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Noirvember 2021, Episode 7: The Breaking Point (1950)

Nov 7, 20214 min read

Noirvember 2021, Episode 7: The Breaking Point (1950)

The Breaking Point (Warner Bros., 1950) directed by Michael Curtiz I just finished watching A Bullet Is Waiting (1954), and although it’s...

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Noirvember 2021, Episode 6: Born to Kill (1947)

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Nov 6, 20213 min read

Noirvember 2021, Episode 6: Born to Kill (1947)

Born to Kill (RKO, 1947) directed by Robert Wise Born to Kill was directed by Robert Wise, universally recognized as one of the nicest...

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Noirvember 2021, Episode 5: Three Strangers (1946)

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Nov 6, 20212 min read

Noirvember 2021, Episode 5: Three Strangers (1946)

Three Strangers (Warner Bros., 1946) directed by Jean Negulesco Three Strangers is an unconventional noir containing a supernatural...

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Noirvember Bonus: A Discussion of Detour (1945) and D.O.A. (1950)

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Nov 4, 20211 min read

Noirvember Bonus: A Discussion of Detour (1945) and D.O.A. (1950)

Tomorrow may be a little crazy, a busy day that may not allow me time to post another movie review, so in case that happens, here's a...

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Noirvember 2021, Episode 4: They Won't Believe Me (1947)

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Nov 4, 20213 min read

Noirvember 2021, Episode 4: They Won't Believe Me (1947)

They Won’t Believe Me (RKO, 1947) directed by Irving Pichel “He’s been a bad husband and a bad citizen. But did he commit murder?” That’s...

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Noirvember 2021, Episode 3: A Life at Stake (1955)

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Nov 3, 20213 min read

Noirvember 2021, Episode 3: A Life at Stake (1955)

A Life at Stake (Hank McCune Productions, 1955) directed by Paul Guilfoyle “Aren’t you getting a little fresh, Mr. Shaw?” “Yeah, maybe I...

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Noirvember 2021, Episode 2: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

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Nov 2, 20212 min read

Noirvember 2021, Episode 2: Devil in a Blue Dress (1995)

Devil in a Blue Dress (Sony TriStar, 1995) directed by Carl Franklin Today’s entry is, admittedly, something of a cheat. I recently wrote...

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Noirvember 2021, Episode 1: Laura (1944)

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Nov 1, 20212 min read

Noirvember 2021, Episode 1: Laura (1944)

Laura (20th Century Fox, 1944) directed by Otto Preminger If my Letterboxd entry is correct (and I suspect it is not), the last time I...

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Film Noir New Releases for November 2021

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Oct 23, 20217 min read

Film Noir New Releases for November 2021

If you’re new to my monthly Film Noir Releases posts, welcome! My goal is to cover all the first-time releases to Blu-ray and DVD,...

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Oct 16, 20214 min read

Noir City DC 2021, Day 1

When you’re standing in line to pick up your Noir City DC passport at the AFI Silver and notice Eddie Muller walking straight down the...

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Oct 9, 20211 min read

Noir City DC 2021 Preview

Noir City returns in 2021! I hope you'll take a look at my preview of Noir City DC starting October 15:

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Sep 27, 20217 min read

Film Noir New Releases for October 2021

If you’re new to my monthly Film Noir Releases posts, welcome! My goal is to cover all the first-time releases to Blu-ray and DVD,...

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Aug 29, 20216 min read

What I Watched in August 2021, Part One

August has been a good month so far, and although I saw only one truly great film (which I'll cover next time), there were plenty of...

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Film Noir New Releases for September 2021

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Aug 20, 202112 min read

Film Noir New Releases for September 2021

If you’re new to my monthly Film Noir Releases posts, welcome! My goal is to cover all the first-time releases to Blu-ray and DVD,...

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2021 Summer Reading Challenge: Phantom Lady (1942) Cornell Woolrich

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Aug 15, 20214 min read

2021 Summer Reading Challenge: Phantom Lady (1942) Cornell Woolrich

Phantom Lady (1942) Cornell Woolrich (writing as William Irish) Centipede Press, 2013 edition Originally published by J.B. Lippincott Co....

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Mexican Noir: Espaldas Mojadas (1955) Alejandro Galindo

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Aug 10, 20215 min read

Mexican Noir: Espaldas Mojadas (1955) Alejandro Galindo

Espaldas Mojadas (1955) Written and directed by Alejandro Galindo Produced by José Elvira Cinematography by Rosalío Solano Edited by...

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Jul 26, 20218 min read

Film Noir New Releases for August 2021

If you’re new to my monthly Film Noir Releases posts, welcome! My goal is to cover all the first-time releases to Blu-ray and DVD,...

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2021 Summer Reading Challenge: The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood

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Jul 23, 20214 min read

2021 Summer Reading Challenge: The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood

The Big Goodbye: Chinatown and the Last Years of Hollywood (2020) Sam Wasson Flatiron Books Hardcover, 416 pages Includes notes, index...

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Jun 24, 202110 min read

Film Noir New Releases for July 2021

If you’re new to my monthly Film Noir Releases posts, welcome! My goal is to cover all the first-time releases to Blu-ray and DVD,...

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Previewing the Indicator Columbia Noir #4 Box Set

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Jun 12, 20211 min read

Previewing the Indicator Columbia Noir #4 Box Set

Today I take a look at the upcoming Columbia Noir #4 box set from Indicator. I hope you'll check out my video and consider picking up...

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