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Category Archives: Crime Fiction
Reel Infatuation with De Niro and Grodin in ‘Midnight Run’
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
Posted in Blogathan, Buddy Film, Comedy, Crime Fiction, Crime Movies
Tagged Action Films, Action Movie, Action-Adventure, Adventure, Blogathon, Buddy Film, Comedy, Crime Film, Road Picture
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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Three)
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
Posted in Comedy, Crime Fiction, Holiday Movies, Neo-Noir, Roundup
Tagged Comedy, Crime Film, Holiday Movies, Movie Reviews, Mystery, Neo-Noir
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The Grand Holiday Revue (Part Two)
Die Hard (1988) Yes, this Bruce Willis extravaganza of explosions is considered a Christmas movie. Bruce plays John McClane, the lean, mean fighting version of Santa Claus, delivering justice to the occupants of an office building where Hans Gruber (played … Continue reading
Posted in Classic Movies, Comedy, Crime Fiction, Holiday Movies, Movie Reviews
Tagged Action Films, Classic Movies, Comedy, Holidays, Movie Reviews
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Blonde Ice — Part Eight
And now for the big finish to the most bizarre interesting B-grade film noir ever–Blonde Ice! My God, is Les a schmuck or what? And that last line … well, I laughed out loud. Literally LOLed! 🙂 And, for those of … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Film Noir, Public Domain Movies
Tagged B-movies, B-Movies, Crime Fiction, Film Noir, Parody, Public Domain Films
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My Review of ‘Dial M for Murder’ (1954)
Hitchcock truly proved himself the Master of Suspense in this movie. The main character, a rich woman named Margot (played by the lovely Grace Kelly) is not-so-happily married to a retired tennis pro named Tony (played unctuously by Ray Milland). … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Hitchcock
Tagged Alfred Hitchcock, Movie Reviews, Suspense
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Too Late for Tears — Part Six
It is once again Saturday and time for the Saturday Matinee! Today we have Part Six of Too Late for Tears! Which I nearly mistyped as Too Late for Teats! OMG! 🙂 Well, anyway … here’s Part Six of the … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Film Noir, Public Domain Movies
Tagged B-movies, B-Movies, Crime Fiction, Film Noir, movies, Television
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Too Late for Tears — Part Five
Happy Saturday! Once again, it’s time for the Saturday Matinee! And, in continuation of the previous shows, we have Part Five of Too Late for Tears! While I’m here, I’d like to ask for your support in my crowdfunding campaign! … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Film Noir, Movie Shorts, Public Domain Movies
Tagged Crime Fiction, Film Noir, movies, Podcast, Public Domain Films
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My Review of ‘Rear Window’ (1954)
I discovered this movie during the time in my life when my husband and I often spend a night watching the film (or two) at the old Key Theatre in DC. It was one of many classics I enjoyed while … Continue reading
Serialized Film Noir Matinee
I’d like to start a new type of film series. Along with my love of cheesy B-movies, I thoroughly enjoy a classic film noir! If you’ve read any of my movie reviews, I’d say it’s pretty obvious that I’m a … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Film Noir, Public Domain Movies
Tagged Contest, Film Noir, Saturday Matinee
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My Review of ‘Pulp Fiction’ (1994)
I almost didn’t see this film, because I’d heard that Tarantino was incredibly violent. And, as I may have mentioned, I’m not a huge fan of gore. But I was urged to see it by a friend and am glad … Continue reading