Category Archives: Roundup

A Holiday Roundup of ‘Comfort Movies’

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Debbi

It has just occurred to me that we are more than halfway through December, but I’ve not done a holiday movie review or other kind of post. What I thought I would do instead is a round of roundups—in this … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions – Part Four

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Debbi

One last round of short holiday movie reviews before we take a break from reviewing and make out our resolutions for the new year! I actually don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. It just seemed like it was time for … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Three)

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Debbi

Continuing in the spirit of the season with more movies related (sometimes ever so loosely) to the holidays! Here are two more suggestions! The Thin Man (1934) Ah, The Thin Man! Nothing like a little crime and mystery for Christmas … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Two)

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Debbi

Let’s continue this cavalcade of holiday movie suggestions with two more great flicks for Turkey Day! 🙂 Hannah and Her Sisters (1986) While not (strictly speaking) a holiday movie, this comedy-drama begins and ends with a Thanksgiving dinner. So … … Continue reading →

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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part One)

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Debbi

Given that the holidays are around the corner, I thought I’d do a series of short reviews of some of my personal favorites. Let’s get started then! 🙂 First, Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) It wouldn’t be the holidays without … Continue reading →

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Here’s Looking at You, Movie Lovers

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Debbi

Ever feel like you’ve found your Internet tribe, so to speak? I feel like I’ve found mine here. The thing is, even though I’m an author of mysteries, one young adult, and one thriller novel, plus various screenplays (as yet … Continue reading →

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Five Films Noir That Are Better Than the Books

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Debbi

I’ve taken the liberty of snagging this list of films noir that are better than the books, according to Crime Fiction Lover. This list comes directly from the story here — and I quote: 5 â€“ The Big Sleep (1946) 4 â€“ The Killers … Continue reading →

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