Vertigo (1958) - Third viewing, almost on a par with second viewing. First film watched with new 24" monitor and a brilliant choice. Absolutely stunning to watch and an all-round excellent film. The soundtrack plays a great role in developing the romance and obsession that gives the film its depth.
The Fifth Cord (1971) - This is definitely diamond in the rough that is the Giallo genre. Primarily notable for brilliant photography by revered cinematographer Vittorio Storaro, the film's visuals are also unique in their use of of very modern (for the time) design - whether interior or exterior. The films dark yet luminous palette is applied to sparse, geometrically designed households as well as the looming Roman architecture of the day.
The plot is a suitably seedy box-ticking affair as far as the typical Giallo ingredients go, and although there is little to no "gore" or gratuitous violence, the suspense and attack scenes are handled extremely well. Of particular note is the nervy child-in-peril climax.
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