A Film Noir Disguised as a Western? An Exploration of Quantez (1957)
Quantez (1957) Directed by Harry Keller Produced by Gordon Kay Screenplay by R. Wright Campbell Story by Anne Edwards, R. Wright Campbell...
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awolverton77
Sep 1, 20216 min read
What I Watched in August 2021, Part Two
Here’s Part One of my August 2021 viewing. Part Two features a lot of “D” movies, horror, film noir, neo-noir, a Western, and Jane...
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awolverton77
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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awolverton77
Aug 26, 20214 min read
The Alfred Hitchcock Project #12: Murder! (1930) and Mary (1931)
Murder! (1930) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Produced by John Maxwell (uncredited, 6-11) Written by Alfred Hitchcock, Walter Mycroft, Alma...
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awolverton77
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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awolverton77
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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awolverton77
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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awolverton77
Aug 1, 20219 min read
What I Watched in July 2021
July was a busy month with two Boris Karloff pictures, two Ray Milland movies (both directed by John Farrow), films from Luis García...
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awolverton77
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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awolverton77
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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awolverton77
Jul 12, 20215 min read
Say Amen, Somebody (1982) George T. Nierenberg
Say Amen, Somebody (1982) Directed by George T. Nierenberg Produced by George T. Nierenberg, Karen Nierenberg Cinematography by Edward...
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awolverton77
Jul 9, 20213 min read
Hammer Films: The Ultimate Collection - No. 5: The Old Dark House (1963)
The Old Dark House (1963) Directed by William Castle Produced by William Castle and Anthony Hinds Screenplay by Robert Dillon Based on...
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awolverton77
Jul 5, 20214 min read
The Alfred Hitchcock Project #11: Juno and the Paycock (1930)
Juno and the Paycock (1930) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock Produced by John Maxwell (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) Written by Alfred Hitchcock and Alma...
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awolverton77
Jul 3, 20211 min read
My Alfred Hitchcock Project Part 2
Here are the second group of five films from my Alfred Hitchcock project. Hope you enjoy it!
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awolverton77
Jul 1, 20216 min read
What I Watched in June 2021
As usual, I watched a little bit of everything in June, leaning heavily on the 1970s and quite a few gambling pictures. So let's roll the...
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awolverton77
Jun 29, 20214 min read
2021 Summer Reading Challenge: The Blank Wall (1947) Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
The Blank Wall (1947) Elisabeth Sanxay Holding (adapted as The Reckless Moment, 1949*) Women Crime Writers: Suspense Novels of the 1940s...
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awolverton77
Jun 25, 20213 min read
2021 Summer Reading Challenge: Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers (2006)
Interviews with B Science Fiction and Horror Movie Makers: Writers, Producers, Directors, Actors, Moguls and Makeup (2006) Tom Weaver...
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awolverton77
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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awolverton77
Jun 13, 20215 min read
2021 Summer Reading Challenge: The Art of American Screen Acting, 1912-1960 (2018)
The Art of American Screen Acting, 1912-1960 (2018) Dan Callahan McFarland & Company Trade paperback, 242 pages Includes 28 photos,...
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awolverton77
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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