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Tag Archives: film noir
3 things about Robert Altman’s THE LONG GOODBYE
The Long Goodbye [1973] 1. J.C. Penney tie. 2. “Those ladies were a big help. Crazy ladies.” 3. Arnold’s mustard yellow briefs. 3 other things.
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3 things about Guillermo del Toro’s NIGHTMARE ALLEY
Nightmare Alley [2021] 1. His eye seems to follow you no matter where you stand. 2. December 1941; there’s nary a Christmas decoration to be seen. 3. The way she says, “I’ll live.”
3 things about Robert Wise’s ODDS AGAINST TOMORROW
Odds Against Tomorrow [1959] 1. Thick smoky haze behind the musicians. 2. “Just this once.” 3. The balloon connected to his finger with a string, he dials the number.
3 things about Robert Aldrich’s KISS ME DEADLY
Kiss Me Deadly [1955] 1. “Look at all the goodies!” 2. “Okay,” he says. Pushes her away firmly. “You’ve made your point.” 3. Wrist burns. 3 other things.
3 things about George Marshall’s THE BLUE DAHLIA
The Blue Dahlia [1946] 1. Monkey music. 2. “Am I under suspicion?” “I don’t know. How do you feel about it?” 3. The glow of the glistening street under the nightclub’s enormous neon sign. Fantastic. Not because the convoluted plot … Continue reading
3 things about Edward Dmytryk’s CROSSFIRE
Crossfire [1947] 1. He’s a former cop from St. Louis. Four years on the East side. 2. Leroy stoops to pick up the pad of paper. The contempt on Montgomery’s face. 3. Incorrect address. 3 other things.
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Tagged 3 things, antisemitism, film noir, gloria grahame, movies, robert mitchum, Robert Ryan
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3 things about Koreyoshi Kurahara’s INTIMIDATION
Intimidation [1960] 1. Beginning and ending with a train. 2. He slips on clear plastic galoshes. 3. Multiple receipts for counterfeit seals.
3 things about Joseph Losey’s THE PROWLER
The Prowler [1951] 1. A dull library of his voice. 2. In the bedroom of the newlyweds, the sounds of traffic all night long. 3. Primitive generator. 3 other things.
3 things about Robert Siodmak’s PHANTOM LADY
Phantom Lady [1944] 1. “You like jive? “You bet! I’m a hep kitten!” 2. The court proceedings are depicted using stenographer’s notes. 3. On a cabinet against the wall in his bedroom, a large white sculpture of two hands reaching … Continue reading
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