Category Archives: Film Noir

Part Three of ‘Inner Sanctum’ (1948)

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Debbi

I have to say, it’s simply astonishing bizarre fascinating to see what movies are available for free on the Internet. A few have been barely comprehensible awkwardly performed and/or directed highly unusual. And this is definitely one of those! 🙂 … Continue reading →

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Part One of ‘Inner Sanctum’ (1948)

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Debbi

And now for your bemusement amazement amusement, we have another example of a cheap-ass poor quality low-budget B-movie with captions! With some of worst editing most poorly restored the most uniquely edited sequences since Eisenstein maybe ever. 🙂 It’s Part … Continue reading →

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Part Six of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Debbi

Guess what? The End is Here! Of the movie, that is. 🙂 Check out the previous part posted here. And get ready for the Big Finish of The Great Flamarion! Enjoy! 🙂

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My Review of ‘The Glass Key’ (1942)

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Debbi

This movie, based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett tells the story of a political fixer and social media manager marketing manager helpful assistant named Ed Beaumont (played by Alan Ladd). Ed provides his services to a really bad person … Continue reading →

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Part Five of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Debbi

Hi there! 🙂 We’re almost done with the currently-running movie series, aka, serial film or movie serial or chapter play. Those are all terms for a “a motion picture form popular during the first half of the 20th century, consisting … Continue reading →

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Part Four of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on January 16, 2021 by Debbi

Hi there! 🙂 It’s back! The next installment in this most interesting example of film noir/mystery/grand delusion–take your pick! 🙂 It’s Part Four of The Great Flamarion!

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A Video Review of ‘Black Angel’ (1946) and Full Movie

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Debbi

For this week’s review, Séan Weathers and I share our opinions on the 1946 film noir Black Angel in the latest of our video chats! That’s followed by the movie in its entirety! Enjoy! 🙂

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Part Three of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Debbi

It may be a new year, but we’re still in the midst of watching this old thing an old movie. So, get ready for Part Three of The Great Flamarion!

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Part Two of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Debbi

I hope you’re all enjoying a fantastic Christmas, Hannukah,  holiday season of your choice! And, so, here’s Part Two of a decidedly non-holiday movie, The Great Flamarion! And, as a special holiday treat! This old thing … PS: Happy Boxing … Continue reading →

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Part One of ‘The Great Flamarion’ (1945)

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Debbi

Next up on The Saturday Matinee, we have Part One of The Great Flamarion! Not to be confused with The Flying Wallendas! Although–spoiler alert!–the Great Flamarion does do a sort of high-wire act, at one point. 🙂

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