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Silver Screen Standards: The More the Merrier (1943)

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: The More the Merrier (1943) Lately, I’ve only been interested in comedies and musicals, the kinds of pictures that make the viewer feel happy in spite of whatever madness is at work in the world outside. Depression … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Favorite Noir Gents

Posted on April 10, 2020 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Favorite Noir Gents 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 … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Love in the Shadows

Posted on February 13, 2020 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Love in the Shadows A wise man once said, “Trip over love, you can get up. Fall in love and you fall forever.” In that spirit, and in this season of love, this month’s Noir Nook celebrates three … Continue reading →

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Silver Screen Standards: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946)

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Jennifer Garlen

Silver Screen Standards: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers (1946) Our new house got a surprise addition last month when a neighbor showed up with a little stray kitten in her arms. Mojo Jinx Mephisto is now an official member … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Just the Facts on Double Indemnity

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Just the Facts on Double Indemnity Not long ago, I was interviewed on a podcast about my very favorite film noir – Double Indemnity (1944). I had an absolute ball talking about the superb writing and direction, the … Continue reading →

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How Many Films did Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor Star in Together?

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Annmarie Gatti

How many Films did Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor Star in Together? Barbara Stanwyck and Robert Taylor were married on May 14, 1939, after about three years of ‘dating’…  They divorced in February 1952 (some sources say 1951), and although … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Top Five Reasons Why I Love Phyllis Dietrichson

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Top Five Reasons Why I Love Phyllis Dietrichson If you know me at all, you’ll know that my favorite noir, hands-down, no question, is Double Indemnity (1944), which tells the story of an insurance salesman who teams with … Continue reading →

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Pre-Code Corner: Baby Face (1933) – Ten Steps to Perfectly Pre-Code

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Kellee Pratt

Pre-Code Corner: Baby Face (1933) Ten Steps to Perfectly Pre-Code In the era of Pre-Codes, there are a few films that stand out. When I think of Pre-Code films, sometimes it’s the violent nature, or perhaps a few nods to … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: Sorry, Wrong Number (1948)

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Danilo Castro

 “Operator, I’ve been ringing Murray Hill 35097 for the last half hour and the line is always busy.” While the film noir continues to thrive in the modern day, a stylistic shoot-off, the melodramatic noir, remains frozen in the ember … Continue reading →

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The Funny Papers: Christmas in Connecticut – Holiday Classic or Feminist Screwball?

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Kellee Pratt

Christmas in Connecticut: Holiday Classic or Feminist Screwball? For classic film fans, the holiday season represents a time to wax nostalgic over those classic films that pop up this time of year. Everyone has his or her own must-see favorites. … Continue reading →

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