Jeffries, confined to his apartment after an accident during his job as a photographer, puts the audience in Jeff’s shoes, tying our viewing of the film’s story with his voyeuristic tendency of observing his neighbors through his open window. James Stewart’s strong lead performance as our crippled main protagonist, L.B. Rear Window, released in 1954, went on to become one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most acclaimed films, being rendered a timeless classic with its twisty mystery unraveling so meticulously and without much fluff to pad. Turns out, it was much more fitting than I had anticipated. A murder mystery involving a man solving a murder while in the comfort of his own home? It sounded quite fitting given the situation. It being a classic and obviously not having the choice to go to a theater, I figured it would be a nice chance to finally watch and see what the hype was about. It was on a regular day of stream surfing for me when I came across a surprising Hulu addition that caught my eye: Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic murder mystery thriller, Rear Window, available with a Starz subscription. Hulu, in an attempt to market themselves to viewers old and new, diversified their content with popular shows like Rick and Morty and South Park while snatching up some of the newest releases to hit the market, like Portrait of a Lady on Fire and Booksmart. But with the COVID-19 pandemic reshaping the world around us, those hyperbolic statements become household terms, with people (preferably) staying indoors in an effort to beat the situation we’re in.Īs is expected, the world of streaming has boosted to the forefront of entertainment in the wake of national theater closings (unless you’re willing to venture out for a drive-in feature) and streaming services have done their part in scooping up and promoting the various exclusives for people stuck at home to watch. Remarks on the supposed “crumbling” state of the world at any given moment often feel hyperbolic, as things tend to be with people growing up in the digital age that allows us access to culture, news, and events happening all around the globe.
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