FIlm Log- 2nd Semester- North by Northwest

Movie: North by Northwest
1965, Color, 131 minutes
Director: Alfred Hitchcock
Actors: Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint

Summary: Middle-aged Madison Avenue advertising executive Roger O. Thornhill is mistaken for a government agent by a gang of spies. He gets involved in a series of misadventures and is pursued across the States by both the spies and the government whilst being helped by a beautiful blonde.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0053125/

Q:How does the camera movement play a role in the film?
A: The way Hitchcock maneuvers the camera embraces the intentions of every character-- showing that each one of them has their own agenda. Coming from a "formalistic" film making history, Hitchcock relies more on the editing of a film, rather than the actors to enhance the emotions off-screen. Hitchcock shows the importance of camera angle and focus in order to move the story forward. Hitchcock's films "usualy seemed as if it had been considered an after though, often mirroring the audience's sense of fear and anticipation only to confirm what their feelings really were."

Q:How does costuming/makeup play a role in this film?
A: One of the most memorable aspects of this film is the beautiful Eva Marie Saint. Her sense of elegance and irresistibility comes from her outer appearance. Her perfectly styled blonde hair, clean and fashionable clothing, and poise are factors that give the viewer the ability to determine her character. Cary Grant's character is another example of a "put-together" and sharp man-- mostly due to his outer appearance. His character was mostly seen in a clean suit.