Monthly Archives: June 2016

My Review of ‘The Singing Detective’ (1986)

Posted on June 29, 2016 by

Today I’m reviewing a show that actually originated on the BBC. Although a movie was made based on this show, I have yet to see it. However, this show (which was essentially a miniseries) impressed me so much that I … Continue reading →

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Two Late for Tears — Part Two

Posted on June 25, 2016 by

Hello and welcome back for another Saturday Matinee feature! And the movie for the next few weeks is Too Late for Tears, an old film noir! Now, when I say “old film noir”, that might seem a bit repetitive. However, … Continue reading →

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A Buster Keaton Break

Posted on June 22, 2016 by

I humbly apologize for not having a movie review today. In between visits to various doctors for my random and sundry ailments, I simply haven’t had time. Yeah, yeah, I know … boo hoo! 🙂 Even so, I went digging … Continue reading →

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Serialized Film Noir Matinee

Posted on June 18, 2016 by

I’d like to start a new type of film series. Along with my love of cheesy B-movies, I thoroughly enjoy a classic film noir! If you’ve read any of my movie reviews, I’d say it’s pretty obvious that I’m a … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?’ (1969)

Posted on June 15, 2016 by

This film takes a hard look at that most ephemeral of goals: realizing The American Dream. It does so within the historical context of the Great Depression in the 1930s. Based on a Horace McCoy novel (which was also quite … Continue reading →

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A Film For Friday: The Government Inspector

Posted on June 11, 2016 by

Originally posted on Paul D. Brazill:
Since I’ve been AWOL from this blog, here’s “The Government Inspector” via Paul D. Brazill! 🙂 Paul D. Brazill View original post

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Parts Eight and Nine of ‘Teenagers From Outer Space’

Posted on June 4, 2016 by

In the interest of bringing this film to a merciful end not leaving you any further in suspense, I’ve prepared today’s Saturday Matinee to be a double feature! This way you can finally see what happens to that sweet girl, Betty, … Continue reading →

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