Category Archives: Comedy

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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My Review of ‘While You Were Sleeping’ (1995)

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Debbi

Rather than write a holiday round up, I thought I’d focus on one movie in particular that fits the season in more ways than one. Given the ridiculous levels of stress we’ve endured this year, what better form of distraction … Continue reading →

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‘The Old Dark House’ (B-Movie Review) – Part Two (1963)

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Debbi

Are you ready for Part Two of this uniquely weird old movie review? Here it is, ready or not. Part Two of The Old Dark House (1963 version)! So along with Daddy Roderick, there’s a doddering old woman who knits … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Yesterday’ (2019)

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Debbi

This movie provides a nice break from the usual noirish fare I tend to write about. The story revolves around a guy named Jack, a struggling musician who’s thinking of packing the whole music thing in, but is urged to … Continue reading →

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Reel Infatuation with De Niro and Grodin in ‘Midnight Run’

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Debbi

Not long ago, someone asked me to recommend a good comedy. This movie was one that came right to mind. When I told this person that Robert De Niro was hilarious in it, the response was one of complete disbelief. … Continue reading →

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Part One of ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Debbi

And now in the spirit of the holidays, it seems inevitable appropriate that we should show you this holiday gem! 🙂 So, no matter what holiday you celebrate during this incredibly festive season, here’s a film you won’t be able … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Three)

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Debbi

Continuing in the spirit of the season with more movies related (sometimes ever so loosely) to the holidays! Here are two more suggestions! The Thin Man (1934) Ah, The Thin Man! Nothing like a little crime and mystery for Christmas … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Two)

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Debbi

Let’s continue this cavalcade of holiday movie suggestions with two more great flicks for Turkey Day! 🙂 Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) While not (strictly speaking) a holiday movie, this comedy-drama begins and ends with a Thanksgiving dinner. So … … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Attack the Block’ (2011)

Posted on August 9, 2018 by Debbi

I’m not a big horror fan, but there are notable exceptions. And this film is much more than a gory blood-fest with monsters lurking in the shadows. It is, in fact, the most astounding piece of sci-fi/horror/action-adventure/comedy I’ve ever seen. … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Help!’ (1965)

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Debbi

In lieu of the Saturday Matinee, this review is being submitted as part of the “Movie Scientist Blogathon: The Good, the Mad, the Lonely”, hosted by Christina Wehner and Ruth of Silver Screenings. In the case of this film, it would … Continue reading →

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