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awolverton77
Sep 28, 20231 min read
October 2023 Film Noir New Releases
We all know that October is filled with horror releases, but that doesn't mean there's no film noir to be had during the scary season....
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awolverton77
Sep 1, 20232 min read
The Warner Brothers (2023) Chris Yogerst
The Warner Brothers (2023) Chris Yogerst University Press of Kentucky (part of the Screen Classics series) Hardcover, 360 pages ISBN...
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awolverton77
Aug 29, 20231 min read
September 2023 Film Noir New Releases
September is almost here, which means a new slate of film noir and neo-noir releases. I hope you find some temptations here...
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awolverton77
Aug 9, 20233 min read
New Discoveries in Rear Window (1954)
Letterboxd tells me that last night’s viewing of Rear Window (1954) was my fourth watch, but it’s probably closer to 10 or 12. Regardless...
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awolverton77
Jul 30, 20231 min read
August 2023 Film Noir New Releases
Here's what you can expect in new releases in classic film noir in August!
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awolverton77
Jul 2, 20235 min read
Foolish Wives (1922) A New Release from Flicker Alley
Foolish Wives (1922) Erich von Stroheim Flicker Alley, dual format edition Blu-ray and DVD Unless otherwise noted, all photos courtesy of...
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awolverton77
Jun 25, 20231 min read
What YOU Can Do to Keep Classic Movies Alive
Many of you already know about the shakeups going on at TCM (Turner Classic Movies) and are concerned. We all want to save TCM, but we...
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awolverton77
May 31, 20231 min read
The Damned Don't Cry (1950) and Caged (1950) Coming Soon to Blu-ray
Last week, anticipating yesterday's gallbladder surgery (which went very well, I can thankfully say), I made two short videos about...
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awolverton77
May 20, 20232 min read
Street of Chance (1942): An Early Example of Amnesia Noir
Amnesia noir is one of my favorite subgenres, and as far as I can determine, Street of Chance (October 1942) was the second American...
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awolverton77
Apr 30, 20231 min read
May 2023 Film Noir New Releases
Two box sets (actually three), two releases from Warner Archive, and much more are waiting for you in the New Releases in Film Noir video...
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awolverton77
Apr 6, 20231 min read
It's Not Just a Heist Story: The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
I saw Judy Cohen's (@IKnewThemWell) post this morning celebrating the birthday of cinematographer Harold Rosson, who was nominated for...
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awolverton77
Apr 5, 20234 min read
Classic Films by Women Directors: Ida Lupino's The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
My friend Ann Glenn did a fantastic job of introducing, presenting, and leading a discussion of The Hitch-Hiker (1953) Monday night at...
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awolverton77
Apr 2, 20231 min read
The Black Bird in 4K
I love this shot. I could easily spend an hour examining each part of the image, the clock atop the book (the title of which I cannot...
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awolverton77
Dec 5, 20221 min read
Video Essays from 2022
I didn't create as many video essays as I would've liked, but I alway enjoy putting these together and hope you'll enjoy watching one or...
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awolverton77
Dec 5, 20221 min read
The Best of our Great Movies Virtual Discussions for 2022
My cohost Darnice and I had some outstanding virtual discussions this year with some outstanding special guests. The following is a list...
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awolverton77
Aug 1, 20221 min read
Film Noir New Releases for August 2022
Here are the new releases for August 2022, mostly region B releases. Plus... I believe I neglected to post the July releases last month....
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awolverton77
Jul 1, 20225 min read
Dead Reckoning (1947) - Columbia Noir #5: Humphrey Bogart
Dead Reckoning (1947) directed by John Cromwell part of the Columbia Noir #5: Humphrey Bogart box set from Indicator (PLEASE NOTE: This...
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awolverton77
May 29, 20221 min read
Film Noir New Releases for June 2022
Right now I'm only posting the video version of my report on new releases in film noir and neo-noir. Thanks for watching!
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awolverton77
May 25, 20223 min read
Hollywood Story (1951), or "Richard Conte Lite"
Hollywood Story (1951) William Castle Before he became the gimmick master of thrillers and horror movies in the late ‘50s, William Castle...
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awolverton77
Apr 18, 20223 min read
Forgotten Film Noir? The Big Operator (1959)
The Big Operator (1959) Charles F. Haas If you'd rather watch this review, here you go: Recycling? Not a new thing, not at all. Movie...
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