Brian Rose Presents
About
Alfred Hitchcock often called PSYCHO “a big joke” and was horrified to discover that audiences “were taking it seriously.” But his flip attitude can’t disguise what made his 1960 film a landmark in movie history. Working without his usual menu of big budgets, big stars, and glamorous locations, Hitchcock crafted a masterful study of fear and anxiety that still has the power to shock. PSYCHO’s impact and influence can be felt not only in every horror and thriller film of the last 60 years, but also in serious works of art in every medium. This lecture will explore Hitchcock’s singular achievement, examining how the film was made and how it continues to haunt our cultural imagination. This program is being offered as a hybrid program - patrons may attend at the Library or online via Zoom. If you are attending in person , you do not need to register. If you are attending virtually on Zoom , please register at the link below. Once you register for one of Brian's talks, you will be able to attend any of his sessions virtually for the rest of the year. Snacks will be served. Brian Rose is a professor emeritus at Fordham University, where he taught for 38 years in the Department of Communication and Media Studies. He’s written several books on television history and cultural programming, and conducted more than a hundred Q&A’s with leading directors, actors, and writers for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Scree
