Hitchcock and Queer Villainy: Rope PG 5.00pm
"Murderous homosexuals! Sapphic obsession! Sashay past the censors with Project the Dolls for a double dose of Hitchcock. Two thrillers of forbidden desire smuggled past Hollywood’s notoriously prudish censors; first, the bickering homoerotic domesticity of his faux-one-shot experiment Rope, followed by the housekeeper horniness of his only Best Picture winner Rebecca."
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An event on Sunday 15th November. The event starts at 17:00.
Project the Dolls presents a double bill of Hitchcock classics on the biggest screen in Bristol! The words "queer" and "camp" don't necessarily come to mind when one thinks of Alfred Hitchcock. However, on closer inspection of the master's filmography, you'd be surprised. Our double bill presentation of Rope (1948) and Rebecca (1940) highlights some of the most iconic entrants in Hitch's canon of queer-coded villains, namely the murderous homosexual couple, Brandon (John Dall) and Phillip (Farley Granger), and the sapphic spectre Mrs Danvers. Come along for a queer perspective on the thrillers of one of the most influential directors of the 20th century. Rope will be introduced by the PTD team, with a pre-recorded introduction from American Hitchcock scholar, David Greven. Rebecca will be introduced by Bristol-based film historian, Lies Lanckman. There will be an (approx.) half hour interval between films, in which we're excited to talk all things Hitchcock and queer villainy with you. Altogether, it's going to be an awesome time!
Entry requirements: no age restrictions
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