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Adapted from the French '𝑽𝒐𝒖𝒓' which means ‘to see’, voyeurism refers to the action of watching other people engaged in Intimate behaviors or those of a private nature. Little to no research has been done in regards to the demographics of persistent voyeurs, and consequently the contextualization of this pattern of behavior is important considering the criminality of this activity.
𝑾𝒆’𝒗𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒂 𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑻𝒐𝒎𝒔.
𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐 𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒌 𝒊𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆
Rear Window is a 1954 American mystery thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and written by John Michael Hayes based on Cornell Woolrich's 1942 short story "It Had to Be Murder."
Confined to a wheelchair after an accident, a recuperating news photographer spends his time watching the occupants of neighboring apartments through a telephoto lens and binoculars and becomes convinced that a murder has taken place.
As credited, 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘’s screenplay is inspired by a short story published by Woolrich in 1942. Woolrich’s main protagonist goes by the name of Hall instead of ‘Jeff,’ but the primary conflict in Hayes' take mirrors that of its source material though key differences are present in both thematic exploration and interactive feedback encouraged by audience members. Hall, relative of Jeff, is largely an enigma: Meaning, very little is done to describe him with specifiers so as to maintain some sense of anonymity. The advantage this provides in the broad applicability of Hal’s deviant behavior, but this obviously does little to contextualize the perception of its main character. Jeff, however, is by nature all about ‘the look’: employed as a professional photographer (And, not to mention injured during the acquisition of a risky picture) viewers are primed for a round of observational limbo and inadvertently an enhancement of repertoire given how important the appearance of things becomes to 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘’s character dynamics.
Woolrich, in his publication, was himself inspired by H.G. Wells: Though known for his scientific fiction, he wrote a short story entitled 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑨 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘 in August, 1994. In it a man identified by ‘Bailey’ 𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒚 witnesses a murder in the context of a fight that breaks out, and this puts him in danger by virtue of being a liability.
The resolution of conflict in both Wollrich and Wells’ writing are guided by peril and what ultimately turns into self-defense, with the difference being in how much Woolrich explicitly considers the ethical undoing of voyeurism - as to be expected given the capacity to explore innermost thoughts immersively on paper in the absence of visual stimuli.
Haye's’ largest divergence from these source novels is the inclusion of a love interest opposite Jeffries. The lovely Grace Kelly as Lisa is described as perfectly snobbish and stilted owing to a persistent sense of self-preservation. Modeled after Hayes’ own wife (Who, was also a fashion designer) the enmeshment of love acts as a protruding stake, and makes it all the more important that Jefferies’ investigative coven be on par. Secondarily, it creates a wave of conflict that is socially applicable: driven to speculation with enough ambiguity, and the commonality of goals becomes a establishable at will.
Hayes' screenplay, compared to what it is inspired by, prioritizes building a true space for headway and hearsay. This is done, more-or-less, through the distant spectacle Jefferies’ becomes enamored and projects a sense of familiarity on to as indicated by the pseudonyms used to introduce his unsuspecting neighbors that accentuate his recurring observations: observations that very well could be false or two-toned, but aren’t coming too far out of left field given how long Jeff is revealed to have been watching from afar. Anything discovered occurs opposite the drab of Jeff’s apartment (Perhaps to signify the monotony his condition lends to, which justifies voyeurism in this context as an emotional escape) in an aesthetically loud camp that explodes with contrasts, all made possible by lead architect Joseph MacMillan attention to detail and a literal framing of mind.
The influence of Hitchcock’s filmography is reflected on and debated in modern times, but this rarely happens as acknowledgement of his evolution as both a consumer and producer in the cinematic industry. Teleporting approximately twenty-fives years prior to the release of 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘, Hitchcock’s 𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌𝒎𝒂𝒊𝒍 (1929) is debuting in theaters; it would be the first film made by Hitchcock that utilized diegetic sound, and made approximately two years after the technology to do so become accessible while he simultaneously worked on other silent projects. Though mostly known for his talkies, Hitchcock remained partial to silent films as reflected in comments made about their story-telling potential, and informed his knowledge regarding composition and information that audience members benefit from being privy to when attempting to encode clarity or suspense.
Why do people spy regardless if it is opportunistic or intentional? 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘, 𝑰𝒕 𝑯𝒂𝒅 𝑻𝒐 𝑩𝒆 𝑴𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒓, and 𝑻𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑨 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘 are not collectively here to answer such a question save different approaches to information that wrangles viable motives.. Across the board, all of the Jefferies are immobile, with Hitchcock using his injury for deliberately expositional purposes so as to substantiate his brush with deviance in a containable manner. In being absent of principled berating what would otherwise be an unsavory demonstration of spectatorship is cheekingly normalized in 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒘 as a way to pass time when one has an excess of it to kill, though what constitutes as permission for one to play out surveillance remains a completely different story.
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L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies
After breaking his leg while on assignment, L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies passes the endless weeks of rehabilitation observing his neighbors through the rear window of his apartment. When Jeff’s spying uncovers a deadly mystery, the wheelchair-bound photographer embarks on the greatest—and most dangerous—adventure of his life.
Lisa Fremont
Though the glamorous, beautiful, and kind Lisa Fremont appears to be the “perfect” woman for Jeff, he still refuses to commit to their relationship. Jeff believes that Lisa is far too proper for the life of adventure that he craves, but once she joins his investigation, she quickly proves to have an even bigger appetite for danger than his own.
Thomas Doyle
Jeff’s friend and comrade during the war, Thomas Doyle became a detective for the New York City Police Department following his service. Doyle may think that Jeff’s theories are the ravings of a bored and paranoid mind, but he still agrees to help his old friend with the investigation.
Stella
A nurse who makes daily visits to Jeff’s apartment, Stella soon puts herself in charge of her patient’s love life in addition to his physical rehabilitation. Though Stella usually directs her sharp mind—and sharper tongue—at Jeff’s reluctance to marry Lisa, even she can’t resist the mystery of Lars Thorwald’s missing wife.
Lars Thorwald
By all appearances, Lars Thorwald is a mild-mannered traveling salesman who is equally devoted to his housebound wife and his cherished flowers. As Jeff and Lisa’s investigation soon reveals, however, some appearances can be deceiving!
Review of: REAR WINDOW (2014 Blu-Ray + Digital HD Edition)
DESCRIPTION: When professional photographer L.B. "Jeff" Jefferies (James Stuart) is confined to a wheelchair with a broken leg, he becomes obsessed with watching the private lives of his neighbors play out across the courtyard. So when he suspects a salesman may have murdered his nagging wife, Jeff enlists the help of Lisa, his beautiful socialite girlfriend (Grace Kelly) to investigate the highly suspicious and intriguing chain of events... Events that ultimately lead to an unforgettable and riveting finale. MY REVIEW: First of all I want to say that the picture quality of this Blu-Ray was superb compared to the original version. Although this was my first time ever viewing the movie, I watched the Theatrical Trailer in the Bonus Features and was amazed by the difference. The movie I watched was clear and vibrant and amazing as opposed to the original which looked washed out in comparison. When it says "Digitally Restored in High Definition" that description is right on the money and I almost had a hard time believing this movie just turned 64 years old! With that being said I have to admit I'm a bit surprised by all the five star reviews. I enjoyed the movie but I didn't love it like most people seemed to. The last thirty minutes or so was definitely the best and is where the action and suspense really pick up. As for Jeff and Lisa, I thought they were both charismatic and witty and that they made a cute couple too. But it was Stella (Jeff's nurse) who I adored and had me laughing out loud a few times. In the end I think this movie has stood up well over the years and am glad I finally got around to watching this classic thriller. NOTE: I really wish Amazon didn't mix up reviews and solely went off of an items ISBN. That's because there are so many different versions, many of which are better than others and often enhance a viewers experience. Each of them also contain varied Bonus Features. This Blu-Ray Edition I bought not only had a Documentary, Interviews, Production Photographs and Trailers, but much more... Below are some facts and information about the movie that I compiled from the back of the case or gathered from other sources. Release Year: 1954 Director: Alfred Hitchcock Running Time: 1 Hour 55 Minutes Image: Color (Technicolor) Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense Rating: PG - Parental Guidance Ultraviolet (UV) Copy: Expires 12/31/2018
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V. DiogoReviewed in Spain on December 21, 2024
Uma realização excelente de Hitchcock, num video muito bom.
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catcatReviewed in France on September 23, 2014
Grace Kelly un peu coquine, James Stewart un brin macho
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