My Favourite Films

Annie Hall (1977): Memory, Love, and the Reinvention of the Romantic Comedy In this episode, we explore Woody Allen’s Annie Hall (1977), a film that transformed the romantic comedy into something far more introspective and emotionally complex. Blending humor, memory, and formal experimentation, Annie Hall tells the story of Alvy Singer’s attempt to understand why his relationship with Annie Hall u...

In this episode, we explore Woody Allen’s Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) — a film that blends intimacy, philosophy, and quiet emotional upheaval into one of the most accomplished American dramas of the 1980s. Structured between two Thanksgiving gatherings, the film traces the shifting dynamics of family, marriage, desire, insecurity, and spiritual anxiety. Beneath its warmth lies a profound inquiry...

In this episode, we explore Woody Allen’s Manhattan (1979) — a film as visually elegant as it is morally unsettled. Shot in luminous black and white and underscored by George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue , Manhattan presents New York City as both a romantic fantasy and a psychological refuge. But beneath its beauty lies a deeper inquiry into taste, power, maturity, and the stories people tell thems...

In this episode, we examine one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most divisive and psychologically daring films: Marnie (1964). A work that unsettled critics on release and continues to challenge audiences today, Marnie marks a turning point in Hitchcock’s career — where suspense gives way to trauma, and control becomes the central theme rather than the method. We explore the film’s troubled production histo...

In this episode, we examine Alfred Hitchcock’s most daring cinematic experiment:  Rope  (1948). Inspired by a real-life murder and staged to appear as a single continuous shot, the film transforms an elegant Manhattan apartment into a pressure chamber of guilt, arrogance, and moral collapse. We explore how Hitchcock adapted Patrick Hamilton’s stage play into a radical exercise in form, using exten...

In this episode, we turn to one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most disturbing and enigmatic films:  The Birds  (1963). A work that abandons traditional horror conventions, refuses explanation, and replaces music with the sound of terror itself,  The Birds remains one of cinema’s most unsettling experiences. We explore the film’s radical production choices, from its pioneering electronic sound design to Hi...

In this episode, we explore Alfred Hitchcock’s exhilarating and impeccably crafted thriller  North by Northwest  — a film often described as the ultimate Hitchcock entertainment and a blueprint for the modern action film. We trace the story of Roger Thornhill, an ordinary man mistaken for a spy, and follow Hitchcock’s transformation of a simple case of mistaken identity into a globe-trotting night...

In this episode, we explore Alfred Hitchcock’s masterwork of voyeurism, desire, and suspense:  Rear Window  (1954). Set entirely within a single Greenwich Village apartment complex, the film transforms looking into storytelling, and storytelling into danger. We unpack how Hitchcock constructed one of cinema’s most meticulously designed sets, why James Stewart’s performance as the immobilised photo...

Episode 2: Vertigo (1958) – Obsession, Illusion, and the Art of Hitchcock In this episode of  My Favourite Films , we explore Alfred Hitchcock’s haunting masterpiece  Vertigo  — a film of mystery, obsession, and identity that continues to captivate audiences decades later. From its stunning San Francisco setting and dreamlike visuals to Bernard Herrmann’s hypnotic score, we unpack how  Vertigo  be...

Episode 1: Psycho (1960) – The Film That Changed Horror Forever In this debut episode of  My Favourite Films , we take a deep dive into Alfred Hitchcock’s  Psycho  — the groundbreaking thriller that redefined cinema. From its shocking twists and iconic shower scene to Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable score, we explore how  Psycho  shattered conventions and transformed the horror genre. Discover th...