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Part Five of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Debbi

Hi there! 🙂 We’re almost done with the currently-running movie series, aka, serial film or movie serial or chapter play. Those are all terms for a “a motion picture form popular during the first half of the 20th century, consisting … Continue reading →

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Part Four of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Debbi

Hi there! 🙂 It’s back! The next installment in this most interesting example of film noir/mystery/grand delusion–take your pick! 🙂 It’s Part Four of The Great Flamarion!

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My Review of ‘Inside Llewyn Davis’ (2013)

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Debbi

Today’s film review comes in video and text, for your watching/listening and/or reading pleasure! 🙂 Incidentally, this is an old video from an old YouTube channel. But my opinion stands. 🙂 Sorry about all that background music. I had a … Continue reading →

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The Unlikely Real Life American Inspirations Behind James Bond

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Debbi

Originally posted on Screenwriting from Iowa:
“It struck me that this brief, unromantic, Anglo-Saxon and yet very masculine name was just what I needed, and so a second James Bond was born.”—Ian Fleming on picking the name James Bond In…

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A Brief, Weird Intermission

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Debbi

Hi, there! 🙂 Unfortunately, because YouTube is weird because someone up there hates me due to technical problems, we are unable to enjoy Part Four of The Great Flamarion. I cannot tell you how sorry I am. I feel I … Continue reading →

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A Video Review of ‘Black Angel’ (1946) and Full Movie

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Debbi

For this week’s review, Séan Weathers and I share our opinions on the 1946 film noir Black Angel in the latest of our video chats! That’s followed by the movie in its entirety! Enjoy! 🙂

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Part Three of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Debbi

It may be a new year, but we’re still in the midst of watching this old thing an old movie. So, get ready for Part Three of The Great Flamarion!

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It’s a Wonderful Life (of the Living Dead)!

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Debbi

What happens when It’s a Wonderful Life meets Night of the Living Dead? You get something very much like this! 🙂 With thanks to DaftPhully on Twitter! PS: Happy new year! Things are bound to improve be great. 🙂

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Part Two of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Debbi

I hope you’re all enjoying a fantastic Christmas, Hannukah,  holiday season of your choice! And, so, here’s Part Two of a decidedly non-holiday movie, The Great Flamarion! And, as a special holiday treat! This old thing … PS: Happy Boxing … Continue reading →

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Part One of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Debbi

Next up on The Saturday Matinee, we have Part One of The Great Flamarion! Not to be confused with The Flying Wallendas! Although–spoiler alert!–the Great Flamarion does do a sort of high-wire act, at one point. 🙂

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