Movie Review: ‘Rebel Ridge’
Plot: When ex-Marine Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) is intentionally rammed by two police officers in the town of Shelby Springs, the corrupt cops seize the cash intended to bail out his cousin. When… Continue reading
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Noirvember Review: ‘A Cry in the Night’
Every November fans of classic cinema celebrate one of the great genres of filmdom, the film noir. These beloved films ensure fans get their fill of; gritty streets, tough detectives, dark alleys, mysterious… Continue reading
Noirvember Review: ‘Witness to Murder’
Every November fans of classic cinema celebrate one of the great genres of filmdom, the film noir. These beloved films ensure fans get their fill of; gritty streets, tough detectives, dark alleys, mysterious… Continue reading
Geek Travel: Chicago Crime Tour
The 1920’s and 1930’s were a wild time for the country, and not in a good way. A combination of Prohibition and the Depression wore down on America’s soul providing the perfect breeding… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Blood and Black Lace’
The Italian film genre, the giallo, has a major fandom among film lovers across the world. These thrillers, named in honor of a series of yellow-covered pulp novels Giallo Mondadori from the 1920’s,… Continue reading
Noirvember Review: ‘This Gun For Hire’
In 1936, Paramount purchased the movie rights to the latest work from acclaimed British writer Graham Greene, This Gun for Sale, which they retitled This Gun for Hire. Pre-production started new and abruptly… Continue reading
Noirvember Review: The Narrow Margin
While the era of train travel may be over, it made for a truly great set piece in a variety of movies. The idea of a confined space moving at a fast speed… Continue reading
Noirvember Review: ‘Act of Violence’
One of the themes explored during the era of film noir was the very topical idea of how the Second World War had affected those who fought on the battlefield. Sure the men… Continue reading
Unexplained Mysteries: Unsolved Death of Cindy James
The life Cindy James led was one that was completely ordinary by all accounts. A divorced nurse turned pre-school administrator, James called the suburbs of Vancouver British Columbia home. In 1982, her seemingly… Continue reading
Retro Review: ‘Mr. No Legs’
If there is one cause I am passionate about it is film preservation. Throughout the 100+ years of the artform so many movies from so many eras and genres are now lost and… Continue reading
