Monthly Archives: October 2019

Happy Halloween, Everyone!

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

It only just occurred to me that today is Halloween! So … in the holiday spirit. (Or the Halloween spirit, which could mean a very different thing, if you get my drift!) Here’s one of my favorite scary movies in … Continue reading →

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Episode Four of ‘D.O.A.’ (Badly-Dubbed Version)

Posted on October 26, 2019 by

I’m back with another exciting episode of this badly-dubbed (but with enthusiasm!) non-stop thrill ride of a movie! It’s Episode Four of D.O.A. (the Badly-Dubbed Version).

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My Review of ‘The People Against O’Hara’ (1951)

Posted on October 24, 2019 by

WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS ONE OR TWO POSSIBLE SPOILERS This may not be the most prominent or widely praised film noir, but it is an unusual one. Often in film noir, lawyers are depicted either as unethical mouthpieces or as … Continue reading →

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Episode Three of ‘D.O.A.’ (Badly-Dubbed)

Posted on October 19, 2019 by

In my continuing quest to create new and weird innovative types of stories on this blog, I’m glad to say I have another episode to share of the badly-dubbed version of the film noir classic D.O.A.! So … without further … Continue reading →

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Episode Two of ‘D.O.A.’ (Badly-Dubbed)

Posted on October 12, 2019 by

Welcome to the weekend! And another episode in this peculiar unusual unique innovative project of mine! 🙂 So … get ready to feast your eyes (and ears!) on Episode Two of D.O.A.!

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My Review of ‘Thieves’ Highway’ (1949)

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

This movie combines the tone and look of a film noir with a drama reminiscent of The Grapes of Wrath. In it, Nick Garcos (played by Richard Conte) comes home from the war to his parents in Fresno, California and … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘The Harder They Fall’ (1956)

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

I’ve never quite understood the appeal of boxing as a sport. But, like many a sport, it makes a great metaphorical device. However, our protagonist isn’t a boxer, but a freshly laid-off journalist named Eddie Willis (played by Humphrey Bogart) … Continue reading →

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Episode One of ‘D.O.A.’ (Badly-Dubbed)

Posted on October 5, 2019 by

Time for another Saturday Matinee movie. With a bit of a twist! 🙂 Here’s the story about this … thing I’ve put together. I had intended to (and may still) novelize the movie D.O.A. (since it’s a public domain film) … Continue reading →

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