. Plus, this movie has rules it follows (which is pretty much, don’t get killed), a great cast and characters you like (although you kind of want some birds to peck out Tippi’s eyes when she first shows up cause she’s annoying as shit).
Low points: no Freddy Claws. Like I said, people blame Tippi for bringing the birds with her and people look at Rod Taylor like he should know how to stop it. Asking him 5,000 questions like he’s omnipotent or something.
All in all, DJ gave it a 64/100. I thought it was a tad more fun to watch then he did though, so I gave it a 74/100.
“Why are they doing this? They said when you got here the whole thing started. Who are you? What are you? Where did you come from? I think you’re the cause of all of this. I think you’re evil.” — SLAP!!
I suppose I could list my favorite movies here, but instead I'll give you a strange glimpse into what makes me TaraRomero.
1. I met George Romero. He was the kindest and sweetest man. He talked to me for longer than he should have with the line getting longer. He also held my hand. And when he noticed the ladybug I have tattooed on my wrist, he said he liked it and asked me it's name. Till then, it had not had a name. Now, I call him George.
2. I love stickers. All stickers. I just adore them. I even ask for stickers for Christmas! As a matter of fact, the birthday that just past, every member of my immediate family gave me sticker packs as gifts. Affordable and extremely appreciated.
3. I have never put much stock in astrology or horoscopes, but I LOVE the magic of the MBTI. Omg. I am an INFP and it actually sounds just like me. Introverted mostly. Creative always. Heart before head and not the most logical. Totally me! For better or worse.
4. It's no surprise I count horror so high up on the list of things that make me, me. However, it's so within my soul that I was part of the Horror Club in college. Interesting bunch. And even took a Horror Lit class as an elective. I got an A.
5. Coffee always makes me happy. Always. I'm particularly fond of caramel macchiatos. But I'll drink black coffee if it's the only thing available.
6. I hate shock for the sake of shock and endings that depress me. I always mention the movies Within (2016) and the Eli Roth produced, written and starred in, Aftershock (2012), as proof of this distate I have. I abhor the idea that just because I like horror, some people think I'd actually praise a movie that lets you think the "Final Girl" just made it through the night, only to slap her in the face with a tsunami.
7. We are big time animal people. I mean, if I could, I'd have an elephant, a bear, a zebra, a penguin, an otter and a meerkat, living with me. Seriously though. We have 2 dogs right now and 2 cats. Both cats we picked up when they each came to our front door hungry. And both dogs we got from 2 different sets of neighbors. Both who, unfortunately, don't know how to care for pets long-term. But they're happy and healthy now!!
8. Revisiting my love of horror, one of the above cats, my cat, is a little black guy named Church. Because Pet Sematary. His middle name is even Pascow. To give credit where credit's due, the name was DJ's idea. But he loves horror too!
9. I'm big into art. Along with movie posters and an Anne Frank quote, I have some actual paintings on my wall. I really think Dali paints beautifully when he wants to. And if I don't get to see Michaelangelo's Pieta in person some day, I will be very disappointed.
10. Lastly, I find Emily Dickinson's poetry intriguing. I took an elective course about her as well. But do you know I injected horror even there? I was given a poem to dissect and I picked one on death, of course. Then, I researched old "Death Photos" and even printed out copies for everyone in the class. They were so interested in looking at them that it stopped them from all looking at me, and I was able to deal quite well with my stage fright. Haha
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