It’s unmistakable how sophisticated Hitchcock is – why is it that no other director in the history of film making has used the technique of starring in his films and being his own biggest salesman? He is so gangster! He just starts talking and owns the stage. I wonder if it’s because of his stature as a large tall man, or if it is because he is english? I’d love to see Spike Lee get up in front of his audience more.

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