Category Archives: Crime Movies

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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Episode Nine of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on December 11, 2021 by Debbi

Hi there! 🙂 We’re actually more than halfway through this series, so hang in there, okay? 🙂 And get ready for Episode Nine of The Clutching Hand!

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Episode Eight of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on December 4, 2021 by Debbi

If you’re reading this for the first time, don’t worry. You can catch Episodes One through Seven through a link on YouTube. Just open the video up on YouTube and look for the little notices at the start and finish … Continue reading →

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Episode Seven of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on November 27, 2021 by Debbi

Hello, again! It’s time for another chapter or episode of this most interesting old serial movie. So … get ready for Episode Seven of The Clutching Hand! Thrill to the adventures of Kennedy and Jameson. And the rest! 🙂

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Episode Six of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on November 20, 2021 by Debbi

We’ve now passed the one-third mark in this interesting series of episodes! Let’s see what happens in the next episode of The Clutching Hand! If you haven’t watched from the start, don’t worry. Just look for the prompt that lets … Continue reading →

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Episode Five of ‘The Clutching Hand’

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Debbi

It’s that time again! This week we present the next episode in this serial film from yesteryear! 🙂 It’s Episode Five of The Clutching Hand! Enjoy and feel free to leave a comment! 🙂