Jennifer O'Callaghan
@jennocal.bsky.social
Author & Classic Movie Lover
Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece - Available now
Kensington Publisher
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Insta: @jennocallaghan
Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece - Available now
Kensington Publisher
Preorder: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790118/rear-window-by-jennifer-ocallaghan
Insta: @jennocallaghan
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BIG NEWS! My book Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age is officially available for pre-order! The release date will be September 30th! Preorder by clicking the link below: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790118...
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📚 Flash sale alert! My REAR WINDOW ebook is just $5.99 today only. If you've been wanting to go behind the scenes of Hitchcock's masterpiece and explore the making of this Hollywood classic, now's the perfect time to grab your copy. Link Here: bit.ly/4o5B8op
November 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
📚 Flash sale alert! My REAR WINDOW ebook is just $5.99 today only. If you've been wanting to go behind the scenes of Hitchcock's masterpiece and explore the making of this Hollywood classic, now's the perfect time to grab your copy. Link Here: bit.ly/4o5B8op
Check out my interview with
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on my process of writing the Rear Window book!
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@bostonherald.com
on my process of writing the Rear Window book!
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History in the ‘Rear Window’
For Jennifer O’Callaghan, Hollywood history can teach new generations an invaluable part of American history. That’s why she chose a classic 1954 thriller for her new book, “Rear Window: The …
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October 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Check out my interview with
@bostonherald.com
on my process of writing the Rear Window book!
www.bostonherald.com/2025/09/26/h...
@bostonherald.com
on my process of writing the Rear Window book!
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What do Rear Window, Brokeback Mountain, and 2001: A Space Odyssey have in common? They all started as short stories—and became classics by boldly reimagining their source material for the screen jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
October 8, 2025 at 1:10 PM
What do Rear Window, Brokeback Mountain, and 2001: A Space Odyssey have in common? They all started as short stories—and became classics by boldly reimagining their source material for the screen jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-art-of...
The book has finally launched and I couldn't be more excited! I hope you enjoy! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790118...
October 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
The book has finally launched and I couldn't be more excited! I hope you enjoy! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790118...
Goodreads is giving away 100 free copies of my upcoming book Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece! Enter by Sept 7th (US only). Perfect for classic movie lovers curious about how Hitchcock created this masterpiece. Book releases Sept30! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
August 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Goodreads is giving away 100 free copies of my upcoming book Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece! Enter by Sept 7th (US only). Perfect for classic movie lovers curious about how Hitchcock created this masterpiece. Book releases Sept30! www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
As the release date of 'Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age' draws nearer, I wanted to revisit some of the career highlights of the incomparable Grace Kelly. The story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent here: jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/grace-in-g...
August 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
As the release date of 'Rear Window: The Making of a Hitchcock Masterpiece in the Hollywood Golden Age' draws nearer, I wanted to revisit some of the career highlights of the incomparable Grace Kelly. The story of a once-in-a-lifetime talent here: jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/grace-in-g...
5 films forever shaped by Rear Window. From Body Double to Disturbia. Which connection surprised you most? jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/watching-t...
August 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
5 films forever shaped by Rear Window. From Body Double to Disturbia. Which connection surprised you most? jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/watching-t...
How Hollywood censorship accidentally created Hitchcock's most haunting masterpiece. The fascinating story of how the Production Code 'forced' Rebecca into psychological brilliance. 🎬
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July 23, 2025 at 1:43 PM
How Hollywood censorship accidentally created Hitchcock's most haunting masterpiece. The fascinating story of how the Production Code 'forced' Rebecca into psychological brilliance. 🎬
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When TV was killing cinema, Hitchcock was forced to shoot in 3D. The result? One of his most claustrophobic thrillers. New Classic Movie Love Letter on Dial M for Murder jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/dial-m-for...
July 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
When TV was killing cinema, Hitchcock was forced to shoot in 3D. The result? One of his most claustrophobic thrillers. New Classic Movie Love Letter on Dial M for Murder jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/dial-m-for...
My Rear Window book is 25% off for
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July 8, 2025 at 1:13 PM
My Rear Window book is 25% off for
@barnesandnoble.com Members July 8-11! Premium Members get additional 10% off pre-orders. Code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rear-windo...
@barnesandnoble.com Members July 8-11! Premium Members get additional 10% off pre-orders. Code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/rear-windo...
On the latest Classic Movie Love Letter, a behind-the-scenes look at how One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest almost didn't get made, from Michael Douglas's early doubts to Jack Nicholson's total immersion in the role that defined a generation. jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
June 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
On the latest Classic Movie Love Letter, a behind-the-scenes look at how One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest almost didn't get made, from Michael Douglas's early doubts to Jack Nicholson's total immersion in the role that defined a generation. jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/breaking-t...
Counting down to Miami Neo-Noir and Summer Romances in the July line-up! Great way to beat the heat!
Announcing our JULY 2025 Criterion Channel lineup!✨
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This July on criterion channel, find love under the sun with our Summer Romances collection and flirt with the seductive dangers of Miami’s most thrilling neonoirs.
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This July on criterion channel, find love under the sun with our Summer Romances collection and flirt with the seductive dangers of Miami’s most thrilling neonoirs.
June 25, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Counting down to Miami Neo-Noir and Summer Romances in the July line-up! Great way to beat the heat!
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: The real story behind Sunset Boulevard's cursed mansion set, where Gloria Swanson channeled her own Hollywood ghost story on Paramount's Stage 18
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June 11, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: The real story behind Sunset Boulevard's cursed mansion set, where Gloria Swanson channeled her own Hollywood ghost story on Paramount's Stage 18
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In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: How Grace Kelly's final film 'High Society' became the perfect bridge between Hollywood stardom and royal life—featuring her only recorded song and a goodbye that felt almost prophetic jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-last-d...
May 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: How Grace Kelly's final film 'High Society' became the perfect bridge between Hollywood stardom and royal life—featuring her only recorded song and a goodbye that felt almost prophetic jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-last-d...
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Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)
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Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)
Bill Hader and Daniel Zelman are developing an HBO series centered on Jim Jones and the infamous events at Jonestown.
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April 23, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Bill Hader to Co-Write, Potentially Star in Jonestown Series in Development at HBO (EXCLUSIVE)
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In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: How Hitchcock's 'Psycho' marketing genius didn't just scare us—it revolutionized when we show up to theaters, creating the playbook modern films still follow: jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/when-psych...
May 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: How Hitchcock's 'Psycho' marketing genius didn't just scare us—it revolutionized when we show up to theaters, creating the playbook modern films still follow: jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/when-psych...
When Marilyn's white dress billowed over that subway grate, it changed Hollywood forever—and ended her marriage. Discover the drama behind cinema's most iconic scene in my latest Classic Movie Love Letter. ✨🎬 jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-seven-...
April 30, 2025 at 2:17 PM
When Marilyn's white dress billowed over that subway grate, it changed Hollywood forever—and ended her marriage. Discover the drama behind cinema's most iconic scene in my latest Classic Movie Love Letter. ✨🎬 jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-seven-...
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: How "The Graduate" bridged two eras of cinema through Dustin Hoffman's casting, Anne Bancroft's complex Mrs. Robinson, and a revolutionary soundtrack jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-graduate
The Graduate
When Mrs. Robinson Met the New Wave
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April 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter: How "The Graduate" bridged two eras of cinema through Dustin Hoffman's casting, Anne Bancroft's complex Mrs. Robinson, and a revolutionary soundtrack jenniferocallaghan.substack.com/p/the-graduate
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It’s here!
The full schedule for the 2025 #TCMFF is now live!
It’s not too late to grab your festival pass, but supplies are limited!
Get yours today: tcm.com/festival
The full schedule for the 2025 #TCMFF is now live!
It’s not too late to grab your festival pass, but supplies are limited!
Get yours today: tcm.com/festival
April 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It’s here!
The full schedule for the 2025 #TCMFF is now live!
It’s not too late to grab your festival pass, but supplies are limited!
Get yours today: tcm.com/festival
The full schedule for the 2025 #TCMFF is now live!
It’s not too late to grab your festival pass, but supplies are limited!
Get yours today: tcm.com/festival
When Hitchcock cast America's sweetheart Doris Day in 'The Man Who Knew Too Much,' her warmth transformed his thriller and turned 'Que Sera, Sera' into the emotional heart of a mother's quest in our latest deep dive into Classic Movie Love Letters.
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April 2, 2025 at 1:29 PM
When Hitchcock cast America's sweetheart Doris Day in 'The Man Who Knew Too Much,' her warmth transformed his thriller and turned 'Que Sera, Sera' into the emotional heart of a mother's quest in our latest deep dive into Classic Movie Love Letters.
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It's official: The Sundance Film Festival has chosen to move from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado. Announcement is coming soon. End of an era for America's most influential film fest.
March 27, 2025 at 5:26 PM
It's official: The Sundance Film Festival has chosen to move from Park City, Utah, to Boulder, Colorado. Announcement is coming soon. End of an era for America's most influential film fest.
Just chatted with Richard Fysh on the Making It In Movie Making podcast about my upcoming Hitchcock book! We unpacked Rear Window's magic, its stars, and its lasting legacy. Pre-orders open now, book arrives Sept 30! 🎬 #RearWindow
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Jennifer O'Callaghan - Author - Rear Window
Making it in Movie Making · Episode
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March 28, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Just chatted with Richard Fysh on the Making It In Movie Making podcast about my upcoming Hitchcock book! We unpacked Rear Window's magic, its stars, and its lasting legacy. Pre-orders open now, book arrives Sept 30! 🎬 #RearWindow
open.spotify.com/episode/1xcO...
open.spotify.com/episode/1xcO...
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter, Elizabeth Taylor transformed personal grief into cinematic triumph, filming 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' weeks after her husband's death. It became one of Hollywood's most authentic performances & the smash hit of 1958. substack.com/home/post/p-...
March 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
In the latest Classic Movie Love Letter, Elizabeth Taylor transformed personal grief into cinematic triumph, filming 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' weeks after her husband's death. It became one of Hollywood's most authentic performances & the smash hit of 1958. substack.com/home/post/p-...
The time Audrey Hepburn traded Givenchy for blue jeans: How 'Two for the Road' changed romantic storytelling forever. This week's newsletter explores the revolutionary film that dared to show love as it really is—messy, non-linear, and completely real. substack.com/home/post/p-...
March 5, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The time Audrey Hepburn traded Givenchy for blue jeans: How 'Two for the Road' changed romantic storytelling forever. This week's newsletter explores the revolutionary film that dared to show love as it really is—messy, non-linear, and completely real. substack.com/home/post/p-...