Tag Archives: Comedy

My Review of ‘Beat the Devil’ (1953)

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Debbi

Hi! Today, I’m reviewing Beat the Devil from 1953, which is probably one of the most bizarre movies I’ve ever seen. Actually, I’ve actually seen more bizarre movies than this, but I won’t go into that. It is pretty bizarre … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday’ (1953)

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Debbi

How can I describe this movie? Well, it’s French. Very French. And it’s a comedy full of visual, audible, and physical humor. And I sense that the director Jacques Tati is a bit like Woody Allen—in a good way—because he … Continue reading →

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Lawyers Talk About ‘My Cousin Vinny’ (1992)

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Debbi

As part of what I hope to make a series of videos on the depiction of lawyers and the law in movies, I had a recent discussion with a Maryland criminal defense attorney about one of his favorite legal movies, … Continue reading →

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‘The Invisible Woman’ (B-Movie Review) — Part One

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Debbi

In the next few weeks, we have for you a most interesting movie to skewer without mercy review and comment upon. This is Part One of the film The Invisible Woman! You can tell from this poster that she means … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Favorite Legal Movies

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Debbi

The following list was made several years ago and posted on another YouTube channel. I’m pretty sure it’s still a good list, which is to say there are likely other films about the law I’ve seen and enjoyed. But this … Continue reading →

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‘The Old Dark House’ (B-Movie Review) – Part Two (1963)

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Debbi

Are you ready for Part Two of this uniquely weird old movie review? Here it is, ready or not. Part Two of The Old Dark House (1963 version)! So along with Daddy Roderick, there’s a doddering old woman who knits … Continue reading →

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Reel Infatuation with De Niro and Grodin in ‘Midnight Run’

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Debbi

Not long ago, someone asked me to recommend a good comedy. This movie was one that came right to mind. When I told this person that Robert De Niro was hilarious in it, the response was one of complete disbelief. … Continue reading →

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Part Two of ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Debbi

Although I’ve taken a break from reviewing, I certainly couldn’t just post Part One of this film and leave it at that! 🙂 Goodness, no. On that happy note, here’s Part Two of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians! And happy … Continue reading →

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Part One of ‘Santa Claus Conquers the Martians’

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Debbi

And now in the spirit of the holidays, it seems inevitable appropriate that we should show you this holiday gem! 🙂 So, no matter what holiday you celebrate during this incredibly festive season, here’s a film you won’t be able … 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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