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Movie Review: The Collector
The Collector (1965)directed by William Wyler, starring Terence Stamp, Samantha Eggar(Note: This is my entry for the The Best Hitchcock Movies (That Hitchcock Never Made) Blogathon, hosted by Dorian...
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Blogs Rising from the Dead, Liebster Awards, Mass Hysteria
If you hear the sound of creaking hinges, that's because my poor, dear blog hasn't been open for over a month. I feel a bit like Christopher Lee up there (except less stylish, naturally), rising up out...
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Movie Review: The Pirate
The Pirate (1948) directed by Vincente Minnelli, starring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly(Note: This post is an entry in the Gene Kelly Centennial Blogathon, hosted by the Classic Movie Blogs Association.)In...
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Tentpole Characters
In his review of Sunset Boulevard, Roger Ebert spends nearly half of it talking about Erich von Stroheim's character Max. It's my favorite kind of Ebert review, the kind where he just throws out trying...
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The Halloween Movie Meme
When I'm between projects, there's nothing that clears my head like a good movie meme. And since it's the season of spooks and ghouls, that means it's time for a Halloween meme! Now, as a...
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Snowy Day Movies
If anyone asks me what I'm thankful for, it's that we had our first snowfall this week. It doesn't matter where I am or what I'm doing, the first snow of the season will always send a little jolt of...
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Farewell, Jack Klugman
Pardon me, but don't you ever sweat? Jack Klugman (1922-2012)Image of Klugman credited to Raquel at Out of the Past, who has a moving tribute to the late actor posted here
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Merry Christmas
To all my readers wherever you are, whether resting on sandy beaches or shivering in the snow, whether you celebrate the season or happily ignore it, here's wishing you a time of joy and light. As the...
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A New Year, a New Gatsby
As a new year dawns, I look forward to many things. To seeing new places, to meeting new people, and of course, to seeing many more movies. And one of those movies is Baz Luhrmann's much-anticipated...
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...And now, for the reveal
I have a confession to make. Rachel is not my real name.At this point, a fair number of my readers might be rolling their eyes and thinking, "So what? It's not like my real name is robstenforever69."...
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Book Review: I Do and I Don't
I Do and I Don't: A History of Marriage in the Movies (2013) by Jeanine Basinger"Embrace happy marriage in real life but keep away from it onscreen." The words were Frank Capra's but they could just...
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Bette Davis has the latest blogging news...
I've enlisted the help of Miss Davis to bring some good news to my readers. Thankfully, it seems like we've finally turned the corner from those winter doldrums to a busy and bright new year. It's like...
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Book Review: Lee Marvin Point Blank
Lee Marvin: Point Blank (2013) by Dwayne Epstein"I don't care what's written about me as long as it's interesting."Lee Marvin's wish is granted in Dwayne Epstein's new biography, the first serious...
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Movie Review: The Devil and Daniel Webster
The Devil and Daniel Webster/All That Money Can Buy* (1941)directed by William Dieterle, starring James Craig, Walter Huston, Edward Arnold*The Devil and Daniel Webster is the original title of this...
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Movie Review: Nobody Lives Forever
Nobody Lives Forever (1946)directed by Jean Negulesco, starring John Garfield(Note: This is my entry in the John Garfield Blogathon, hosted by Patti at They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To, in honor...
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More blogathons to come!
What kind of faithful blogging correspondent would I be if I didn't bring you the latest news? Here I was, thinking that I was finished posting about blogathons and here it turns out that two more are...
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Farewell, Roger Ebert
So on this day of reflection I say again, thank you for going on this journey with me. I'll see you at the movies. Roger Ebert (1942-2013)Normally, I let my goodbyes on this blogpass without commentary...
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Movie Review: Dodge City
Dodge City (1939)directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de HavillandWade Hatton (Errol Flynn) is a soldier of fortune, a man who goes wherever the winds of chance and danger take him....
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Movie Review: City for Conquest
City for Conquest (1940)directed by Anatole Litvak, starring James Cagney, Ann Sheridan(Note: This is my entry for the James Cagney Blogathon, hosted by R.D. Finch at The Movie Projector) All Danny...
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The Liebster Comes to Town
So a few weeks back, the delightful Karen at shadowsandsatin (a blog that all true fans of film noir should immediately bookmark) was kind enough to honor my blog with a Liebster Award. The Liebster...
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