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The Hitchcock Extravaganza
paracinemamag.blogspot.com - 4/4/2009
The Hitchcock Extravaganza
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I have developed quite the cinematic preoccupation as of late. Over the last 2 weeks I have only watched Hitchcock films. I think it is doing something to my brain. There are roughly 15 films available for instant watch at netflix and Alfred Hitchcock Presents seasons 1-3. Most recently I have ...
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