Welcome to the second to last stop on the Hitch Blog Tour.
So sad it’s coming to an end.
When I first got news Cooperative Press was doing a book
based on Hitchcock movies I was thrilled. You see, I am a bit of a throwback. I
long for the days when men wore hats even though I did not actually live
through those days. When my friend had crushes on various New Kids on the
Block, I had (still do) a crush on Jimmy Stewart.
And I love old movies, especially Hitchcock movies. I love
being on the edge of my seat, waiting to see what will happen next - so much
better than constantly hiding your eyes from all the gore of some of today’s
movies.
Hitch was a great excuse to dust off the VCR and bring out
all my Hitchcock movies – I have nearly a complete set. While watching, I
sketched about half a dozen ideas based on North by Northwest, Rear Window, Vertigo,
and The Man Who Knew Too Much before I even played Marnie. As soon as the movie
began I knew, Tippi Hedren would be my inspiration. Lucky for me, she is in two
Hitchcock movies so I was able to pull from both Marnie and The Birds. The result is Tippi Toes.
The best part is now I get to have my first blog contest.
Sweet Georgia Yarns has generously donated yarn for Tippi Toes and CooperativePress has donated an ebook. Leave a comment about your favorite Hitchock
leading man or lady to enter. Free shipping in Continental US and Canada.
A winner will be picked Dec. 1.
A winner will be picked Dec. 1.
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Robert Cummings, and Grace Kelly as Mark Halliday and Mary Margaret Windace were fabulous on screen together in "Dial M for Murder". They had major chemistry. If I had to choose only one, it would be Grace Kelly because of her beautiful eyes and smile, and how she works them both to create Ms Windace with such style and finesse.
ReplyDeleteThe first winner can not be found to claim her prize. Congratulations Sandra, you name was picked second. Contact me by email (jill@b-ewe-tiful.com) with your mailing address and ravelry name to claim your prize.
DeleteJimmy Stewart is my favorite Hitchcock leading man, but The Birds was my favorite movie - and he wasn't in it.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely Jimmy Stewart! They just don't make 'em like that anymore.
ReplyDeleteThere will never be another Cary Grant, although goodness knows George Clooney tries! So he's my pick :)
ReplyDeleteJimmy Stewart. He was my dad's favorite actor he he was a kid. So, when I was a kid I watch old James Stewart movies with daddy. I ended up liking those movies as well.
ReplyDeleteYou are a woman after my own heart (and much like my daughter...A throw back to a more classic time). I to love suspense over gore. And, although I really like The Birds, my favorite Hitchcock movie has to be Rear Window with Jimmy Stewart and the beautiful Grace Kelly. They played so well together. To knit garments designed after such inspiration we would be wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCelticNana, you are the winner of the Hitch contest give-away. Please email me (jill@b-ewe-tiful.com) with your address and ravelry ID to claim your prize by Dec. 10.
DeleteHitch is my hero. I have memorized most of the lines in most of his movies. Even as a child, Vertigo was my favorite movie (yup, I'm that old). Favorite Hitchcock couple: Cary Grant and Ingmar Bergman in Notorious. Favorite Hitchcock leading man or lady, easily Grace (aptly named) Kelly.
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE Grace Kelly and Jimmy Stewart...which means that Rear Window is one of my all time favorite Hitchcock movies!!
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Our randomly chosen winner is....CelticNana!
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