Monthly Archives: December 2025

‘The Spanish Cape Mystery’ (1935) — Part Four

We’re now up to Part Four of The Spanish Cape Mystery from 1935. Will Ellery Queen solve the mystery? Not so fast this time around. 🙂 Gearing up for 2026! 🙂 My only regret is that I missed my chance at making a Philo … Continue reading

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My Review of ‘Paper Flowers’ (2024)

Hi, today I’m reviewing the movie Paper Flowers, an indie film from 2024, a very moving film about a young man who, he aspires to work as a Peace Corps worker, helping people in, I can’t remember which country it … Continue reading

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‘The Spanish Cape Mystery’ (1935) — Part Three

Back again with another part of The Spanish Cape Mystery from 1935. An Ellery Queen mystery. According to Wikipedia: Ellery Queen was the pseudonym of the team of Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee, who had been writing under the name since 1929. Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine … Continue reading

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Dark and Twisted Alleys: Ep. 22 – ‘Chinatown’ (1974)

In Episode Twenty-Two of Dark and Twisted Alleys, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the 1974 neo-noir film, Chinatown. PS: Apparently, I loved this movie so much, I reviewed it twice. 🙂 For early access, check us out on Patreon.

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‘The Spanish Cape Mystery’ (1935) — Part Two (Updated)

Back again with more of The Spanish Cape Mystery from 1935. For my annotated summary from Wikipedia, just follow us here. Or maybe here. We last left off here. Enjoy the show! 🙂 Become a patron here! PS: Late-breaking news! … Continue reading

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A Few Thoughts on Stereotypes in Movies

Hi. I don’t really have a film review today, but I thought I would bring up a subject that kind of bothered me recently. I’m in a group of people discussing the movie, Sorry, Wrong Number, and I was the … Continue reading

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‘The Spanish Cape Mystery’ (1935) — Part One

This week, we have a mystery movie featuring none other than old favorite Ellery Queen! Can you solve the crime in the opening moments of this film? Seriously? 🙂 Enjoy! 🙂 Check us out on Patreon.

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