The Dreamlike Power of Hitchcock’s Iconic Redwoods Scene

Here I was born, and there I died. It was only a moment for you; you took no notice.   These immortal words reflect the cyclical nature of life, destiny, and finding meaning in it all, visibly shown with rings in a tree. They also capture the essence of some truly iconic scenes in cinema history, which…

Let the Ghosts Lull You to Sleep: Finding Calm in Old Movies

Do you ever have trouble falling asleep because your mind is racing or you feel too wired from the day? Some nights when sleep evades me, I’ve found comfort and calm in an unusual source – leaving an old movie playing softly in the background.  It started with 39 Steps, an old Hitchcock movie. There’s…