Calling all Hitchcock fans

Yesterday, /Film uncovered a rare interview with the Master of Suspense himself, Alfred Hitchcock. Taped in 1973 for the “Tomorrow Show,” host Tom Snyder sat down with the famed director for an hour-long discussion on Hitchcock’s background, his films, and some of the ideas and experiences that fed into his work.

The interview provides fans with new insights into the mind, views and drollness of one of the 20th century’s most gifted filmmakers.

To view the entire interview (in six parts), visit /Film.

Another great site for Hitchcock enthusiasts (and film aficionados in general) is “Saul Bass on the Web.” This great new site is devoted to the work of talented title designer, Saul Bass who designed the credits and title sequences for more than 60 films, including Vertigo (1958), North by Northwest (1959), and Psycho (1960) – of which Bass co-directed the very famous shower scene. Bass also created titles for such films as The Seven Year Itch (1955), Anatomy of a Murder (1959), West Side Story (1961), Bunny Lake is Missing (1965), Big (1988) and Casino (1995).

The site is still in beta, but it’s a great resource on Bass’ career and tremendous visual creativity.

There is Nothin' Like a Dame

Today marks the 74th birthday of acting legend, Dame Julie Andrews. Since her childhood in Walton-on-Thames, England, Ms. Andrews has been entertaining millions with her singing, acting, and dancing. She starred in such Broadway hits as “My Fair Lady,” “Camelot” and “Victor/Victoria.” Ms. Andrews began her film career as the iconic nanny in Mary Poppins (1964) (winning an Academy Award for Best Actress), following with a string of other hits, including The Sound of Music (1965), Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967), and 10 (1979), along with her Emmy-winning TV show, “The Julie Andrews Hour” (1972). In recent years, she’s been reintroduced to a new generation of audiences as royalty in The Princess Diaries and Shrek movies. In addition to her many screen credits, Ms. Andrews has been an author of children’s books since 1971, with such popular titles as “Mandy,” “The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles,” “The Great American Mousical” and “Simeon’s Gift.”

Here’s a look at the delightful Dame over the years:

Happy Birthday, Julie!