Powerful Patterns: David Bordwell on Notorious

An analysis of stylistic and narrative cinematic choices, themes, patterns composing scenes, and shots in Alfred Hitchcock's films, focusing on "Notorious" (1946), that demonstrate his genius as a master craftsman.

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