Category Archives: Crime Movies

My Review of ‘Mr. Soft Touch’ (1949)

Posted on December 22, 2022 by Debbi

Hi, today I’m reviewing the movie Mr. Soft Touch. This is very odd film noir. Yeah, I just hastily wrote some notes about it, so I will try to tell you my notes without reading them. Hopefully a little bit. … Continue reading →

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Part Four of ‘A Close Call for Boston Blackie’ (1946)

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Debbi

And now for the final part of this fascinating tale of crime and punishment. Crime committed by the filmmakers and punishment for the rest of us. It’s Part Four of A Close Call for Boston Blackie! Enjoy! 🙂 PS: Be … Continue reading →

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Part Three of ‘A Close Call for Boston Blackie’ (1946)

Posted on August 6, 2022 by Debbi

Today, we have Part Three of A Close Call for Boston Blackie! One more part left to go! 🙂

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Part Two of ‘A Close Call for Boston Blackie’ (1946)

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Debbi

Back again with another installment of the tenth entry in the series of fourteen Boston Blackie movies made back in the day! It’s Part Two of A Close Call for Boston Blackie. They just don’t make ’em like this, anymore! … Continue reading →

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Part One of ‘A Close Call for Boston Blackie’ (1946)

Posted on July 23, 2022 by Debbi

This week we have another old classic B-movie from the public domain. With commentary all by my lonesome. So here it is! Part One of A Close Call for Boston Blackie. We’re also on Patreon!

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My Review of ‘Bob le flambeur’ (1956)

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Debbi

While this film could be considered a gangster movie or a heist film, it is also considered a film noir and a precursor to the French New Wave. The title translates to read “Bob the Gambler” or “Bob the High … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Side Street’ (1950)

Posted on February 17, 2022 by Debbi

WARNING! THIS REVIEW DOES CONTAIN AT LEAST ONE SPOILER. I THINK. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK! 🙂 Genre: film noir/police proceduralRunning time: 83 minutesLogline: A young man steals money to support his family in hard times and inadvertently ends up … Continue reading →

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Episode 15 of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Debbi

Hello! 🙂 We’ve reached the grand finale of this very interesting serial movie. And now … presenting … Episode Fifteen of The Clutching Hand! 🙂 Based on a book, believe it or not.

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Episode 12 of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Debbi

Hi all! 🙂 Happy new year. It’s Saturday and time to watch another exciting episode of … The Clutching Hand! Hahaha …! 🙂 (how maniacal, right?) Enjoy! And feel free to comment, like or share! 🙂

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Episode 11 of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on December 25, 2021 by Debbi

Good day and merry Christmas to those who celebrate that holiday. And, along with this week’s episode, I’m including a bit of musical holiday cheer. I like music. What can I say? 🙂 In any case, here’s Episode Eleven of … Continue reading →

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