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Live From the TCM Classic Film Festival Day 2: THE THIN MAN (1934), GREY GARDENS (1975), DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944), WHY WORRY? (1923)

Backlots Posted by Lara on Apr 11, 2014

The TCM Classic Film Festival continued seamlessly into its second day today, with a plethora of diverse films to choose from, running from 9:00 AM straight through midnight tonight. Though I am not attending the midnight movie this evening (I needed to get back to update Backlots), I will  be att read more

Reading Wilder: Double Indemnity

Sunset Blvd Posted by Rachel T on Aug 12, 2013

At it surface (and, indeed, from the opening scenes of the film) the viewer can very easily discern the usual hallmarks of film noir: the traditional femme fatale, the ‘weaker’ man, even those delightful venetian blinds —all entwined together in the plot of dispassionate and near-perfect read more

Barbara Stanwyck Blogathon: Double Indemnity

Classic Movie Hub Blog Posted by minooallen on Jul 22, 2013

  Barbara Stanwyck: Double Indemnity  Some actors are born to play a certain type. The word type-cast does exist for a reason.  Some are gruff and cast as cops, while others are wise and cast as grandfathers. This, however, was not the case for Barbara Stanwyck‘s Phyllis Dietrichson when read more

Double Indemnity (1944) – Film-Noir

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 16, 2013

If the Maltese Falcon was the first great film-noir then this film has to be a refining and improvement of the genre. Billy Wilder put together a crime film that is still intriguing today with its femme fatale and other techniques in storytelling and cinematography. *May Contain Spoilers Starring Fr read more

Double Indemnity (1944) – Film-Noir

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on Jul 16, 2013

If the Maltese Falcon was the first great film-noir then this film has to be a refining and improvement of the genre. Billy Wilder put together a crime film that is still intriguing today with its femme fatale and other techniques in storytelling and cinematography. *May Contain Spoilers Starring Fr read more

Double Indemnity (1944) (2)

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on Jul 6, 2013

Double Indemnity Directed by Billy Wilder USA/1944 Paramount Pictures Repeat viewing #172 of 1001 Films You Must See Before You Die   Walter Neff: Only you’re a little more rotten. You have to hand it to Billy Wilder.  He was a true original and yet his films established many new genres. read more

HMWYBS: Double Indemnity and LA Architecture (2)

We Recycle Movies Posted by Anne Marie on May 1, 2013

I seem to start every Hit Me With Your Best Shot post like this, but I’m going to say it again: Today I would like to talk about one of my favorite subjects. No, this time it’s not Technicolor or film restoration or censorship (although I may get back to that one). This time, I want to talk about read more

HMWYBS: Double Indemnity and LA Architecture (1)

We Recycle Movies Posted by Anne Marie on May 1, 2013

I seem to start every Hit Me With Your Best Shot post like this, but I’m going to say it again: Today I would like to talk about one of my favorite subjects. No, this time it’s not Technicolor or film restoration or censorship (although I may get back to that one). This time, I want to talk about read more

Review: Double Indemnity (1944)

Pretty Clever Films Posted by toyiahm on Apr 14, 2013

The setting: Los Angeles, 1938. The Situation: Walter, an insurance claims agent (Fred MacMurray) falls under the spell of a bored, lonely femme fatale, Phyllis (Barbara Stanwyck). The two conspire against her doomed dupe of a husband, taking out a new insurance policy on his behalf intending to ki read more

Double Indemnity: 2nd Film in “High Heels and Fedoras” series at Daystar Center March 12, 2013

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Feb 19, 2013

Double Indemnity: 2nd Film in “High Heels and Fedoras” series at Daystar Center March 12, 2013 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center 1550 S. State Street Double Indemnity based on the short novel by James M. Cain, is considered the ultimate film read more

Double Indemnity: 2nd Film in “High Heels and Fedoras” series at Daystar Center March 12, 2013

Classic Movie Man Posted by Stephen Reginald on Feb 19, 2013

Double Indemnity: 2nd Film in “High Heels and Fedoras” series at Daystar Center March 12, 2013 Tuesday, March 12, 2013 6:30 p.m. The Venue 1550 at the Daystar Center 1550 S. State Street Double Indemnity based on the short novel by James M. Cain, is considered the ultimate film read more

Double Indemnity (1944) (1)

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on Mar 20, 2012

This is my second viewing of Double Indemnity, and my first time where I actually had to study it critically as part of my Women in Film class.  The first time I saw the movie was for an earlier film class and while I enjoyed it, I didn’t consider it anything special (it was certainly no Big read more

Top 10 Reasons Why I Love Double Indemnity

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 22, 2012

Double Indemnity is my favorite film noir. There. I’ve said it. Aside from its superb writing, awesome acting, and gorgeous cinematography, this film holds a very special place in my heart because it was the first film noir I ever saw – long before I knew what film noir was. I’ve seen it literally read more

Cinema Connection--Winter Fashion 1940s Style a la DOUBLE INDEMNITY

GlamAmor Posted by on Jan 27, 2012

As I have been showing throughout the month, the 1940s have inspired an awful lot of fashion this Fall and Winter.  From the fashion runways to the Golden Globes, the gowns, tea dresses, fitted suits, furs, and accessories from the decade of film noir are all the rage this season. &nb read more

Cinema Style File--Barbara Stanwyck Straight Down the Line in DOUBLE INDEMNITY

GlamAmor Posted by on Jan 23, 2012

I knew when I committed to doing a month dedicated to film noir style on GlamAmor that Double Indemnity would have to enter into it.  Merely saying its name conjurs up images of all the conventions of noir--the femme fatale, shadowy and smoky cinematography, voice-over narration, and read more

The Origins of Double Indemnity: A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jan 11, 2012

If you don’t know about the real-life 1927 case that inspired James M. Cain to write Double Indemnity (and The Postman Always Rings Twice, for that matter), pick up A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion by Ron Hansen (Simon and Schuster, 2011).  In fact, whether you know everything or nothing about the read more

Movie Haiku Contest: Haiku #2 - Double Indemnity

A Person in the Dark Posted by FlickChick on Apr 29, 2011

Ah, the poet in me is emerging! Another crack at a movie haiku and an entry in the contest (hey, one never knows). This is kind of fun! Double Indemnity Snake in an anklet;Fool thinks he is in control.Next Stop: Double Cross. This is an entry for the Best For Film Hollywood Haikus blogging compe read more

LEGO Noir: Double Indemnity (1944)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 18, 2011

I'm still playing with shadows and camera angles for my LEGO shoots. This time it's scenes from Double Indemnity (1944), with Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson. I wanted to do something with a good femme fatale, and it's hard to beat Stanwyck as scheming Phyllis Dietrichson. O read more

LEGO Noir: Double Indemnity (1944)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 18, 2011

I'm still playing with shadows and camera angles for my LEGO shoots. This time it's scenes from Double Indemnity (1944), with Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson. I wanted to do something with a good femme fatale, and it's hard to beat Stanwyck as scheming Phyllis Dietrichson. O read more

LEGO Noir: Double Indemnity (1944)

Virtual Virago Posted by Jennifer Garlen on Feb 18, 2011

I'm still playing with shadows and camera angles for my LEGO shoots. This time it's scenes from Double Indemnity (1944), with Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Edward G. Robinson. I wanted to do something with a good femme fatale, and it's hard to beat Stanwyck as scheming Phyllis Dietrichson. O read more
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