The Dizzying Depths of Hitchcock's "Vertigo"
Unraveling the Double Meaning of a Masterpiece's Title
Alfred Hitchcock's "Vertigo," released in 1958, starring James Stewart and Kim Novak, initially received mixed reviews but has since been recognized as one of the greatest films ever made. In 2012, it even dethroned "Citizen Kane" as the best film of all time in the prestigious Sight & Sound critics' poll. But what makes "Vertigo" so enduring and powerf…
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