Category Archives: Film Noir
Dark & Twisted Alleys: Episode 3 – ‘The Killers’ (1964)
In this episode, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the remake of the classic film noir, The Killera (1964). Directed by Don Siegel; Screenplay by Gene L. Coon; Based on “The Killers” (1927 short story) by Ernest Hemingway; Produced by Don Siegel. Click here for … Continue reading
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Dark and Twisted Alleys: Discussion of ‘The Killers’ (1964)
F.R. Jameson and I are back with a discussion of the 1964 remake of The Killers. Feel free to leave a comment either here or on the video. Or the podcast, which will be coming soon. And here’s my review … Continue reading
My Review of ‘Where Danger Lives’
When I first saw the set up for this one, I thought, “Oh, no! It’s Angel Face all over again.” But it’s not. It just bears an odd resemblance to it.. Robert Mitchum plays Dr. Jeff Cameron with his usual … Continue reading
Posted in 1950s Films, Film Noir, Movie Reviews
Tagged B-Movies, Film Noir, Movie Reviews
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Dark and Twisted Alleys: Discussion of ‘Out of the Past’
Our second episode of this Dark and Twisted Alleys is live and ready for viewing! As you can see, the subject is Out of the Past from 1947. One of the greats in the genre (or whatever you want to … Continue reading
Dark and Twisted Alleys: The Podcast!
The first podcast episode of this amazing international production is out! Whether it’s on Apple or not yet is unknown at this time. (As I write this, late, late into the night.) Anyhow, here’s where you can find it. Check … Continue reading
‘Double Indemnity’ Featured on ‘Dark and Twisted Alleys’
As threatened promised, here’s the first episode of our new podcast. In video form! 🙂 The subject of our discussion this month is the classic film noir Double Indemnity. Unfortunately, the video portion of our podcast mysteriously vanished isn’t available, … Continue reading
Posted in Analysis, Dark and Twisted Alleys, Film Analysis, Film Noir
Tagged Film Criticism, Film Noir, Movie Analysis, Movie Discussion
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My Review of ‘Stage Fright’ (1950)
Hi. Today’s film review is of Stage Fright from 1950. This is an Alfred Hitchcock movie, and there is an interesting history behind this one, a little bit. Apparently Hitchcock’s American films had not been doing big business. They were … Continue reading
Posted in 1950s Films, Film Noir, Hitchcock, Movie Reviews, Suspense, Thrillers
Tagged Alfred Hitchcock, Film Noir, Movie Reviews, Mystery, Suspense, Thrillers
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My Review of ‘Pickup’ (1951)
WARNING: THIS REVIEW (ARGUABLY) REVEALS SPOILERS. This movie has been compared to The Postman Only Rings Twice, even though it’s more like The Postman Fails to Make an Appearance. In short order, we meet our protagonist, a guy who’s worked … Continue reading
Posted in 1950s Films, Crime Drama, Film Noir, Movie Reviews
Tagged B-Movies, Film Noir, Movie Reviews
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My Review of ‘Cry Terror!’ (1958)
Hi, today I’m reviewing Cry Terror! from 1958. This is a crime thriller, which was presented on TCM Noir Alley. So I guess it also qualifies as a film noir. It is definitely very suspenseful. It is about a man, … Continue reading
Posted in 1950s Films, Crime Drama, Crime Thriller, Film Noir, Movie Reviews, Suspense, Thrillers
Tagged Crime Thriller, Film Noir, Melodrama, Movie Reviews, Suspense
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My Review of ‘Experiment in Terror’ (1962)
Here’s a quick summary of my review: Debbi Mack reviews the 1962 movie, Experiment in Terror. She found the film intriguing, praising its cinematography and acting, particularly Lee Remnick’s performance. The plot revolves around a bank teller being terrorized by … Continue reading
Posted in 1960s Movies, Film Noir, Neo-Noir, Suspense, Thrillers
Tagged Film Noir, Hitchcockian, Neo-Noir, Police Procedural, Psychological Suspense, Suspense, Thriller
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