The Cinema Cafe

Serving Screen Stories Sweet and Savoury

The Cinema Treasure Hunter: A Blog

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Today on TCM…

For those who enjoy the best in creative romantic comedy, be sure to tune in for 1959’s Pillow Talk (reviewed here) Tuesday, October 14 at 7 pm PDT.

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Monday, October 13, 2025

Tomorrow on TCM…

Also on TCM’s agenda is the Neo-noir Bullitt (1968), one of Steve McQueen’s most iconic characterisations.

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Tomorrow on TCM…

My next TCM recommendation (reviewed here) is 1962’s The Manchurian Candidate scheduled to appear Saturday, October 11 at 5 pm PDT.

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Currently available at Watch TCM (until October 15th):

Alfred Hitchcock’s Torn Curtain (1966) may not enjoy quite the drawing power as many of his other films, however, fans should still find enough engaging elements to stay entertained.

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Today on TCM…

Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is one of the most authentic and enthralling courtroom dramas of all time. Previously reviewed here, the trial will begin Wednesday, October 8 at 8:30 pm PDT.

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Tomorrow on TCM…

1944’s Laura is director Otto Preminger’s slick and assured amalgamation of mystery (whodunnit) and film noir (obsessive desire, gruesome murder etc) elements.

Just some thoughts on current happenings:

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Monday, October 6, 2025

Currently available at Watch TCM (until November 1st):

In the U.K. town of Midwich, strange children with mysterious origins are behaving badly. Find out just how bad when experiencing the chilling Village of the Damned (1960), previously reviewed here.

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Friday, October 3, 2025

Today on TCM…

"And then I saw her - coming out of the sun. And I knew why Whit didn't care about that 40 grand.

Out of the Past (1947), is one of film noir's finest and most highly recommended here. She will arrive Friday, October 3 at 12:45 pm PDT.