Monthly Archives: February 2016
Part Three of ‘Plan 9’: A B-Horror Film
Time for Part Three of Plan 9 From Outer Space, a really wretched amazing B-horror film in which aliens come to earth with a plan. Plan 9! But they never explain what Plans 1 through 8 are and why they … Continue reading
‘Devil in a Blue Dress’ (1995): A Great Neo-Noir Detective Film
This movie based on the novel by the highly-acclaimed author Walter Mosley does right by the material upon which it’s based. It effectively captures the feel of noir movies of the time during which the story takes place, features the … Continue reading
Part Two of ‘Plan 9’: A B-Horror Film
Time for another part of Plan 9 From Outer Space, a really bad horrible frightening B-horror film! I realize the dialogue could put you to sleep. And the acting is … indescribable. But don’t be scared … it’s just a movie! 🙂 … Continue reading
My Review of ‘The Black Dahlia’ (2006)
Ever start watching a movie somewhere in the middle and think, “Boy, this looks good,” so you stop watching and decide to see the whole thing, only to find out that the part you saw was a misleading tease? That … Continue reading
Another of the Worst B-Movies Ever
Another Saturday and another one of the worst B-movies ever! 🙂 For the next few weeks, I’ll be showing Plan 9 From Outer Space! Truly a dreadful film. And … once again, here we go! And stay tuned to this … Continue reading
David Lynch’s Surreal Masterpiece ‘Mulholland Drive’ (2001)
My fascination with David Lynch began with the show Twin Peaks. Little did I know the creator of that way-out ahead of its time TV series had directed some incredibly bizarre movies. Films like the surreal horror film Eraserhead, which … Continue reading
The Finale of a Movie So Bad, It’s a Sin
Well, it’s Saturday and — finally, finally — it’s time to wrap up this movie that’s so bad, it’s bad to the bone. That is, if a movie had bones. Unfortunately, this one has no substance, let alone bones or … Continue reading
My Review of ‘Blade Runner’ (1982)
Blade Runner is one of the most intriguing examples of neo-noir film. The movie blends science fiction into the noir atmosphere of a future dystopian Los Angeles. In this vision of Earth’s future, humanity has created genetically engineered replicants that … Continue reading
And the Latest Contest Winner Is …
I’m pleased to announce that six people left a comment on my post of last Thursday and, thus, entered the contest to win a copy of my film noir review compilation, I FOUND IT AT THE MOVIES. Now … having assigned … Continue reading
Booms, Busts and Books: A Video Interview on Debbi Mack’s Crime Cafe
Originally posted on The Writer's Guide to Weapons:
The title says it all. With thanks to Debbi Mack’s Crime Cafe for graciously allowing me to talk about this blog, The Writer’s Guide to Weapons, The Invisible Hand, Chase Baker and Vincent Zandri, and Cleansing…