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Silver Screen Standards: Angel Face (1953)

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Jennifer Garlen

Angel Face (1953) Classic film has no shortage of mean girls, but Angel Face (1953) offers a particularly dangerous teenage femme fatale in its title character, played with unhinged intensity by English actress Jean Simmons. The plot of this riveting … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Final Resting Places, Western Filmmakers

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Laura Grieve

Western RoundUp: Final Resting Places,Western Filmmakers In this month’s Western RoundUp column we’ll return to the topic of the final resting places of Western filmmakers, visiting the gravesites of 13 actors, actresses, and directors. We’ll start in the little town … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Hidden Gems, Vol. 2

Posted on November 24, 2020 by Laura Grieve

Western RoundUp: Hidden Gems, Vol. 2 At the beginning of this year, I wrote a column on three Westerns I consider “Hidden Gems,” lesser-known yet very entertaining movies. Here’s a trio of three more Westerns I’ve really enjoyed which aren’t widely … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: Angel Face (1953)

Posted on March 10, 2019 by Danilo Castro

“If I were a cop, and not a very bright cop at that, I’d say that your story was as phony as a three dollar bill.” The quality of a film can usually be gauged by a few key elements. … Continue reading →

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