Paper by Jessie Reid. The Male Gaze in film, whether subjective or objective, continues to illicit discussion and debate in its use in the cinematic narrative. This seemingly subtle element of film convention, when applied by auteurs such as Alfred Hitchcock, transcends being an act of simplicity and becomes a dynamic part of the films … Continue reading The Male Gaze: Demeaning or Empowering? An examination of this subtle element in the films of Alfred Hitchcock and the world of cinema