‘Rear Window’ and the art of observation – The Maine Campus

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‘Rear Window’ and the art of observation – The Maine Campus

Coming up on its 70th anniversary, the thriller mystery “Rear Window” remains one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most iconic films to date. Known famously as the “Master of Suspense,” Hitchcock layers the film with many of his signature attributes as a director while also portraying cautionary themes of what happens when observing everyday individuals. The story follows Jeff Jefferies, played by Hitchcock regular Jimmy Stewart, who works as a photojourna…