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Jesus Christ, dude. You should watch that movie. Uh, that Alfred Hitchcock movie, The Birds.
Bill Burr · Monday Morning Podcast · Apr 2026 Listen at 39:21 Why people recommend it
The Birds by Daphne Du Maurier is a famous collection of suspenseful and eerie short stories that explores the darker sides of human nature and the terrifying unpredictability of the natural world. This chilling literary work has captured the imaginations of readers and creators alike for decades. On the Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr brought up the title when talking to a listener from Dublin, Ireland, who had recently suffered an attack by seagulls. Burr strongly advised the listener to watch the famous Alfred Hitchcock film adaptation, emphasizing the sheer intensity of the avian terror depicted in the cinematic version. Later, on The Book Review podcast, Sadie Stein discussed Daphne du Maurier's mastery of the short story format. Stein highlighted how the publishing house put out Don't Look Now and Other Stories, which includes another lesser-known piece by the author titled Monte Verita. Stein explained that she had read about it and raced through the pages, ultimately offering a very enthusiastic recommendation for the entire story collection to listeners looking for a captivating and spooky reading experience.
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Bill Burr Jesus Christ, dude. You should watch that movie. Uh, that Alfred Hitchcock movie, The Birds. 1
“Jesus Christ, dude. You should watch that movie. Uh, that Alfred Hitchcock movie, The Birds.”
Sadie Stein yeah they put out don't look now and Other Stories on another great movie based on her books and that also… 1
“yeah they put out don't look now and Other Stories on another great movie based on her books and that also includes another one I love called Monte verita which I once read about and read like the wind and it's not so well known but I highly recommend it”
