Sundays with Hitch: Strangers on a Train

Welcome to Sundays with Hitch!

Join us for a new screening series celebrating the work of the Master of Suspense, Alfred Hitchcock. From beloved classics to overlooked gems, Sundays with Hitch offers the chance to experience Hitchcock’s films as they were meant to be seen: on the big screen, in a darkened theater.

Each screening will begin with a 15-minute introduction featuring production stories, historical context, and behind-the-scenes insights that reveal how Hitchcock developed his singular style over the course of his remarkable career.

Immerse yourself in a world of suspense, wit, psychological intrigue, and masterful filmmaking—and discover why Hitchcock’s work continues to captivate audiences decades later.

Introductions will last 15 minutes before each feature presentation.

“From its cleverly choreographed opening sequence to its heart-stopping climax on a rampant carousel, this 1951 Hitchcock classic readily earns its reputation as one of the director’s finest examples of timeless cinematic suspense. It’s not just a ripping-good thriller but a film student’s delight and a perversely enjoyable battle of wits between tennis pro Guy (Farley Granger) and his mysterious, sycophantic admirer, Bruno (Robert Walker), who proposes a “criss-cross” scheme of traded murders. Bruno agrees to kill Guy’s unfaithful wife, in return for which Guy will kill Bruno’s spiteful father. With an emphasis on narrative and visual strategy, Hitchcock controls the escalating tension with a master’s flair for cinematic design, and the plot (coscripted by Raymond Chandler) is so tightly constructed that you’ll be white-knuckled even after multiple viewings.” –Jeff Shannon