Vermont Humanities

Alfred Hitchcock and the Art of Suspense

Kellogg-Hubbard Library 135 Main St, Montpelier, VT, United States

Hitchcock famously said “Some films are slices of life; mine are slices of cake.” His career spanned forty years and many film eras. Film expert Rick Winston will discuss the evolution of Hitchcock’s craft, exploring his favorite themes, his relationship with his collaborators, and his wry sense of humor no matter how grisly the subject matter.