Tag Archives: Crime Film

My Review of ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ (2018)

Posted on September 26, 2019 by

You know those movies where a bunch of strangers get together and get into hilarious mischief? This isn’t one of them. Not that you’d expect a film with this title to be anything other than what it is—a kind of … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Thief’ (1981)

Posted on September 12, 2019 by

I happened across this film by accident one evening, and was instantly drawn in by the description. It’s one of those heist movies in which the protagonist is a professional criminal who wants to make one last big score before … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 7, 2019 by

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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Holiday Movie Suggestions (Part Three)

Posted on December 6, 2018 by

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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My Review of ‘Trouble Is My Business’ (2018)

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

One of the nice things about Trouble Is My Business is that it makes no bones about exactly what it is. Clearly, the film is a love letter to the movies of yesteryear—specifically, those in the film noir style. Having … Continue reading →

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My Review of ‘Blast of Silence’ (1961)

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

There’s much to like about this movie, but it falls short of perfect. Let’s go over the good stuff before we turn our attention to the not-so-good. And—warning—this review does reveal spoilers. To begin with, Blast of Silence is an … Continue reading →

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Part Eight of ‘The Invisible Man Vs. The Human Fly’

Posted on March 17, 2018 by

It feels like years eons forever a long time since I started showing this one! 🙂 But I’m thrilled beyond words deliriously happy glad to say that we’ve reached the end of this particular saga! After this, things can only … Continue reading →

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