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THE BIRDS (1963)

the easiest way to feel like a film student is to drop alfred hitchcock’s name, and unironically the birds is my favourite classic film. it’s not just the dread of thousands of angry birds, or the hilarious scene where seagulls attack a children’s birthday party, but it’s the dynamics of character relationships and how the women base their relationships with one another on their relationship with the main male character. my favourite line to quote is “oh, i see…” which is said so many times to by characters to silently judge each others decisions and statements. then, once you’ve seen the birds i recommend watching or learning about the 2010 film birdemic: shock and terror, which is this insanely bad but oh so beautiful thing made by a single man inspired by hitchcock.

@jackalope

Jan 17, 2025

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@kymari

thank you, thank you!! i have seen zero hitchcock, and the love you have for The Birds will make this my first! i'll absolutely send an update once watched :)

Jan 17, 2025

@jackalope

kymari omg pls do update me! have fun with it :)

Jan 17, 2025

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