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Category Archives: Film Noir
My Review of ‘Scandal Sheet’ (1952)
This is one of your lesser-known films noir, which I had the privilege of seeing on TCM’s Noir Alley with Eddie Muller. The subject is tabloid journalism—not a new one for film (witness Citizen Kane), but depicted here against the … Continue reading
My Review of ‘I Confess’ (1953)
As you may know from reading this blog, I’m a big fan of Alfred Hitchcock. However (and as long as we’re on the subject of confessions), I confess that I started watching this movie expecting something a bit different. Let … Continue reading
Posted in Film Noir, Movie Reviews, Suspense, Thriller
Tagged Alfred Hitchcock, Crime Thriller, Film Noir, Movie Review, Suspense, Thriller
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My Review of ‘Niagara’ (1953)
Niagara is a film noir thriller that’s something of an outlier, in that it was filmed in glowing Technicolor. Part of that may have been to emphasize the majestic power and beauty of Niagara Falls, and part of it may … Continue reading
My Review of ‘Rope’ (1948)
This film is a taught 80-minute study of two twisted minds at work. Well, three—counting the director. 🙂 Two young men lure a friend to their Manhattan apartment, where they proceed to strangle him to death. Then, dump him in … Continue reading
My Review of ‘Deadline to Dawn’ (1946)
As part of TCM’s Noir Alley line-up, I recently saw this interesting little film noir. The story concerns a U.S. Navy sailor Alex Winkley (played by Bill Williams) who wakes up post-bender with a big wad of moolah on him. … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Movies, Film Noir, Movie Reviews
Tagged Crime Film, Crime Thriller, Film Noir, Movie Review
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My Review of ‘The Prowler’ (1951)
I saw this film as part of TCM’s Noir Alley line-up. Movie critics have pegged it as a slight twist on the Double Indemnity concept—the twist being that it’s the man who’s the seducer. However, ironically, Eddie Muller offered it … Continue reading
My Review of ‘Detour’ (1945) — Redux
When I first saw this movie, I wasn’t exactly blown away by it (click the link to read my original review and learn the storyline). However, having given it a second viewing during TCM’s Noir Alley presentations, I have to … Continue reading
