What’s up with Hitch?

A Discussion of the Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock.

Alfred Hitchcock is considered to be one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history. His oeuvre is taught in many film schools, and he is regarded as “The Master of Suspense.” His definition of suspense was simple… “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it.” With over 50 films in his filmography and a career that spanned six decades, Hitchcock—whose close friends called “Hitch”—is an icon of classic Hollywood.

Who was this man who influenced so may contemporary filmmakers? We will look behind the scenes of some of his most iconic work and under the covers of the man himself. What’s up with Hitch? Let’s find out.

This lecture coincides with the theatre production of Dial M for Murder, the murder mystery that inspired one of Alfred Hitchcock’s movie masterpieces, at the FAC from Sept. 19–Oct. 6, 2024.

Themed Cocktail: White Lady (Hitchcock’s favorite cocktail)
Lecturer: Ralph Giordano, Producer/Writer/Director of ArchAngel Productions, LLC

About Libation Lectures

Libation Lectures is lecture series offering an educational twist to the traditional happy hour. Each lecture explores an aspect of the amazing art and artists from various FAC exhibitions and theatre shows, served up with a themed drink to help you really dive deep into the topic!

This lecture is part of the Libation Lectures Fall Series, which includes three lectures:

Journey of a Portrait: The Life and Legacy of Elsie Palmer

What’s Up with Hitch? A Discussion of the Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock

(not so) Happily Ever After: A Short History of Fairy Tales