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Dish of the Day (A Long Good Friday Edition)

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. 

Saturday on TCM:

The more psychologically disturbing, (than monstrously horrifying) 1941 version of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde has Spencer Tracy in the title role. This was previously critiqued here. The Dr. will begin his transformation Saturday, October 4 at 3 pm PDT.

Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman

Sunday on TCM:

1945’s Spellbound directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is another film whereby I’ve previously promoted its soundtrack and have added a few words regarding the film itself here. Spellbound will air Sunday, October 5 at 7 pm PDT.

Dream sequence by Salvador Dali

TCM's current schedule can be seen by clicking on any of the above images. To confirm the correct Pacific Daylight (West Coast) showtime information, subtract 3 hours from the Eastern Daylight (East Coast) showtime listed on TCM’s schedule.

All responses are not only welcomed but encouraged in the comments section below.

Hope to see you Monday, October 6th.

A.G.