Monthly Archives: October 2023

The Saturday Matinee Halloween Special

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Debbi

Due to technical problems, I’m unable to show the movie I hoped to show today. However, in light of it being almost Halloween, here’s what I’ve got for you! First, a movie that’s been called “the epitome of so-bad-it’s-good cinema.” … Continue reading →

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Heading Off to ScriptDC

Posted on October 21, 2023 by Debbi

Hi! As you may know, I write screenplays, as well as novels, and some other things, like, you know, film reviews and stuff. Anyhoo, I made a couple of short films recently. One is on the Film Lover channel. One … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Deception’ (1946)

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Debbi

In Deception, Bette Davis plays Christine Radcliffe. She goes to the symphony one rainy night and discovers the great love of her life (hereafter, GLHL) plays cello with the orchestra. This GLHL is Karel (not Carol) Novak, played by Paul … Continue reading →

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‘The Haunted Strangler’ (1958) (B-Movie Review) — Part Three

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Debbi

You know, at some point, I’m obviously going to need to compile all these silly reviews into a silly book of silly reviews. Maybe I can be remembered after I die as the stupidest silliest indie author who ever lived! … Continue reading →

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‘The Haunted Strangler’ (1958) (B-Movie Review) — Part Two

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Debbi

It’s time for the next part of this Svengoolie movie of note! I mean, it’s got Boris Karloff, looking like a stroke victim and dancing girls and … Well, let’s get to it, shall we? Here’s Part Two of The … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Whiplash’ (1948)

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Debbi

Let’s see … where should I start with this movie? I could tell you that the first 20 or 30 minutes are a bit of a snoozefest that more closely resembles a melodrama with singing than a film noir. But … Continue reading →

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