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Shed No Tears: It’s So Bad, It’s Good!
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 23, 2024
A few days after I saw Shed No Tears (1948) for the first time, I told my mother about the movie and recommended that she watch it. After she did, she called me and said, “I just have one question. Why??” And I told her, “Because it’s so bad, it’s good!” This account may or may not be apocryphal, read more
French Revelations: Très Bien!
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Feb 3, 2024
Rarely has a Blu-ray set been more aptly named than French Revelations, a recent Flicker Alley release featuring two French-language films: Fanfare D’Amour (Fanfare of Love) and Mauvaise Graine (Bad Seed). I’m always up for a foreign film, but I was especially looking forward to checking out these read more
Shadowy and Satiny: What to Watch on TCM in February 2024
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jan 30, 2024
Looking for some good stuff to watch in February? TCM’s got you covered. Satiny Pick: One Way Passage (1932) I found the pre-Code pickings for February to be rather slim but, never fear, I picked a real winner. One Way Passage may not be overflowing with salacious scenes and gratuitous shots o read more
Shadowy and Satiny: What to Watch on TCM in January 2024
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Jan 1, 2024
Another year, another 365 days of quality stuff on TCM! And January 2024 is no different – I have two must-see winners to recommend to you for this month. And they’re coming up near the start of January, so mark your calendars! Shadowy Pick: The Locket (1946) I’ve mentioned The Locket on this read more
More than Max: Erich von Stroheim and Foolish Wives (1922)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Dec 16, 2023
If you’re like me, you know Erich von Stroheim best as Max Von Mayerling, the butler (and first husband) of aging silent movie star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) in the classic 1950 noir Sunset Blvd. But there was so much more to von Stroheim than Max. While writing about von Stroheim for the soon- read more
Looking for Noir Recommendations?
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Dec 5, 2023
Hi, all! I was recently a guest on one of my favorite podcasts, Attaboy Clarence, hosted by Adam Roche. I started listening when I got my first iPhone several years ago, and I’ve loved it ever since. In November, I had a blast sharing with Adam five noirs that I think are woefully underrated. read more
Shadowy and Satiny: What to Watch on TCM in December 2023
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Dec 5, 2023
Nestled in between the holiday fare on TCM, there’s some good noir and pre-Code stuff airing in December – so much so that selecting my two recommendations was a breeze! Check ‘em out . . . Satiny Pick: Another Language (1933) I fell for this movie within minutes of first seeing it – maybe it read more
Day 30th of Noirvember: Parting Gifs
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 30, 2023
I can scarcely believe that another Noirvember — my 10th! — has come to an end. It’s been another great ride, made even more awesome by all of you who commented, read, or even just strolled by on your way elsewhere! I appreciate you so much, one and all. You are the collective cat& read more
Day 29 of Noirvember: Those Awesome Duos of Noir
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 29, 2023
All month long this Noirvember, I’ve enjoyed participating in the Noirvember Challenge on Twitter, created by self-described “noircheologist” Kari Hansbarger. Every day during the month, under the #NoirvemberChallenge hashtag, a different category was featured, and interested participants could read more
Day 28 of Noirvember: Happy 100th Birthday, Gloria!
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 28, 2023
I first met her decades ago as a sassy flirt in the 1946 Christmas classic, It’s a Wonderful Life. Since then, Gloria Grahame has become one of my favorite noir femmes, turning in standout performances in a spate of shadowy classics. Grahame was born Gloria Grahame Hallward in Los Angeles, 100 years read more
Day 27 of Noirvember: What’s That Guy’s Name – Part 2
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 27, 2023
As Noirvember 2023 winds down, I thought I’d squeeze in one more entry of “What’s that guy’s name?” Today, I’m taking a look at Don Beddoe, who was one busy dude. During a performing career that spanned seven decades, Beddoe was seen in nearly 200 films; in one year alone, he appeared in read more
Day 26: Sunday Words of Noir
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 26, 2023
It’s the last Sunday of Noirvember 2023, y’all – why not celebrate with one final batch of those awesome noir lines . . . “There are only three ways to deal with a blackmailer. You can pay him and pay him and pay him until you’re penniless. Or you can call the police yourself and let read more
Day 25 of Noirvember: Love that Walter
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 25, 2023
Whenever I think and talk and write about film noir, I have a tendency to focus on the distaff characters: the Phyllis Dietrichsons, the Kathie Moffats, the Gildas and the Lauras and the Mildreds. For today’s Noirvember post, I’m giving the gents a much-deserved nod and shining the spotlight on read more
Day 24 of Noirvember: Ten Things You May Not Know About The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 24, 2023
Of all of the noirs I’ve seen in my lifetime, one of the absolute best, in my estimation, is The Asphalt Jungle (1950). It has so much going for it – a stellar ensemble cast, hard-hitting dialogue, a simple but riveting story, and a perfect noir ending. Helmed by John Huston, the film focuses on read more
Day 22 of Noirvember: A “Priceless” Thanksgiving
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 23, 2023
Vincent Leonard Price is known by many (including my own daughters, I learned today) for his horror movie roles and the “rap” naration he performed on Michael Jackson’s 1983 hit record, “Thriller.” For others – like me – he’s strictly a noir man, with standout appearances in read more
Day 22 of Noirvember: Five Reasons Why I Love Odds Against Tomorrow
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 22, 2023
On November 21st, as part of the month-long spotlight on Gloria Grahame, TCM aired the 1959 noir Odds Against Tomorrow, starring Robert Ryan, Harry Belafonte, and Ed Begley. This first-rate feature, one of the last of the classic film noir era, serves up a simple, but unforgettable, story: former co read more
Day 21 of Noirvember: Have You Seen It?
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 21, 2023
The more I see William Talman, the more I like him. That is, the more I see him outside of a courtroom with Perry Mason. That’s where I first met this actor and first grew to view him with equal parts dislike and disdain. But boy, his film noir performances are a whole ‘nother thing. One of his read more
Day 20 of Noirvember: Cookie Trivia
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 20, 2023
Elisha Cook, Jr. is one of my favorite noir actors – whenever he shows up, I know I’m in for a shadowy good time. Today’s Noirvember post is devoted to the life and times of this diminutive performer, so treat yourself to a heaping helping of Elisha Cook trivia . . . Cook’s middle name was Van read more
Day 19 of Noirvember: Is Gilda a Femme Fatale??
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 19, 2023
What is a femme fatale? She’s described in several ways on ye olde World Wide Web. The first definition I encountered stated that a femme fatale is an attractive and seductive woman, especially one who is likely to cause distress or disaster to a man who becomes involved with her. Another said that read more
Day 18 of Noirvember: Welcome to My Noir Dinner Party!
Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on Nov 18, 2023
Ten years ago on this blog, I served up a post about the 10 noir characters I would have for dinner. To mark this anniversary, I thought I’d have another dream dinner party, just for Noirvember, and invite 10 more noir folks. So come on in, grab a canape and a cocktail, and let’s see who’s here read more