Category Archives: European Cinema

My Review of ‘Pepé le Moko’ (1937)

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Debbi

Okay, this is very much a film noir, especially since it’s a French film and they invented the term and it does apply here. It’s not a bad film. It takes about a half hour for much to happen, which … Continue reading →

Posted in 1930s Films, European Cinema, Film Noir, Movie Reviews | Tagged Film Noir, Film Reviews, Foreign Films, Movie Reviews, Poetic Realism | 4 Comments

My Review of ‘Ashes and Diamonds’ (1958)

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Debbi

WARNING: This review reveals a not-completely-unexpected kind of spoiler! So, proceed with that in mind. Thank you! 🙂 This is the kind of film that has so much to offer of whatever you look for in a movie—suspense, political intrigue, … Continue reading →