Dish of the Day

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

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Tomorrow on TCM:

Stirling Hayden does not portray the criminal mastermind (that honour goes to actor Sam Jaffe) in this next TCM recommendation: The Asphalt Jungle (1950), previously recommended here. His role, however, in a bold and daring jewel heist, is crucial both as a participating character and to the drama itself. The score will take place Friday, July 17 at 5 pm PDT.

(From left) Sam Jaffe, Sterling Hayden, Anthony Caruso, James Whitmore

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Hope to see you tomorrow.

A.G.