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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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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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Classic Movie Travels: June Haver

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Annette Bochenek

Classic Movie Travels: June Haver – Illinois While many think of MGM studios when reflecting upon some of the best musical films made during the Golden Age, 20th Century Fox certainly had its fair share of musical stars. Among the … 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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Oscar Losers – Not Even in the Buidling

Posted on February 19, 2017 by minooallen

Oscar Losers – Not even in the Building The Never Nominated Club. Angela Lansbury. Peter O’Toole. Glenn Close. Deborah Kerr. Those are the names that always pop up when the conversation steers towards The Oscars. All great actors, all with … Continue reading →

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Five Facts About Fred MacMurray

Posted on January 20, 2016 by minooallen

  Five Facts About Fred MacMurray Other than that he was beautiful… ….. 1) He was a super hero Can you see it? Fred MacMurray has the power of superhuman strength/speed, flight as well as a genius level intellect. OK, … Continue reading →

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Barbara Stanwyck Blogathon: Double Indemnity

Posted on July 22, 2013 by minooallen

  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 … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Fred MacMurray

Posted on August 30, 2012 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Fred MacMurray, born on August 29, 1908!  Fred MacMurray is remembered mostly as the affable, good-natured father figure in the lexicon of  Classic Hollywood. So clean-cut, so moralistic – one can almost say … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Countdown: Best Picture # 9 — The Apartment (1960)

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Josh Kaye

9. The Apartment (1960) Other Nominated Films: The Alamo, Elmer Gantry, Suns and Lovers, The Sundowners Billy Wilder’s follow-up to Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, is a witty, sardonic, and touching film about corporate politics, adultery, integrity and love. Jack Lemmon plays … Continue reading →

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