Talking to the Audience: ‘Alfie’ (2004) and ‘Hitch’ (2005) — ScreenAge Wasteland

Originally posted on Comedy FESTIVAL:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/RxRkYQ_J6SQ?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Both Alfie (2004) and Hitch (2005) begin the same way. After a short voice over narration, the titular protagonist breaks the fourth wall by turning to the audience and introducing themselves. By talking to the audience, they introduce themselves as not just a character, but a host. They control…

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