Category Archives: Films

Film Noir Review: The Bribe (1949)

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Danilo Castro

“I never knew a crooked road could look so straight.” In his 1998 book Dark City, Eddie Muller coined the term “Steinbeck Noir” to describe the film Thieves’ Highway (1949). In referencing the Southern California backdrop of many of John Steinbeck’s stories, … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Danilo Castro

“Nobody ever gave me anything, so I don’t owe nobody!” There was once a kid named Billy Cook, Jr. A rotten kid with a chip on his shoulder, Cook shot six people during the summer of 1950, before his arrest … Continue reading →

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Werewolf of London (1935)

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Aurora Bugallo

“Neither man nor wolf…” Stuart Walker’s Werewolf of London (1935) succeeds in terrifying sensitive souls. The movie tells the story of botanist, Wilfred Glendon (Henry Hull) who goes on an expedition to Tibet where the rare mariphasa lupina lupina can … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: The Big Steal (1949)

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Danilo Castro

“It’ll be getting dark soon. I hate the thought of spending the night with an empty revolver.” Robert Mitchum was arrested for smoking marijuana in 1948. The scandal shocked few within the industry, but for the reefer-fearing public, his career was … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: Lady in the Lake (1947)

Posted on August 22, 2016 by Danilo Castro

“Some cases, like this one, kind of creep up on you on their hands and knees and the first thing you know, you’re in it up to your neck.” Film noir liked to play with first-person perspective in the 1940s. … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: The Prowler (1951)

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Danilo Castro

“So I’m no good, but I’m no worse than anybody else.” Film gris, noir’s political apt little brother, typically goes undiscussed in the industry. Granted, it’s far less sexy than a private eye or a femme fatale flick, but gris, … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Danilo Castro

“Match me, Sidney…” Hollywood loved their exposés in the early 1950s. Films like Sunset Boulevard (1950), Ace in the Hole (1951), and The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) showed audiences the ugly side of show business with exacting clarity. It … Continue reading →

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Classic Movies and More: Interview with Bob Furmanek of the 3-D Film Archive

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Annmarie Gatti

“Classic Movies and More” YouTube Show Launch: Interview with Bob Furmanek about 3-D Film Restoration of GOG (1954) We are very pleased to be launching our “Classic Movies and More” YouTube Show today! Our debut episode features an interview with Bob Furmanek, … Continue reading →

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In Celebration of National Classic Movie Day: “My Favorite Classic Movie” Blogathon — You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Annmarie Gatti

“You can’t take it with you… So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only thing you can take with you is the love of your friends.”   -Grandpa Vanderhoff ….. Anyone who knows me, knows that … Continue reading →

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British Empire in Film Blogathon: Lawrence of Arabia

Posted on November 17, 2014 by minooallen

British Empire in Film Blogathon Lawrence of Arabia: Part One –The Creation of Myth A portrait of the real Lawrence of Arabia. We open on a lone motorcycle – the very symbol of freedom, the open road – and escape … Continue reading →

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