Category Archives: Crime Drama

My Review of ‘Shimmer Lake’ (2017)

Posted on May 6, 2021 by Debbi

When I heard about how this Netflix Original film told the story backwards, my first thought was of Memento. But this movie is anything but a knock-off. It’s about a bank robbery in a small town. And, like many small … Continue reading →

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Part Four of ‘Inner Sanctum’ (1948)

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Debbi

If you haven’t seen the first three parts of this film, no worries! I’ll include a link to the previous three parts in the video. But now it’s time to finish off this turkey bring matters to a close! So, … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Get Carter’ (1971)

Posted on March 11, 2021 by Debbi

This week’s review is in video-only mode, because it’s kind of hard to transcribe images. 🙂 Nonetheless, here are a few more random images from the film. FYI, not exactly a chick-flick, depending on the chick, of course! 🙂 PS: … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Sicario’ (2015)

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Debbi

I’m going to warn you right up front that I discuss enough of the plot details that you may find them a bit of a spoiler. I’ve tried to keep out a LOT, but even so, my intent is to … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Hell or High Water’ (2016)

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Debbi

This film has been hailed by critics as a revitalization of the Western movie. And it lives up to its hype. The movie jumps into action from the opening scene. Two brothers, divorced dad Toby (played by Chris Pine) and … Continue reading →

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Five Minutes to Live — Part Three

Posted on April 15, 2017 by Debbi

Once again, it’s time for The Saturday Matinee! This week’s B-movie disaster feature is Part Three of a movie with the highly unexpected unusual appearance by Johnny Cash! It’s called Five Minutes to Live! I’ll give you five seconds to decide how … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Jackie Brown’ (1997)

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Debbi

Being that Quentin Tarantino is a director I love (along with many others—too many to name), it’s hardly a surprise that I consider this film to be completely awesome. Based on the novel Rum Punch by Elmore Leonard (which I … Continue reading →

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Part Two of ‘Five Minutes to Live’

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Debbi

Hello all! 🙂 Today I have for your viewing pleasure Part Two of Five Minutes to Live! So … with apologies to Austria, Germany, and Switzerland (where this public domain film has been blocked on YouTube for God knows what … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Matinee — ‘Five Minutes to Live’

Posted on October 22, 2016 by Debbi

Is it Saturday already? My how time flies when you’re struggling to catch up having BIG FUN! 🙂 I intended to feature Part One of Five Minutes to Live. However, according to YouTube, it would violate copyright in three countries. Or … Continue reading →

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