Rope (1948)

Any podcast devoted to movie nerd minutiae is obligated to talk about Alfred Hitchcock at some point. In addition to that, a podcast devoted to movie nerd minutiae is probably also required to touch upon auteur theory during its existence. Reel Deep Dive has decided to kill two birds with one stone by focusing on Rope, arguably the Hitchcock film with the most precise, distinct, and meticulous scene-blocking. Yes, that's a bold claim to make, but we stand behind it. Rachel and Ryan chat about Rope's "single take" gimmick, but they also delve into the nature of suspense, the real-life murder that Rope is based upon, the scientific accuracy of the film's "real time" presentation, and Rope's significant amount of queer subtext. Rachel also decided to subject the listener to her Jimmy Stewart impression.